Ascension Public Schools

The event was the 2020 Graduation Ceremony for Donaldsonville High School, featuring the entering of graduates and addresses from Principal Mr. Morgan Evans and welcome addresses from student Lanaaaa Johnson and Valedictorian Laura Gutierrez. The ceremony included the national anthem and the Pledge of Allegiance, led by Day 2 on Harris and Brianna Williams, respectively, followed by an invocation. Several distinguished guests and officials from Ascension Parish School Board, City Council, and local law enforcement were recognized for their support and efforts in navigating logistics during the COVID-19 pandemic. Recognition was given to distinguished honor graduates (GPA 3.5+) and honor graduates (GPA 3.0-3.4). Key themes included embracing change, perseverance, finding motivation, and appreciating the community support received.

The Insurance Committee meeting addressed one primary agenda item: the renewal of the Professional Healthcare Insurance coverage. This coverage is intended for high school students as they engage in field work related to the healthcare industry. The annual premium for this policy was noted to be $2,000, providing limits of liability of $1 million/$6 million.

This workshop discusses the strategic plan for Ascension Public Schools, outlining a five-year vision across administrative services. Key priorities include enhancing financial capacity through accurate budgeting, achieving financial reporting certifications, and securing fund balances. Human Resources focuses on talent optimization, recruitment, retention, and professional development, ensuring a safe and compliant workplace. Information Technology aims to strategically upgrade infrastructure using e-rate cycles, strengthen cybersecurity with AI and machine learning, and consolidate communication platforms. The Public Information Office plans to expand its market with a professional television and photography studio, produce a monthly district TV show, and develop communication manuals with social media guidelines for schools. The overall goal is to create empowered staff, a modernized learning environment, robust infrastructure, a connected community, and future-ready students.

The Policy Committee meeting focused on reviewing and proposing numerous amendments to the student handbook to ensure compliance with recent legislation and internal policy updates. Key discussions involved changes to field trip permissions, limitations on student messaging features, updates to health and wellness policies due to legislative changes (including the removal of requirements for breast self-examinations and changes to immunization language from 'requirements' to 'requests'), and modifications concerning medication administration during out-of-state field trips. Significant attention was given to technology policies, including restrictions on unauthorized software and the introduction of an Acceptable Use Policy for Artificial Intelligence (AI), emphasizing data privacy. Furthermore, disciplinary guidelines were updated, specifically regarding the consequences for violating stay-away agreements and clarifying that multiple suspensions (three allowed before expulsion recommendation) do not count parties and dress code suspensions. Title Nine procedures were also modified to ensure evidence confidentiality, and changes were made to the Teachers Bill of Rights concerning burdensome paperwork requirements.

This document pertains to the Donaldsonville High School 2019 Graduation Ceremony, presided over by Principal Marvin Evans. Key segments included the official welcoming, the presentation of the Pledge of Allegiance by Jasmine Richardson, and the invocation led by Michaela High. The ceremony featured the presentation of the Waccamaw Address by Alesia Felton and speeches by Salutatorian King Joseph and Valedictorians Jada Butler and Takea Moliere. The speakers reflected on the students' journey, acknowledged the support from family, faculty, staff, and administrators, and offered encouragement for future endeavors. Distinguished guests recognized included the Superintendent of Ascension Parish Schools David Alexander and local elected officials like Mayor Leroy Sullivan. The event also included recognition ceremonies for Distinguished Honor Graduates (GPA 3.5+) and Honor Graduates (GPA 3.0-3.4).