East Baton Rouge Public School Board

Proposal for Consulting Services Executive Search

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letter of Submittal

September 27, 2019

East Baton Rouge Public School Board Larry E. Williams, Director of Procurement Procurement Department, Room 1 1050 South Foster Drive Baton Rouge, LA 70806

To Whom It May Concern:

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This proposal is response to the East Baton Rouge Public School Board (EBRPSB) issued Request for Quote and Qualifications (RFQQ) for Consulting Services Executive Search (RFQQ #5-19). The team of SSA Consultants, Franklin & Associates, and Bayard Management Group are pleased to submit this response for consideration by the School Board as they seek to engage a search firm to conduct a national search for the next Superintendent for the School System.

By submitting this response, the proposal team agrees to provide a "full service" engagement providing input on best practices to accomplish the search which includes the responsibilities outlined in the RFQQ. Proposal team members have experience with educational systems, specifically with East Baton Rouge Public School System, and with providing executive search services. Moreover, the proposal team members are members ofthe Baton Rouge community who care deeply about the successful future of the school system.

This proposal includes (1) the required Exhibit A: Certifications and Assurances, (2) Exhibit B: Proposal Team Information including qualification and references, (3) SSA Board Resolution,1

and (4) Financial Proposal. If any additional information or clarification is needed, please contact Christel Slaughter, PhD, CEO of SSA Consultants and proposal lead, via phone [225-769-2676] or email [csalughter@consultssa.com] to coordinate any additional information request for any of the proposal team members.

On behalf of the proposal team, -----\

Rudy G. Go z Partner, SSA Consultants2

1 SSA Consultants will serve as the prime of the search firm and the single contact for contracting. Franklin & Associates and Bayard Management Group will be subcontractors to SSA Consultants. 2 Rudy G. Gomez is an authorized binding authority for SSA Consultants. See the enclosed binding resolution.

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EXHIBIT A: Certifications and Assurances

1/we make the following certifications and assurances as a required element of the proposal to which it is attached, understanding that the truthfulness of the facts affirmed here and the continuing compliance with these requirements are conditions precedent to the award or continuation of the related agreement(s):

1. 1/we declare that all answers and statements made in the proposal are true and correct.

2. The prices and/or cost data have been determined independently, without consultation, communication, or agreement with others for the purpose of restricting competition. However, 1/we may freely join with other persons or organizations for the purpose of presenting a single proposal.

3. The attached proposal is a firm proposal for a period of 90 days following receipt, and it may be accepted by EBRPSB without further negotiation (except where obviously required by lack of certainty in key terms) at any time within the 90-day period.

4. In preparing this proposal, 1/we have not been assisted by any current or former employee of the EBRPSB whose duties relate (or did relate) to this proposal or prospective agreement, and who was assisting in other than his or her official, public capacity. (Any exceptions to these assurances are described in full detail on a separate page and attached to this document.)

5. 1/we understand that EBRPSB will not reimburse me/us for any costs incurred in the preparation of this proposal. All proposals become the property of EBRPSB, and 1/we claim no proprietary right to the ideas, writings, items, or samples, unless so stated in this proposal.

6. Unless otherwise required by law, the prices and/or cost data which have been submitted have not been knowingly disclosed by the Respondent and will not knowingly be disclosed by him/her prior to opening, directly or indirectly to any other Respondent or to any competitor.

7. 1/we agree that submission of the attached proposal constitutes acceptance of the solicitation contents and the attached sample agreement. If there are any exceptions to these terms, 1/we have described those exceptions in detail on a page attached to this document.

8. No attempt has been made or will be made by the Respondent to induce any other person or firm to submit or not to submit a proposal for the purpose of restricting competition.

9. 1/we grant EBRPSB the right to contact references and others, who may have pertinent information regarding the Respondent's prior experience and abi lity to perform the services contemplated in this procurement.

Note: If submitted electronically, include the following: On behalf of the firm submitting this proposal, my name below attests to the accuracy of the above statements.

S ig~ax==e Rudy G. Gomez

Print Name

Part ner September 27, 2019

Title Date

East Baton Rouge Parish School Board , RFQQ No. 5-19

Exhibit B: Proposal Team Information

The proposal team of SSA Consultants, Franklin Associates, and Bayard Management Group is excited to partner together on this executive search for the next Superintendent of East Baton Rouge Public Schools. The following is a summary of qualifications and experience. References are provided.

