Evangeline Parish School District

The Evangeline Parish School Board's School Wellness Policy outlines a comprehensive approach to fostering healthy eating and physical activity among students and staff. It establishes goals for providing access to healthy foods, quality nutrition education, and diverse physical activity opportunities, including physical education, recess, and active transport. The policy also details provisions for competitive foods, nutrition promotion, food marketing in schools, and staff wellness, alongside a framework for community engagement, implementation, monitoring, and triennial assessments to ensure a supportive environment for lifelong healthy habits.

This document presents the 2026 Black History Theme, 'A Century of Black History Commemorations.' It outlines the historical journey of Black history observances, from the founding of the Association for the Study of Negro Life and History in 1915 and the establishment of Negro History Week by Dr. Carter G. Woodson in 1925, to the evolution of Black History Month. The theme aims to explore the transformative impact and meaning of these commemorations on the status and perception of Black peoples globally, highlighting their ongoing importance amidst efforts to challenge historical narratives and reinforcing ASALH's mission to promote and preserve Black life, history, and culture.

The panel meeting began with introductions. Key discussion points included an update from Brenda Farez of Families Helping Families regarding program resources, support for parents during student transitions, and legislative advocacy resources like Lacan Advocates. Coach Jorie Randle provided an update on student special events, noting student success in bowling and preparation for spring events. Kelli Lafleur discussed the status of High Cost funding, noting the financial report would be delivered at the subsequent meeting.

The 'Road to Reimagine Year One' report details the Evangelin Reimagine Academy's successful first year, focused on fostering student purpose and potential. It highlights the establishment of a positive culture, implementation of specialized learning 'zones' in communications, art, farming, and gaming, and initiatives for financial literacy, entrepreneurship, and student leadership through 'Class Equity', learning excursions, and a market/expo.

The budget includes the General Fund, Special Revenue Fund, Debt Service Fund, and Capital Projects Fund. The General Fund accounts for general educational activities supported by state entitlement and local taxes. The Special Revenue Funds account for specific revenue sources legally restricted to specific expenditures. The Debt Service Fund accumulates monies for annual installments on current bond issues, and the Capital Projects Fund tracks revenue and expenditures associated with construction activities. Budgeted revenues for all operations are $81,191,865.02 and total budgeted expenditures are $81,135.366.08.