1. Call to order, invocation (Vice-President Evelyn Ware-Jackson), and Pledge of Allegiance (JROTC Cadet Lieutenant Colonel Charmaine Smith – Glen Oaks High School and Lieutenant Colonel Ronald Mahomes, Senior Army Instructor). 2. Roll Call.
Approval of the minutes of the June 16, 2016, Regular School Board meeting.
Recognitions. 4.1 Discussion/Consideration of the adoption of a Resolution proclaiming September 11-17, 2016, as “National Arts in Education Week.” (Wayne Talbot)
Personnel Matters. 5.1 Consideration of a request for approval of recommended terminations as it relates to classified employees. (NONE) 5.2 For Information Only: Personnel Changes.
Superintendent’s Report/Update. (Superintendent Warren Drake)
Presentations. 7.1 Update from the EBRSS Foundation. (NONE) 7.2 Presentation regarding the 1:1 technology program. (Sharmayne Rutledge) 7.3 Quarterly Report by CSRS/Tillage. (Curt Soderberg/Earl Kern)
Report from Board Appointees to Community Committees/Agencies.
Unfinished Business: 9.1 Discussion/Consideration of a request for approval of the proposed 2017 East Baton Rouge Parish School System self-funded health care premium rates for active employees, non-Medicare, and Medicare-eligible retirees. (Catherine Fletcher/Mercer)
Consideration of a request for approval of a contract between the East Baton Rouge Parish School Board and Instructure in the amount of $34,315.00 for a Canvas Cloud subscription beginning July 1, 2016 and ending June 30, 2017. (Funding Source: Technology Department). (Richard Ellis)
Consideration of a request for approval of a Memorandum of Understanding between the East Baton Rouge Parish School Board and Impact Charter School to establish a partnership as it relates to the EBR Early Childhood Network. (Shenoa Webb/Domoine Rutledge)
Consideration of a request for approval to renew two (2) Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between the East Baton Rouge Parish School System and the following as it relates to dual enrollment courses: Louisiana State University and Southeastern Louisiana University. (Funding Source: Education Excellence Funds (EEF) Grant and/or Supplemental Course Academy (SCA) Funds). (Andrea O’Konski and Ben Necaise)
Consideration of a request for renewal of the Externship Agreement between the East Baton Rouge Parish School System and Louisiana State University in the amount of $194,400.00 to provide graduate student externs for Lee High and McKinley High Schools for 2016-2017. (Funding Source: General Fund). (Millie Williams)
Consideration of a request for approval to renew a professional services contract between the East Baton Rouge Parish School Board and Louisiana State University in the amount of $300,000.00 for the period of July 1, 2016, through June 30, 2017, as it relates to course development, human resources to support three (3) new academies, and the expansion of professional development offerings at Lee High School. (Funding Source: General Fund). (Dr. Michelle Clayton)
Discussion/Consideration of a request for approval to renew the following professional services contracts between the East Baton Rouge Parish School System and: (Dr. Michelle Clayton/Catherine Fletcher/Wayne Talbot/Dr. Nadine Mann/Stacey Dupre/Gwynn Shamlin/Domoine Rutledge) a) Arts Council of Greater Baton Rouge in the amount of $20,450.00 for the period of July 1, 2016, through June 30, 2017, for the implementation of arts education programs. (Funding Source: General Fund – Magnet). b) Arts Council of Greater Baton Rouge in the amount of $70,000.00 for the period of July 1, 2016, through June 30, 2017, for the implementation of arts education programs. (Funding Source: General Fund). c) Douglas Manship, Sr., Theatre Complex Holding, Inc. (Manship Theatre) in the amount of $80,000.00 for the period of July 1, 2016, through June 30, 2017, for the EBR Arts Partnership Program to promote arts integration. (Funding Source: General Fund). d) Kids’ Orchestra in the amount of $10,000.00 for the period of July 1, 2016, through June 30, 2017, for after-school music programs for elementary age students. (Funding Source: General Fund). e) Nutrislice, Inc., in the amount of $12,500.00 for a period of five (5) years to purchase software to be used by the Child Nutrition Department to market the East Baton Rouge Parish School System’s menu and nutrient analysis to parents and staff using a phone app called Nutrislice. (Funding Source: Child Nutrition). f) Southern University in the amount of $10,462.00 for the period of August 15, 2016, through July 31, 2017, for an extern to support the work of the I CARE department. (Funding Source: I CARE). g) Career Compass of Louisiana in the amount of $75,000.00 for the 2016-2017 school year. (Funding Source: General Fund).
Discussion/Consideration of a request for approval of the following budgets: (Catherine Fletcher/Adam Smith/Sandra Horton/Shenoa Webb/Pat Friedrich) a) Proposed 2016-2017 School Improvement 1003 Believe and Succeed grant for Claiborne, Howell Park, Merrydale, and Park Forest Elementary Schools. b) Proposed 2016-2017 Plan budgets for the Early Childhood Network in the amount of $342,000.00 (State: $150,480.00, Lead: $153,900.00, and IDEA: $37,620.00). c) Proposed 2016-2017 Plan budgets for the Pre-K Expansion in the amount of $952,405.00 (EC Improvements: $226,505.00, and EC Seats: $725,900.00).
