Jefferson Parish Public School System public meetings in 2025

Public Hearing Consolidation & Attendance Zone Changes

The Jefferson Parish School Board is holding a public hearing to consider consolidating Isaac Joseph Elementary into Stella Worley Middle School, creating a PK-8 school at the Stella Worley site, and redistricting a portion of Judge Lionel Collins' attendance zone to L.H. Marrero. The plan has a $1,000,000 fiscal impact and aims to increase facility utilization rates at underenrolled schools.

• Consolidation of Isaac Joseph Elementary (77% utilization) into Stella Worley Middle School (23% utilization) to form a PK-8 school
• Redistricting a section of Judge Lionel Collins' attendance zone from Stella Worley to L.H. Marrero Middle School
• Estimated $1,000,000 cost for first-floor and cafeteria updates at Stella Worley to accommodate grades PK-2
• STAR Academy programs to remain at both the Stella Worley site and L.H. Marrero Middle School

The meeting addressed a proposal to consolidate Isaac Joseph and Stella Worley at the Stella Worley site. No formal vote or final decision was recorded in these minutes.

• Consolidation of Isaac Joseph and Stella Worley proposed

Regular Scheduled School Board Meeting

The Jefferson Parish School Board will consider several second readings on policies and approve a consent agenda including a $329,000 bid for temporary facilities at Fisher Middle-High School and a $23,532.50 FMX software subscription. The board also plans to elect officers for 2026 and discuss the vacant Haynes Academy site on Metairie Road.

• Bid acceptance for temporary Fisher Middle-High School: $329,000 to Cycle Construction
• FMX work order software subscription: $23,532.50 year one, $84,130 annual renewal
• Second reading on electing board president and vice president for 2026
• Second reading requiring summer camps to provide daily meals
• Discussion on vacant property at old Haynes Academy site on Metairie Road

The board elected Kriss Fairbairn-Fortunato as President and Ralph Brandt as Vice President for 2026. Additional actions included approving summer camp meal requirements, a print shop recognition policy, and an amendment to the Superintendent evaluation policy.

• Approved November 5, 2025, meeting minutes (9-0)
• Approved November 5, 2025, Attendance Zone Changes minutes (9-0)
• Elected Kriss Fairbairn-Fortunato as President and Ralph Brandt as Vice President for 2026 (6-3)
• Approved summer camp daily meal requirement mandate (9-0)
• Approved Print Shop certificate of recognition policy effective January 5, 2026 (9-0)
• Approved contract for attorneys to pursue FEMA claims (4-0, 1 abstention)
• Amended School Board Policy CBG regarding Superintendent evaluation (7-2)
• Approved Consent Agenda items including 2026 meeting schedule and various maintenance bids (9-0)

Facilities Committee Meeting

The Facilities Committee will discuss consolidating Isaac Joseph Elementary into Stella Worley Middle School to create a PK-8 school, citing low utilization at Stella Worley. The committee will also consider several change orders for ongoing construction projects, including a $3.27 million change order for the new St. Ville School. Updates on St. Ville, Bunche/Washington, Fisher, and transportation complex projects are also on the agenda.

• Consolidation of Isaac Joseph and Stella Worley into a PK-8 school at the Stella Worley site
• Change Order No. 3 for St. Ville School: $3,273,102.00 and 44 or 118 additional days
• Change Order No. 11 for Bunche/Washington School: $130,622.24, zero additional days
• Change Order No. 1 for Transportation Complex at former Mildred Harris Elementary: $59,543.00, two additional days
• Change Order No. 6 for Hurricane Ida repair at St. Pierre Academy: $100,609.05, 30 additional days

Public Hearing Attendance Zone Changes

The Jefferson Parish School Board is holding a public hearing to consider attendance zone revisions for multiple schools. The changes are driven by the opening of the new Ralph J. Bunche-George S. Washington STEM School and B.A. St. Ville PK-8, as well as the planned closure of George Cox Elementary. Affected schools include T.H. Harris Middle, Paul J. Solis Elementary, Woodland West PK-8, L.H. Marrero Middle, and Livaudais Middle. The board will discuss proposed maps and enrollment data.

• Revisions to T.H. Harris Middle School attendance zone for the opening of Ralph J. Bunche-George S. Washington STEM School (PK-8)
• Revisions for B.A. St. Ville PK-8, Paul J. Solis Elementary, Woodland West PK-8, L.H. Marrero Middle, and Livaudais Middle due to new school construction and George Cox Elementary closure
• Proposed zone changes linked to the 2023 Facilities Master Plan and board approval for two new schools
• Proposed effective date for changes is the 2026-2027 school year

The board held a public hearing to discuss proposed attendance zone revisions for T. H. Harris Middle School, B. A. St. Ville PK-8, Paul J. Solis Elementary, Woodland West PK-8, L. H. Marrero Middle School, and Livaudais Middle School. No formal votes or decisions were recorded in the minutes.

Regular Scheduled School Board Meeting

The board will hold second readings on multiple policy items, including a proposal to purchase 25 electric school buses using a $7.1M EPA grant with a $3.43M district cost share. Other second readings cover summer camp meal requirements, certificates, FEMA attorney contracts, annual meeting schedule, and superintendent evaluation. The consent agenda includes an $800,673 modular building at A.C. Alexander Elementary, a $27,000 tutoring contract, and a $25,700 gym floor renovation at Ellender Middle School.

