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of our schools to ensure that OPSB is given clear accountability to every parent. Response provided by Smith.

DISCUSSION/INFORMATION ITEM(S) 1. a. Graduation Report provided and presented by Gail Audrict, Director of Curriculum and Instruction.

Marshall inquired about the distribution of scholarship funds amongst the students. He requested that additional information be added to the report; number of students receiving scholarships and the highest scholarship awarded to each student. b. OPSB 21st Century Grant Awarded: Easton, Karr, McDonogh 35, McMain, and New Orleans Science & Math; information provided and presented by Audrict.

2. Kellogg Grant – Mahalia Jackson School; information provided by Lakeysha London, Principal of Mahalia Jackson School. London acknowledged Dr. Rosalynne Dennis and Charmaine Lewis, teacher, for assisting with the grant; Wayne DeLarge, Comptroller, and the finance team for assisting with the budget; and Smith for allowing the opportunity.

3. Food Service Operations report provided by Rosie Jackson, Director of Child Nutrition, and presented by Smith.

4. a. Type 1 Charter / Non Profit Organizations b. New Charter Update: Bricolage, Plessy, InspireNola c. Encore, Bricolage and Plessy 21st Century Grant Agreement Charter schools updates provided and presented by Padian.

Thomas inquired about the Intercultural modular cite that is in need of repairs. Response provided by Padian.

5. One App Update provided by Dr. Armand Devezin.

Usdin asked Gabriela Fighetti, RSD – Executive Director of Enrollment, to give a brief overview of the One App Process citywide.

Thomas expressed parents’ concerns; Cade probed questions about the application; and Marshall stated his concerns about the program. Responses provided by Fighetti.

Usdin suggested that Dr. Devezin work with the RSD to address the concerns mentioned by Thomas and ensure that all the students are being assisted. Also, to gather all data from those that are / are not getting what was requested.

Ellison suggested to Interim Superintendent Smith that the One App Update be added to the June 18, 2013 Board meeting agenda as an action item.

ADJOURNMENT Motion to adjourn was made by Woody Koppel; seconded by Cynthia Cade at 2:43 PM.