Discussion/Consideration of a request for approval of the Jobs for America’s Graduates (JAG) – Louisiana grant in the amount of $100,000.00 to support the JAG program at Broadmoor and Glen Oaks High Schools. (Catherine Fletcher and Pat Friedrich)
18. Consideration of a request for authorization for staff to advertise and accept the high bid meeting specifications and execute the lease contract for the property being approximately 300 acres GLD, (Plank Road) T 5 S, R 1 E, Section 16, East Baton Rouge Parish, Louisiana. (Larry Munson) 19. Consideration of a request for authorization for staff to advertise and accept the high bid meeting specifications, and execute the lease contract for the property being approximately 640 acres GLD, (Pride) T 4 S, R 2 E, Section 16, East Baton Rouge Parish, Louisiana. (Larry Munson) 20. Consideration of a request for authorization for staff to execute a lease agreement between the East Baton Rouge Parish School Board and T-Mobile U.S., Inc., for the erection of a cellular tower at Sherwood Middle School occupying approximately a 7,500 square foot area. (Larry Munson)
Consideration of a request for approval of the Student Rights & Responsibilities Handbook and Discipline Policy for the 2016-2017 school year for the East Baton Rouge Parish School System, with noted changes. (Domoine Rutledge)
Consideration of a request for adoption of the following Board policies: BE, DE, DFD, DFE, DIEA, DJE, DJED, EBBG, EDD, GAK, GAMFA, GBD, GBL, GBN, and IDFAA. (Domoine Rutledge)
Consideration of a request for approval of the recommendation from Mr. Domoine Rutledge, General Counsel, EBRPSB, in the matter of: Robert Revel and Carol Revel vs. EBRPSB and Cassandra Palmer, Suit No. 632,670; Section 24; 19th JDC.* (Domoine Rutledge)
Discussion regarding the results of the Superintendent’s performance evaluation for 2015-2016.**
25. Organizational Items: Announcement of Meetings: Committee of the Whole meeting to be held on Thursday, August 4, 2016, at 5:00 p.m. at Central Office located at 1050 S. Foster Drive. Regular Meeting of the East Baton Rouge Parish School Board to be held on August 18, 2016, at 5:00 p.m. at Central Office located at 1050 S. Foster Drive. 27. Adjournment.
Jul 21, 2016 School Board
1. Call to order, invocation (Vice-President Evelyn Ware-Jackson), and Pledge of Allegiance (JROTC Cadet Lieutenant Colonel Charmaine Smith – Glen Oaks High School and Lieutenant Colonel Ronald Mahomes, Senior Army Instructor). 2. Roll Call.
Approval of the minutes of the June 16, 2016, Regular School Board meeting.
Recognitions. 4.1 Discussion/Consideration of the adoption of a Resolution proclaiming September 11-17, 2016, as “National Arts in Education Week.” (Wayne Talbot)
Personnel Matters. 5.1 Consideration of a request for approval of recommended terminations as it relates to classified employees. (NONE) 5.2 For Information Only: Personnel Changes.
Superintendent’s Report/Update. (Superintendent Warren Drake)
Presentations. 7.1 Update from the EBRSS Foundation. (NONE) 7.2 Presentation regarding the 1:1 technology program. (Sharmayne Rutledge) 7.3 Quarterly Report by CSRS/Tillage. (Curt Soderberg/Earl Kern)
Report from Board Appointees to Community Committees/Agencies.