• Second reading to approve purchase of 25 electric school buses from Model One Commercial Vehicles using $7.1M EPA grant and $3,434,963 cost share from general funds, total project $10.53M
• Consent agenda: budget of $800,673 for installation of two-classroom modular building at A.C. Alexander Elementary, appointing Mathes Brierre Architects
• Consent agenda: accept low bid of $25,700 from Classic Hardwood Floors for gym floor renovation at Ellender Middle School
• Consent agenda: approve contract with Air Education, Inc. for $27,000 for high-dosage reading tutoring for 2025-26 school year
• Second reading to require summer camps at JPSB facilities to provide daily meals for campers

The board unanimously approved the 2025-26 annual meeting schedule and passed several consent agenda items covering school maintenance, construction projects, and an education contract. A proposal to purchase 25 electric school buses using a $7.1 million federal grant and $3,434,963 in local general funds failed on a 3-6 vote. Three other policy proposals regarding summer camp meals, board member certificates, and the superintendent evaluation were deferred to future meetings. These actions set public meeting dates, direct facility upgrades, and determine whether district transportation funding will be allocated for electric buses.

• Approved annual meeting schedule for 2025-26 (9-0)
• Approved consent agenda items including Ellender Middle maintenance, A.C. Alexander Elementary project scope, and Air Education contract (9-0 each)
• Deferred summer camp daily meals policy to next month
• Deferred board member certificate distribution policy to next month
• Deferred FEMA claims attorney contract to next month
• Deferred superintendent evaluation policy change to December vote
• Failed to approve 25 electric school bus purchase and $3,434,963 cost share (3-6)

Insurance Committee Meeting

The Insurance Committee will consider approving Auto Physical Damage Coverage for a select schedule of Jefferson Parish Public School System owned and leased vehicles and buses. The meeting includes procedural items such as roll call and invocation before the action item. No other substantive business is listed.

• Action item: Auto Physical Damage Coverage for school-owned and leased vehicles and buses

Facilities Committee Meeting

The Jefferson Parish Public School System Facilities Committee will vote on several change orders for ongoing school construction projects, including a $478,834.80 change order for the new Pre-K–8 school at Washington (Bunche/Washington) and a $223,483.28 change order for the new St. Ville School. The committee will also discuss project updates for St. Ville, Bunche/Washington, Fisher Middle/High School, and general facilities updates. Additionally, a budget increase of $273,041.00 is requested for Hurricane Ida repairs at Riverdale High School due to unforeseen issues.

• Change Order No. 2 for Bonella A. St. Ville School: $223,483.28 for unforeseen site obstructions and gym demolition
• Change Order No. 10 for Ralphe J. Bunche - George S. Washington School: $478,834.80 for fire alarm changes, tree demolition, and other modifications
• Construction Material Testing Change Order No. 1 for Bunche/Washington: $22,769.50 for additional testing
• Budget increase and Construction Change Directive No. 01 for Riverdale High School: $273,041.00 for unforeseen roofing issues, with revised total budget of $1,366,811.00
• Discussion items: St. Ville update, Bunche/Washington updates, Fisher Middle/High School updates, and Facilities/CSRS/ICF updates

Regular Scheduled School Board Meeting

The Jefferson Parish School Board will review proposals regarding summer camp meal requirements and the production of recognition certificates. The board is also deciding on several facility construction bids and service contracts for the 2025-26 school year.

• Proposed requirement for summer camps at school facilities to provide daily meals
• Contract with Revolution Data Systems, LLC for $95,000.00
• Contract with Language Line Services, Inc. for $80,000.00
• Bid for $40,200.00 to replace sidewalks around Meisler Middle School
• Bid for $35,787.00 for library upgrades at Emmett Gilbert School of Excellence at Ford

The board approved a series of consent agenda items including facility project bids, service contracts for the 2025-26 term, and the sale of the former Joshua Butler Elementary School site. Several second readings regarding summer camp meals and FEMA claims were deferred to the November meeting.

• Approved 2025-26 contracts for Revolution Data Systems, Language Line Services, Novus Insight, Little Flower Learning, Air Education, and Amplify Education
• Approved bid acceptances for Meisler Middle School and Emmett Gilbert School of Excellence at Ford
• Approved bid rejections for Ellis School, Woods School, and Young Audience Charter School
• Approved 2025 Hurricane Ida Damage Assessment for Phase III Permanent Repair
• Approved installation of cameras in Special Education Self-Contained Classrooms
• Approved authority to sell former Joshua Butler Elementary School site at 300 Fourth Street, Westwego
• Approved Cooperative Endeavor Agreement for 2025-2026 employee dental and vision insurance
• Deferred motions regarding summer camp meals, print shop certificates, and FEMA claim contracts to November

Facilities Committee Meeting Amended Agenda

The Facilities Committee is reviewing several items including the acceptance of an EPA grant for electric buses and budget approvals for school facility repairs. The agenda also includes proposed attendance zone revisions to accommodate new schools and a change order for construction at Washington School.

• EPA Clean Heavy-Duty Grant acceptance for 25 electric buses ($3,434,963.00 recipient cost)
• East Jefferson High School auditorium upgrades and repairs budget ($199,500.00)
• Washington School construction change order No. 9 ($97,420.48)
• Attendance zone revisions for B. A. St. Ville, Paul J. Solis, Woodland West, L. H. Marrero Middle, and Livaudais Middle
• Fisher Middle-High School replacement design fee proposal ($989,863.20)

The committee approved several audio enhancement proposals and a budget for East Jefferson High School. Attendance zone revisions were approved for multiple schools, while the T. H. Harris revision was deferred to the next meeting.

