{ "city": "NOLA Public Schools (Orleans Parish School Board)", "state": "LA", "page": "https://mytown.theboringparts.com/city/bd-la-nops/", "attribution": "MyTown / The Boring Parts — CC BY 4.0. Summaries AI-generated from official sources.", "license": "https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/", "generated": "2026-08-05", "upcoming": [], "recent": [ { "date": "2025-07-22", "body": "COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE", "headline": "Board to vote on $50M borrowing, superintendent contract, and insurance renewal", "summary": "The Orleans Parish School Board will consider several financial and personnel actions, including a $50 million Revenue Anticipation Note to stabilize cash flow to charter schools, a second amendment to the superintendent's employment contract, and renewal of the casualty insurance program for $1,199,507.50. The board will also conduct an informal performance assessment of the superintendent and vote on policy amendments regarding superintendent evaluation and school board committees.", "agenda_url": "https://go.boarddocs.com/la/nops/Board.nsf/PRINT-AgendaDetailed?open&id=DGEGVX45AD56", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://go.boarddocs.com/la/nops/Board.nsf/PRINT-AgendaDetailed?open&id=DGEGVX45AD56" }, { "date": "2025-06-05", "body": "Public Hearing: 2025 - 2026 Consolidated Budget", "headline": "Public hearing on OPSB's proposed $36.4M General Fund and $612.5M Special Revenue budgets", "summary": "The Orleans Parish School Board will hold a public hearing to receive input on the proposed 2025-2026 consolidated budget before a vote at the regular meeting later that day. The General Fund budget shows $36,370,877 in revenues, $44,075,410 in expenditures, and $8,592,317 in transfers in; the Special Revenue Fund shows $612,471,237 in revenues, $65,111,601 in expenditures, and $546,172,577 in transfers out.", "agenda_url": "https://go.boarddocs.com/la/nops/Board.nsf/PRINT-AgendaDetailed?open&id=DGUHBW47C360", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://go.boarddocs.com/la/nops/Board.nsf/PRINT-AgendaDetailed?open&id=DGUHBW47C360" }, { "date": "2025-06-05", "body": "BOARD BUSINESS MEETING", "headline": "School board to vote on charter changes, milk contract, and capital management deal", "summary": "The Orleans Parish School Board will vote on several consent agenda items, including authorizing a Spanish dual-language program at Foundation Preparatory Charter School, accepting the voluntary surrender of Esperanza Charter School for consolidation, and approving a $61,000 amendment for milk products from East Side Jersey Milk Company. The board will also consider a $3.3 million first amendment for program, construction, and capital planning services with Manning, APC. Additionally, the superintendent will present findings from a TNTP strategic plan review.", "agenda_url": "https://go.boarddocs.com/la/nops/Board.nsf/PRINT-AgendaDetailed?open&id=DGEGWH45CC8E", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://go.boarddocs.com/la/nops/Board.nsf/PRINT-AgendaDetailed?open&id=DGEGWH45CC8E" }, { "date": "2025-06-03", "body": "SPECIAL BOARD BUSINESS MEETING", "headline": "School board holds financial workshop on proposed 2026 budget", "summary": "The Orleans Parish School Board is holding a special business meeting that includes a financial workshop to discuss the proposed 2026 budget. The board will also adopt the agenda and adjourn the meeting. Public comment is allowed under established rules.", "agenda_url": "https://go.boarddocs.com/la/nops/Board.nsf/PRINT-AgendaDetailed?open&id=DGERRN6F4627", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://go.boarddocs.com/la/nops/Board.nsf/PRINT-AgendaDetailed?open&id=DGERRN6F4627" }, { "date": "2025-06-03", "body": "COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE", "headline": "Orleans Parish School Board to vote on charter changes and $3.3M contract amendment", "summary": "The Orleans Parish School Board Committee of the Whole will consider adopting minutes, first readings of policy amendments, and updates on strategic plans and student support. Two charter actions are scheduled for formal votes: a Spanish dual-language program at Foundation Preparatory Charter School and the voluntary surrender of Esperanza Charter School. The board will also review financial updates and vote on a $3.3 million amendment to a construction management contract.", "agenda_url": "https://go.boarddocs.com/la/nops/Board.nsf/PRINT-AgendaDetailed?open&id=DGEGV545984D", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://go.boarddocs.com/la/nops/Board.nsf/PRINT-AgendaDetailed?open&id=DGEGV545984D" }, { "date": "2025-05-15", "body": "BOARD BUSINESS MEETING", "headline": "Board to vote on $3.6M restorative practices program for middle school students", "summary": "The Orleans Parish School Board will consider several consent agenda items, including a $3.6 million contract for a restorative practices program for middle school students, a $507,268 loan for repairs at Justice R.O. Ortique school, and a $174,159 