About SSA Consultants SSA Consultants (SSA} 3 is an organizational development and business management consulting firm that was founded in 1970 and is based in Baton Rouge. Today, SSA is a team of professionals with diverse academic credentials and complementary, real-world management experience whose clients span both the public and private sectors and range from nonprofits to Fortune 500 companies to government entities (federal, state, and local}.

SSA has extensive experience conducting successful executive searches for public and private sector clients, including searches in the Greater Baton Rouge market and the national level and previous consulting work with the East Baton Rouge Public School System. This combined experience provides SSA unique insight as this executive search for the next Superintendent begins.

SSA's approach to executive searches begins in understanding the organizational dynamics and needs and then leveraging that insight to guide the process. By understanding the organization, its culture, and strategic needs, the search process then identifies the type of executive leader needed to guide the organization to continued success. Recognizing the best candidates are not necessarily in the job market, SSA's methodology includes networking and grassroots advertising methods in addition to traditional advertising methods in order to reach top talent across the country.

Relevant Experience: Executive Searches SSA has provided executive search services for numerous clients, including public sector organizations with complexity similar to that of the East Baton Rouge Public School System, since its inception in 1970. The following information is a sampling of SSA's previous executive search projects, demonstrating SSA's work quality and technical competency.

'" Ascension Parish Government- Recreation Director, Infrastructure Division Director, and Human Resources Director

" Audubon Nature Institute- Assistant to the CEO and Vice President Human Resources

3 SSA Consultants is a woman-owned small business and is a Hudson Initiative company, certified by the Louisiana Department of Economic Development.

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• Aunt Sally's Pralines- Executive Director • Baton Rouge Area Chamber- President and CEO • BREC (Recreation and Park Commission for the Parish of East Baton Rouge)­

Executive Director/CEO • Companion Animal Alliance- Executive Director " East Baton Rouge City Parish Government- Department Directors

o Transportation and Drainage; Environmental Services; Development; Building and

Grounds; Fleet Management; Maintenance • French Market Corporation (City of New Orleans)- Executive Director • Galatoires' Restaurant- President and CEO " Grow Dat Youth Farm- Executive Director • Louisiana Cancer Research Center- Chief Administrative Officer • Louisiana Community and Technical Colleges System (LCTCS)- Executive Assistant to

CEO, Executive Secretary, and Senior Vice-Chancellor for Workforce Development • Louisiana Emergency Response Network (LERN)- Executive Director and Data Registrar • Louisiana Office of Coastal Protection and Restoration and Louisiana Oil Spill

Coordinator's Office- Lead Special Counsel/Legal and Technical Staff • Louisiana Office of Coastal Protection and Restoration- Executive Director • Louisiana Physical Therapy Board- Executive Director • Louisiana State Board of Medical Examiners- Director of Operations, Executive Director,

and General Counsel • LSU Health Foundation New Orleans- President and CEO

• MidSouth Bank- Chief Operating Officer • The Water Institute of the Gulf- President and CEO

Further information regarding clients and areas of expertise can be found on SSA's website, www.consultssa.com.

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References: Foundation for East Baton Rouge School System I Project: Strategic Planning Jeffrey Martin, President {225) 388-2734, jwtennis@cox.net

LSU Health Science Foundation New Orleans I Project: Executive Search for CEO Henry Miller, Board Member & Search Committee Member {504) 669-8344, hmiller10@gmail.com

East Baton Rouge Public School System I Project: Committee for Educational Excellence Dennis Blunt, Phelps Dunbar [Co-Chair of Committee] 225-376-0231, bluntd@phelps.com

East Feliciana Public Schools I Project: Retreat Facilitation Carlos Sam, Superintendent {225) 683-8277 ext. 212, csam@efschools.net

Catholic Schools Office of Diocese of Baton Rouge I Project: Child Nutrition Program Study Dr. Melanie B. Verges, Superintendent {225) 336-8735, mverges@csobr.org

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Areas of Expert ise

• Organizational Design and Development

• Change Management

• Performance Improvement • Strategic Planning

• Outreach and Education • Training and Development

• Faci litation

• Executive Search • Leadership Development

and Coaching

Representative Clients

Executive Search Services

• Ascension Parish Government

• Aunt Sally's • Baton Rouge Area Chamber

• Baton Rouge Symphony Orchestra

• BREC • City of Baton Rouge/Parish

of East Baton Rouge Government

• French Market Corporation

• Louisiana Community and Technical College System

• Louisiana Emergency Response Network

• LSU Health Foundation New Orleans

6 Christel Slaughter, PhD I Chief Executive Officer

Dr. Christel Slaughter is the Chief Executive Officer and a partner at SSA Consu ltants, and for nearly 30 years, has led organizational change and planning efforts for hundreds of clients across the United States .

