Bobby Lester

The wellness meeting covered key operational and health-related topics. Discussions included reviews of student nutrition menus and new entrée items, an update on the Community Eligibility Provision (CEP), and reports on nursing activities such as flu clinic participation and body mass index (BMI) screening coverage. Additionally, the committee addressed efforts to recruit new members and discussed initiatives for upcoming Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) applications.

The board meeting included a data presentation on the school report card, updates from school principals on student academic growth, and a facilities update regarding ongoing construction projects. The board approved a calendar change to account for the 2024 Solar Eclipse. Action items included the authorization of construction bonds, adoption of the 2026 fiscal year budget and sample ballot, approval of extra duty stipends for the virtual coordinator and ESSER coordinator, acceptance of an employee financial disclosure, and approval of the personnel report.

The meeting included reports on Titan Learning Academy student transitions, ATLAS Summative Assessment results, and an Annual Report to the Public. The board approved the GROW program for Murrell Taylor Elementary, received a legal update, and discussed facilities including the installation of outdoor benches. Administrative discussions covered enrollment numbers, ESSER funding, a policy update for the Licensed Professional Personnel Committee, and approval of several bids including paper and chemical supplies. Additionally, the board approved the Pre-K Snack Program, initiated a phone-free school pilot, authorized the Superintendent to approve legal transfer requests, reviewed the personnel report, entered into a settlement agreement, and approved student disciplinary actions.

The committee discussed student nutrition, including menu reviews and nutrition standards updates. Nursing agenda items covered the scheduling of flu clinics, BMI screenings, and CPR training. Additionally, the committee focused on wellness initiatives such as recruiting new members, conducting a tri-annual assessment, planning special events, and setting the schedule for future meetings.

This Strategic Plan outlines key objectives for Bayou Meto Elementary School for the 2019-2020 academic year. It focuses on two main areas: student discipline and fostering a positive, diverse school climate. The plan aims to reduce disciplinary issues and classroom disruptions, specifically targeting a 5% decrease in suspensions for African American students, through strategies such as implementing PBIS with fidelity and providing mentoring. Concurrently, it seeks to enhance the school climate by promoting diversity, increasing overall attendance by 10% each semester, and boosting participation of African American and disadvantaged students in extracurricular activities, gifted programs, and advanced courses by 15%.