software license renewal. The board will also accept a $699.98 sports equipment donation from Special Olympics Louisiana and adopt minutes from previous meetings.", "agenda_url": "https://go.boarddocs.com/la/nops/Board.nsf/PRINT-AgendaDetailed?open&id=DF4RUT6FBCDF", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://go.boarddocs.com/la/nops/Board.nsf/PRINT-AgendaDetailed?open&id=DF4RUT6FBCDF" }, { "date": "2025-05-13", "body": "COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE", "headline": "School board to vote on $70M+ budget amendments and committee appointments", "summary": "The Orleans Parish School Board will vote on two budget amendments totaling over $70 million, approve committee appointments for 2025, and accept a sports equipment donation. The board will also receive presentations on school support, accountability, academics, enrollment, and finance.", "agenda_url": "https://go.boarddocs.com/la/nops/Board.nsf/PRINT-AgendaDetailed?open&id=DF4RT46F7BE7", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://go.boarddocs.com/la/nops/Board.nsf/PRINT-AgendaDetailed?open&id=DF4RT46F7BE7" }, { "date": "2025-05-05", "body": "SPECIAL BOARD BUSINESS MEETING", "headline": "School board to discuss lawsuit against city and personnel matters in closed session", "summary": "The Orleans Parish School Board will hold a special meeting to consider approving legal strategy in its lawsuit against the City of New Orleans and to discuss personnel matters behind closed doors. The board will also adopt the agenda and set rules for public comment.", "agenda_url": "https://go.boarddocs.com/la/nops/Board.nsf/PRINT-AgendaDetailed?open&id=DFZH6H46F6D9", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://go.boarddocs.com/la/nops/Board.nsf/PRINT-AgendaDetailed?open&id=DFZH6H46F6D9" }, { "date": "2025-04-17", "body": "BOARD BUSINESS MEETING", "headline": "Board to rescind Benjamin Franklin Elementary's independent LEA status", "summary": "The Orleans Parish School Board will vote on several consent agenda items, including rescinding Benjamin Franklin Elementary School's independent local educational agency (LEA) status due to a financial compliance issue. The board will also approve the 2025-2026 employment calendars, a new LEA agreement template for charter schools, and contracts for USDA commodity processing and building repairs.", "agenda_url": "https://go.boarddocs.com/la/nops/Board.nsf/PRINT-AgendaDetailed?open&id=DEBNWK61EE58", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://go.boarddocs.com/la/nops/Board.nsf/PRINT-AgendaDetailed?open&id=DEBNWK61EE58" }, { "date": "2025-04-15", "body": "BOARD RETREAT", "headline": "Orleans Parish School Board holds retreat with public comment rules review", "summary": "The Orleans Parish School Board will convene a retreat on April 15, 2025, at 2401 Westbend Parkway. The meeting is procedural, including roll call, pledge of allegiance, public comment guidelines review, and agenda adoption. No substantive decisions are listed.", "agenda_url": "https://go.boarddocs.com/la/nops/Board.nsf/PRINT-AgendaDetailed?open&id=DFDJ3K4AF599", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://go.boarddocs.com/la/nops/Board.nsf/PRINT-AgendaDetailed?open&id=DFDJ3K4AF599" }, { "date": "2025-04-15", "body": "COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE", "headline": "Board to rescind Benjamin Franklin Elementary's independent LEA status over compliance issue", "summary": "The Orleans Parish School Board will vote on rescinding Benjamin Franklin Elementary School's independent Local Educational Agency (LEA) status due to a financial compliance issue, requiring the school to remain under the board's LEA. The board will also consider approving the 2025-2026 employment calendars, appointing a representative to the Orleans Parish Ad Valorem Tax Exemption Program Committee, and approving the FY 2025-2026 LEA agreement template for charter schools. Presentations include updates on NORA/OPSB property redevelopment, capital projects, school support, data and accountability, and the Portrait of a Graduate.", "agenda_url": "https://go.boarddocs.com/la/nops/Board.nsf/PRINT-AgendaDetailed?open&id=DEBP5H62E076", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://go.boarddocs.com/la/nops/Board.nsf/PRINT-AgendaDetailed?open&id=DEBP5H62E076" }, { "date": "2025-04-02", "body": "SPECIAL BOARD BUSINESS MEETING", "headline": "School board to interview two finalists and elect next superintendent", "summary": "The Orleans Parish School Board will conduct public interviews of two superintendent finalists, Dr. Sharon Latten Clark and Dr. Fateama Fulmore, then vote to select one candidate and authorize contract negotiations. The board will also enter executive session to discuss pending litigation against the City of New Orleans and the candidates' qualifications.", "agenda_url": "https://go.boarddocs.com/la/nops/Board.nsf/PRINT-AgendaDetailed?open&id=DEELEZ564674", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://go.boarddocs.com/la/nops/Board.nsf/PRINT-AgendaDetailed?open&id=DEELEZ564674" }, { "date": "2025-03-25", "body": "SPECIAL