Roll call, invocation, and pledge of allegiance (Cadet Sergeant Rebecca Morris – Northeast High School and LTC (Retired) Shirley Sutton, Senior Army Instructor).
Approval of the minutes of the February 5, 2015 (Special) Board meeting, February 5, 2015, Committee of the Whole meeting, January 15, 2015, (Regular) Board meeting, and the February 11, 2015, (Special) Board meeting.
3.1 Recognition of the 2016 “Student of the Year” winners. (Adam Smith)
3.2 Recognition of the 2016 “Administrator of the Year” winners. (Superintendent Bernard Taylor, Jr.)
3.3 Recognition of the 2016 “Teacher of the Year” winners. (Superintendent Bernard Taylor, Jr.)
3.4 Recognition of Ms. Quinita Wilson, a parent at University Terrace Elementary School, for assisting a person in need of medical attention. (Superintendent Bernard Taylor, Jr.)
Added Agenda Item
3.6 Consideration of a request for approval of a resolution proclaiming March 1-7, 2015, as “National School Social Work” week. (Vera Dunbar/Elizabeth Taylor Chapman)
3.7 Consideration of a request for approval of a resolution proclaiming March as “Music in our Schools” Month. (Wayne Talbot)
3.8 Recognition of the Volunteers in Public Schools (VIPS) Star Community Partners for the month of February 2015. (Tiffany Temple)
Personnel Matters. (FOR INFORMATION ONLY)
Superintendent’s Report/Update. (Superintendent Bernard Taylor, Jr.)
Presentations 6.1 Update/Forecast Regarding Student Achievement. (Michael Haggen)
9. Consideration of a request for authorization to negotiate with AT&T, Dell, and Transformyx, the top three RFP finalists, for the best offer to meet the needs of the district as it relates to providing a wireless system upgrade for the East Baton Rouge Parish School System, and offer a contract upon completing negotiations. The negotiations will fulfill the requirements according to all public procurement procedures for E-rate funding up to 85% (cost of installation). (Dr. Herman Brister) 10. Consideration of a request for approval of the Career & Technical Education’s Proposed 2014-2015 Jump Starting JumpStart grants budget. (Michael Haggen) 11. Consideration of a request for approval of the Adult Education Parish Prison Budget in the amount of $132,610.00, effective January 1, 2015, through December 31, 2015. (Carlos Sam) 14. Consideration of a request for approval of an agreement between the East Baton Rouge Parish School Board and the Foundation for East Baton Rouge School System and the National Math and Science Initiative in an amount not to exceed $275,000.00 for teacher training. (Domoine Rutledge/Janet Pace) 15. Consideration of a request for approval of the timber consultant’s recommendation to manage and harvest timber on three Section Sixteen tracts: (a) to authorize the sales of timber on Northeast and Baywood Tracts; (b) to allow the hardwood timber to mature for an additional five (5) years on the Plank Road tract; and (c) to authorize commercial thinning of pulpwood sales of the planted pines on the Northeast and Baywood Tracts. (Catherine Fletcher) 16. Consideration of a request for approval to advertise and accept the highest bid to re-establish a hunting lease on the Northeast Section Sixteen property as detailed. (Catherine Fletcher)
Consideration of a request for approval to amend the original professional services contract between the East Baton Rouge Parish School Board and Healing Hands Home Health, Inc. (Cost of original contract - $98,000 and Cost of amended contract - $127,000.00) to provide nursing services to an additional student(s). (Funding Source: IDEA Part B) (Vera Dunbar)
Consideration of a request for approval of a professional services contract between the East Baton Rouge Parish School Board and Dr. Kashunda L. Williams (Sundry Behavioral Services) in an amount not to exceed $10,000.00 for applied behavior analysis training and related matters. (Funding Source: IDEA Part B) (Vera Dunbar)
Discussion/Consideration of a request for approval of a Memorandum of Understanding between the East Baton Rouge Parish School Board, BREC, and YMCA for a Water Safety Program for children. (School Board Member Evelyn Ware-Jackson)
Discussion/Consideration of a Cooperative Endeavor Agreement between the East Baton Rouge Parish School Board and the State of Louisiana, through its Division, represented by the Commissioner of Administration; the Louisiana Department of Education, through the Louisiana School for the Visually Impaired, represented by the State Superintendent of Education, the Louisiana Board of Elementary and Secondary Education, represented by its President. (Domoine Rutledge)
Presentations.
Report from Board Appointees to Community Committees/Agencies.
19.1 Announcement of Meetings: March 5, 2015 – Committee of the Whole Meeting at 5:00 p.m. (Central Office) March 17, 2015 – School Board Meeting at 5:00 p.m. (Central Office) March 18, 2015 – Special School Board Meeting at 6:00 p.m. (Central Office) March 26, 2015 – Board to interview candidates for Superintendent of Schools and Questions from the Public at 5:00 p.m. 20. Review of student expulsions. (NONE) 21. Appeal hearing(s) for a student expulsion. (NONE) 22. Adjournment.
