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Jefferson Parish Public School System, LA

Jefferson Parish Public School System   LA average (US Census ACS)
Population432,484
Per-capita income$37,062
Median home value$243,500

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Próximas reuniones

Thu Jul 23, 2026

Facilities Committee Meeting - AMENDED

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1 Thursday, July 23, 2026 Facilities Committee Meeting JPSB Administration Building 501 Manhattan Blvd. Harvey, LA 70058 10:00 AM 1. Meeting Opening Subject 1.01 Roll Call Meeting Jul 23, 2026 - Facilities Committee Meeting Category 1. Meeting Opening Type Procedural File Attachments Subject 1.02 Invocation & Pledge of Allegiance Meeting Jul 23, 2026 - Facilities Committee Meeting Category 1. Meeting Opening Type Procedural File Attachments 2. Agenda Subject 2.01 Discussion and Approval of School Board Policy KF: Use of School Facilities Meeting Jul 23, 2026 - Facilities Committee Meeting Category 2. Agenda Type Action Discussion and Approval of School Board Policy KF: Use of School Facilities File Attachments Subject 2.02 JPS Property Updates Meeting Jul 23, 2026 - Facilities Committee Meeting Category 2. Agenda Type Information JPS Property Updates File Attachments Subject 2.03 Amendment of the First Student maintenance contract to include mechanics and equipment at the new Transportation Complex Meeting Jul 23, 2026 - Facilities Committee Meeting Category 2. Agenda Type Action Preferred Date Aug 05, 2026 Absolute Date Aug 05, 2026 Fiscal Impact Yes Dollar Amount $621,647.76 Budgeted Yes Budget Source General Fund Recommended Action The Superintendent recommends that the School Board approve an amendme [Excerpt truncated on this listing page; use the official record for the full text.]

Reuniones recientes

Wed Jul 15, 2026

Special Session School Board Meeting

School Board discusses construction contracts and asbestos abatement projects

The School Board is considering several action items related to facility repairs and environmental remediation. These include furniture replacements following asbestos removal, change orders for ongoing construction, and bids for hurricane damage repairs.

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1 Wednesday, July 15, 2026 Special Session School Board Meeting JPSB Administration Building 501 Manhattan Blvd. Harvey, LA 70058 10:00 a. m. 1. Meeting Opening Subject 1.01 Roll Call Meeting Jul 15, 2026 - Special Session School Board Meeting Category 1. Meeting Opening Type Procedural File Attachments Subject 1.02 Invocation and Pledge of Allegiance Meeting Jul 15, 2026 - Special Session School Board Meeting Category 1. Meeting Opening Type Procedural File Attachments 2. Agenda Subject 2.01 State Contract Quote Acceptance, Emmett Gilbert School of Excellence at Ford, Project 2025-02 C Requisition No. R065054 Meeting Jul 15, 2026 - Special Session School Board Meeting Category 2. Agenda Type Action (Consent) Fiscal Impact No Dollar Amount $238,043.34 Budgeted Yes Budget Source Facilities Set Aside Funds Recommended Action The Superintendent recommends the School Board accept the state contract proposal of Virco Inc. in the amount of $238,043.34 for a replacement mobile cabinets and storage cubbies at Emmett Gilbert School of Excellence at Ford for the construction project 2025-02, "Hazardous Material Abatement at Multiple Sites", as recommended by the Facilities Department. Background: At the April 2, 2025 Board Meeting, the School Board approved a budget of $3,991,000.00 for Construction Project 2025-02, "Hazardous Material Abatement at Multiple Sites." Followi [Excerpt truncated on this listing page; use the official record for the full text.]
Wed Jul 1, 2026

Regular Scheduled School Board Meeting

Junta votará sobre rechazar la subvención de autobuses eléctricos de la EPA

La Junta Escolar del Parroquia Jefferson celebrará segundas lecturas y votaciones sobre varios artículos, incluida una propuesta para rechazar la subvención de autobuses escolares limpios de la EPA para vehículos eléctricos y una enmienda para agregar un Paseo de la Fama al sitio de construcción de Bunche/Washington School. El orden del día de consentimiento incluye la aprobación de contratos, enmiendas presupuestarias y aceptaciones de proyectos, destacando un presupuesto de 1,6 millones de dólares para reparaciones del Huracán Ida en cuatro instalaciones y una aceptación de proyecto de 789,000 dólares en la Escuela Primaria Hearst.

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✓ Decidido: Board approved $939,642.30 Change Order for New Pre‑K‑8 School at St. Ville

The board approved the minutes from the June 3 and June 11, 2026 meetings. It approved three construction change orders, including a $939,642.30 change for the New Pre‑K‑8 School at St. Ville. The board also approved settlements in two legal cases and accepted several contracts and bid proposals.

