St. Bernard Parish School District

The committee meeting featured the formal introduction of the new superintendent and a detailed presentation of the district's five-year strategic plan. This plan encompasses four main goals: student achievement, workforce talent, safe and supportive learning environments, and stakeholder engagement. The committee also reviewed Spring 2026 LEAP assessment data, with a specific focus on addressing academic challenges related to 6th-grade transitions and overall performance in science.

The meeting included a public hearing on the 2026-2027 General Fund and Special Revenue Funds budgets. Presentations covered a communications update, recognition of the Academic Games National Team, and a review of Spring 2026 literacy screener data. The Board reviewed personnel changes, including staff retirements. Action items included the renewal of flood insurance policies, the adoption of 2026 millage rates, and the adoption of the 2026-2027 budgets and salary schedules. Several bids were approved, including those for the official journal, painting and body repairs, automotive fluids, custodial supplies, solid waste collection, and the Andrew Jackson HVAC replacement project. RFPs for library books and ELA supplemental workbooks were also approved.

The board approved a proclamation honoring a former student for his professional basketball accomplishments and discussed logistics for an upcoming parade in his honor. Several personnel matters were addressed, including the recognition of retirees and the appointment of new staff to roles including assistant principal, nurse administrator, and literacy mentor. Additionally, the board approved a personnel evaluation plan, several school board policy revisions, and the contract for the new superintendent. Future agenda items were discussed regarding potential impacts of legislative actions and executive orders on the school district's budget.

This Strategic Plan outlines the direction for St. Bernard Parish Public Schools, recognized as a top-performing district in Louisiana. The plan emphasizes a tradition of academic excellence, extracurricular achievements, and state-of-the-art facilities. Its primary goal is to prepare all students to excel in college and careers, focusing on both student achievement and teacher effectiveness.

The board meeting included recognition of student athletes from the State Special Olympics and the LEAP Connect dual enrollment program. Key agenda items featured personnel changes, including the acknowledgment of a staff retirement and the appointment of an assistant principal and an instructional facilitator. The board also reviewed and approved revisions to the personnel evaluation plan to align with updated state bulletin requirements. Additionally, the board considered a revision to school board policy regarding provisions for homeless children and youth.