ORLEANS PARISH SCHOOL BOARD ACCOUNTABILITY COMMITTEE MEETING 3520 General DeGaulle Drive Suite 1050 New Orleans, LA 70114 3:00 PM 1. OPENING OF MEETING Procedural: 1.1 CALL TO ORDER - ROLL CALL The Budget Finance Committee Meeting was called to order at 3: 13 PM by committee chair, Mr. Ben Kleban with the following committee members present: Mr. Nolan Marshall, Jr. and Mr. John Brown, Ms. Sarah Newell Usdin was absent. Also present were Superintendent, Henderson Lewis, Jr. and Board Counsel, Sharonda Williams. Action, Minutes: 1.2 ADOPTION OF THE AGENDA The Budget Finance Committee Meeting was called to order at 3: 13 PM by committee chair, Mr. Ben Kleban with the following committee members present: Mr. Nolan Marshall, Jr. and Mr. John Brown, Sr.. Ms. Sarah Newell Usdin was absent. Also present were Superintendent, Henderson Lewis, Jr. and Board Counsel, Sharonda Williams. Motion to adopt the October 26, 2017 Accountability Committee meeting agenda as presented. Motion by Nolan Marshall, second by John Brown. Final Resolution: Motion Passes Yea: Nolan Marshall, John Brown, Ben Kleban Absent: Sarah Newell Usdin 2. CONSIDERATION OF MINUTES Action, Minutes: 2.1 ADOPTION OF MINUTES That the committee adopts the minutes of the September 12, 2017 Accountability Committee Meeting as presented. Motion by Nolan Marshall, second by John Brown. Final Resolution: Motion Passes Yea: Nolan Marshall, John Brown, Ben Kleban Absent: Sarah Newell Usdin 3. PRESENTATIONS Information: 3.1 OSPB DIRECT-RUN GOALS AND PROGRESS MONITORING Dr. Devezin opened with a brief introduction to the committee regarding the individual short presentations to come from the principals of OPSB direct run schools on progress monitoring and their goals. Ms. Mary Haynes-Smith, Bethune Elementary School gave a brief explanation of Bethune's goals and progress monitoring, using interventionist, LEAP 360, TAP, academic reviews, data analysis and a myriad of other school-wide strategies to support active learning for students at Bethune. Ms. Haynes Smith's goal for Bethune is to increase by 2% in ELA and Math by May 2018. Ms. Charlotte Matthew, Benjamin Franklin Elementary School gave a brief explanation of BFE's goals and progress monitoring. She looks forward to integrating LEAP 360. So far school-wide they have used Drop Everything and Calculate to improve Math scores where BFE falls short, Performance Series which provides everything a student has mastered and where they need assistance, Success For All services, and a myriad of other school-wide strategies to support active leading for students at Ben Franklin. Setting a goal to increase by scores across the board by she commended students for showing up eager to learn every day. Ms. London, Mahalia Jackson Elementary School gave a brief explanation of MJE's goals, siting LEAP 360, TAP, culture and climate (Positive Behavior and Response to Intervention programs). Ms. London's goal for Mahalia Jackson is to increase 5% across the board. Ms. Toni Picket, McDonogh 35 High School, shared that students across the board are ranging in the 65 - 80% performing below expectancy. The goals set for McDonogh 35 this school year are increase the ACT average from increase English II EOC standards by 10%, Math by 10% performance Series, and Science and History by 10%. Listing strategies such at TAP, Professional Learning Communities, Data Review, Awareness walk and many other school-wide initiatives. Ms. Picket is most proud of Mo 35 the teachers for the work their embracing and engaging in and students for stepping up to meet whatever challenges they face each day. Committee chair asked about hiring challenges and additional allocations given to the school. Superintendent Lewis stated that after the October student counts school leaders met with Mr. Seling to get a better understanding of their budgets moving forward. Are there enough resources allocated for the school asked Mr. Kleban? With the additional allocation, funds will be going to professional development and additional resources for students. Dr. Lewis explained that Mr. Seling is continually working with leadership at McDonogh 35 as they continue to look at data and make the appropriate assessments to better guide them as the appropriate allocation of funds are made. Mr. Marshall asked school leaders if any of the four schools moved from traditional textbooks to digital technology in terms of all kids being