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  Regular Scheduled School Board Meeting (Wednesday, July 1, 2026)   Members present Ricky Johnson, Chad Nugent, Clay Moise, Gerard A LeBlanc, Kriss Fairbairn-Fortunato, Derrick Shepherd, Michael Pedalino, Ralph Brandt, Kevin Delahoussaye Meeting called to order at 6:16 PM 1. Meeting Opening Procedural: 1.1 Roll Call   Procedural: 1.2 Invocation & Pledge of Allegiance     2. Presentations   Presentation: 2.1 Campus of the Month   Presentation: 2.2 Partner of the Month     3. Announcements/Good News   Information: 3.2 Superintendent's Announcements   4. Approval of Minutes   Action, Minutes: 4.1 Approval of the minutes from the June 3, 2026 Regular Session Board Meeting   Action, Minutes: 4.2 Copy of Approval of the minutes from the June 11, 2026 Special Session Board Meeting     5. Second Readings   Action: 5.1 Second Reading authored by Mr. Derrick Shepherd from the May 6, 2026 Regular Scheduled Meeting Move that the Jefferson Parish School Board amend the Bunche/Washington School construction site to include a Walk of Fame from proceeds of the contingency fund   6. Consent Agenda   Action (Consent): 6.1 Consent Agenda   Discussion: 6.2 Public Comment on Consent Agenda     Action (Consent): 6.3 Bid Acceptance, Annex Warehouse 2nd Floor Repairs , Maintenance PO [Excerpt truncated on this listing page; use the official record for the full text.]
Mon Jun 29, 2026

Facilities Committee Meeting

El Comité considerará una orden de cambio de $939,642 para la nueva St. Ville School

El Comité de Instalaciones discutirá tres órdenes de cambio para proyectos de construcción escolar en curso. La más grande, la Orden de Cambio No. 10 para la nueva Bonella A. St. Ville School, añade $939,642.30 y 55 días calendario debido a un retraso. Otras órdenes de cambio incluyen $249,686.34 para St. Ville y $70,132.51 para la nueva Washington School.

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Thu Jun 11, 2026

Special Session School Board Meeting

La Junta declarará una vacante y nombrará a un miembro interino para el Distrito 9

La Junta Escolar de la Parroquia de Jefferson llevará a cabo una sesión especial para declarar una vacante en el Distrito 9, escuchar las presentaciones de los solicitantes para el puesto interino y seleccionar a un candidato para ocupar el cargo hasta que se pueda realizar una elección especial.

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✓ Decidido: Kevin Delahoussaye appointed interim District 9 school board member

The board declared the District 9 seat vacant. A motion to appoint John Cunningham as interim member failed. A subsequent motion to appoint Kevin Delahoussaye succeeded. Delahoussaye was sworn in as the interim District 9 board member.

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  Special Session School Board Meeting (Thursday, June 11, 2026)   Members present Ricky Johnson, Chad Nugent, Clay Moise, Gerard A LeBlanc, Kriss Fairbairn-Fortunato, Michael Pedalino, Ralph Brandt   Meeting called to order at 1:00 PM 1. Meeting Opening Procedural: 1.01 Roll Call Meeting was called to order by Board President Kriss Fortunato with the following answering the call: Ralph Brandt, Michael Pedalino, Clay Moise, Kriss Fortunato, Ricky Johnson, Gerard LeBlanc, Chad Nugent.  Absent member Derrick Shepherd   Procedural: 1.02 Invocation and Pledge of Allegiance Invocation was led by Ricky Johnson Pledge was led by Clay Moise   2. Agenda   Action: 2.01 Motion to declare a vacancy in District 9 Motioned by Kriss Fortunato second by Ralph Brandt Yay: Michael Pedalino, Ricky Johnson, Gerard LeBlanc, Chad Nugent, Ralph Brandt, Kriss Fortunato, Clay Moise Nay: Absent: Derrick Shepherd Final Resolution: Motion Carries     Procedural: 2.02 Opening Remarks Opening Remarks were given by Ms. Fortunato on the process that be followed.        Presentation: 2.03 Applicants Presentation of Qualifications for District 9 Interim School Board Member Seat Donna Joseph, Chief of Human Resources drew the names of the candidates in which Mr. John Cunningham presented first Mr. Kevin Delahoussaye presented second.  No public comments on either candidate [Excerpt truncated on this listing page; use the official record for the full text.]
Wed Jun 3, 2026

Regular Scheduled School Board Meeting

La junta considerará subastar todas las propiedades escolares vacantes para estipendios de empleados

La junta votará sobre cinco propuestas de segunda lectura de la reunión del 6 de mayo, que incluyen la suspensión del proceso de asignación de nombres a las escuelas, la adición de una Donor Plaza en el sitio de construcción de Bunche/Washington, y la subasta del antiguo sitio de la Washington School, el antiguo sitio de Haynes y todos los terrenos/edificios vacantes con los fondos destinados a estipendios de empleados. Una agenda de consentimiento incluye contratos, tablas salariales, revisiones de políticas y adjudicaciones de licitaciones para reparaciones del Huracán Ida.

