1. Call to order, invocation, and pledge of allegiance (Cadet Captain Kiara Nashe Harris – Lee High School). 2. Roll call.
Approval of the minutes of the May 15, 2014, Regular Board meeting, the June 5, 2014, Special Board meeting, and the June 5, 2014, Committee of the Whole meeting.
Recognitions. 4.1 Recognition of Bryson and Blake Morgan, students at Westdale Heights Academic Magnet School, for dedicating their proceeds to Cancer Services. (Councilwoman Ronnie Edwards) 4.2 Recognition of the following: Magnet Schools of Excellence, Magnet School of Distinction, Magnet Schools of America (MSA) Teacher of the Year, and Magnet Schools of America (MSA) Principal of the Year. (Theresa Porter and Katie Blunschi)
Personnel Matters. (FOR INFORMATION ONLY)
Superintendent’s Report/Update. (Superintendent Bernard Taylor, Jr.)
7. Presentations. (NONE) 8. Report from Board Appointees to Community Committees/Agencies.
Unfinished Business. PUBLIC HEARING/WORKSHOP 9.1 Discussion of the Proposed 2014-2015 General Fund Budget, the Budget Resolution, and the 2014-2015 Salary Schedules. (Catherine Fletcher) 9.2 Discussion/Consideration of a request for approval of the Proposed 2014-2015 General Fund Budget, the Budget Resolution, and the 2014-2015 Salary Schedules. (Catherine Fletcher)
Discussion/Consideration of a contract extension as it relates to ARAMARK.
Unfinished Business. PUBLIC HEARING/WORKSHOP 9.1 Discussion of the Proposed 2014-2015 General Fund Budget, the Budget Resolution, and the 2014-2015 Salary Schedules. (Catherine Fletcher) 9.2 Discussion/Consideration of a request for approval of the Proposed 2014-2015 General Fund Budget, the Budget Resolution, and the 2014-2015 Salary Schedules. (Catherine Fletcher)
10. Consideration of a request for approval of a proposed contract as it relates to a platform for a new assessment scan and score of the district’s tests. (Liz Frischhertz) 11. Consideration of a request for approval to add proposed amendments as part of the Student Rights and Responsibilities Handbook & Discipline Policy, when amended. (Superintendent Bernard Taylor, Jr.) 12. Consideration of a request for approval of a contract for professional services (Non-Public Programs, Title II) between the East Baton Rouge Parish School Board and ABC, 123, Inc., in the amount of $24,900.00 for professional development sessions focusing on student achievement, engagement and learning climate with increased rigor, and relevance and relationships in classrooms. (Funding Source: Title II Funds). (Michael Haggen) 13. Consideration of a request for approval of a contract between the East Baton Rouge Parish School Board and City Year for 2014-2015 in the amount of $630,000.00. (Funding Source: Pending Tobacco Funds and Title Funds). (Michael Haggen) 14. Consideration of a request for approval to authorize the administration to approve the most effective Property and Casualty Insurance Program Policy Renewal package for the East Baton Rouge Parish School System for the 2014-2015 fiscal year. (Catherine Fletcher/David Daniel) 15. Consideration of a request for approval of the attached Resolution authorizing the Board President and Superintendent to execute and sign all documents to reject Uninsured Motorist Coverage in connection with the East Baton Rouge Parish School System’s automobile liability coverage and its Self-Insured Retention Program for the 2014-2015 fiscal year. (Catherine Fletcher/David Daniel) 16. Consideration of a request for approval of the extension of the current East Baton Rouge Parish School System’s Fiscal Agent Contract with Capital One Bank and Neighbors Federal Credit Union for a period of two years beginning October 1, 2014, through September 30, 2016, including all current provisions and rates. (Catherine Fletcher)
Consideration of a request for approval of the following items in globo: (a) Revised 2013-2014 Adult Education Local Budget; (b) Revised 2013-2014 and the Proposed 2014-2015 Elementary School Summer Opportunity for Academic Remediation (SOAR) budget; (c) Revised 2013-2014 and the Proposed 2014-2015 Middle School Summer Budget; (d) Revised 2013-2014 and the Proposed 2014-2015 High School Summer Budget; and (e) Actual December 2013 Semi-Annual Financial Tax Plan update and the Revised 2013-2014 Tax Plan Budgets for Propositions 1, 2, and 3. (Michael Haggen, Carlos Sam, and Catherine Fletcher)
Consideration of a request for approval of the following items in globo: (a) Proposed 2014-2015 No Child Left Behind Consolidated Application Budgets; (b) Proposed 2014-2015 Budget and Grant Application for Title X McKinney-Vento funds; (c) Proposed 2014-2015 Child Nutrition Program Budget for the East Baton Rouge Parish School System; (d) Proposed 2014-2015 Radio Training Program (RTP) Budget; (e) Proposed 2014-2015 Budget for Vocational Education – Carl Perkins Basic Grant; (f) Proposed 2014-2015 Adult Education Local Budget; and (g) Proposed 2014-2015 I CARE Budget and Alcohol/Drug Abuse Prevention Program (ADAPP) Budget. (Michael Haggen, Catherine Fletcher, Diane Atkins, and Carlos Sam)
Consideration of a request for approval of the Revised 2013-2014 Textbook Fund Budget and the Proposed 2014-2015 Curriculum Textbook/Digital Media Support Fund Budget.
