5602193 January 17, 2023 CPSB Meeting Members present were Jasmine Green, Dr. Terence Vinson, Don Little, Dr. Bonita Douzart, Mary Trammel, Barbara Smith-Iverson, Christine Tharpe, Barry Rachal, Katie McLain, Jessica Yeates, and Dottie Bell. Also present were Dr. T. Lamar Goree, Secretary, and Mr. Reggie Abrams, Board Counsel. President Dr. Terence Vinson called the January 17, 2023, meeting to order, and Dr. Vinson led the Invocation and the Pledge of Allegiance. CONSIDERATION OF MINUTES OF December 6, 2022, December 20, 2022, and December 22, 2022, CPSB Meetings Mrs. Trammel moved, seconded by Dr. Douzart, to approve the minutes of the December 6, 2022, December 20, 2022, and December 22, 2022, CPSB meetings as submitted in the electronic mailout. Vote on the motion carried unanimously. PRESENTATIONS AND RECOGNITIONS Musical Presentation - Caddo Magnet High School sophomore Kat Thompson entertained the Board. Kat represented the Talented Arts Program Vocalists as she performed "Misty" while accompanied by her teacher, Mr. Trey Jackson. Caddo Emerging Leaders and Administrative Interns Fall 2022 Cohort 3 - Mr. Keith Burton, Chief Academic Officer, recognized the Caddo Emerging Leaders and Administrative Interns chosen for Fall 2022 Cohort 3. The educators that completed the "Emerging Leaders Intern Program" are as follows: Elizabeth Balch-Shreve Island; Stacy Brumley-Transformation and Innovation; Jessica Carcadden-Caddo Middle Magnet; Shante Dukes-Southwood; Skyler Eli-Transformation and Innovation; Shannella Gaines-Walnut Hill; Martye Golden-Broadmoor; Lindsey Haase-Caddo Parish Magnet High; Lena Harris-South Highlands; Marandalous Holland-BTW; Pamela Jordan-CMM; Tina Landry-Riverside; Vicki Lawrence-South Highlands; Kristin Layman-Donnie Bickham; Malisha Means-Keithville; Marlyn Pangatungan-Oak Park; Jana Panos-Byrd; Shaa'ron Ward-Pullem-Green Oaks; Rosalyn Schumpert-Werner Park; Geronimo Vallecera-Special Ed Center; Roger Vance-Central Office; Traci Walker-Northwood; Stephanie White-Southwood; Amy Williams-Fairfield; Greg Williams-Byrd. The Administrators that completed the Principal Intern Program are as follows: Danielle Bullock-Northwood; Jennifer DePriest-Herndon; Kelley Hobson-North Highlands; Joseph D. Johnson-Ridgewood; Kimberly Marshall-Turner; Charles Moser-University; Jessica Rambo Franklin-Oak Park; Bryant Sepulvado-Captain Shreve; Seretta Smith-Green Oaks; Sarah Williams Stewart-Caddo Middle Career & Technology; Staci Thomas-Central Office; Yenscacillia Williams-Central Office. State of the District Caddo School Superintendent Dr. Lamar Goree presented the State of the District Presentation, which highlighted the outstanding accomplishments of the students, teachers, and staff for 2022. He gave an intense overview of the Departments of Academics, Human Resources, Operations, and Finance. Dr. Goree added that the District would continue accelerating learning while addressing students' academic needs. He said the District would continue to prioritize recruiting and retaining the best teachers and staff to support the students of Caddo Parish. Dr. Goree confirmed that the District would provide optimal learning environments while being the best financial stewards. He added that as one of Louisiana's largest school systems, Caddo is also a unique hybrid district serving the needs of students from rural, urban, and suburban communities. Dr. Goree confirmed that schools across Caddo Parish are seeing growth in student achievement. Caddo would continue investing in the curricula, resources, and professional development to continue to see additional growth. Also, one of the District's top priorities is to get the right teachers and staff in the right seats. In closing, Dr. Goree explained that our district is fiscally strong, but more work must be done to maintain that standing for the long term. Caddo Parish State of the District 2023 Caddo Early Childhood Community Network's Coordinated Funding Request for Public Comment Ms. Jon Glover stated that the backup documentation for this public comment item should have been posted earlier for the public to see. VISITORS The following visitors addressed the Board on matters of interest/concern: Curtis Hooks and the Bethune Alumni Association presented a Certificate of Appreciation to Tommy Smith, Director of Maintenance. Jon Glover asked what is the purpose of the Executive Committee Work Session; Susan Loflin spoke on Bill 542 Act 517, and information was given on the "Stop the Bleed" Campaign; Ashley George expressed concern with the low enrollment and stated violence in the community is a major contributor; Aubrey Garcia expressed her concern with