Some of her work includes leading the cultura l organization transformation of a publicly traded community bank; designing and implementing an award­winning customer service program for a large healthcare institution; leading an ongoing organizational development, design, and bui ld-out of the Louisiana Emergency Response Network; and designing integration strategies for the State of Louisiana's multibillion-dollar coasta l protection and restoration efforts. Dr. Slaughter also worked to establish and implement Blueprint Louisiana, a statewide grassroots reform effort. She is also Project Director of the East Baton Rouge City-Parish Green Light Plan, serving as the direct link between loca l government officia ls, program management team members, and the communities and stakeholders they support.

In addition to client engagements, Dr. Slaughter is also a nationally recognized public speaker, presenting at notable conferences such as the National Association of Bar Executives, the Louisiana Association of Nonprofit Organizations, and the Diocesan Fiscal Management Conference.

Prior to embarking on her consulting career, she served as a faculty member at Louisiana State University for seven years as a Distinguished Alumni Professor. Dr. Slaughter holds a Bachelor of Science in Marketing and a doctorate degree in Systems Management and Organizational Design from LSU, and while preparing for her doctorate, the Academy of Management Doctoral Consortium selected her as one of the top 35 doctoral students in the nation. In 2009, she accepted an invitation from the Dean of LSU's E.J . Ourso College of Business to teach a course in the Flores MBA Program as an adjunct professor.

Dr. Slaughter, through her civic leadership efforts, has served as a search committee member for several recent executive searches, such as the executive search for the Franciscan Missionaries of Our Lady Health System.

Education & Certif ications • PhD, Systems Management and Organizational Design, LSU

• BS, Marketing, LSU

• Certified Hogan Assessment Systems Leadership Consultant

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About Franklin Associates

Franklin Associates, LLC (Franklin) is a Baton Rouge­based firm which specializes in project management, disaster recovery, pub lic relations and planning.

Franklin, created in 2005, is a team that puts our talent, our passion and our energy into standing by our word . The first priority of our professiona ls is to put people first in the belief that our community's human resources are our most critica l resources. We blend science with practical experience to develop

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innovative project so lutions, and our approaches are infused with a focus on bui lding open and honest communication channels with clients and const ituents. Exceeding client expectations is our trademark, because each project that we take on represents a commitment to effecting positive outcomes on time, every time.

Franklin is embedded physically and professionally within East Baton Rouge Parish. Our team maintains a dedication to our community, and we are routinely embarking on new opportunities within the parish to lend our expertise and counsel based on our roots here in East Baton Rouge.

Our current clients/projects within East Baton Rouge include:

LADOTD:

East Baton Rouge City-Parish:

Build Baton Rouge: 4

Restore Louisiana:

Louisiana Office of State Parks:

Louisiana Housing Corporation:

Baton Rouge General:

Louisiana Department of Health:

Louisiana State University:

Contact Information: Perry Franklin, MBA 2148 Government Street Baton Rouge, LA 70806 (225) 389-6518 www.franklinassoc.com

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Housing Rehabilitation and Construction Management Policy Development, Case Management

Comprehensive Outdoor Recreation Plan

Policy Development, Case Management

Community Relations

Healthy Louisiana Outreach

Human Capital Assessment

4 Formerly East Baton Rouge Redevelopment Authority

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Areas of Expertise

Project Management

Communications

Public Relations

Community Outreach & Engagement

Facilitation

Training & Development

Business and process strategist

Government Relations

Representative Clients

East Baton Rouge School Board

City of Baton Rouge/Parish of East Baton Rouge

Louisiana DOTD

BREC

State of Louisiana - Office of Community Development

Louisiana Housing Corporation

Louisiana Department of Health

Louisiana Association of Health Plans

US Department of th e Interior

Perry J . Franklin , M B A President - Franklin Associates

Perry J. Frankl in, Sr., is President of Franklin Associates, LLC, a

minority business enterprise founded in 2005. Mr. Franklin has a range of experience in communications consulting that

contributed to his establi shing a strong community presence and

becoming an expert in comm unity education, outreach, and marketing. Mr. Franklin has more than 12 years of experience

leading major projects, many of them communications based

and most of them within Louisiana. Hi s experiences have

included public meeting faci litation and developing,

implementing and evaluating project communications and pub lic

engagement plans for a wide variety of disciplines, including

planning, housing and transportation.