Feb 19, 2015 School Board
Roll call, invocation, and pledge of allegiance (Cadet Sergeant Rebecca Morris – Northeast High School and LTC (Retired) Shirley Sutton, Senior Army Instructor).
Approval of the minutes of the February 5, 2015 (Special) Board meeting, February 5, 2015, Committee of the Whole meeting, January 15, 2015, (Regular) Board meeting, and the February 11, 2015, (Special) Board meeting.
3.1 Recognition of the 2016 “Student of the Year” winners. (Adam Smith)
3.2 Recognition of the 2016 “Administrator of the Year” winners. (Superintendent Bernard Taylor, Jr.)
3.3 Recognition of the 2016 “Teacher of the Year” winners. (Superintendent Bernard Taylor, Jr.)
3.4 Recognition of Ms. Quinita Wilson, a parent at University Terrace Elementary School, for assisting a person in need of medical attention. (Superintendent Bernard Taylor, Jr.)
Added Agenda Item
3.6 Consideration of a request for approval of a resolution proclaiming March 1-7, 2015, as “National School Social Work” week. (Vera Dunbar/Elizabeth Taylor Chapman)
3.7 Consideration of a request for approval of a resolution proclaiming March as “Music in our Schools” Month. (Wayne Talbot)
3.8 Recognition of the Volunteers in Public Schools (VIPS) Star Community Partners for the month of February 2015. (Tiffany Temple)
Personnel Matters. (FOR INFORMATION ONLY)
Superintendent’s Report/Update. (Superintendent Bernard Taylor, Jr.)
Presentations 6.1 Update/Forecast Regarding Student Achievement. (Michael Haggen)
9. Consideration of a request for authorization to negotiate with AT&T, Dell, and Transformyx, the top three RFP finalists, for the best offer to meet the needs of the district as it relates to providing a wireless system upgrade for the East Baton Rouge Parish School System, and offer a contract upon completing negotiations. The negotiations will fulfill the requirements according to all public procurement procedures for E-rate funding up to 85% (cost of installation). (Dr. Herman Brister) 10. Consideration of a request for approval of the Career & Technical Education’s Proposed 2014-2015 Jump Starting JumpStart grants budget. (Michael Haggen) 11. Consideration of a request for approval of the Adult Education Parish Prison Budget in the amount of $132,610.00, effective January 1, 2015, through December 31, 2015. (Carlos Sam) 14. Consideration of a request for approval of an agreement between the East Baton Rouge Parish School Board and the Foundation for East Baton Rouge School System and the National Math and Science Initiative in an amount not to exceed $275,000.00 for teacher training. (Domoine Rutledge/Janet Pace) 15. Consideration of a request for approval of the timber consultant’s recommendation to manage and harvest timber on three Section Sixteen tracts: (a) to authorize the sales of timber on Northeast and Baywood Tracts; (b) to allow the hardwood timber to mature for an additional five (5) years on the Plank Road tract; and (c) to authorize commercial thinning of pulpwood sales of the planted pines on the Northeast and Baywood Tracts. (Catherine Fletcher) 16. Consideration of a request for approval to advertise and accept the highest bid to re-establish a hunting lease on the Northeast Section Sixteen property as detailed. (Catherine Fletcher)
Consideration of a request for approval to amend the original professional services contract between the East Baton Rouge Parish School Board and Healing Hands Home Health, Inc. (Cost of original contract - $98,000 and Cost of amended contract - $127,000.00) to provide nursing services to an additional student(s). (Funding Source: IDEA Part B) (Vera Dunbar)
Consideration of a request for approval of a professional services contract between the East Baton Rouge Parish School Board and Dr. Kashunda L. Williams (Sundry Behavioral Services) in an amount not to exceed $10,000.00 for applied behavior analysis training and related matters. (Funding Source: IDEA Part B) (Vera Dunbar)
Discussion/Consideration of a request for approval of a Memorandum of Understanding between the East Baton Rouge Parish School Board, BREC, and YMCA for a Water Safety Program for children. (School Board Member Evelyn Ware-Jackson)
Discussion/Consideration of a Cooperative Endeavor Agreement between the East Baton Rouge Parish School Board and the State of Louisiana, through its Division, represented by the Commissioner of Administration; the Louisiana Department of Education, through the Louisiana School for the Visually Impaired, represented by the State Superintendent of Education, the Louisiana Board of Elementary and Secondary Education, represented by its President. (Domoine Rutledge)
Presentations.
Report from Board Appointees to Community Committees/Agencies.
19.1 Announcement of Meetings: March 5, 2015 – Committee of the Whole Meeting at 5:00 p.m. (Central Office) March 17, 2015 – School Board Meeting at 5:00 p.m. (Central Office) March 18, 2015 – Special School Board Meeting at 6:00 p.m. (Central Office) March 26, 2015 – Board to interview candidates for Superintendent of Schools and Questions from the Public at 5:00 p.m. 20. Review of student expulsions. (NONE) 21. Appeal hearing(s) for a student expulsion. (NONE) 22. Adjournment.