MINUTES OF THE

ORLEANS PARISH SCHOOL BOARD

PUBLIC HEARING: 2020-2021 GENERAL FUND BUDGET

2401 WESTBEND PARKWAY

NEW ORLEANS, LA 70114

JULY 30, 2020

Meeting Norms

Board Counsel provided virtual meeting norms in response to the CDC and the Governor's guidelines for gatherings, given the public health emergency. This including public participation and general format of the meeting under the circumstances. 

1.1 Call to Order – Roll Call

The Orleans Parish School Board Committee of the Whole Meeting was called to order at 5:04pm by Board President Ethan Ashley. The following board members were present: Ethan Ashley, John A. Brown, Sr., Leslie Ellison, Grisela A. Jackson, Woody Koppel, Nolan Marshall, Jr., and Sarah Newell Usdin. Superintendent Dr. Henderson Lewis, Jr. and Board Counsel Sharonda Williams were also present.

-Interpretation services were acknowledged.

1.2 Pledge of Allegiance

The Pledge of Allegiance was led by a cohort of students previously recorded.  

1.3 Adoption of the Agenda

Motion to adopt the board meeting agenda as provided.

·      Motion by Mr. Koppel second by Ms. Newell Usdin

·      Final resolution: Motion passes

·      Yeas: Mr. Ashley, Mr. Brown, Ms. Ellison, Ms. Jackson, Mr. Koppel, Mr. Marshall, Ms. Newell Usdin

·      Nays: None

·      Absent: None

PURPOSE OF HEARING

2.1 Orleans Parish School Board Public Hearing on the Proposed 2020-2021 General Fund Budget

Pursuant to the requirements of LSA-RS 39:1307 ( C ), this public hearing will commence at 5:00 PM. The purpose of this hearing is to receive public input prior to the adoption of the proposed 2020-2021 General Fund Budget by the School Board

PRESENTATIONS

3.1 Presentation of 2020-2021 General Fund Budget

PUBLIC COMMENT

4.1 Public Comments

·      Richard Exnicios, a member of the community, deferred comment to Board Business Meeting.  

·      Lona Edwards Hankins, a member of the community, expressed concern regarding direct run school budget and facilities budget.

BOARD COMMENT

5.1 Board Comment

·      Discussion regarding direct run school budget was held.

ADJOURNMENT

6.1 Adjourn Meeting

Motion by Mr. Koppel, second by Ms. Newell Usdin to adjourn the meeting.

·      Final resolution: Motion passes

·      Yeas: Mr. Ashley, Mr. Brown, Ms. Ellison, Ms. Jackson, Mr. Koppel, Mr. Marshall, Ms. Newell Usdin

·      Nays: None

·      Absent: None

Meeting Adjourned at 5:33pm.