on a digital platform. Ms. Matthew explained that there are not enough computer to be 1 to l, but leaders are using multiple resources including textbooks to provide services the students need each day. Committee chair thanked school leaders for the insight into where OPSB Network schools are academically, the needs of the schools, and each school's plan of action. Alluding to possibly having the next steps such as talking about the barriers leaders face and supports they need to continue to grow. Information: 3.2 SCHOOL PERFORMANCE UPDATE Dina Hasiotis, Executive Director of School Performance presented updates on compliance monitoring. Einstein Charter School received a Level II non-compliance notice around the transportation provision and now plans to move forward through mediation. The school performance team continues to monitor Moton Charter School as the school is under an intensive corrective action plan. Board Chair Kleban asked counsel what would the next steps be moving forward with Einstein's non-compliance notice. Board Counsel, Sharonda Williams stated that pursuant to section 9.4 of the Charter Agreement Einstein's legal counsel sent notice that he would like to engage in mediation and OPSB sent correspondence to proceed as requested. Counsel is in the process of getting a mediator as expeditiously as possible. Mr. Kleban stated that in mediation he would hope that OPSB would claim a breach of contract and do everything necessary to make sure Einstein honors the agreement and delivers the services that the students deserve. The following constituents addressed the committee: Mr. Ernest Charles spoke in favor of corrective action concerning Einstein non-compliance. Ms. Maria Harmon spoke in favor of corrective action concerning Einstein non-compliance and in regards to the times, students are out waiting for the school bus, riding the bus to and from school and without supervision of anyone other than the driver. Mr. Dana Henry spoke about all students having access to the best schools as well as access through mandatory transportation. Mr. Donnell Bailey spoke in favor of a fair transportation policy instituted by the board and would hope that the Board continues to enforce that policy for all students. Mr. Brady Shannon spoke regarding to citywide transportation and its cost and would hope that as OPSB moves forward with Unification they will continue to have genuine conversation with school leaders, families and OPSB administration. Rev. Willie Calhoun, Jr. spoke about the allocation per pupil and if we actually have enough funds to provide transportation for all students. Mr. Calhoun asked if the administration would provide the allocation per pupil for transportation as soon as possible. Mr. Graham Williams spoke on behalf of Einstein Charter School and stated that Einstein disagrees with the Board Administration's interpretation of the transportation agreement and that they look forward to working towards a resolution in the mediation process. Board Chair Mr. Kleban closing statement was he believes the law requires transportation be provided to students. He ?irther stated that he is of the understanding that parents are being bullied to sign petitions to give up their rights to transportation. The Board will stand ?rm on this matter. Board President, Brown con?rmed the concerns of parent regarding bus transportation and exclaimed that OPSB plans to address the issue aggressively. Mr. Marshall stated that one of the clear options would be that we should be encouraging families of students to attend their neighborhood schools, as state laws binds us, OPSB need to work towards giving students the option to stay in their neighborhood schools. We must work toward funding schools fairly and not asking them to do the best with what they have. Information: 3.3 REQUEST FOR COMMUNITY PARTNERSHIP PROPOSALS 2017 FALL RFA UPDATES Thomas Lambert gave an update on the request for community partnership seeking partner organizations to lead and manage the Mahalia Jackson facility, as reports of the request are due October 27, 2017 the Strategy Department will bring back those recommendations to the November Board meeting cycle. 4. ADJOURNMENT Action: 4.1 ADJOURN MEETING Motion to adjourn the meeting a 4:02 PM. Motion by John Brown, second by Nolan Marshall. Final Resolution: Motion Passes Yea: Nolan Marshall, John Brown, Ben Kleban Absent: Sarah Newell Usdin