• Approved Audio Enhancement Inc sales proposals 108501 and 108513 (3-0)
• Approved Universal Data Inc sales proposals 9591 & 9592 (3-0)
• Approved EPA Clean Heavy Duty Grant acceptance contingent upon references (2-1)
• Approved East Jefferson High School Project 2025-14 budget (unspecified tally)
• Approved Washington School Change Order No. 9 (3-0)
• Approved attendance zone revisions for B. A. St. Ville, Paul J. Solis, Woodland West, L. H. Marrero Middle, and Livaudais Middle (3-0)
• Deferred T. H. Harris attendance zone revisions to next meeting (unspecified tally)
• Deferred Fisher Middle-High School Project No. 2023-01 C fee proposal to next meeting

Regular Scheduled School Board Meeting

The Jefferson Parish School Board will hold a regular meeting with procedural items, presentations, and a consent agenda. Key decisions include approving multiple contracts for the 2025-26 school year totaling over $3 million, including a $1.03 million tutoring contract. The board will also vote on an amendment to the teacher collective bargaining agreement regarding supply reimbursements and adopt the 2025-26 Pupil Progression Plan and special revenue fund budgets.

• Approval of $1,032,615 contract with Air Education, Inc. for high-dosage tutoring per LDOE Act 771
• Approval of $922,725 contract with Sylvan Learning Center for supplementary instruction at non-public schools
• Approval of $673,754 contract with Catapult Learning LLC for supplementary instruction at non-public schools
• Amendment to Article XII of Collective Bargaining Agreement with Jefferson Federation of Teachers on teacher supply reimbursements
• Adoption of FY 2025-26 Special Revenue Fund Budgets

The Board approved the August 20 minutes and a wide range of service contracts via the consent agenda. Two second reading items regarding certificate production and FEMA claim attorney contracts were deferred to the October meeting.

• Approved August 20, 2025, meeting minutes (8-0)
• Deferred print shop certificate proposal to October meeting
• Deferred FEMA legal contract proposal to October meeting
• Approved consent agenda and multiple 2025-26 service contracts (7-0)
• Approved FY 2025-26 Special Revenue Fund Budgets (7-0)
• Approved settlement of Case No. 854-716 (7-0)
• Approved Transportation Revised Handbook (7-0)

Facilities Committee Meeting

The Facilities Committee will discuss and recommend approval of multiple change orders and contracts, including a $340,239 budget increase for Hurricane Ida damage repairs at Phoebe Hearst Elementary School. Other items include a drainage project with Jefferson Parish Government, an update on properties to be sold, and engineering services for a land acquisition. The committee also reviews change orders for West Jefferson High School tornado repairs and other school construction projects.

• Russell Street Drainage Project with JP Government
• Budget increase and Change Order No. 1 for Hearst Elementary ($340,239)
• Change Order No. 5 for West Jefferson High School ($241,995)
• Modular Return Quote for Matas Elementary ($160,300)
• Proposal for engineering services for Segnette Property acquisition ($31,220)

Regular Scheduled School Board Meeting

The Jefferson Parish School Board will consider a consent agenda including budget increases and bid acceptances for Hurricane Ida damage repairs at Adams Middle School ($1.48M) and Woodland West Elementary ($866k). Other consent items include early childhood contracts, an Agile Mind math contract, and engineering/architectural services. A second reading of a policy requiring summer camps to provide daily meals is also on the agenda.

• Budget increase of $1,478,798.00 for Hurricane Ida repairs at Adams Middle School, with low bid from FCA Construction, LLC
• Budget increase of $866,679.00 for Hurricane Ida repairs at Woodland West Elementary School, low bid from FCA Construction, LLC
• Early Childhood Learning Centers 2025-26 contracts totaling $223,200.00 funded by LA4 Grant
• Agile Mind, Inc. 2025-26 contract for $132,000.00 for transitional 9th grade Intensive Algebra I
• Second reading of policy requiring daily meals for campers at district summer camps

The Board approved a series of budget increases, bid acceptances, and change orders for various school facilities. It also approved several 2025-26 service contracts and the minutes from three previous meetings.

• Approved budget increases and bid acceptances for Adams Middle, Woodland West Elementary, and Gilbert School of Excellence (7-1)
• Approved 2025-26 contracts for Early Childhood Learning Centers and Agile Mind, Inc. (7-1)
• Approved budget, engineer appointment, and scope of work for Temporary Fisher Middle-High School (7-1)
• Approved bid acceptances for Ellis School, Woods School, and Audubon School (7-1)
• Approved change orders for Joseph Elementary, Higgins High, and Truman Middle School (7-1)
• Approved budget increase and bid acceptance for Young Audience Charter School (7-1)
• Approved minutes from July 2, July 21, and August 6 meetings (8-0)
• Deferred proposal for Expressway Acres to the August 27 Facilities Committee Meeting

Special Session School Board Meeting

This is a special session of the Jefferson Parish School Board. The board will receive a Facilities Committee discussion and recommendation on the St. Ville School Gymnasium Project (Project #2023-10). No other substantive items are on the agenda.

• Facilities Committee discussion/recommendation of St. Ville School Gymnasium Project #2023-10

The Jefferson Parish School Board approved a motion to authorize Lachin Architects to develop construction drawings and specifications for the demolition of the existing gymnasium at the new St. Ville School. The architect's fee for these activities is capped at $330,000.00.

• Authorized Lachin Architects to proceed with construction drawings and specifications for St. Ville School gymnasium demolition (7-0)

Facilities Committee Meeting

The Jefferson Parish Public School System Facilities Committee will discuss options for the St. Ville Gymnasium (Project #2023-10). This is the only substantive action item on the agenda; the rest is procedural. No decisions are listed; the meeting is for discussion and possible action.

