Board meetings, strategic plans, and buyer signals from Joan Alexander’s organization
Sep 24, 2026·BoardMeeting
Board
Arlington Parish School Board Business Meeting
The board meeting included several administrative and academic updates presented by the Superintendent. Topics covered included employee years of service recognitions, the appointment of district leadership to national educator boards, and an update on the attendance awareness campaign. The Superintendent discussed family and community engagement strategies, including the challenges of declining enrollment and the necessity of planning for future school transitions or consolidations. Furthermore, the meeting addressed district-wide professional development initiatives, support strategies for English learners, upcoming high school showcase events, and recognitions for students named as National Merit semi-finalists.
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The meeting included reports on various capital projects and facility updates, such as the construction of the Ninth Ward Stadium, ADA compliance work, and HVAC and roof replacements at several district campuses. Discussions also covered the release of the RFQ for the Fanny C. Jones redevelopment, the timeline for the Israel Augustine redevelopment project, and progress on solar panel installations at Abramson and Carver sites. Additionally, the committee discussed a joint training partnership between the New Orleans Police Department and the U.S. Army at a district campus, as well as ongoing discussions with the city regarding the potential activation of the former Lawless High School facility for public safety training.
Sep 22, 2026·BoardMeeting
Board
Orleans Parish School Board School Accountability and Charters Committee Committee Meeting
The committee received an enrollment update regarding the open enrollment cycle for the 2026-2027 school year, discussing placement trends and preparations for the upcoming main round application process. Additionally, the committee reviewed initiatives for Attendance Awareness Month, highlighting strategies to improve student attendance rates, judicial partnerships, outreach efforts to locate students, and trauma-informed training aimed at increasing student presence in schools.
Sep 22, 2026·BoardMeeting
Board
Orleans Parish School Board Budget & Finance Committee Meeting
The committee reviewed the July 2026 unaudited financial statements, discussed local revenue updates regarding property tax assessments, and reviewed district-level fund allocations. Additionally, the committee received updates on audit findings and management improvement areas. Several action items were approved to move to the full board, including a grant award for a teacher job board, amendments to cooperative endeavor and service contracts, and various facility improvement projects, including HVAC replacements and mechanical work at multiple schools. The committee also authorized revolving loan fund agreements for facility preservation.
Extracted from official board minutes, strategic plans, and video transcripts.
