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Thu Jul 30, 2026
Louisiana School for Math, Science, and the Arts Board of Directors
Board to vote on 2026-2027 academic handbook, pet policy, and new administrators
The Executive Committee of the Louisiana School for Math, Science, and the Arts Board of Directors will meet to consider and vote on three action items: the 2026-2027 Academic and Residential Life Handbook, a Policy for Pets in the Workplace, and the credentials of new administrators (Anderson as Superintendent, Finch as Principal, and Harrison as Principal). The meeting also includes announcements and scheduling of future board dates.
- Approval of LSMSA 2026-2027 Academic and Residential Life Handbook
- Approval of Policy for Pets in the Workplace
- Approval of credentials for new administrators: Anderson (Superintendent), Finch (Assistant Superintendent), Harrison (Principal and Faculty)
- Dates: Faculty In-Service Aug 10-14, Move-In Aug 14-15, First Day of Fall Classes Aug 20, Matriculation Ceremony Sep 4
- Next board meeting scheduled for September 14, 2026
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FINAL AGENDA
JIMMY D. LONG, SR. LOUISIANA SCHOOL FOR MATH, SCIENCE, AND THE ARTS
BOARD OF DIRECTORS EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE MEETING - JIMMY D. LONG SR. BOARDROOM
Thursday, July 30, 2026 12:30 p.m.
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1. Welcome, Introductions, Announcements
2. Approval of LSMSA 2026-2027 Academic and Residential Life Handbook – requires approval (Agenda Item 2, Exhibit
1)
3. Approval of Policy for Pets in the Workplace – requires approval (Agenda Item 3, Exhibit 1)
4. Approval of Credentials of New Administrators (Anderson - Superintendent, Finch – Assistant Superintendent,
Harrison – Principal and Faculty) – requires approval (Agenda Item 4, Exhibit 1)
5. Other Business:
Dates to Remember:
● August 10-14, 2026 Faculty In-Service Begins
● August 14 -15, 2026 Move-In Days
● August 20, 2026 First Day of Fall Classes
● September 4, 2026 Matriculation Ceremony – 2 p.m. (A.A. Fredericks
Auditorium NSU)
6. Date for Next Board Meeting – September 14, 2026 – 2:00 p.m.
Tentative 2026/2027 Board Meeting Dates: Dec. 7, 2026; March 15, 2027; June 14, 2027
7. Adjournment
Pursuant to R.S. 42:14, any member of the public with a disability recognized by the Americans with Disabilities Act, or a designated
caregiver of such a person, may participate in this meeting electronically utilizing Microsoft Teams, provided that such person
requests such participation by contacting …
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Mon Jun 15, 2026
Louisiana School for Math, Science, and the Arts Board of Directors
Board to vote on faculty credentials, salary schedule, and policy updates
The Louisiana School for Math, Science, and the Arts Board of Directors will meet to approve new faculty credentials, a 2026-2027 teacher salary schedule, and updates to policies including the Sexual Harassment Policy, Crisis Leave Policy, and Employee Handbook. The board will also ratify reimbursements, set student activity fees, and review executive director performance in a closed session.
- Approval of new faculty credentials (Exhibit 1)
- Approval of 2026-2027 Teacher Salary Schedule
- Approval of fee for third-party education verification (Parchment)
- Approval of Student Activity Fees for AY 2026-27
- Approval of proposed amendments to LSMSA Sexual Harassment Policy & Title IX Grievance Procedures
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FINAL AGENDA
JIMMY D. LONG SR. LOUISIANA SCHOOL FOR MATH, SCIENCE, AND THE ARTS
BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING – JIMMY D. LONG SR. BOARDROOM
Monday, June 15, 2026 1:00 p.m.
1. Welcome, Introductions, Announcements
2. Approval of March 13, 2026, Board Meeting Minutes (requires approval)
3. Approval of March 27, 2026, Executive Committee Meeting Minutes (requires approval)
4. Approval of Credentials of New Faculty (requires approval) (Agenda Item 4, Exhibit 1)
5. Approval of New Course Proposals (requires approval) (Agenda Item 5, Exhibit 1)
6. Executive Session to Report on Ad Hoc Committee review regarding Annual Evaluation of LSMSA’s Executive
Director* (requires approval)
7. Ratification of Foundation Faculty/Staff Reimbursements since March 13, 2026, Board Meeting (requires
approval) (Agenda Item 7, Exhibit 1)
8. Approval of Fee for Third Party Education Verification (Parchment) (requires approval) (Deferred from March
13, 2026, Agenda) (Agenda Item 8, Exhibit 1)
9. Approval of Student Activity Fees for AY 2026-27 (requires approval) (Deferred from March 13, 2026, Agenda)
(Agenda Item 9, Exhibit 1)
10. Approval of 2026-2027 Teacher Salary Schedule (requires approval) (Agenda Item 10, Exhibit 1)
11. Approval of Proposed Amendments to LSMSA Sexual Harassment Policy & Title IX Grievance Procedures
(requires approval) (Agenda Item 11, Exhibit 1)
12. Approval of Proposed Amendments to Crisis Leave Policy (requires approval) (Agenda Item 12, Exhibit 1) …
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Fri Mar 13, 2026
Louisiana School for Math, Science, and the Arts Board of Directors
Board to vote on Executive Director search and student activity fees
The Board of Directors will consider recommendations for a new Executive Director and the membership of an evaluation committee. The body is also deciding on new courses, student activity fees for AY 2026-2027, and a legal services contract.