• Discussion of St. Ville Gymnasium Options Project #2023-10

Special Session School Board Meeting

The Jefferson Parish School Board will vote on a consent agenda that includes renewing a Cooperative Endeavor Agreement with the Kenner Police Department for three School Resource Officers at eight schools, with hourly rates ranging from $26.93 to $28.98. Other items include accepting bids for HVAC replacement at West Jefferson High School ($78,272), Hurricane Ida repairs at Douglass Community School ($512,850), and a modular classroom at Clancy-Maggiore School of the Arts ($558,841). The board will also consider updates to policies on violence, drugs, and student infractions.

• Renewal of SRO agreement with Kenner PD: three officers at eight schools, hourly rates $26.93–$28.98
• Bid acceptance for HVAC replacement at West Jefferson High School: $78,272 to Towers Construction
• Bid acceptance for Hurricane Ida repairs at Douglass Community School: $512,850 to FCA Construction
• Approve budget & scope for modular classroom at Clancy-Maggiore School of the Arts: $558,841
• Extension of crossing guard reimbursement CEA with Sheriff Lopinto

The Board approved a series of consent items including maintenance bids, asbestos abatement, and insurance policies. A change order for roof and interior repairs at Bonnabel Magnet Academy High School was also approved.

• Approved maintenance bid for West Jefferson High School (9-0)
• Approved kitchen equipment maintenance service contract RFP 3389 (9-0)
• Approved asbestos abatement bids for Marrero Middle and Livaudais Middle Schools (9-0)
• Approved budget, engineer, and scope of work for Clancy-Maggiore School of the Arts (9-0)
• Renewed SRO agreement with City of Kenner Police Department (9-0)
• Renewed sports accident policies totaling $234,972 (9-0)
• Renewed excess liability program not to exceed $1,436,400 (9-0)
• Approved $141,856 change order for Bonnabel Magnet Academy High School repairs (8-1)

Facilities Committee Meeting

The committee will consider two change orders for ongoing construction projects related to Hurricane Ida repairs. The first is Change Order No. 4 for Bonnabel Magnet Academy High School, totaling $141,856 and adding 31 calendar days. The second is a budget increase and Change Order No. 1 for Hearst Elementary School, amounting to $251,979 and raising the project budget to $1,212,810. Both items are funded through FEMA/General Funds.

• Change Order No. 4 for Bonnabel Magnet Academy High School: $141,856 and 31 additional days for roof replacement and interior repairs.
• Budget increase and Change Order No. 1 for Hearst Elementary School: $251,979, bringing total project budget to $1,212,810.
• Change orders cover work such as conduit removal, extra mobilization, VCT/base replacement (Bonnabel), and roofing taper adjustments (Hearst).
• Funding sources: FEMA / General Funds for both projects.

Legislative Committee Meeting

The Legislative Committee will meet to discuss legislation from the 2025 session that impacts Jefferson Parish schools. The remainder of the meeting consists of procedural items.

• Discussion of 2025 session legislation impacting JP Schools

Regular Scheduled School Board Meeting

The school board will vote on second-reading items including adopting the Construction Management at Risk (CMAR) delivery method, authorizing special counsel to pursue FEMA payments for Hurricane Ida losses, and requiring summer camps to provide daily meals. The consent agenda includes a $700,000 contract for ASL interpreters, a budget increase for Hurricane Ida repairs at Patrick Taylor Science & Technology Academy, and a literacy mentor stipend.

• Second reading to adopt Construction Management at Risk (CMAR) for new facilities and renovations
• Second reading authorizing special counsel to pursue FEMA payments for Hurricane Ida losses
• Consent agenda: $700,000 contract renewal with New Orleans Sign Language Services for ASL interpreters
• Consent agenda: $122,352 budget increase for Hurricane Ida repairs at Patrick Taylor Science & Technology Academy
• Second reading requiring all construction change orders over $20,000 be reviewed by the Facilities Committee

The Board approved the use of the Construction Management at Risk (CMAR) delivery method for facilities projects. It also authorized legal action to recover Hurricane Ida losses from FEMA and established new review requirements for construction change orders. Several facility bids and contract renewals were approved via the consent agenda.

• Adopted Construction Management at Risk (CMAR) delivery method for new and renovation projects (9-0)
• Authorized special counsel to pursue FEMA payments for Hurricane Ida losses (7-2)
• Approved highway marker for former Butler Elementary School site (8-1)
• Approved requirement that change orders over $20k go to full board, and those over $100k go to Facilities Committee first (9-0)
• Approved Teaching Strategies, LLC and New Orleans Sign Language Services, Inc. 2025-26 contracts (9-0)
• Approved budget increase and bid for Patrick Taylor Science & Technology Academy (9-0)
• Approved bid for Livaudais Middle School maintenance (9-0)
• Approved project acceptance for Grand Isle School (9-0)

Facilities Committee Meeting - AMENDED

The Facilities Committee will vote on two change orders: $286,516.54 for the new Pre-K-8 school at Bunche/Washington and $111,062.51 for additional bracing at West Jefferson High School. They will also discuss demolition of Joshua Butler Elementary, mapping data related to House Bill 126, and updates on FEMA projects and transportation complex fees.

• Joshua Butler Elementary Demolition (Action)
• Transportation Complex AE Fee Adjustment Request (Action)
• West Jefferson High School change order for $111,062.51 for locker room bracing (Action)
• Bunche/Washington new school change order No. 5 for $286,516.54 (Action)
• Discussion of Mapping Data House Bill 126

Jefferson Parish School Board Retreat

The board is meeting for a professional development learning session. The agenda states that no votes will be taken during this meeting.