BOARD BUSINESS MEETING", "headline": "School board to interview superintendent finalists in closed session", "summary": "The Orleans Parish School Board will hold a special business meeting to conduct executive-session interviews with three superintendent candidates: Dr. Sharon Clark, Dr. Fateama Fulmore, and Dr. Dedrick Sims. Following the interviews, the board will vote on whether to invite one or more candidates to the next phase of the search. The board will also receive a status report on its lawsuit against the City of New Orleans (CDC No. 2019-05174) and discuss attorney-client privileged matters.", "agenda_url": "https://go.boarddocs.com/la/nops/Board.nsf/PRINT-AgendaDetailed?open&id=DEBP6T6304E8", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://go.boarddocs.com/la/nops/Board.nsf/PRINT-AgendaDetailed?open&id=DEBP6T6304E8" }, { "date": "2025-03-20", "body": "BOARD BUSINESS MEETING", "headline": "Board to vote on $25M budget fix for school funding shortfall", "summary": "The Orleans Parish School Board will consider a $25 million budget amendment to address a shortfall in the District Level Funding Allocation (DLFA) for schools, using $18 million from reserves and $7 million from the operating budget. The board will also vote on several revolving loan fund agreements for capital repairs at Audubon Uptown, Dwight D. Eisenhower, and Samuel Green Elementary schools. The meeting includes adoption of previous minutes and public comment rules.", "agenda_url": "https://go.boarddocs.com/la/nops/Board.nsf/PRINT-AgendaDetailed?open&id=DDSJFY4CF2B9", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://go.boarddocs.com/la/nops/Board.nsf/PRINT-AgendaDetailed?open&id=DDSJFY4CF2B9" }, { "date": "2025-03-18", "body": "COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE", "headline": "Board to vote on $25M fix for school funding shortfall", "summary": "The Orleans Parish School Board will consider a $25 million plan to address an unanticipated revenue reduction in the District Level Funding Allocation (DLFA). The interim superintendent recommends using $18 million from general fund reserves and $7 million from the operating budget, with a policy waiver to replenish reserves using $20 million in settlement funds. The board will also hear a financial update and vote on several school facility improvement loans.", "agenda_url": "https://go.boarddocs.com/la/nops/Board.nsf/PRINT-AgendaDetailed?open&id=DDSJER4CDDAD", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://go.boarddocs.com/la/nops/Board.nsf/PRINT-AgendaDetailed?open&id=DDSJER4CDDAD" }, { "date": "2025-02-20", "body": "Orleans Parish School Board Member Orientation", "headline": "School board orientation with legal presentation and public comment rules", "summary": "This is a procedural orientation meeting for Orleans Parish School Board members. The agenda includes a call to order, pledge of allegiance, rules for public comment, adoption of the agenda, and a legal presentation. No substantive decisions or policy items are scheduled.", "agenda_url": "https://go.boarddocs.com/la/nops/Board.nsf/PRINT-AgendaDetailed?open&id=DDXM4P5973ED", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://go.boarddocs.com/la/nops/Board.nsf/PRINT-AgendaDetailed?open&id=DDXM4P5973ED" }, { "date": "2025-02-20", "body": "BOARD BUSINESS MEETING", "headline": "Board to vote on $892K in school repair loans for Tubman and Williams", "summary": "The Orleans Parish School Board will vote on three Revolving Loan Fund agreements totaling $892,124.80 for capital repairs at Harriet Tubman School and Sylvanie Williams School. The board will also accept two donations to The Leah Chase School: $6,000 from the Edgar 'Dooky' and Leah Chase Foundation for diverse library books, and 250 books from the Mystical Order of the Phoenix valued at $4,000. These items are on the consent agenda and may be approved in a single vote unless a board member requests separate discussion.", "agenda_url": "https://go.boarddocs.com/la/nops/Board.nsf/PRINT-AgendaDetailed?open&id=DBUKBD50E047", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://go.boarddocs.com/la/nops/Board.nsf/PRINT-AgendaDetailed?open&id=DBUKBD50E047" }, { "date": "2025-02-18", "body": "COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE", "headline": "Board to vote on $21.9M budget amendment, Harriet Tubman repairs", "summary": "The Orleans Parish School Board Committee of the Whole will discuss and vote on several items, including a $21.9 million increase to the FY2025 General Fund budget and two loans totaling $726,630.86 for repairs at Harriet Tubman School. The board will also receive updates on the superintendent search, enrollment, and school performance data.", "agenda_url": "https://go.boarddocs.com/la/nops/Board.nsf/PRINT-AgendaDetailed?open&id=DBUKDC5146CE", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://go.boarddocs.com/la/nops/Board.nsf/PRINT-AgendaDetailed?open&id=DBUKDC5146CE" }, { "date": "2025-02-05", "body": "Orleans Parish School Board Member Orientation", "headline": "School