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✓ Decidido: School Board approves FY 2026-2027 salary charts and multiple school construction projects

The Board approved the FY 2026-2027 salary charts and a wide range of consent agenda items including vendor contracts and school facility projects. Several proposals to auction vacant land and buildings for employee stipends were either withdrawn or deferred. The Board also approved the minutes from the May 6, 2026 meeting.

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  Regular Scheduled School Board Meeting (Wednesday, June 3, 2026)   Members present Ricky Johnson, Chad Nugent, Clay Moise, Gerard A LeBlanc, Kriss Fairbairn-Fortunato, Derrick Shepherd, Michael Pedalino, Ralph Brandt   Meeting called to order at 6:00 PM 1. Meeting Opening Procedural: 1.1 Roll Call Meeting was called to order by Board President Kriss Fortunato with the following answering the call: Ralph Brandt, Michael Pedalino, Derrick Shepherd, Clay Moise, Kriss Fortunato, Ricky Johnson, Gerard LeBlanc, Chad Nugent   Procedural: 1.2 Invocation & Pledge of Allegiance Invocation was led by Michael Pedalino pledge was led by Ralph Brandt     2. Presentations   Presentation: 2.1 Partner of the Month Ajit Pethe, Chief of Student Support announced that Robert Flannery was Partner of the Month   3. Announcements/Good News Derrick Shepherd - L.W. Higgins Alumni Association awarded scholarships to their Seniors,  Michael Pedalino - Presented certificate to Jeb Bruno President and CEO Associated Builders and Contractors of NO Bayou Chapter for his support Ricky Johnson - Congratulate Woodland West for being selected for the College Football Playoff Foundation Extra Yard Makeover Chad Nugent - Thank Principal Suarez of Bissonet Plaza for welcoming our district community for a special celebration as the recipient of the 2026 NIET District Award, Bonnabel HS Band for an outstanding [Excerpt truncated on this listing page; use the official record for the full text.]
Fri May 29, 2026

Insurance Committee Meeting

El Comité de Seguros revisará múltiples renovaciones de pólizas y el contrato de reclamaciones

El Comité de Seguros se reunirá para tomar medidas sobre varias renovaciones de pólizas de seguro vigentes el 15 de junio de 2026. El organismo también considerará la renovación del contrato anual para la gestión de reclamaciones de responsabilidad civil.

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Fri May 22, 2026

Facilities Committee Meeting

La Junta considerará el presupuesto de $73.5M para la Fisher Middle-High School y el acuerdo con el arquitecto.

El Comité de Instalaciones considerará la aprobación de un presupuesto de $73.5 millones y un acuerdo con el arquitecto para la nueva Fisher Middle-High School, entrando en la fase de programación. Los puntos de acción incluyen órdenes de cambio para dos proyectos de construcción escolar en curso que suman más de $355,000, la renovación de contratos de mantenimiento de HVAC con Johnson Controls por $1.63 millones y la aceptación de precios de contratos estatales para el reemplazo de enfriadores en múltiples sitios por $762,829. El comité también discutirá actualizaciones de la política de uso de las instalaciones escolares e informes de estado de los proyectos.

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Wed May 6, 2026

Regular Scheduled School Board Meeting

La Junta considera la venta por $375,000 del sitio del almacén de Old Washington Elementary

La Junta Escolar de la Parroquia de Jefferson votará sobre la venta de un sitio de almacén a la Ciudad de Kenner y discutirá los estipendios de entrenamiento y las calificaciones salariales de los maestros. La junta también revisará varios proyectos de instalaciones y asuntos legales en sesión ejecutiva.

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✓ Decidido: Board approves sale of warehouse site and names high school gym after Marshall Jackson

The board approved the sale of the Old Washington Elementary Warehouse Site to the City of Kenner for $375,000.00. It also authorized naming the L.W. Higgins High School Gymnasium after Marshall Maurice Jackson and approved several consent agenda items regarding school construction and bids.