He has partnered with environmenta l, planning & design

consultants on projects ranging from parks to highways. Mr.

Franklin has a history of effectively commun icating with citizens

across diverse spectrums on topics including commun ity

development and self-empowerment.

Education Master of Business Administration, Louisiana State University Bachelor of Science in Business Management, Louisiana State University

Registrations and Affiliations Former National Director of Community and Governmental Affairs for Louisiana's Road Home Program Baton Rouge Genera l/Genera l Hea lth System's Board of Trustees Past Member Shaw Center for the Arts Past Board Member & Past Board Chair Baton Rouge Catholic Diocese Past School Board Member Baton Rouge Area Chamber Member and Past Board Member Rotary Club of Baton Rouge Member A.P. Turea ud Sr. LSU Black Alumni Chapter Member and Past President Licensed Construction Contractor Licensed Rea l Estate Broker Registered Louisiana Lobbyist

Professional Contributions "Public Part icipation and Politics" Speaker, Lou isiana Chapter of the Ameri ca n Planning Associa tion Conference. January 2011. "Putting Community in to Community Improvement Plans" Speaker, Louisiana Smart Growth Summit, Baton Rouge. October, 2011 "Common Sense" Speaker, LSU School of Business Dist inguished Speakers Seri es. Baton Rouge. February, 2011 . "Louisiana Looking Up: From Disaster to Resiliency" Speaker, LSU School of Business. Baton Rouge. September, 2010. "Public Parti cipat ion and FuturEBR Comprehensive Plan" Speaker, Louisiana Smart Growth Summit, Baton Rouge. October, 2010.

About Bayard Management Group

Contact Information:

James A. Gilmore, Jr., MPA, PhD 225-236-7692 I jamesgilmorejr@gmail.com www.bayardmanagement.com

Education:

• Certified Professional in Human Resources (PHR} (2003 - 2010} Society of Human Resource Managers

• Louisiana State University, Baton Rouge, La Degree: Ph.D., Human Resource Education and Workforce Development

• Louisiana State University, Baton Rouge, La Degree: Master's in Public Administration

• Southern University A&M College, Baton Rouge, La Degree: Bachelor of Art in Political Science

• Fellow, Effective Leaders Program Ambassador James Joseph, Former Ambassador to South Africa Duke University/Southern University

• Executives in State and Local Government (Fannie Mae Fellow} 2006 Harvard University, John F. Kennedy School of Government

• Licensed Property and Casualty Claims Adjuster State of Louisiana

Bayard Management Group, LLC August 2006 - Present

Disaster Recovery Planning

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• James Lee Witt & Associates/British Petro leum (BP} Deep Horizon Oil Spil l - Contracted to provide government relations and community outreach efforts to support BP's Long Term Recovery Planning, post the Deep-horizon Oi l Spi ll. Interviewed and surveyed businesses, loca l elected officials, nonprofit organizations, universities, and individuals about the social, cu ltural, and economic impacts of the oil spill/drilling moratorium, and gathered recommended so lutions.

Economic Development

• ThinkAiex - Served as the Public Re lations and Community Engagement Consu ltant for the City of Alexandria's Resiliency Planning efforts. The planning process focused on housing, transportation and land use and informed the creation of a Unified Development Code. These components of the plan addressed physical, social, cultural, organizational, educational, and economic domains of Alexandria .

• ProsperityNOLA- New Orleans Business Alliance Economic Development Strategic Planner - Contracted through GCR ln . to conduct research related to best practices in

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economic development using the Business Cluster Model (Sustainable Industries, Advanced Manufacturing, Creative Digital Media, Bio lnnovation/Healthcare, and Trade & Transportation). Our services included designing surveys and facilitating focus groups with industry experts, then documenting and analyzing data that will ultimately be used in creating an Economic Development Strategic Plan for the City of New Orleans.

• Economic Development Planner- Madison Parish Economic Development District Planner- Contracted to drafted legislation that created an economic development district in the poorest region of the United States. Acquired over $150,000 in grant funding to manage the District and organize the community around economic development opportunities. Contracted to develop an Economic Development Plan for the District, and recruit two economic development projects.

• City of New Orleans, Retail Market Study- Contracted to design and conduct a market survey that assessed the shopping preferences of pedestrians in downtown New Orleans. Conducted individual surveys on the main streets of downtown New Orleans, and develop an online survey for area businesses. Synthesized and formatted the survey results for analysis and inclusion in the final report.

