Orleans Parish School Board School Accountability And Charters Committee Committee Meeting
The committee meeting covered updates on the systemwide needs program, school improvement funding, and the fine arts assessment festival. Discussions included a review of participation metrics for school support programs, a status update on the LEA agreement for the upcoming fiscal year, and a presentation on enrollment projection methodology and compliance.
Dec 16, 2025·Board meeting
OPSB School Accountability & Charters Committee Meeting
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The meeting commenced with a roll call confirming a quorum, followed by the board counsel outlining the rules for public comment. The agenda was adopted without modification, and the minutes from the November 18, 2025 meeting were approved. The primary focus was the School Support Update provided by Dr. Kelly Jordan, detailing systemwide needs program spending and fund balances for Round Two. Discussion covered spending percentages, anticipated rollovers, and details regarding awards for talent pipeline partners and specialized programming, including individual attendance grants. A member inquired about the allocation process and the status of specific schools, like Leah Chase, in receiving grants. The administration explained the application process and confirmed consideration for future rounds of attendance grants. Further discussion elaborated on the definition of program impact, which is currently tied to school touch points, and the long-term goal of impacting 50% of schools or students as required by legislation. The update also covered guiding principles such as collaboration, access, and expertise, and reviewed the Round Two budget and performance objectives for the talent pipeline, emphasizing primary and secondary objectives.