board orientation covers operations, legal case", "summary": "This is a member orientation meeting, not a regular business meeting. The agenda includes procedural items (call to order, pledge, adoption of agenda) and a presentation on school board operations, enrollment, school support, and student support. An executive session will discuss a pending lawsuit, Orleans Parish School Board v. City of New Orleans.", "agenda_url": "https://go.boarddocs.com/la/nops/Board.nsf/PRINT-AgendaDetailed?open&id=DDCSM7734F31", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://go.boarddocs.com/la/nops/Board.nsf/PRINT-AgendaDetailed?open&id=DDCSM7734F31" }, { "date": "2025-02-04", "body": "Orleans Parish School Board Member Orientation", "headline": "School board holds orientation for new members", "summary": "This is a procedural orientation meeting for Orleans Parish School Board members, covering governance, finance, academics, and accountability. No votes on substantive policies or contracts are scheduled.", "agenda_url": "https://go.boarddocs.com/la/nops/Board.nsf/PRINT-AgendaDetailed?open&id=DDCSKB73092D", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://go.boarddocs.com/la/nops/Board.nsf/PRINT-AgendaDetailed?open&id=DDCSKB73092D" }, { "date": "2025-01-30", "body": "SPECIAL BOARD BUSINESS MEETING", "headline": "Board to discuss and vote on superintendent search plan", "summary": "The Orleans Parish School Board will hold a special meeting to discuss the superintendent search and vote on the job announcement and search plan. Public comment is allowed under established rules.", "agenda_url": "https://go.boarddocs.com/la/nops/Board.nsf/PRINT-AgendaDetailed?open&id=DD465C133C47", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://go.boarddocs.com/la/nops/Board.nsf/PRINT-AgendaDetailed?open&id=DD465C133C47" }, { "date": "2025-01-29", "body": "PUBLIC HEARING: Regarding the Characteristics and Qualifications of the Next Superintendent of Schools", "headline": "Public hearing on qualifications for next superintendent", "summary": "The Orleans Parish School Board is holding a public hearing to gather community input on the characteristics and qualifications they should seek in the next Superintendent of Schools. The meeting includes a presentation and an opportunity for public comment, with each speaker limited to two minutes.", "agenda_url": "https://go.boarddocs.com/la/nops/Board.nsf/PRINT-AgendaDetailed?open&id=DCZKEU515D48", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://go.boarddocs.com/la/nops/Board.nsf/PRINT-AgendaDetailed?open&id=DCZKEU515D48" }, { "date": "2025-01-16", "body": "BOARD BUSINESS MEETING", "headline": "School board to vote on policy changes, contract amendments, and orientation plan", "summary": "The Orleans Parish School Board will consider a consent agenda including an amendment to Policy DCBB for the Systemwide Needs Program, a contract amendment with CSRS for disaster recovery grants management, and an extension for the College and Career Success Hub platform. The board will also vote on a member orientation plan and adopt previous meeting minutes. The meeting includes procedural items like public comment rules and agenda adoption.", "agenda_url": "https://go.boarddocs.com/la/nops/Board.nsf/PRINT-AgendaDetailed?open&id=DBUKAT50D041", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://go.boarddocs.com/la/nops/Board.nsf/PRINT-AgendaDetailed?open&id=DBUKAT50D041" }, { "date": "2025-01-14", "body": "COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE", "headline": "School board to vote on member orientation plan and committee resolutions", "summary": "The Orleans Parish School Board Committee of the Whole will consider approving a new board member orientation plan, resolutions to maintain the Innovation and Stability and Personnel committees, and a first reading of an amendment to policy on board member compensation. The board will also hear presentations on school support, academics, accountability, and finance, and vote on contract amendments for disaster recovery grants management and the College and Career Success Hub platform.", "agenda_url": "https://go.boarddocs.com/la/nops/Board.nsf/PRINT-AgendaDetailed?open&id=DBUKBV512015", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://go.boarddocs.com/la/nops/Board.nsf/PRINT-AgendaDetailed?open&id=DBUKBV512015" }, { "date": "2025-01-09", "body": "SPECIAL BOARD BUSINESS MEETING", "headline": "School board to elect president, vice president, and set committees", "summary": "The Orleans Parish School Board will hold a special business meeting to elect a Board President and Vice President, authorize their signatures on official documents, and approve committee appointments for 2025. The meeting also includes a closed executive session to discuss attorney-client privileged matters.", "agenda_url": "https://go.boarddocs.com/la/nops/Board.nsf/PRINT-AgendaDetailed?open&id=DC2SZ8751237", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://go.boarddocs.com/la/nops/Board.nsf/PRINT-AgendaDetailed?open&id=DC2SZ8751237" } ] }