Caren Johnson

The board meeting agenda covered several key areas. The Academic Committee Report included discussions on simulated School Performance Scores (SPS) for 2025-2026 and efforts to close learning gaps. The CEO Report addressed InspireNOLA's academic achievements, student and staff recruitment activities, the status of new electric buses, and planning for the 2026-2027 school year. The Finance Committee Report focused on Budget Revision 2 for 2025-2026, enrollment figures, the hiring of a new senior accountant, and settlement negotiations regarding tax collection fees between the City of New Orleans and NOLA-PS. Budget Revision 2 for the 2025-2026 fiscal year was approved. Additionally, it was noted that board members must complete the annual Louisiana Tier III Financial Disclosure before May 15, 2026.

The meeting covered academic updates, including improvements in Mastery scores from the previous LEAP results, K-3 literacy results, and academic program initiatives planned for the 2024-2025 period. Discussions also addressed a storm makeup date scheduled for October 11th. Furthermore, updates to several key policy documents for 2024-2025, specifically the Pupil Progression Plan, Employee Handbook, and Student & Family Handbook, were presented. The committee recommended that the full Board approve these three updated policy documents.