Roll call, invocation (School Board Member Vereta Lee), and pledge of allegiance (Cadet Sergeant Paris Moore - Northeast High School and Master Sergeant Marlon Green, Army Instructor).
Approval of the minutes of the February 19, 2015, (Regular) Board meeting, and the March 5, 2015, Committee of the Whole meeting.
Recognition of the 2015 LSBA Artwork Contest winners representing the East Baton Rouge Parish School System. (Wayne Talbot)
Consideration of a request for approval of a resolution proclaiming March 17, 2015, as “Aed Ramos-Paez Day” to support Adrenoleukodystrophy (ALD). (Lori Singleton)
Recognition of Scotlandville Magnet High School Boys’ Basketball Team for winning the Louisiana High School Athletic Association District 4-5A Boys’ Championship and Class 5A Boys’ State Championship. (Superintendent Bernard Taylor, Jr.)
Recognition of the Volunteers in Public Schools (VIPS) Star Community Partners for the month of March 2015. (Tiffany Temple)
Personnel Matters. (FOR INFORMATION ONLY)
Superintendent’s Report/Update. (Superintendent Bernard Taylor, Jr.)
Report from Board Appointees to Community Committees/Agencies.
The following items are considered to be routine and will be enacted with one motion. There will be no separate discussion of items unless a Board Member so requests, in which event the item will be removed from the consent agenda and considered as an item on the regular agenda for separate vote preceding the last item on the regular agenda. 9. Consideration of a request for approval of a consultant agreement between the East Baton Rouge Parish School Board and Henderson Media, LLC, in the amount of $15,600.00 for services relating to television production and distribution for coverage of the 2015 high school graduation ceremonies. (Keith Bromery) 10. Consideration of a request for approval of a professional services contract between the East Baton Rouge Parish School Board and Paul J. Riccomini in the amount of $16,000.00 to provide professional development. (Funding Source: IDEA Part B). (Vera Dunbar) 11. Consideration of a request for approval of the proposed school calendar for 2015-2016, with modifications. (Herman Brister) 12. Consideration of a request for approval for staff to develop a Request for Proposals (RFP) to conduct a performance/financial audit of the school system. (School Board Member Barbara Freiberg) 13. Consideration of a request for acceptance of the recommendation of Mr. Domoine Rutledge, General Counsel, East Baton Rouge Parish School Board, in the matter of: Carlette Walker on behalf of her minor child, Benjamin Smith, vs. Randy Robertson and EBRPSB; Suit No: 625,762; Section 24; 19th JDC.* (Domoine Rutledge)
Consideration of a request for approval of the proposed school calendar for 2015-2016, with modifications. (Herman Brister)
Consideration of a request for approval for staff to develop a Request for Proposals (RFP) to conduct a performance/financial audit of the school system. (School Board Member Barbara Freiberg)
Discussion and Consideration of an emergency contract for environmental services. (Domoine Rutledge)
Discussion and consideration of administrative and teacher contracts. (Domoine Rutledge)
Organizational Items. 16.1 Announcement of Meetings: 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. (IRC)
Mar 17, 2015 School Board
Roll call, invocation (School Board Member Vereta Lee), and pledge of allegiance (Cadet Sergeant Paris Moore - Northeast High School and Master Sergeant Marlon Green, Army Instructor).
Approval of the minutes of the February 19, 2015, (Regular) Board meeting, and the March 5, 2015, Committee of the Whole meeting.
Recognition of the 2015 LSBA Artwork Contest winners representing the East Baton Rouge Parish School System. (Wayne Talbot)
Consideration of a request for approval of a resolution proclaiming March 17, 2015, as “Aed Ramos-Paez Day” to support Adrenoleukodystrophy (ALD). (Lori Singleton)
Recognition of Scotlandville Magnet High School Boys’ Basketball Team for winning the Louisiana High School Athletic Association District 4-5A Boys’ Championship and Class 5A Boys’ State Championship. (Superintendent Bernard Taylor, Jr.)
Recognition of the Volunteers in Public Schools (VIPS) Star Community Partners for the month of March 2015. (Tiffany Temple)
Personnel Matters. (FOR INFORMATION ONLY)
Superintendent’s Report/Update. (Superintendent Bernard Taylor, Jr.)
Report from Board Appointees to Community Committees/Agencies.
The following items are considered to be routine and will be enacted with one motion. There will be no separate discussion of items unless a Board Member so requests, in which event the item will be removed from the consent agenda and considered as an item on the regular agenda for separate vote preceding the last item on the regular agenda. 9. Consideration of a request for approval of a consultant agreement between the East Baton Rouge Parish School Board and Henderson Media, LLC, in the amount of $15,600.00 for services relating to television production and distribution for coverage of the 2015 high school graduation ceremonies. (Keith Bromery) 10. Consideration of a request for approval of a professional services contract between the East Baton Rouge Parish School Board and Paul J. Riccomini in the amount of $16,000.00 to provide professional development. (Funding Source: IDEA Part B). (Vera Dunbar) 11. Consideration of a request for approval of the proposed school calendar for 2015-2016, with modifications. (Herman Brister) 12. Consideration of a request for approval for staff to develop a Request for Proposals (RFP) to conduct a performance/financial audit of the school system. (School Board Member Barbara Freiberg) 13. Consideration of a request for acceptance of the recommendation of Mr. Domoine Rutledge, General Counsel, East Baton Rouge Parish School Board, in the matter of: Carlette Walker on behalf of her minor child, Benjamin Smith, vs. Randy Robertson and EBRPSB; Suit No: 625,762; Section 24; 19th JDC.* (Domoine Rutledge)
Consideration of a request for approval of the proposed school calendar for 2015-2016, with modifications. (Herman Brister)
Consideration of a request for approval for staff to develop a Request for Proposals (RFP) to conduct a performance/financial audit of the school system. (School Board Member Barbara Freiberg)
Discussion and Consideration of an emergency contract for environmental services. (Domoine Rutledge)
Discussion and consideration of administrative and teacher contracts. (Domoine Rutledge)
Organizational Items. 16.1 Announcement of Meetings: 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. (IRC)