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  Regular Scheduled School Board Meeting (Wednesday, May 6, 2026)   Members present Ricky Johnson, Chad Nugent, Clay Moise, Gerard A LeBlanc, Kriss Fairbairn-Fortunato, Derrick Shepherd, Michael Pedalino, Ralph Brandt, Steven Guitterrez   Meeting called to order at 6:00 PM 1. Meeting Opening Procedural: 1.1 Roll Call Meeting was called to order by Board President Kriss Fortunato with the following answering the call Gerard LeBlanc, Michael Pedalino, Steven Guitterrez, Ricky Johnson, Clay Moise, Kriss Fortunato, Chad Nugent, Derrick Shepherd, Ralph Brandt   Procedural: 1.2 Invocation & Pledge of Allegiance   Invocation was led by a student from Haynes Academy and the Pledge was led by students from Adams    2. Presentations   Presentation: 2.1 Campus of the Month Patrick Jenkins, Chief of Operations announced that C.T. Janet was Campus of the Month   Presentation: 2.2 School of the Month Laura Roussel,  Chief Academic Officer announced that C.T. Janet was School of the Month   Presentation: 2.3 Partner of the Month Ajit Pethe, Chief of Student Support announced that JPRD was Partner of the Month   Recognition: 2.4 Athletics Spring Award Recognitions Mr. Jenkins announced Athletic Spring Award Honorees    Recognition: 2.5 National Merit Finalists Recognitions Dr. Pethe recognized National Merit Finalists    Recogni [Excerpt truncated on this listing page; use the official record for the full text.]
Wed Apr 22, 2026

Facilities Committee Meeting

La Junta votará sobre una subvención de la EPA de $7.1M para 15 autobuses escolares eléctricos

El Comité de Instalaciones considerará varios puntos de acción, incluyendo la venta de dos porciones de 606 Clay St. (Washington Elementary) por un total de $760,000, la renovación de los contratos de mantenimiento de HVAC con Johnson Controls y la aprobación de una subvención de la EPA de $7.1 millones para comprar 15 autobuses escolares eléctricos. El comité también votará sobre directivas de cambio de construcción y órdenes de cambio para los proyectos de la escuela Bonella A. St. Ville y la escuela Ralphe J. Bunche - George S. Washington, y recibirá actualizaciones sobre esas escuelas y otros asuntos de instalaciones.

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Wed Apr 1, 2026

Regular Scheduled School Board Meeting Amended

La Junta considera actualizaciones de la escala salarial de los empleados y la venta de una propiedad a la City of Kenner

La Junta Escolar revisará una propuesta de actualización de la escala salarial para todos los empleados con posibles aumentos salariales del 5% y 10%. Los miembros también considerarán una oferta de compra de $375,000 por parte de la City of Kenner para el Old Washington Elementary Warehouse Site.

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✓ Decidido: Board rejects proposed salary scale amendment and defers property sale

The Board rejected a substitute motion regarding an updated employee salary scale. Additionally, the board voted to defer a decision on the purchase of the Old Washington Elementary Warehouse Site until May.

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  Regular Scheduled School Board Meeting Amended (Wednesday, April 1, 2026)   Members present Ricky Johnson, Chad Nugent, Clay Moise, Gerard A LeBlanc, Kriss Fairbairn-Fortunato, Derrick Shepherd, Michael Pedalino, Ralph Brandt, Steven Guitterrez   Meeting called to order at 6:00 PM 1. Meeting Opening Procedural: 1.1 Roll Call Meeting was called to order by Board President Kriss Fortunao with the following answering the call: Michael Pedalino, Ricky Johnson, Gerard LeBlanc, Chad Nugent, Ralph Brandt, Kriss Fortunato, Clay Moise, Steven Guitterrez, Derrick Shepherd   Procedural: 1.2 Invocation & Pledge of Allegiance Invocation was led by a student from Bonnabel and the Pledge was led by a student from Harahan    2. Presentations   Presentation: 2.1 Campus of the Month Patrick Jenkins, Chief of Operations announced that Solis Elementary was Campus of the Month   Presentation: 2.2 School of the Month Laura Roussel,  Chief Academic Officer announced that Birney was School of the Month   Presentation: 2.3 Partner of the Month Ajit Pethe, Chief of Student Support announced that Waggaman Civic Association & Waggaman Community Foundation were Partners of the Month   Recognition: 2.4 Athletic Recognitions Mr. Jenkins recognized the 2026 Winter Sports Academic All-State honorees   3. Announcements/Good News Ralph Brandt - Shout out to all National [Excerpt truncated on this listing page; use the official record for the full text.]
Tue Mar 24, 2026

Facilities Committee Meeting

El Comité votará sobre una orden de cambio de $4.7M para la construcción de la nueva escuela St. Ville

El Comité de Instalaciones considerará varias órdenes de cambio de construcción, incluida una orden de cambio de $4.7 millones para la nueva escuela Bonella A. St. Ville que añade 161 días naturales. También votará sobre la designación de las escuelas consolidadas como Isaac G. Joseph y Stella Worley, y recibirá actualizaciones sobre otros proyectos escolares.