• Professional Development Learning Session

Special Session School Board Meeting - Budget Hearing

The Jefferson Parish Public School System board is holding a public hearing on the fiscal year 2025-2026 budget. This agenda lists only the hearing and standard procedural items, with no specific dollar amounts, proposed allocations, or final decisions detailed. The full FY 2026 General Fund Budget Book is available as a file attachment.

• Public hearing on the Fiscal Year 2025-2026 budget

Chief Financial Officer Sarah Caruso presented the FY 2025-2026 Budget. The board held discussions regarding the budget and voted to suspend a previous reading from the July 10, 2024 meeting. No final vote to approve or deny the budget was recorded.

• Approved motion to suspend previous reading from July 10, 2024 Board Meeting for FY 2025-2026 (8-0)

Regular Scheduled School Board Meeting

The Jefferson Parish School Board will meet to decide on the sale of a former school site and approve several district contracts. The board will also review operating agreements for two charter schools and a construction change order for Bonnabel Magnet Academy High School.

• Proposed sale of former Thomas Jefferson site at 17 Gretna Blvd. to TGWB3, LLC for $550,000.00
• Contract for new district content filter (Content Keeper) for $228,000.00
• Change Order No. 3 for Hurricane Ida repairs at Bonnabel Magnet Academy High School for $174,752.00
• Operating Agreements for Laureate Academy Charter School and Dr. John Ochsner Discovery Health Sciences Academy
• Contract with Educational Consulting Associates for E-Rate consulting up to $50,000.00

The board approved several school construction project acceptances and asbestos abatement bids. It also approved operating agreements for Laureate Academy and Dr. John Ochsner Discovery Health Sciences Academy. A proposal to sell the former Thomas Jefferson site was modified to surplus the property instead.

• Approved surpulsing the former Thomas Jefferson site at 17 Gretna Blvd (9-0)
• Approved operating agreement for Laureate Academy Charter School (9-0)
• Approved operating agreement for Dr. John Ochsner Discovery Health Sciences Academy (9-0)
• Approved asbestos abatement bids for Fisher Middle High, Airline Park Academy, and McDonogh No. 26 Elementary (9-0 each)
• Approved project acceptances for Hazel Park-Hilda Knoff Elementary, Marrero Middle School, and Patrick Taylor Science & Technology Academy (9-0 each)
• Approved job description for Early Childhood Support Technician (9-0)
• Approved settlement for Tayla Sanai Hunter versus Jefferson Parish School Board (9-0)
• Approved migration to Diligent Boardroom Management Solution (9-0)

Insurance Committee Meeting

The Jefferson Parish Public School System Insurance Committee will consider renewing several insurance policies effective June 15, 2025, including scholastic entity retained limits, excess workers' compensation, and cyber liability insurance. The committee will also vote on renewing the Broadspire annual contract for workers' compensation claims management effective July 1, 2025, and discuss malicious attack policy coverage.

• Scholastic Entity Retained Limits Policy Renewal effective June 15, 2025
• Excess Workers Compensation Policy Renewal effective June 15, 2025
• Cyber Liability Insurance Policy Renewal effective June 15, 2025
• Broadspire Annual Contract Renewal for Workers' Compensation Claims Management effective July 1, 2025
• Discussion of Malicious Attack Policy Coverage

The meeting agenda listed several insurance policy renewals and a contract renewal for workers' compensation claims management. However, the minutes do not record any votes or final decisions on these items.

Facilities Committee Meeting

The Facilities Committee will take action on AT&T wireless capacity locations near John Ehret High School, the Fisher Middle/High School architectural design budget and demolition with a FEMA update, and St. Ville gym determination. Discussion items include the Transportation Complex, Westbank Expressway Segnette Property, and Washington/Bunche updates. Information items are CSRS updates and facilities/maintenance updates.

• AT&T Wireless Capacity Locations Near John Ehret High School (action)
• Fisher Middle/High School Architectural Design Budget, Demolition, FEMA Update (action)
• St. Ville Updates – Gym Determination replace in lieu of renovating (action)
• Transportation Complex Update (discussion)
• Westbank Expressway Segnette Property Update (discussion)

The committee heard a proposal from AT&T regarding a cell tower near John Ehret High School and received a budget projection for Fisher Middle/High School. No formal votes or final decisions were recorded for the action items.

• Discussed AT&T proposal for 50x50 cell tower and property leasing near John Ehret High School
• Reviewed Fisher Middle/High School architectural design budget of $68M with a projected date of August 2028

Special Session School Board Meeting

The Jefferson Parish School Board is meeting in special session to act on two construction change orders for new Pre-K–8 schools. The board will consider a $422,056.78 change order for the Washington School project, including structural steel and flood elevation changes, and a $46,504 change order for the St. Ville School project for additional testing and monitoring.

• Accept Change Order No. 3 for Washington School (Project 2023-11) for $422,056.78 plus 21 additional days
• Accept Change Order No. 1 for St. Ville School (Project 2023-10) for $46,504.00
• Washington School changes include structural steel ($198,764), BFE/flood elevation ($211,910), and electrical work
• St. Ville School change covers probe piling observation and vibration monitoring
• Both change orders funded from Facilities Set Aside Funds or project contingency

The Jefferson Parish School Board approved two construction-related change orders. One order concerned material testing at St. Ville School and the other concerned work at Washington School.

