1. Call to order, invocation, and pledge of allegiance (Cadet Sergeant Paulette Kourouma – Broadmoor High School and LTC Michael Stewart, Senior Army Instructor). 2. Roll call. 3. Approval of the minutes of the February 20, 2014, School Board meeting and the March 6, 2014, Committee of the Whole meeting.
4.1 Recognition of Scotlandville Magnet High School Boys’ Basketball Team, Scotlandville Middle School Boys’ Basketball Team, and Southeast Middle School Girls’ Basketball Team. (Ken Jenkins) 4.2 Presentation of savings bonds to student winners for the artwork submitted for the 5-2-1-0 +10 Nutrition and Healthy Living Program. (Andy Allen and John Paul Funes) 4.3 Presentation of a plaque from the Istrouma Sports Organization (ISO) to Marvin Trotter - Office of Community Engagement for his work with ISO, BRAVE, BREC, and area baseball teams. (M.L. Woodruff) 4.4 Consideration of a request for adoption of a resolution proclaiming the month of April 2014 as “Parliamentary Law Month.” (Connie Bernard) 4.5 Consideration of a request for adoption of a resolution proclaiming April 2014 as “School Library Month” and April 13-19, 2014, as “National Library Week.” (Cathy Seal) 4.6 Consideration of a request for adoption of a resolution proclaiming March 2014 as “Professional School Social Worker” month. (Diane Atkins) 4.7 Recognition of the Volunteers in Public Schools (VIPS) Star Community Partners for March. (Kimberly Levy-Marcelle)
5. Personnel Matters. (FOR INFORMATION ONLY) 6. Superintendent’s Report/Update. (Superintendent Bernard Taylor, Jr.)
7. Presentations. (NONE) 8. Report from Board Appointees to Community Committees/Agencies. 9. Unfinished Business. (NONE)
CONSENT AGENDA Items 11 & 13 11. Consideration of a request for approval of the 2014 Proposed East Baton Rouge Parish Prison Budget for Adult Education Services for the period of January 1, 2014, through December 31, 2014. (Carlos Sam) 13. Consideration of a request for approval of the recommendation of Mr. Domoine Rutledge, General Counsel, EBRPSB, in the matter of: Orinda Robertson, Individually and on behalf of the estate of Darron Robertson vs. East Baton Rouge Parish School Board d/b/a East Baton Rouge Parish School System; Suit No.: 542,151, Section 27; 19th JDC.* (Domoine Rutledge)
Consideration of a request for authorization to allow staff to negotiate with vendors to obtain pricing for textbooks and resource selections as recommended. (Michael Haggen)
Consideration of a request for approval of the proposed 2014-2015 Academic School Year Calendar. (Herman Brister)
Discussion/Consideration of a request for approval to renew the contract with Spradley and Spradley Inc. (Domoine Rutledge)
Discussion/Consideration of a request to authorize the Superintendent, with the approval of Board leadership, to enter into a contract for professional services related to the development and implementation of a Corrective Action Plan (CAP) that addresses the findings in the Louisiana Department of Education’s (LDOE) audit and to provide for related matters. (School Board President David Tatman)
For Information Only: Discussion of major initiatives proposed for the system. (School Board Member Craig Freeman)
For Information Only: Discussion regarding School Board reapportionment and related matters. (School Board President David Tatman) DUE TO TECHNICAL DIFFICULTIES THE END OF THE MEETING IS UNAVAILABLE
Mar 20, 2014 School Board
1. Call to order, invocation, and pledge of allegiance (Cadet Sergeant Paulette Kourouma – Broadmoor High School and LTC Michael Stewart, Senior Army Instructor). 2. Roll call. 3. Approval of the minutes of the February 20, 2014, School Board meeting and the March 6, 2014, Committee of the Whole meeting.
4.1 Recognition of Scotlandville Magnet High School Boys’ Basketball Team, Scotlandville Middle School Boys’ Basketball Team, and Southeast Middle School Girls’ Basketball Team. (Ken Jenkins) 4.2 Presentation of savings bonds to student winners for the artwork submitted for the 5-2-1-0 +10 Nutrition and Healthy Living Program. (Andy Allen and John Paul Funes) 4.3 Presentation of a plaque from the Istrouma Sports Organization (ISO) to Marvin Trotter - Office of Community Engagement for his work with ISO, BRAVE, BREC, and area baseball teams. (M.L. Woodruff) 4.4 Consideration of a request for adoption of a resolution proclaiming the month of April 2014 as “Parliamentary Law Month.” (Connie Bernard) 4.5 Consideration of a request for adoption of a resolution proclaiming April 2014 as “School Library Month” and April 13-19, 2014, as “National Library Week.” (Cathy Seal) 4.6 Consideration of a request for adoption of a resolution proclaiming March 2014 as “Professional School Social Worker” month. (Diane Atkins) 4.7 Recognition of the Volunteers in Public Schools (VIPS) Star Community Partners for March. (Kimberly Levy-Marcelle)
5. Personnel Matters. (FOR INFORMATION ONLY) 6. Superintendent’s Report/Update. (Superintendent Bernard Taylor, Jr.)
7. Presentations. (NONE) 8. Report from Board Appointees to Community Committees/Agencies. 9. Unfinished Business. (NONE)
CONSENT AGENDA Items 11 & 13 11. Consideration of a request for approval of the 2014 Proposed East Baton Rouge Parish Prison Budget for Adult Education Services for the period of January 1, 2014, through December 31, 2014. (Carlos Sam) 13. Consideration of a request for approval of the recommendation of Mr. Domoine Rutledge, General Counsel, EBRPSB, in the matter of: Orinda Robertson, Individually and on behalf of the estate of Darron Robertson vs. East Baton Rouge Parish School Board d/b/a East Baton Rouge Parish School System; Suit No.: 542,151, Section 27; 19th JDC.* (Domoine Rutledge)
Consideration of a request for authorization to allow staff to negotiate with vendors to obtain pricing for textbooks and resource selections as recommended. (Michael Haggen)
Consideration of a request for approval of the proposed 2014-2015 Academic School Year Calendar. (Herman Brister)
Discussion/Consideration of a request for approval to renew the contract with Spradley and Spradley Inc. (Domoine Rutledge)
Discussion/Consideration of a request to authorize the Superintendent, with the approval of Board leadership, to enter into a contract for professional services related to the development and implementation of a Corrective Action Plan (CAP) that addresses the findings in the Louisiana Department of Education’s (LDOE) audit and to provide for related matters. (School Board President David Tatman)
For Information Only: Discussion of major initiatives proposed for the system. (School Board Member Craig Freeman)
For Information Only: Discussion regarding School Board reapportionment and related matters. (School Board President David Tatman) DUE TO TECHNICAL DIFFICULTIES THE END OF THE MEETING IS UNAVAILABLE