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Tue Mar 17, 2026

Special Session School Board Meeting

Junta Escolar votará sobre posiciones de proyectos de ley

Esta sesión especial de la Junta Escolar del Parroquia Jefferson considerará una moción para aceptar la recomendación consolidada de la administración sobre proyectos de ley legislativos, indicando apoyo, oposición o monitoreo. El orden del día consta de otros asuntos procedimentales como la lista de asistencia, la invocación y la clausura de la reunión.

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✓ Decidido: Board accepted administration recommendation on legislative bills

The Jefferson Parish School Board held a special session on March 17, 2026. Members unanimously approved a motion to accept the administration’s recommendations regarding state legislative bills. This approval directs the district to formally support, oppose, or monitor upcoming legislation that affects school operations and funding.

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  Special Session School Board Meeting (Tuesday, March 17, 2026)   Members present Ricky Johnson, Chad Nugent, Clay Moise, Gerard A LeBlanc, Kriss Fairbairn-Fortunato, Michael Pedalino   Meeting called to order at 11:30 AM 1. Meeting Opening Procedural: 1.01 Roll Call Meeting was called to order by Board President Kriss Fortunato with the following answering the call Clay Moise, Kriss Fortunato, Michael Pedalino, Chad Nugent, Ricky Johnson, Gerard LeBlanc.  The following members were absent Steven Guitterrez, Ralph Brandt, Derrick Shepherd,   Procedural: 1.02 Invocation and Pledge of Allegiance Invocation was led by Ricky Johnson and the Pledge was led by Michael Pedalino   2. Agenda   Action: 2.01 Move that the Jefferson Parish School Board accept the recommendation from the Administration in globo in support, opposition and or monitoring of Legislative Bills as written. Motioned by Michael Pedalino second by Kriss Fortunato Yay: Clay Moise, Chad Nugent, Ricky Johnson, Kriss Fortunato, Gerard LeBlanc, Michael Pedalino Nay: Absent: Steven Guitterrez, Ralph Brandt, Derrick Shepherd Final Resolution: Motion Carries   3. New Business   Procedural: 3.01 First Readings   Procedural: 3.02 Other Business     4. End Meeting   Procedural: 4.01 There being no further business the meeting is adjourned.  
Mon Mar 16, 2026

Legislative Committee Meeting

El comité legislativo de la junta escolar revisará proyectos de ley de educación prioritarios

El Comité Legislativo del Sistema de Escuelas Públicas de la Parroquia de Jefferson se reunirá para revisar y discutir proyectos de ley de educación prioritarios en la sesión legislativa actual. No se enumeran proyectos de ley o acciones específicas más allá de este punto de discusión.

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Wed Mar 4, 2026

Regular Scheduled School Board Meeting Amended Agenda

La Junta considerará una escala salarial con opciones de incremento del 5% y 10%

La junta escolar llevará a cabo segundas lecturas de tres puntos, incluyendo una moción para instruir al superintendente a desarrollar una escala salarial actualizada con opciones de aumentos salariales del 5% y 10% para todo el personal, y una renovación de contrato con Grant & Barrow, APLC para servicios legales. La agenda de consentimiento incluye la aprobación de un contrato de procesamiento de productos alimenticios por $1.975 millones, contratos de reemplazo de ascensores que suman más de $1.48 millones en múltiples escuelas y un cambio de calendario para el desarrollo profesional. La junta también considera trasladar una reunión ordinaria a Eastbank.

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✓ Decidido: School Board approves several contracts, renewals, and project acceptances

The board approved multiple school projects, contract renewals, and a plan for Eastbank meetings. Several items were passed via the consent agenda, while one energy efficiency proposal was deferred.