Consideration of a request for approval to negotiate a professional services agreement between the East Baton Rouge Parish School Board and AMI Kids in an amount not to exceed $9,500.00 per student (not to exceed 100 students). (Herman Brister)
Discussion/Consideration of a request for approval of the contract renewal with Humana for 2015 and the Proposed 2015 East Baton Rouge Parish School System’s health care plan premium rates for all Medicare-eligible retirees. (Catherine Fletcher)
Discussion/Consideration of a request for approval of the Revised 2013-2014 General Fund Budget for the East Baton Rouge Parish School System. (Catherine Fletcher)
Discussion/Consideration of a request for approval of the Proposed 2014-2015 Tax Plan Budgets for Propositions 2 and 3. (Catherine Fletcher)
Discussion/Consideration of a request to apply for and implement Community Eligibility Provisions (CEP) as it relates to the East Baton Rouge Parish School System’s Child Nutrition Program. (Nadine Mann)
Discussion/Consideration of a request for approval of a Memorandum of Understanding between the East Baton Rouge Parish School Board and the George Rodrigue Foundation of the Arts as it relates to the Investing in Innovation Fund (i3) grant application. (Michael Haggen)
Discussion/Consideration of a request for approval of a Memorandum of Understanding between the East Baton Rouge Parish School Board and the Louisiana State University (LSU) Cain Center and Urban Restoration Enhancement Center (UREC) at it relates to the Project Hope grant application. (Michael Haggen)
Discussion/Consideration of a request to extend the current charter school contract with Thrive Baton Rouge.
Discussion/Consideration of a request to adopt two resolutions regarding the Minimum Foundation Program litigation and related matters. (Domoine Rutledge)
Consideration of a Resolution providing for the canvassing of the returns and declaring the results of the special elections held in Consolidated School District No. 1 of the Parish of East Baton Rouge, State of Louisiana, on Saturday, May 3, 2014, to authorize the levy of special taxes therein. (Catherine Fletcher/David Henderson)
Discussion/Consideration of a request for approval to engage Novacoast to implement the migration of Groupwise to 0365 and to provide for related matters. (Domoine Rutledge)
Discussion regarding the results of the Superintendent’s evaluation for 2013-2014.*
Discussion/Consideration of Superintendent Taylor’s employment contract.*
Organizational Items. 34.1 Announcement of Meetings: Notice is hereby given that the Parish School Board of the Parish of East Baton Rouge, State of Louisiana, acting as the governing authority of Consolidated School District No. 1 of the Parish of East Baton Rouge, State of Louisiana (the “District”), plans to consider and adopt at its meeting on Thursday, July 17, 2014, at 5:00 p.m. at the Parish School Board Office, 1050 South Foster Drive, Baton Rouge, Louisiana, a Resolution, as required by law for the Office of the Assessor no later than June 1, 2014, for the purpose of levying millages effective on the 2014 Assessment Roll. July 17, 2014, School Board Meeting
35. Review of student expulsions (NONE) 36. Appeal hearing(s) for a student expulsion. (NONE) 37. Adjournment.
Jun 19, 2014 School Board
1. Call to order, invocation, and pledge of allegiance (Cadet Captain Kiara Nashe Harris – Lee High School). 2. Roll call.