Agenda Item 8.04, and asked the board to consider changing times of board meeting to allow teachers to speak, and mental health for our teachers; Aaron Johnson requested the implementation of self-confidence into the curriculum; Carl McDaniel gave Legislative history of the failure of implementation of the administrative fees for payroll deductions for employee organizations; Bernard Friday, RRU, stated concern with Agenda Item 8.04; Dr. Fredrick Pinkney, CAE, expressed concern with Agenda Item 8.04 and that he extended an invitation to the board at the last meeting to visit his school and no one came; Jordan Thomas, RRU explained her concerns with Agenda Item 8.04; Jackie Lansdale, RRU, stated her concern with Agenda Item 8.04. ESTABLISH THE AGENDA AND PROPOSED CONSENT AGENDA Superintendent Goree highlighted items for the Board's consideration. President announced the following items are on consent: 6.03, 8.02-8.03, and 8.05-8.06. Ms. Trammel moved, seconded by Mrs. Bell, to establish the agenda and consent agenda for the January 17, 2023, CPSB meeting as presented. Vote on the motion carried unanimously. CONFIRM THE CONSENT AGENDA Mr. Rachal moved, seconded by Dr. Douzart, to confirm the consent agenda for the January 17, 2023, CPSB Meeting. Vote on the motion carried, and the following is a summary of the Board's action on the consent agenda items. 6.03 Personnel Resignations. The Board approved the Personnel Resignations as recommended by staff and submitted in the electronic mailout. 8.02 Consideration to Amend CPSB Policy BCE. The Board approved to amend CPSB Policy BCE as recommended by Dottie Bell and Barry Rachal as submitted in the electronic mailout. 8.03 Consideration to Approve Cooperative Endeavor Agreement with Volunteers for Youth Justice. The Board approved the Cooperative Endeavor Agreement with Volunteers for Youth Justice as recommended by staff and submitted in the electronic mailout. 8.05 Consideration to Solicit Bid Proposals for Real Estate Broker Services for Caddo Parish School Board. The Board approved to solicit bid proposals for Real Estate Broker Services for the Caddo Parish School Board as recommended by board member Christine Tharpe and submitted in the electronic mailout. 8.06 Consideration to change the date of the March CPSB Executive Work Session from March 7, 2023, to March 6, 2023. The Board approved to change the March CPSB Executive Work Session from March 7, 2023, to March 6, 2023, as recommended by staff and submitted in the electronic mailout. 7.01 Capital Projects Approval of Bid. Mr. Rachal moved, seconded by Ms. Trammel, to approve the bid as recommended by staff and submitted in the electronic mailout on the bid tabulation sheet: Project 2024-240, Booker T. Washington Turf Football Field, be awarded to Hellas Construction (Not OCC*), Austin, Texas, with a Base Bid, for the sum total of $2,526,842.00. The budget amount is $2,000,000.00. The project will be paid for with a combination of Capital Projects and General Funds. Vote on the motion carried, with Jasmine Green not present at the vote. 8.04 Consideration to Request an Attorney General's opinion regarding whether an employing parish school board may charge a reasonable administrative fee for deducting and withholding from a school employee's earnings the payment of regular dues owed by such teacher or other employee to any organization of teachers or other school employees - Mr. Little requested that the vote on this Agenda Item be postponed. After discussion ensued, Mrs. Tharpe moved, seconded by Ms. Trammel, to call for the question to end the discussion. Vote on the motion passed with Mrs. Bell opposed and Ms. Green not present at the vote. Then, Mr. Little moved, seconded by Mrs. Tharpe, to postpone the vote on this agenda item. Vote on the motion passed to postpone the vote with Dr. Vinson and Dottie Bell opposed, and Ms. Green not present at the vote. ANNOUNCEMENTS Ms. Trammel thanked board members and staff for their thoughts, prayers, food, etc., during her recovery from surgery. Mrs. Bell attended the "soothing room" ribbon cutting at Donnie Bickham and expressed her full support for these rooms. Mr. Little invited the board to participate in a tour at BPSTIL on January 25th at 11 a.m. and said lunch would be provided. Dr. Vinson reminded board members that if they have a request, please complete a board request form and give it to Darla Feibel so that there is an official record. ADJOURNMENT. Ms. Trammel moved, seconded by Mrs. Yeates, to adjourn. The vote on the motion carried, and the meeting adjourned at approximately 7:45 p.m. T. Lamar Goree, Ph.D., Secretary Dr. Terence Vinson, President (2) 22