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  Regular Scheduled School Board Meeting Amended Agenda (Wednesday, March 4, 2026) Generated by Chrissie Barrios on Thursday, March 19, 2026 Members present Ricky Johnson, Chad Nugent, Clay Moise, Gerard A LeBlanc, Kriss Fairbairn-Fortunato, Derrick Shepherd, Michael Pedalino, Ralph Brandt Meeting called to order at 6:00 PM 1. Meeting Opening Procedural: 1.1 Roll Call Meeting was called to order by Board President Kriss Fortunato with the following answering the call Ralph Brandt, Michael Pedalino, Derrick Shepherd, Clay Moise, Kriss Fortunato, Ricky Johnson, Gerard LeBlanc, Chad Nugent.  Steven Guitterrez was absent   Procedural: 1.2 Invocation & Pledge of Allegiance Invocation was led by a student by TH Harris, Pledge was led by a student from Hearst.  A moment of silence was requested by Mr. Johnson for Carolyn Van Norman and Mikie Ehret in their passing.   2. Presentations   Presentation: 2.1 Campus of the Month Patrick Jenkins, Chief of Operations announced that Boudreaux Elementary was Campus of the Month   Presentation: 2.2 School of the Month Laura Roussel,  Chief Academic Officer announced that Catherine Strehle was School of the Month   Presentation: 2.3 Partner of the Month Ajit Pethe, Chief of Student Support announced that Pastor Nelson Brown was Partner of the Month   Recognition: 2.4 Athletic Recognition Mr. Jenkins announced students from Patr [Excerpt truncated on this listing page; use the official record for the full text.]
Wed Feb 25, 2026

Facilities Committee Meeting

El Comité votará sobre la venta de la parte del almacén de 606 Clay St. a Kenner por $375,000

El Comité de Instalaciones considerará múltiples puntos de acción, incluyendo la venta de una parte del almacén de Washington Elementary a la Ciudad de Kenner por $375,000, varias órdenes de cambio para proyectos de construcción escolar que suman más de $270,000 y una extensión de contrato para un corredor/agente. También recibirán actualizaciones sobre proyectos escolares y discutirán un proyecto de drenaje en Bunche-Washington.

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Wed Feb 25, 2026

Insurance Committee Meeting

El Comité de Seguros discutirá las renovaciones de seguros de propiedad, calderas y equipo

El Comité de Seguros del Jefferson Parish Public School System se reunirá para discutir y revisar tres renovaciones de programas de seguros: calderas y maquinaria, propiedad comercial y equipo de datos electrónicos con transporte marítimo interior. No se tomarán decisiones; los puntos se presentan para discusión y revisión.

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Mon Feb 9, 2026

Facilities Committee Meeting

El Comité considerará una directiva de cambio de $1.78M para el gimnasio de la Escuela St. Ville

El Comité de Instalaciones recomienda que la Junta Escolar apruebe la Directiva de Cambio de Construcción No. 4 para la nueva escuela Pre-K–8 en Bonella A. St. Ville School. La directiva, con un monto que no excederá los $1,784,000, autoriza el trabajo de liberación anticipada únicamente para los cimientos, el pilotaje y el acero estructural del gimnasio, con el fin de asegurar los precios del acero y evitar retrasos en el cronograma. El resto del alcance del gimnasio se abordará en una orden de cambio posterior.

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Wed Feb 4, 2026

Regular Scheduled School Board Meeting

La junta escolar votará sobre un contrato de $4.365 millones para las reparaciones de Bess Harvey Stadium

La Junta Escolar del Parroquia Jefferson considerará un orden del día de consentimiento que incluye aceptar una oferta de $4.365 millones para las reparaciones del huracán Ida en Bess Harvey Stadium y rechazar una oferta más baja debido a su retiro. Otros elementos de acción incluyen la aprobación de la segunda lectura de un contrato legal de renovación con Grant & Barrow APLC, la enmienda del contrato de diseño del puente para la escuela Bunche Washington y el reconocimiento de los cuadros salariales de los maestros. La reunión también incluye presentaciones, aprobaciones de las actas de reuniones anteriores y una enmienda presupuestaria que mueve $432,000 de intereses de bonos.

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✓ Decidido: School Board approves several items including teacher stipends and school contracts

The board approved a request to authorize the President as an ITEP Committee representative and amended a traffic study contract for Bunche-Washington School. A motion regarding teacher performance stipends was deferred until the May meeting, while several consent agenda items were approved.