• Approved Construction Material Testing Change Order No. 1 for St. Ville School (Project No. 2023-10) not to exceed $46,504.00 (5-0)
• Approved Change Order No. 3 for Washington School (Project No. 2023-11) (5-0)

Facilities Committee Meeting

The Facilities Committee will consider two change orders for ongoing school construction projects: a $46,504 change order for material testing at the new St. Ville School and a $422,056.78 change order for structural, electrical, and other changes at the new Washington School, plus 21 additional calendar days. Both items are recommended for acceptance by the Superintendent.

• Construction Material Testing Change Order No. 1 for St. Ville School (Project 2023-10) in the amount of $46,504.00 for probe piling monitoring
• Change Order No. 3 for Washington School (Project 2023-11) totaling $422,056.78 for steel, BFE, electrical, and other changes, plus 21 calendar days
• Both change orders funded from Facilities Set Aside Funds or existing construction budgets

The committee approved two construction change orders previously brought from the May 7 Regular Session Board Meeting. These actions concerned material testing at St. Ville School and a general change order for Washington School.

• Approved Construction Material Testing Change Order No. 1 for St. Ville School (not to exceed $46,504.00) - Motion Carries
• Approved Change Order No. 3 for Washington School - Motion Carries (3-0)

Regular Scheduled School Board Meeting Amended

The Jefferson Parish School Board will hold a regular meeting with presentations and a consent agenda. Key actions include a vote on a collective bargaining agreement with the Jefferson Federation of Teachers, adoption of millage rates totaling 28.55 mills for 2025, and approval of several construction change orders and project acceptances. The board will also consider a workers' compensation settlement and budget amendments.

• Collective Bargaining Agreement with Jefferson Federation of Teachers (recommended approval)
• Settlement of workers compensation claim for Georgia Weatherspoon for $65,000
• Resolution adopting 2025 millage rates totaling 28.55 mills
• Amplify contract for professional development on mClass and CKLA for $84,450
• Change Order No. 3 for Washington School construction project for $422,056.78

The Board approved a collective bargaining agreement with the Jefferson Federation of Teachers and adopted resolutions for 2025 tax roll millage rates. Several facility project acceptances and food service contracts were approved. Two construction change orders for St. Ville and Washington schools were tabled for the Facilities Committee.

• Approved Collective Bargaining Agreement with Jefferson Federation of Teachers (9-0)
• Adopted resolution for 2025 tax roll millage rates (9-0)
• Approved FY 2025 General Fund Budget Amendments (9-0)
• Approved settlement of workers compensation claim for Georgia Weatherspoon (9-0)
• Approved Amplify 2024-25 contract (9-0)
• Approved food service RFPs for milk, bread, frozen/refrigerated, dry/canned foods, and supplies (9-0)
• Tabled change orders for St. Ville School and Washington School to Facilities Committee (9-0)
• Approved project acceptances for East Jefferson High and Bissonet Plaza Elementary (9-0)

Legislative Committee Meeting

The Jefferson Parish Public School System Legislative Committee will meet to review and discuss priority education legislation from the current legislative session.

• Discussion of priority education bills in the current legislative session

The committee met to review and discuss a list of education bills currently being monitored by the school system. No formal actions or votes were taken during the meeting.

Special Session School Board Meeting

The School Board will consider joining a local ITEP Committee alongside the Parish of Jefferson and the Jefferson Parish Sheriff’s Office. The committee will provide input and recommendations on industrial tax exemptions.

• Election of a representative to the local ITEP Committee

The School Board elected a representative to join a local ITEP Committee consisting of the Jefferson Parish Government, Jefferson Parish Sheriff's Office, and the School Board. The board approved a motion designating the current board president to fill this role.

• Appointed Board President Chad Nugent as representative to the local ITEP Committee until January 31, 2025 (8-0)

Regular Scheduled School Board Meeting

The Jefferson Parish School Board will hold a second reading and vote on naming two new schools: Ralph Bunche/George Washington Elementary School and BA St. Ville Elementary School. The consent agenda includes multiple action items, including contract amendments, a lawsuit settlement, change orders for construction projects, and bid acceptance for Hurricane Ida repairs at Gretna Middle School.

• Second reading to name new school at Bunche site as Ralph Bunche/George Washington Elementary
• Second reading to name new school at Helen Cox site as BA St. Ville Elementary
• Approval of $45,000 settlement in lawsuit Erick Alvarado vs. Jefferson Parish School Board
• Bid acceptance of $2,104,500 for Hurricane Ida damage repair at Gretna Middle School (Thomas Jefferson Academy)
• Change Order No. 2 for $52,945 at new Washington School (Pre-K–8)

The board approved the naming of two new schools currently under construction. They also approved the 2024 evaluation of the Superintendent and several facility project change orders.

• Named new schools Ralph Bunche/George Washington Elementary and BA St. Ville Elementary (6-3)
• Approved Board President's 2024 Evaluation of the Superintendent (9-0)
• Approved settlement of lawsuit Erick Alvarado vs. Jefferson Parish School Board (9-0)
• Approved budget and bid acceptance for Livaudais Middle School Project No. 2023-26 (9-0)
• Approved bid acceptance for Gretna Middle School Project No. 2023-21 (9-0)
• Approved job descriptions for Behavior Support Team Coordinator and Early Childhood Literacy Mentors (9-0)
• Approved 2024-25 Early Childhood Contract with Frog Street Press, LLC (9-0)
• Approved motion to have low bidder honor original $6,315,000.00 bid or rebid project (7-0)

Facilities Committee Meeting

The Jefferson Parish Public School System Facilities Committee will consider action items including the EPA Clean School Bus Rebate Program Award, sale of properties at 17 Gretna Blvd., Washington, and Butler, and updates on the Transportation Complex and Westbank Expressway Segnette Property. Informational updates on Washington and St. Ville schools, a CSRS update, and a discussion on the FEMA/ICF update covering the Fisher School demolition and mobilization schedule are also on the agenda.

