Board meetings, strategic plans, and buyer signals from Danette Becnel’s organization
Oct 6, 2026·BoardMeeting
Board
St. James Parish School Board Regular Board Meeting Minutes
The board meeting covered several critical operational and administrative items. Key topics included reviewing reports from the Executive, Policy, and Building Committees. The board discussed and approved various items, including a resolution to authorize a cooperative endeavor agreement with the Louisiana Department of Treasury, the 2026-2027 Pupil Progression Plan, the 2027-2028 school calendar, and several service agreements and memoranda of understanding, such as those with LSU Dentistry, Magnolia Family Services, and contracts for special education teachers and the JAG program. Additionally, the board considered participating in a class action lawsuit regarding social media adolescent addiction and held executive sessions to discuss specific litigation matters.
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St. James Parish School Board Regular Board Meeting Minutes
The board meeting included reports from the Executive, Policy, and Insurance committees. The board recognized students for achieving perfect scores on the LEAP test. Business items included approval of financial support for an FFA trip, an amendment to the 2026-2027 salary schedule, and approval of the St. James Parish Schools Head Start 2026-2027 bylaws and an impasse document. Additionally, an executive session was held to discuss a desegregation order.
Sep 1, 2026·BoardMeeting
Board
St. James Parish School District Policy Committee Policy Committee Meeting Minutes
The committee discussed and granted approval for policy revisions, including the revision of Policy GBRIA, with final ratification pending the adoption of the fully updated district policy manual.
Sep 1, 2026·BoardMeeting
Board
Insurance Committee Meeting Minutes
The committee reviewed and approved several insurance-related matters. Key actions included the renewal of the Humana Medicare Advantage Plan and the renewal of LARMA General Liability and Fleet Coverage. Additionally, the committee voted to reject Uninsured/Underinsured Motorist Coverage from LARMA and approved the purchase of Cyber Liability Insurance Coverage.
Extracted from official board minutes, strategic plans, and video transcripts.
