Board meetings, strategic plans, and buyer signals from Latrisa Franklin Bennett’s organization
Nov 6, 2026·BoardMeeting
Board
St. James Parish School Board Regular Meeting
The meeting included a review of the financial report, noting revenues and expenditures in relation to the budget. The Board approved a consent agenda covering various policy updates, state aid for athletics, and several out-of-state field trips for school sports and spirit teams. A committee report was provided concerning strategic planning, including property acquisitions and a memorandum of understanding. The superintendent updated the board on an upcoming visit from U.S. House of Representatives members. Additionally, the board entered into an executive session for the superintendent's annual evaluation.
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The board conducted a workshop to review administrative, financial, operational, and technology-related goals for the district. Key discussions included the current financial status and operating budget, with a focus on maximizing instructional spending. The presentation covered the deployment of AI tools in human resources to assist with recruiting, a five-year infrastructure improvement program for network equipment, and ongoing efforts to improve cybersecurity. Operational updates highlighted transportation fleet modernization, facility maintenance strategies, and the planning of a central kitchen for student meal services. The board also reviewed internal efforts to reduce redundant software systems and discussed succession planning for key leadership roles.
Oct 6, 2026·BoardMeeting
Board
Ascension Parish School Board Strategic Planning Committee Meeting
The Strategic Planning Committee meeting included reviews of the Cooperative Endeavor Agreement with the City of Gonzales, property updates, and the Memorandum of Understanding with the RPCC. The committee also concluded with board member comments and final adjournment.
Oct 6, 2026·BoardMeeting
Board
Ascension Parish School Board Regular Meeting
The board reviewed financial reports for August 2026. Under the consent agenda, the board approved a sealed bid for heating upgrades at St. Amant High School, the 2026-2027 Pupil Progression Plan, and various policies regarding emergency operations, general leaves of absence, sick leave, special education video recording, student discipline, suspension, expulsion, child abuse reporting, and behavioral health services. Additionally, approval was granted for several out-of-state field trips for various high school athletic and performance teams. The board also convened an executive session to conduct the annual evaluation of the superintendent.
Extracted from official board minutes, strategic plans, and video transcripts.