• Action on EPA Clean School Bus Rebate Program Award
• Action on sale of Jefferson Parish properties (17 Gretna Blvd, Washington, Butler)
• Update on Transportation Complex
• Discussion on Fisher School demolition and mobilization schedule under FEMA/ICF update
• Update on Westbank Expressway Segnette Property

The Facilities Committee authorized the acquisition of 32 acres at Westbank Expressway and Segenette Blvd for up to $11,087,369. The committee also accepted an EPA Clean School Bus Grant and voted to reject all current bids for the Transportation Complex to prepare new documents with scope reductions.

• Rejected all Transportation Complex bids to prepare new documents with scope reductions (Carries)
• Accepted EPA Clean School Bus Grant (Carries)
• Authorized Purchase and Sales Agreement for 32 acres at Westbank Expressway and Segenette Blvd not to exceed $11,087,369 (Carries)
• Approved remarketing of former Thomas Jefferson School site at appraised value of $550,000.00 (Carries)

Regular Scheduled School Board Meeting

The board will hold a second reading to approve increasing aftercare costs at Airline Park Advanced Academy to $12/day ($60/week) to fund wage increases for aftercare staff. The consent agenda includes accepting Hurricane Ida repair bids for Jefferson Virtual High School ($216,000) and Kenner Discovery Health Sciences Academy ($24,259), a technology master agreement worth $1,265,820.75 after E-Rate discount, and a budget increase of $537,738 for Riverdale High School repairs.

• Second reading: aftercare cost increase to $12/day ($60/week) at Airline Park Advanced Academy, with wage hikes for aftercare workers
• Consent: bid acceptance for Hurricane Ida repairs at Jefferson Virtual High School – $216,000 to Century Commercial Group
• Consent: bid acceptance for Kenner Discovery Health Sciences Academy (Maggiore) Hurricane Ida repairs – $24,259 to Grow Environmental & Construction
• Consent: Technology Master Agreement with UDI and Pelican Computers, $1,265,820.75 net cost after E-Rate funding
• Consent: budget increase of $537,738 and bid acceptance for Riverdale High School Hurricane Ida repairs – $898,000 to TEH Enterprise

The board approved an increase in child aftercare costs to $9.00 per day or $45.00 per week for all district programs to address staffing shortages. The additional funds will be used to increase hourly wages for aftercare directors, clerks, and assistants starting in the 2025-2026 school year. The board also approved several facility bids and a consent agenda.

• Approved increase in child aftercare costs to $9/day or $45/week for all district programs (6-3)
• Approved minutes from February 5, 2025 Regular Session (9-0)
• Approved minutes from February 17, 2025 Special Session (9-0)
• Approved 2025 Board Meeting Schedule Revisions (9-0)
• Approved Technology Master Agreement RFP-3376 (9-0)
• Approved bid acceptances for Jefferson Virtual High School and Riviere Elementary (9-0)
• Approved budget increases and bids for Riverdale High and Truman Middle School (9-0)
• Declared a triangular piece of property at Estelle Elementary as surplus and available for sale (9-0)

Insurance Committee Meeting

The Jefferson Parish Public School System Insurance Committee will meet to consider insurance renewals effective April 1, 2025, covering property, inland marine (electronic data equipment), and equipment breakdown. The meeting includes procedural items such as roll call and adjournment.

• Action on 4/1/25 insurance renewals for Property Insurance Program, Inland Marine - Electronic Data Equipment, and Equipment Breakdown

The committee approved three insurance renewal recommendations for the 4/1/25 cycle. This includes property insurance with named storm coverage and premiums for equipment breakdown and inland marine coverage.

• Approved property insurance renewal with $45 million named storm coverage not to exceed $6,251,021.00 (unanimous)
• Approved Equipment Breakdown premium of $32,668.00 (unanimous)
• Approved Inland Marine premium of $31,275.00 (unanimous)

Finance Committee Meeting

The committee will review the 2024 audit as an information item and vote on approving engagement letters for the FY 2025 audit of financial statements, single audit, BESE AUP, and Statewide AUP. The proposed total cost is $158,000, unchanged from the past three fiscal years. Procedural items include roll call, invocation, and adjournment.

• Action item: Approve FY 2025 audit engagement letters (audit $143,000, BESE AUP $2,000, Statewide AUP $13,000) totaling $158,000, same fees as FY 2022-2024
• Information item: Review of the 2024 audit

The Finance Committee approved the engagement of EisnerAmper to conduct the annual audit, BESE AUP Audit, and Statewide AUP Audit. The committee also reviewed the 2024 audit results.

• Approved engagement of EisnerAmper for annual, BESE AUP, and Statewide AUP audits for $158,000.00 (3-0)

Jefferson Parish School Board Professional Development Orientation - No votes will be taken - CANCELLED

This meeting, a professional development orientation for the Jefferson Parish School Board, was cancelled. No votes were to be taken. The agenda included roll call, accountability updates, and a learning session, but all proceedings are cancelled.

Special Session School Board Meeting

The Jefferson Parish School Board will consider accepting a $40,658,000 low bid from Gibbs Construction for a new Pre-K-8 school at St. Ville. The board will also vote on a $181,889 bid from Aries Building Systems for temporary modular buildings for Washington School, rejecting a lower bid due to delays. A new agenda item is listed but contains no details.

