Cathy Liles

The meeting agenda includes a presentation from a PCAL representative, the establishment of district goals and objectives for 2014-2016, and resolutions regarding litigation to recover state and local base per-pupil funding growth adjustments for fiscal years 2012-2013 and 2013-2014. Additional items involve an increase in the credit limit for the general fund visa card, the declaration of surplus supplies and transportation equipment, and authorization for purchasing used buses. The board will also review a technology plan, various professional and social service contracts, the NCLB consolidated application, school food service bids, a Head Start grant, and budget revisions for the LA4 program.

The board meeting agenda included the recognition of DAR Good Citizen Scholarship contest winners, the adoption of a revised suspension policy, and the approval of an agreement for the A-HEC of a Summer program. Furthermore, the board reviewed several budget revisions and considered a resolution to call for a special election in South Sabine Consolidated School District No. 20, including a declaration of emergency. Other topics included an understanding of Title I and federal programs and the Superintendent's report, as well as the approval of the Education Excellence Fund for 2015-2016.

The Louisiana Office of Student Financial Assistance (LOSFA) provides an overview of its programs, prominently featuring the Louisiana GEAR UP initiative. The document details program results from the 2019-20 academic year, showcasing achievements in student academic progress and FAFSA completion. It outlines key services such as professional development, comprehensive mentoring, financial literacy workshops, and college/career counseling. For the 2020-21 academic year, the plan targets students in grades 6-12 and first-year freshman across numerous specified schools, aiming to enhance college access and readiness for low-income students.

The Pupil Progression Plan for Sabine Parish School Board outlines policies and procedures for student placement and promotion from Kindergarten through high school for the 2024-2025 academic year. The plan emphasizes mastery of grade-appropriate skills, utilizing state assessments like LEAP for promotion and retention decisions. Key areas include specific promotion requirements for grades K-8, provisions for mandatory retention in third grade based on literacy, and expanded academic support plans for students not meeting proficiency standards. It also addresses placement for transfer students, support for students with disabilities, and due process related to student placement and promotion.

The board meeting agenda includes recognizing the 2018 Students of the Year and establishing a School Safety Committee. Key administrative items involve approving out-of-state field trips, declaring surplus equipment including two buses and a mobile home, and authorizing environmental consulting and asbestos abatement for the IT/Warehouse project. Additionally, the board will consider authorizing property lease assignments, the assessment and purchase of property at 765 N. Capital Street, and awarding a bid for a student activity bus. The session also addresses the adoption of various revised policies covering student privacy, nutrition, and supplemental educational services, as well as several consent items related to budget revisions, grant applications, and partnerships for summer teen employment and health education programs.