Approval of the minutes of the May 15, 2014, Regular Board meeting, the June 5, 2014, Special Board meeting, and the June 5, 2014, Committee of the Whole meeting.
Recognitions. 4.1 Recognition of Bryson and Blake Morgan, students at Westdale Heights Academic Magnet School, for dedicating their proceeds to Cancer Services. (Councilwoman Ronnie Edwards) 4.2 Recognition of the following: Magnet Schools of Excellence, Magnet School of Distinction, Magnet Schools of America (MSA) Teacher of the Year, and Magnet Schools of America (MSA) Principal of the Year. (Theresa Porter and Katie Blunschi)
Personnel Matters. (FOR INFORMATION ONLY)
Superintendent’s Report/Update. (Superintendent Bernard Taylor, Jr.)
7. Presentations. (NONE) 8. Report from Board Appointees to Community Committees/Agencies.
Unfinished Business. PUBLIC HEARING/WORKSHOP 9.1 Discussion of the Proposed 2014-2015 General Fund Budget, the Budget Resolution, and the 2014-2015 Salary Schedules. (Catherine Fletcher) 9.2 Discussion/Consideration of a request for approval of the Proposed 2014-2015 General Fund Budget, the Budget Resolution, and the 2014-2015 Salary Schedules. (Catherine Fletcher)
Discussion/Consideration of a contract extension as it relates to ARAMARK.
Unfinished Business. PUBLIC HEARING/WORKSHOP 9.1 Discussion of the Proposed 2014-2015 General Fund Budget, the Budget Resolution, and the 2014-2015 Salary Schedules. (Catherine Fletcher) 9.2 Discussion/Consideration of a request for approval of the Proposed 2014-2015 General Fund Budget, the Budget Resolution, and the 2014-2015 Salary Schedules. (Catherine Fletcher)
10. Consideration of a request for approval of a proposed contract as it relates to a platform for a new assessment scan and score of the district’s tests. (Liz Frischhertz) 11. Consideration of a request for approval to add proposed amendments as part of the Student Rights and Responsibilities Handbook & Discipline Policy, when amended. (Superintendent Bernard Taylor, Jr.) 12. Consideration of a request for approval of a contract for professional services (Non-Public Programs, Title II) between the East Baton Rouge Parish School Board and ABC, 123, Inc., in the amount of $24,900.00 for professional development sessions focusing on student achievement, engagement and learning climate with increased rigor, and relevance and relationships in classrooms. (Funding Source: Title II Funds). (Michael Haggen) 13. Consideration of a request for approval of a contract between the East Baton Rouge Parish School Board and City Year for 2014-2015 in the amount of $630,000.00. (Funding Source: Pending Tobacco Funds and Title Funds). (Michael Haggen) 14. Consideration of a request for approval to authorize the administration to approve the most effective Property and Casualty Insurance Program Policy Renewal package for the East Baton Rouge Parish School System for the 2014-2015 fiscal year. (Catherine Fletcher/David Daniel) 15. Consideration of a request for approval of the attached Resolution authorizing the Board President and Superintendent to execute and sign all documents to reject Uninsured Motorist Coverage in connection with the East Baton Rouge Parish School System’s automobile liability coverage and its Self-Insured Retention Program for the 2014-2015 fiscal year. (Catherine Fletcher/David Daniel) 16. Consideration of a request for approval of the extension of the current East Baton Rouge Parish School System’s Fiscal Agent Contract with Capital One Bank and Neighbors Federal Credit Union for a period of two years beginning October 1, 2014, through September 30, 2016, including all current provisions and rates. (Catherine Fletcher)
Consideration of a request for approval of the following items in globo: (a) Revised 2013-2014 Adult Education Local Budget; (b) Revised 2013-2014 and the Proposed 2014-2015 Elementary School Summer Opportunity for Academic Remediation (SOAR) budget; (c) Revised 2013-2014 and the Proposed 2014-2015 Middle School Summer Budget; (d) Revised 2013-2014 and the Proposed 2014-2015 High School Summer Budget; and (e) Actual December 2013 Semi-Annual Financial Tax Plan update and the Revised 2013-2014 Tax Plan Budgets for Propositions 1, 2, and 3. (Michael Haggen, Carlos Sam, and Catherine Fletcher)
Consideration of a request for approval of the following items in globo: (a) Proposed 2014-2015 No Child Left Behind Consolidated Application Budgets; (b) Proposed 2014-2015 Budget and Grant Application for Title X McKinney-Vento funds; (c) Proposed 2014-2015 Child Nutrition Program Budget for the East Baton Rouge Parish School System; (d) Proposed 2014-2015 Radio Training Program (RTP) Budget; (e) Proposed 2014-2015 Budget for Vocational Education – Carl Perkins Basic Grant; (f) Proposed 2014-2015 Adult Education Local Budget; and (g) Proposed 2014-2015 I CARE Budget and Alcohol/Drug Abuse Prevention Program (ADAPP) Budget. (Michael Haggen, Catherine Fletcher, Diane Atkins, and Carlos Sam)
Consideration of a request for approval of the Revised 2013-2014 Textbook Fund Budget and the Proposed 2014-2015 Curriculum Textbook/Digital Media Support Fund Budget.