Unfinished Business: 9.1 Discussion/Consideration of a request for approval of the proposed 2017 East Baton Rouge Parish School System self-funded health care premium rates for active employees, non-Medicare, and Medicare-eligible retirees. (Catherine Fletcher/Mercer)
Consideration of a request for approval of a contract between the East Baton Rouge Parish School Board and Instructure in the amount of $34,315.00 for a Canvas Cloud subscription beginning July 1, 2016 and ending June 30, 2017. (Funding Source: Technology Department). (Richard Ellis)
Consideration of a request for approval of a Memorandum of Understanding between the East Baton Rouge Parish School Board and Impact Charter School to establish a partnership as it relates to the EBR Early Childhood Network. (Shenoa Webb/Domoine Rutledge)
Consideration of a request for approval to renew two (2) Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between the East Baton Rouge Parish School System and the following as it relates to dual enrollment courses: Louisiana State University and Southeastern Louisiana University. (Funding Source: Education Excellence Funds (EEF) Grant and/or Supplemental Course Academy (SCA) Funds). (Andrea O’Konski and Ben Necaise)
Consideration of a request for renewal of the Externship Agreement between the East Baton Rouge Parish School System and Louisiana State University in the amount of $194,400.00 to provide graduate student externs for Lee High and McKinley High Schools for 2016-2017. (Funding Source: General Fund). (Millie Williams)
Consideration of a request for approval to renew a professional services contract between the East Baton Rouge Parish School Board and Louisiana State University in the amount of $300,000.00 for the period of July 1, 2016, through June 30, 2017, as it relates to course development, human resources to support three (3) new academies, and the expansion of professional development offerings at Lee High School. (Funding Source: General Fund). (Dr. Michelle Clayton)
Discussion/Consideration of a request for approval to renew the following professional services contracts between the East Baton Rouge Parish School System and: (Dr. Michelle Clayton/Catherine Fletcher/Wayne Talbot/Dr. Nadine Mann/Stacey Dupre/Gwynn Shamlin/Domoine Rutledge) a) Arts Council of Greater Baton Rouge in the amount of $20,450.00 for the period of July 1, 2016, through June 30, 2017, for the implementation of arts education programs. (Funding Source: General Fund – Magnet). b) Arts Council of Greater Baton Rouge in the amount of $70,000.00 for the period of July 1, 2016, through June 30, 2017, for the implementation of arts education programs. (Funding Source: General Fund). c) Douglas Manship, Sr., Theatre Complex Holding, Inc. (Manship Theatre) in the amount of $80,000.00 for the period of July 1, 2016, through June 30, 2017, for the EBR Arts Partnership Program to promote arts integration. (Funding Source: General Fund). d) Kids’ Orchestra in the amount of $10,000.00 for the period of July 1, 2016, through June 30, 2017, for after-school music programs for elementary age students. (Funding Source: General Fund). e) Nutrislice, Inc., in the amount of $12,500.00 for a period of five (5) years to purchase software to be used by the Child Nutrition Department to market the East Baton Rouge Parish School System’s menu and nutrient analysis to parents and staff using a phone app called Nutrislice. (Funding Source: Child Nutrition). f) Southern University in the amount of $10,462.00 for the period of August 15, 2016, through July 31, 2017, for an extern to support the work of the I CARE department. (Funding Source: I CARE). g) Career Compass of Louisiana in the amount of $75,000.00 for the 2016-2017 school year. (Funding Source: General Fund).
Discussion/Consideration of a request for approval of the following budgets: (Catherine Fletcher/Adam Smith/Sandra Horton/Shenoa Webb/Pat Friedrich) a) Proposed 2016-2017 School Improvement 1003 Believe and Succeed grant for Claiborne, Howell Park, Merrydale, and Park Forest Elementary Schools. b) Proposed 2016-2017 Plan budgets for the Early Childhood Network in the amount of $342,000.00 (State: $150,480.00, Lead: $153,900.00, and IDEA: $37,620.00). c) Proposed 2016-2017 Plan budgets for the Pre-K Expansion in the amount of $952,405.00 (EC Improvements: $226,505.00, and EC Seats: $725,900.00).
Discussion/Consideration of a request for approval of the Jobs for America’s Graduates (JAG) – Louisiana grant in the amount of $100,000.00 to support the JAG program at Broadmoor and Glen Oaks High Schools. (Catherine Fletcher and Pat Friedrich)
18. Consideration of a request for authorization for staff to advertise and accept the high bid meeting specifications and execute the lease contract for the property being approximately 300 acres GLD, (Plank Road) T 5 S, R 1 E, Section 16, East Baton Rouge Parish, Louisiana. (Larry Munson) 19. Consideration of a request for authorization for staff to advertise and accept the high bid meeting specifications, and execute the lease contract for the property being approximately 640 acres GLD, (Pride) T 4 S, R 2 E, Section 16, East Baton Rouge Parish, Louisiana. (Larry Munson) 20. Consideration of a request for authorization for staff to execute a lease agreement between the East Baton Rouge Parish School Board and T-Mobile U.S., Inc., for the erection of a cellular tower at Sherwood Middle School occupying approximately a 7,500 square foot area. (Larry Munson)
Consideration of a request for approval of the Student Rights & Responsibilities Handbook and Discipline Policy for the 2016-2017 school year for the East Baton Rouge Parish School System, with noted changes. (Domoine Rutledge)
Consideration of a request for adoption of the following Board policies: BE, DE, DFD, DFE, DIEA, DJE, DJED, EBBG, EDD, GAK, GAMFA, GBD, GBL, GBN, and IDFAA. (Domoine Rutledge)
Consideration of a request for approval of the recommendation from Mr. Domoine Rutledge, General Counsel, EBRPSB, in the matter of: Robert Revel and Carol Revel vs. EBRPSB and Cassandra Palmer, Suit No. 632,670; Section 24; 19th JDC.* (Domoine Rutledge)
Discussion regarding the results of the Superintendent’s performance evaluation for 2015-2016.**
25. Organizational Items: Announcement of Meetings: Committee of the Whole meeting to be held on Thursday, August 4, 2016, at 5:00 p.m. at Central Office located at 1050 S. Foster Drive. Regular Meeting of the East Baton Rouge Parish School Board to be held on August 18, 2016, at 5:00 p.m. at Central Office located at 1050 S. Foster Drive. 27. Adjournment.