- Recommendations from Executive Director Search Committee
- Student Activity Fees for AY 2026-2027
- Fee for 3rd Party Education Verification (Parchment)
- Contract for Professional Legal Services effective July 1, 2026
- Approval of new courses
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✓ Decided: Board approves legal services contract and new academic courses
The Board of Directors approved a legal services contract not to exceed $125,000 and authorized a list of new courses for the upcoming academic year. The Board also accepted the recommendation to interview Dr. Jason Anderson as the sole finalist for Executive Director. Several items, including student activity fees and third-party verification fees, were deferred or tabled until June.
- Approved December 8, 2025, meeting minutes (unanimous)
- Accepted recommendation to interview Dr. Jason Anderson as sole finalist for Executive Director (unanimous)
- Approved membership of Ad Hoc Committee for the Evaluation of the Executive Director (unanimous)
- Approved new courses for the upcoming academic year (unanimous)
- Deferred approval of student activity fees for AY 2026-27 to June 15, 2026
- Tabled fee for third party education verification (Parchment) until June 15, 2026 (unanimous)
- Approved one-year legal services contract with Wayne T. Stewart and Hammonds, Sills, Adkins, Guice, Noah, & Perkins, L.L.P. not to exceed $125,000 (unanimous)
- Approved faculty and staff reimbursements from the LSMSA Foundation (unanimous)
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FINAL AGENDA
JIMMY D. LONG SR. LOUISIANA SCHOOL FOR MATH, SCIENCE, AND THE ARTS
BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING – JIMMY D. LONG SR. BOARDROOM
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Friday, March 13, 2026 1:00 p.m.
– ROLL CALL –
1. Welcome, Introductions, Announcements
2. Approval of December 8, 2025, Board Minutes (requires approval) (Agenda Item 2, Exhibit 1)
3. Statement regarding Public Comment*
4. Update and Approval of Recommendations from Executive Director Search Committee (requires approval)
5. Ratification of membership of Ad-Hoc Committee for the Evaluation of the Executive Director (requires
approval)
6. Approval of New Courses (requires approval) (Agenda Item 6, Exhibit 1)
7. Approval of Student Activity Fees for AY 2026-2027 (requires approval) (Agenda Item 7, Exhibit 1)
8. Approval of Fee for 3rd Party Education Verification (Parchment) (requires approval) (Agenda Item 8, Exhibit
1)
9. Approval of Contract for Professional Legal Services, effective July 1, 2026 (requires approval) (Agenda Item
9, Exhibit 1)
10. Ratification of Foundation Faculty/Staff Reimbursements since December 8, 2025, Board Meeting (requires
approval) (Agenda Item 10, Exhibit 1)
11. Report from the Faculty (Agenda Item 11, Exhibit 1) (no action required)
12. Executive Director and Division Director Reports: (no action required)
a) Student Support Services (Agenda Item 12, Exhibit 1)
b) LSMSA Foundation (Agenda Item 12, Exhibit 2)
c) Academic Affairs (Agenda Item 12, Exhibit 3)
d) Enrollment Manag …
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State of Louisiana
APPROVED MINUTES
BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING
JIMMY D. LONG, SR. LOUISIANA SCHOOL FOR MATH, SCIENCE, AND THE ARTS
March 13, 2026
The Jimmy D. Long, Louisiana School for Math, Science, and the Arts Board of
Directors met on Friday, March 13, 2026, at 1:00 p.m. in the Jimmy D. Long Board Room,
LSMSA, in Natchitoches, LA. Dr. Vickie S. Gentry served as Chair. She welcomed members
and guests and called the meeting to order. Donna Martin recorded the minutes. Roll was
called, and a quorum was established.
ROLL CALL
Members Present
e Rep. Beryl Amedee
e Leanne M. Broussard
e Dr. Susannah Craig
e Dr. Vickie S. Gentry (Chair)
e Dr. Greg Handel (Vice Chair)
e Nikki Landry
e Dr. William Luster
e Tana Luther
e William C. “Bill” New
e Jeff Powell
e Dr. Kyle Stephens
e Dr. Arthur S. Williams
Members Absent
e Joseph E. “Jed” Cain
e Dr. Micah Bruce-Davis
e Jared R. Dunahoe (attended meeting via Teams beginning 1:10 pm and did not vote)
e Kirby Hopkins
e Denise Karamales
e Jimmy D. Long, Jr.
e Stacey Melerine
e Sen. Blake Miguez
e Rep. Charles A. Owen
e Regina B. Pierce
e Sen. Alan Seabaugh
e Carolyn Wilkinson
Guests Present
e Dr. Jason Anderson
e Jonathan Baily
e Tedra Cheatham
e Chris Coco
e Angela Couvillion
e Danielle Duffourc
e Dr. Bill Ebarb
e Stacey Hawkins
e Donald Hodge
e Emilyn Horton
e Holly Magliolo
e Ben Marcel
e Mindy Marcks
e Rolanda Myers
e Cindy Pugh
e Lenny Richoux
e Michelle Robinson
e Dr. Wayne Stewart
e Clayton Tro …
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