Community Development

• Town of Wilson, Louisiana- Contracted to write a grant to the Louisiana Office of Community Development for Block Grant funding for the repair of the sewer and water pump stations and sewage pond, including replacement of 6 new pump/motors. As a result of a grant award, the town eliminated environmental health hazards plaguing the entire community.

• Tallulah Gas, Business Expansion/ Analysis into Louisiana Delta Region- Contracted to coordinate public meetings related to the economic, social, and safety risks/benefits of a proposed Natural Gas facility; data collection and analysis of public comments; communication with the general public and media inquiries related to the project, conduct an assessment of natural gas facilities across Louisiana and the economic and social benefits and challenges of the facilities on their communities. Conducted a review related environmental assessment(s) and permits, including a review of compliance with the Federal Energy Regulatory Agency.

Healthcare • New Orleans Business Alliance: Healthcare Workforce Gap Analysis- Contracted to

conduct research related to hiring and employment practices of local healthcare employers. Conducted research on the role of anchor institutions as a catalyst to workforce development and economic prosperity. Developed interview questions and conducted interviews with dozens of healthcare employers and educational institutions that work to hire and develop a healthcare workforce pipeline. Drafted and edited the final report.

e Louisiana State Board of Nursing- Contracted to provide staff development trainings, leadership development trainings, civil service pay studies, job analysis studies, customer service training, and online courses.

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Finance • Southern University Alumni Center Finance Planner- Contracted to coordinate a team

to develop a finance package, market study, and feasibility analysis for the future Southern University Alumni Center- which includes the use of New Market Tax Credit and Tax Exempt Bond Financing.

• Lafourche Parish Government- Contracted to perform a compensation study of all parish employees, which includes; assessing current employee compensations, examining current compensation policies, conducting a job analysis of all current parish positions, and creating a matrix that compares parish salaries and wages with comparable civil service jobs across the State of Louisiana.

Education • Louisiana Board of Regents Youth and Adult Educational/Community Assessment of the

Louisiana Delta Parishes- Contracted to design and implement a Community Assessment and Educational Gap Analysis of Tensas, East Carroll, and Madison Parishes. The firm assessed the current economic and educational challenges of the community, current programs and funding being utilized to improve the education and economic vitality of the region, and made recommendations in public policy to improve the educational and economic opportunities of the region.

• Business Expansion and Community Relations Strategist, Advance Innovative Education -Contracted to Support the organization in marketing and recruiting talent to the Principal Certification Program. Coordinated and facilitated workshops related to Service Learning and Connecting Schools to Communities, as well as other workshops as required by the standards established for school leaders by the Louisiana Board of Elementary and Secondary Education (BESE).

• Firstline Schools, Research/Data Collection/ and Analysis of Student Performance and Individual Graduate Plans- Contracted to collect data related to the student population at Joseph Clark High School. The data included student attendance and disciplinary records, standardized test scores, demographics characteristics, graduation rate, place of residency, pending judicial issues, special educational needs, etc. Contracted to develop an Individual Graduate Plan for each student to ensure students were on the correct path to graduation.

• East Baton Rouge Parish Annual Reports- Contracted to collect educational performance data related to the East Baton Rouge Parish Head Start Program. Designed surveys, reviewed performance indicators, performed comparative analysis of previous year's performance outcomes, acknowledged successes, highlighted student, faculty, and community achievements (Contracted for 8 years).

Workforce Development

• City of New Orleans Office of Workforce Development Organizational Development Consultant- Contracted to assess the performance of the organization and create recommendation for improving the organization's performance and management structure. Contracted to facilitate several job training programs for youth, and evaluate the Summer Youth Employment Training Program based on local, state and federal

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performance guidelines, as well and employer and youth level of satisfaction with the program.

Women's Issues

• Governor's Office of Women's Policy Strategic Alignment Project- Contracted to update the Louisiana Governor's Office of Women's Policy Strategic Plan and develop action related to policies, with timelines, and accountability that align with the agency's statutory authority to uplift women in the state of Louisiana.

Human Resource Management & Organizational Development

• Strategic Planner-for the Southern University Office of Research and Strategic Initiatives -Contracted to conduct a workforce analysis of job tasks, job descriptions, and assessed organizational performance and made recommendations for a new and more effective organizational structure.

