Julie Larkin

The board meeting included a presentation from the Office of Innovation regarding community and clergy partnerships, specifically highlighting school adoption initiatives and the 'Hope Closets' program. Additionally, the meeting featured a special recognition for staff contributions toward initiatives supporting students with disabilities, identified as 'students with amazing gifts' or 'swag learners'.

The committee meeting focused on the consideration and adoption of the 2026-27 salary schedule. Key topics included revisions to teacher stipends with the introduction of an exemplary category, adjustments to bus driver attendance incentives and safety stipends, updates to differentiated pay structures for hard-to-staff schools, and modifications to requirements for participating in community parades. The committee also discussed potential future milestone stipends for veteran teachers and approved the proposed salary schedule changes.

The meeting included an update on various facilities-related projects, including completed facility improvements such as painting, fencing, security upgrades, and curtain installations. The board discussed maintenance schedules for gym floors and athletic fields, as well as upcoming painting projects and scoreboard installations. There were specific discussions regarding the repair of auditorium bleachers, the status of a carpool canopy project, and the need for address drainage and water issues at certain school locations.

Amite Elementary Magnet School aims to provide a positive learning environment focused on academic excellence, cultural diversity, and student development. The school emphasizes a rigorous Tier 1 curriculum rich in communication skills, critical thinking, and project-based learning. Utilizing resources such as an on-site broadcast studio, the school integrates a unique magnet theme with innovative teaching approaches to maximize student potential within the Tangipahoa Magnet Program.

This Welcome Back to School Plan for the Tangipahoa Parish School System for the 2022-2023 school year outlines strategic priorities for safe operations and student support. It focuses on creating safe and healthy learning environments, addressing lost instructional time through accelerated learning and technology access, and supporting educator and staff stability and well-being. Key initiatives include providing school meals, fostering social-emotional and mental health, ensuring inclusive environments, and utilizing data to target resources.