• Bid acceptance for New St. Ville School, Project 2023-10: $40,658,000 to Gibbs Construction
• Temporary modular buildings lease for Washington School, Project 2023-11: $181,889 to Aries Building Systems
• Low bid for modular lease rejected due to delivery delays; second low bid accepted

The board approved a bid for the New St.Ville School project and a lease bid for temporary modular buildings at Washington School. A 24-hour waiver was granted to allow the New St.Ville School bid to be considered.

• Approved 24-hour waiver for New St.Ville School bid (unanimous by acclimation)
• Approved bid acceptance for New St.Ville School, Project No. 2023-10 (7-0)
• Approved temporary modular buildings lease bid acceptance for Washington School, Project No. 2023-11 (7-0)

Regular Scheduled School Board Meeting

The Jefferson Parish School Board will discuss updating community relations policies and increasing aftercare costs at Airline Park Advanced Academy. The board is also reviewing several high-value contracts for technology and facility repairs, as well as the sale of two property sites.

• Proposed increase of child aftercare costs to $12.00 per day/$60.00 per week at Airline Park Advanced Academy
• Technology Master Agreement with Universal Data Inc. and Pelican Computers for $1,265,820.75
• Proposed sale of former Thomas Jefferson Academy site at 17 Gretna Blvd. for $700,000.00
• Bid acceptance of $1,629,000.00 from TEH Enterprise, LLC for repairs at Higgins High School
• Proposed sale of 343 square feet of property at Estelle Elementary School to TGWB

The Board amended Policy KA to require at least annual surveys from teachers, staff, parents, and students regarding district operations and curriculum. Several property sales and construction bids were approved, while a proposal to increase child aftercare costs at Airline Park Advanced Academy was deferred.

• Approved amendment to Policy KA requiring annual stakeholder feedback surveys (6-3)
• Approved sale of 343 sq ft property at Estelle Elementary to TGWB (9-0)
• Approved authority to sell former Thomas Jefferson Academy site at 17 Gretna Blvd (9-0)
• Approved full settlement of workers compensation claims for Beshundra Rogers (9-0)
• Approved bid acceptance for Higgins High School Project No. 2022-30 B (9-0)
• Approved bid acceptance for Administration Building and Administration Annex Building (9-0)
• Approved appointment of Special Counsel for Case No. 836-557 (9-0)
• Tabled increase in weekly child aftercare costs for Airline Park Advanced Academy

Facilities Committee Meeting

The Facilities Committee will discuss land acquisition for future strategic development and provide updates on various school sites. The body is considering a Letter of Intent to purchase land near Segnette Boulevard for land banking and future growth.

• Proposed Letter of Intent to purchase 31 acres on Westbank Expressway at Segnette Blvd.
• Update on sales or purchases of former Thomas Jefferson, Butler, and Washington Elementary sites
• EPA Clean School Bus Rebate Program Award
• Fisher School Project: Demolition and mobilization schedule, architect and project manager selection
• Transportation Complex budget presentation

The Facilities Committee approved a budget increase for the Transportation Complex and a grant for 25 electric buses. Members also authorized the purchase of land at Westbank Expressway and Segnette Blvd and approved the demolition of Fisher Middle/High School.

• Approved $700,000.00 sale of Thomas Jefferson (acclamation)
• Tabled Washington Sale (acclamation)
• Approved Letter of Intent to purchase approx. 27 acre and 3.7 acre parcels at Westbank Expressway and Segnette Blvd (acclamation)
• Approved Transportation Complex program budget increase from $5m to $8.165m (2-1)
• Approved EPA grant for 25 electric buses (2-1)
• Approved $211,000.00 budget for Bonnabel Board Room technology upgrades (acclamation)
• Approved $121,893 change order for Washington School insurance and gravel (acclamation)
• Approved demolition of Fisher Middle/High School and appointment of VergesRome Architects (acclamation)

Regular Scheduled School Board Meeting

The Jefferson Parish School Board will consider a consent agenda that includes accepting a $4,725,000 bid for Hurricane Ida repairs at Bess Harvey Stadium, along with change orders, charter school renewals and denials, and a new academic calendar. The board will also hold second readings on a policy amendment to add stakeholder surveys and an aftercare fee increase at Airline Park Advanced Academy. Several other items are up for action, including a renewal recommendation for Laureate Academy and denial of a charter for Louisiana Key Academy.

• Accept $4,725,000 bid from Grow Environmental & Construction for Hurricane Ida repairs at Bess Harvey Stadium
• Approve Change Order No. 1 ($72,158) for roof and interior repairs at Bonnabel Magnet Academy High School
• Consider 3-year renewal of Laureate Academy Charter School and 7-year renewal of Dr. John Ochsner Discovery Charter School
• Superintendent recommends denial of Louisiana Key Academy charter application
• Second reading of policy to increase aftercare costs to $60/week at Airline Park Advanced Academy to fund staff wage increases

The Board approved the 2025-2026 academic calendar and renewed charters for Laureate Academy and Dr. John Ochsner Discovery Charter School. Several facility bid acceptances and change orders were approved, and a Type I Charter for Louisiana Key Academy was denied.

• Approved 2025-2026 Academic Calendar (9-0)
• Approved 3-year renewal for Laureate Academy Charter School (9-0)
• Approved 7-year renewal for Dr. John Ochsner Discovery Charter School (9-0)
• Denied Type I Charter for Louisiana Key Academy (9-0)
• Approved resolution to canvass returns for School District No. 1 special tax election (9-0)
• Approved Akoben Amendment to CM002399 (8-1)
• Approved bid acceptances for Bess Harvey Stadium, Joseph Elementary, and G.T. Woods School (9-0)
• Tabled proposed increase in weekly child aftercare costs at Airline Park Advanced Academy