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  Regular Scheduled School Board Meeting (Wednesday, February 4, 2026)   Members present Ricky Johnson, Chad Nugent, Clay Moise, Gerard A LeBlanc, Kriss Fairbairn-Fortunato, Derrick Shepherd, Michael Pedalino, Ralph Brandt, Steven Guitterrez Meeting called to order at 6:00 PM 1. Meeting Opening Procedural: 1.1 Roll Call Meeting was called to order by Board President Kriss Fortunato with the following answering the call Chad Nugent, Derrick Shepherd, Kriss Fortunato, Ralph Brandt, Gerard LeBlanc, Michael Pedalino, Ricky Johnson, Clay Moise, Steven Guitterrez    Procedural: 1.2 Invocation & Pledge of Allegiance Invocation was led by LW Higgins student, Pledge was led by students from Judge Lionel Collins   2. Presentations   Presentation: 2.1 Campus of the Month Patrick Jenkins, Chief of Operations announced that Green Park was Campus of the Month   Presentation: 2.2 School of the Month Laura Roussel,  Chief Academic Officer announced that Woodland West was School of the Month   Presentation: 2.3 Partner of the Month Ajit Pethe, Chief of Student Support announced that Stewart Foundation was Partner of the Month   Recognition: 2.4 Athletic Recognition Patrick Jenkins announced that Marilyn Voitier from Haynes Academy is our Louisiana Gatorade Player of the Year.  Also congratulated several athletic playoff teams.   Presentation: 2.5 POSSE Scholars [Excerpt truncated on this listing page; use the official record for the full text.]
Wed Jan 28, 2026

Finance Committee Meeting

El Comité votará sobre el refinanciamiento de bonos de impuestos sobre las ventas para un ahorro estimado de $750K

El Comité de Finanzas revisará la auditoría de 2025 y votará sobre las cartas de compromiso de auditoría para los años fiscales 2026-2028, que incluyen un aumento de tarifa del 5%. El principal punto de acción es una resolución para emitir Bonos Escolares de Refinanciamiento de Impuestos sobre las Ventas para refinanciar porciones de los bonos de las Series 2015 y 2016, con ahorros brutos estimados de $750,000.

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Wed Jan 28, 2026

Facilities Committee Meeting

La Junta votará sobre un contrato de $2.1M para el gerente de programa de recuperación de desastres

El Comité de Instalaciones discutirá y votará sobre varios contratos y órdenes de cambio para proyectos de construcción escolar y reparación de huracanes. Los puntos de acción clave incluyen una enmienda de $2.1 millones para servicios de gestión de programas, un contrato de $473,505 para sistemas de audio en la Bonella St. Ville School y una orden de cambio de $265,348 para reparaciones en la Riverdale High School. El comité también recibirá actualizaciones sobre la expansión de Ellender Road y varios proyectos de construcción escolar.

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Tue Jan 27, 2026

Curricular & Extracurricular Activities Committee Meeting - CANCELLED

Cancelada la reunión del comité escolar de Jefferson Parish

La reunión del Comité de Actividades Curriculares y Extracurriculares programada para el 27 de enero de 2026 fue cancelada. No se llevaron a cabo decisiones ni discusiones. La agenda había incluido actualizaciones de atletismo y pautas de inteligencia artificial como temas de discusión.

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Wed Jan 21, 2026

Special Session School Board Meeting

La Junta seleccionará proveedor de muebles de $2.5M para la nueva escuela Bunche-Washington

La Junta Escolar de la Parroquia de Jefferson considerará aprobar a AOS Interior Environments como el proveedor seleccionado de muebles para la nueva escuela Bunche-Washington, una compra de $2.5 millones para la escuela Pre-K-8 que abrirá en agosto de 2026. La junta también votará sobre una lista de firmas de arquitectura e ingeniería del RFQ 3396 para proyectos del distrito, y aprobará la Orden de Cambio No. 4 para el proyecto de construcción de la escuela St. Ville, añadiendo $599,571.11 por cambios en la revisión de permisos.

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✓ Decidido: Board approved districtwide design services and school renovation contracts

The Jefferson Parish School Board unanimously approved several facility-related items, including a districtwide list for architectural and engineering design services, a furniture vendor contract for the Bunche-Washington School, and a change order for the St. Ville School project. Members also requested a legal opinion from the state Attorney General on how Louisiana law defines athletic fields and permits political signs on school property.

