Board meetings, strategic plans, and buyer signals from Dewald Steenkamp’s organization
Oct 13, 2026·BoardMeeting
Board
Slidell Independent School District Meeting Minutes
The committee convened to discuss key student and staff health and wellness initiatives. Updates provided included school nurse reports on health services, screenings, and chronic health conditions, as well as counseling updates regarding mental health trends, anxiety, and community support programs like weekend snack bags and holiday meal kits. The committee reviewed the current district wellness plan, noting staff fitness reimbursement programs, and established priorities for the 2026-2027 school year, focusing on areas such as physical health, nutrition, substance-use prevention, and school safety. The session concluded with the formal approval of the district wellness plan.
Enterprise
Get verified public-sector contacts at scale
Find verified emails, direct dials, role context, job-change updates, and organization signals across every public-sector account you sell to.
District Educational Improvement Council Meeting Agenda
The council conducted a district performance report and accountability review, noting a performance grade of B. Key discussions included a comprehensive needs assessment covering attendance, enrollment, academic data, and graduation rates. A new student behavior initiative was reviewed to improve discipline and school culture. The council also reviewed the district improvement plan for 2026-2027, discussed strategic district priorities, and solicited input regarding the four-day school calendar.
May 28, 2026·StrategicPlan
Board
Slidell ISD Innovation Plan 2026-2031
This document outlines a local innovation plan designed for a school district, providing a framework for seeking exemptions from specific Texas Education Code (TEC) requirements. The plan aims to support a comprehensive educational program by identifying statutes that inhibit its goals, covering areas such as school district governance, educator employment, staff development, employee benefits, student attendance, and fiscal management. The intent is to allow for greater flexibility in achieving the district's educational objectives.
Apr 13, 2026·StrategicPlan
Board
Slidell Independent School District District Of Innovation Plan 2026-2031
The Slidell Independent School District's District of Innovation Plan leverages state provisions to gain local control and operational flexibility from certain Texas Education Code requirements. It outlines strategies across multiple areas, including kindergarten-grade 4 class sizes, school start dates, length of the school day, teacher certification requirements, employee health coverage, teacher contract days, interdistrict transfers, planning and decision-making processes, planning and preparation time, staff professional development, and grievance procedures. The plan aims to empower the district to make innovative decisions, customize educational practices, enhance staff and student experiences, and ensure operational efficiency and accountability.
Extracted from official board minutes, strategic plans, and video transcripts.