Consideration of a request for approval to negotiate a professional services agreement between the East Baton Rouge Parish School Board and AMI Kids in an amount not to exceed $9,500.00 per student (not to exceed 100 students). (Herman Brister)
Discussion/Consideration of a request for approval of the contract renewal with Humana for 2015 and the Proposed 2015 East Baton Rouge Parish School System’s health care plan premium rates for all Medicare-eligible retirees. (Catherine Fletcher)
Discussion/Consideration of a request for approval of the Revised 2013-2014 General Fund Budget for the East Baton Rouge Parish School System. (Catherine Fletcher)
Discussion/Consideration of a request for approval of the Proposed 2014-2015 Tax Plan Budgets for Propositions 2 and 3. (Catherine Fletcher)
Discussion/Consideration of a request to apply for and implement Community Eligibility Provisions (CEP) as it relates to the East Baton Rouge Parish School System’s Child Nutrition Program. (Nadine Mann)
Discussion/Consideration of a request for approval of a Memorandum of Understanding between the East Baton Rouge Parish School Board and the George Rodrigue Foundation of the Arts as it relates to the Investing in Innovation Fund (i3) grant application. (Michael Haggen)
Discussion/Consideration of a request for approval of a Memorandum of Understanding between the East Baton Rouge Parish School Board and the Louisiana State University (LSU) Cain Center and Urban Restoration Enhancement Center (UREC) at it relates to the Project Hope grant application. (Michael Haggen)
Discussion/Consideration of a request to extend the current charter school contract with Thrive Baton Rouge.
Discussion/Consideration of a request to adopt two resolutions regarding the Minimum Foundation Program litigation and related matters. (Domoine Rutledge)
Consideration of a Resolution providing for the canvassing of the returns and declaring the results of the special elections held in Consolidated School District No. 1 of the Parish of East Baton Rouge, State of Louisiana, on Saturday, May 3, 2014, to authorize the levy of special taxes therein. (Catherine Fletcher/David Henderson)
Discussion/Consideration of a request for approval to engage Novacoast to implement the migration of Groupwise to 0365 and to provide for related matters. (Domoine Rutledge)
Discussion regarding the results of the Superintendent’s evaluation for 2013-2014.*
Discussion/Consideration of Superintendent Taylor’s employment contract.*
Organizational Items. 34.1 Announcement of Meetings: Notice is hereby given that the Parish School Board of the Parish of East Baton Rouge, State of Louisiana, acting as the governing authority of Consolidated School District No. 1 of the Parish of East Baton Rouge, State of Louisiana (the “District”), plans to consider and adopt at its meeting on Thursday, July 17, 2014, at 5:00 p.m. at the Parish School Board Office, 1050 South Foster Drive, Baton Rouge, Louisiana, a Resolution, as required by law for the Office of the Assessor no later than June 1, 2014, for the purpose of levying millages effective on the 2014 Assessment Roll. July 17, 2014, School Board Meeting
35. Review of student expulsions (NONE) 36. Appeal hearing(s) for a student expulsion. (NONE) 37. Adjournment.