• Baton Rouge Primary Care Center Workforce Training and Organizational Development Consultant- Contracted to review and analyze personnel skillsets and organizational policies and procedures. Developed recommendations to strengthen organizational policies and procedures and train staff on new organizational policies and procedures, including the health information portability act, Occupational Safety and Health Administration health guidelines, and Joint Commission on the Accreditation of Hospitals guidelines.

• Program Governance and Human Resources Assessor for East Baton Rouge Parish Head Start- Contracted to review the governing structure of the Agency, including organizational chart, job descriptions, personnel performance evaluations, human resource management functions, and programmatic outcomes on children and families to ensure compliance with federal laws. Contracted to develop performance improvement plans, as required by federal law.

• Human Resource Management Planner and Training Consultant for East Baton Rouge Council On Aging- Contracted to manage all human resource functions of the agency, including staffing, terminations, layoff planning and implementation, health benefits enrollment, payroll, workers compensation claims, unemployment insurance claims, EEOC complaints, workforce training, and other labor relations functions.

• Human Resource Management and Staff Training Consultant for Capitol City Family Health Center- Contracted to lead the agency in reorganization, including evaluating employee performance, training and development, updating employee handbook, managing employee layoffs, writing job descriptions, and updating the employee pay and compensation plan.

• Customer Service Workforce Training & Development- Capital Area Transit System (CATS). Contracted to design and conduct a Customer Service Training with Department Managers and Senior Staff. Staff was trained in identifying and meeting customer service expectations, professionalism, effective communication, dealing with difficult customers, assessing individual behaviors, and being organized.

• Customer Service Workforce Training & Development- City of New Orleans, Office of Workforce Development. Contracted to design and conduct Customer Service Training with unemployed residents of Orleans Parish (particularly those seeking employment

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with one of the parishes newest employers, COSTCO). Residents are being trained to identify and meet customer service expectations, professionalism, effective communication, dealing with difficult customers, and assessing customer behaviors to adapt and provide quality customer service.

• Program Evaluation for the United Way of Southeast Louisiana- Contracted to perform a program evaluation related to employment skills and competencies gained by youth who participated in the workforce development programs during the 2013, 2014, and 2015 year. The final report provided recommendations to ensuring the program's future success.

• 2015-2016 East Baton Rouge Head Start Community Assessment- Conducted a study on the status of public health, educational, workforce, childcare, and other social and economic needs of East Baton Rouge Parish as a federal mandate of the East Baton Rouge Parish Head Start program.

• Orleans Parish School Board Student Population Projects- Hired by GCR Inc. to collect and analyze rental housing data in Orleans Parish (current and future) in an effort to use this data to predict the student population of the Orleans Parish School Board. This data will be used in determining the future workforce and school building development needs of the Orleans Parish School Board.

• Southern University Office of Career Services- Hired to assess the organization structure of the Office, compare the structure of the Office to other comparable Career Services Offices across the country, and make recommendations for improving the structure to increase opportunities for student job placements.

Ending Predatory Lending • Louisiana Community Reinvestment Coalition Anti-Predatory Lending Advocacy and

Awareness Campaign- Contracted to developed advocacy strategies to advance policies and legislation to eliminate unfair lending practices in the state of Louisiana. Worked closely with the Louisiana legislature to bring increased awareness about unfair lending practices and policies.

Faculty, School of Business University of Phoenix, Metairie & Baton Rouge Campus 2011 to Present Faculty member within the School of Business teaching the following courses: Strategic Human Resource Management and Emerging Issues, Marketing, Innovative Leadership, Organizational Change Management, Human Capital Management, Organizational Development, Strategic Planning, and Operations Management

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SSA CONSULTANTS

MEETING OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF

SSA CONSULTANTS, LLC

A meeting of the Board of Directors of SSA Consultants, LLC was held on March 28, 2019, whereby a resolution was passed authorizing William S. Slaughter, Christel C. Slaughter, Rudy G. Gomez, and Anita M. Byrne by their signature, to enter into any and all contractual obligations on behalf of this corporation.

Christel C. Slaughter, Ph.D. Chief Executive Officer

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Financial Proposal

The financial proposal for consulting services to provide executive search firm services as outlined in the RFQQ is $49,500. This includes all consulting time for the proposal team (labor, local travel, etc.).

This cost does not include any hard costs associated with the executive search such as candidate travel for in-person interviews or placement of job advertisement. Any hard costs will be coordinated with the School Board (or their designee) in advance and in compliance with any procurement procedures.

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