Plaquemines Parish School District

The committee meeting addressed several financial and administrative items. Key discussions included the approval of Budget vs. Actuals for the General Fund, revisions to numerous job descriptions including the Curriculum Coordinator role, and an increase in employee costs for teacher daycare centers. The committee also considered the adoption of 2026 Ad Valorem tax millages, the development of the 2026-2027 Budget Adoption Schedule, and necessary revisions to faculty housing lease agreements along with rent adjustments. Additionally, information items regarding sales tax, check registers, student activity, and Head Start budgets were presented.

The Plaquemines Parish Title III Program aims to ensure all children achieve their full academic potential and have equitable educational opportunities. Key objectives include promoting literacy, critical thinking skills, and utilizing state-specific tools for English Language Learners. The program also focuses on improving outcomes for at-risk students, increasing graduation rates, reducing dropout rates, providing professional development for staff, and fostering family engagement within schools and the district.

The board meeting addressed various administrative and policy matters, including the recognition of board member training and district honors for students. Key discussion topics included the approval of budget reports, the restructuring of the Technology Department, and the review and revision of several board policies regarding voting methods, public participation, committee structures, and employee leave. Furthermore, the board reviewed the Head Start program budget, training plans, self-assessment, and scope changes. Additional actions included hearing a student expulsion appeal, renewing insurance policies, approving the upcoming school calendar, and establishing committee memberships.

This document outlines the 2019-2020 school calendar for the Plaquemines Parish School Board, detailing dates for academic activities and holidays. It does not present strategic goals, pillars, or an overarching vision typical of a strategic plan.

This document outlines the Plaquemines Parish School Board's Continuous Learning Plan, which aims to guide stakeholders in supporting learning outside normal practices during modified operations due to emergencies, prioritizing the safety of students and staff. The plan seeks to limit unfinished learning and maintain instructional programming by focusing on four key areas: school and system planning, technology, instructional quality, and family engagement and support. It details strategies for diverse learners, instructional approaches for short-term, medium-term, and long-term modified operations, communication protocols, family involvement, and technology access and support for both students and educators.