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  Special Session School Board Meeting (Wednesday, January 21, 2026)   Members present Ricky Johnson, Chad Nugent, Clay Moise, Gerard A LeBlanc, Kriss Fairbairn-Fortunato, Derrick Shepherd, Ralph Brandt   Meeting called to order at 10:00 AM 1. Meeting Opening Procedural: 1.01 Roll Call Special Session Board Meeting was called to order by Board President Kriss Fortunato with the following answering the call Derrick Shepherd, Clay Moise, Gerard LeBlanc, Chad Nugent, Ralph Brandt, Kriss Fortunato, Ricky Johnson.  The following members were absent Steven Guitterrez, Michael Pedalino   Procedural: 1.02 Invocation and Pledge of Allegiance Invocation was led by Mr. Johnson, Pledge was led by Ms. Fortunato   2. Agenda   Action: 2.01 Selection of State Contracted Furniture Vendor, Ralphe J. Bunche - George S. Washington School, Project No. 2023-11 A brief discussion was held by Mr. Shepherd Motioned by Clay Moise second by Chad Nugent Yay: Gerard LeBlanc, Ricky Johnson, Clay Moise, Kriss Fortunato, Chad Nugent, Derrick Shepherd, Ralph Brandt Nay: Absent: Steven Guitterrez, Michael Pedalino Final Resolution: Motion Carries   Action: 2.02 Approval of Architect and Engineer Selection List – RFQ 3396 Districtwide Architectural and Engineering Design Services Motioned by Clay Moise second by Derrick Shepherd Yay: Ricky Johnson, Kriss Fortunato, Derrick Shepherd, Chad Nugent, Ralph Br [Excerpt truncated on this listing page; use the official record for the full text.]
Tue Jan 13, 2026

Facilities Committee Meeting

El Comité considerará a un proveedor de muebles de $2.5M para la nueva escuela Bunche-Washington

El Comité de Instalaciones considerará la selección de AOS Interior Environments como el proveedor de muebles para la nueva escuela Bunche-Washington, una compra de $2.5 millones a través de contratos estatales. También revisarán dos opciones de órdenes de cambio que suman más de $2.7 millones para el proyecto de la escuela St. Ville para abordar retrasos y acelerar la finalización. Además, el comité escuchará una presentación sobre un estudio energético en Haynes Academy y aprobará una lista de firmas de arquitectura e ingeniería para proyectos del distrito.

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✓ Decidido: Facilities Committee postpones ReClaim Energy presentation to next meeting

The committee tabled a presentation on the ReClaim Energy USA program until the next Facilities Committee meeting. Several other agenda items, including furniture vendor selection and school construction change orders, were listed but did not include recorded outcomes or vote tallies in these minutes. The meeting concluded with no further business.

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  Facilities Committee Meeting (Tuesday, January 13, 2026)   Members present Ricky Johnson, Clay Moise, Gerard A LeBlanc, Kriss Fairbairn-Fortunato, Derrick Shepherd, Michael Pedalino, Ralph Brandt   Meeting called to order at 11:24 AM 1. Meeting Opening Procedural: 1.01 Roll Call Meeting was called to order by Committee Chair Clay Moise with the following answering the call Ralph Brandt, Ricky Johnson   Procedural: 1.02 Invocation & Pledge of Allegiance Invocation was led by Ricky Johnson, Pledge was led by Clay Moise   2. Agenda   Action: 2.01 ReClaim Energy USA Presentation Mr. Hartley presented ReClaim Energy Program.  A brief discussion was held by Mr. Johnson, Mr. Moise, Mr. Guthrie, Mr. Hartley.  Mr. Moise punted to the next Facilities Committee Meeting.   Action: 2.02 Selection of State Contracted Furniture Vendor, Ralphe J. Bunche - George S. Washington School, Project No. 2023-11 Motioned by Ralph Brandt second by Ricky Johnson      Action: 2.03 Approval of Architect and Engineer Selection List – RFQ 3396 Districtwide Architectural and Engineering Design Services     Action: 2.04 Change Order No. 4 Option A (Full Acceleration to Substantial Completion Noveber 16, 2026), Bonella A. St. Ville School, Project No. 2023-10 PO #CM002727     Action: 2.05 Change Order No. 4 Option B, (Steel Acceleration only to S [Excerpt truncated on this listing page; use the official record for the full text.]
Wed Jan 7, 2026

Regular Scheduled School Board Meeting

La Junta votará sobre un aumento presupuestario de $1.78M para la Escuela Alexander y la política de contratación local

La Junta Escolar de la Parroquia de Jefferson considerará una segunda lectura de una política que requiere la solicitud de empresas con licencia local para contratos sin licitación. La agenda de consentimiento incluye múltiples contratos, destacando un aumento presupuestario de $1.78 millones para reparaciones del Huracán Ida en la Escuela A.C. Alexander y un reemplazo de techo de $650,000 en la Escuela Secundaria Marrero. La junta también aprobará contratos de tutoría que suman más de $1.3 millones para estudiantes de K-3 utilizando fondos de tutoría de alta dosis.

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✓ Decidido: Board approves consent agenda covering school contracts, budgets, and 2026-27 calendar

The Jefferson Parish School Board approved a consent agenda containing multiple construction bids, budget increases for specific school projects, tutoring service contracts, and the 2026–27 academic calendar. One item regarding a furniture vendor selection was deferred for further discussion. The board also formally transitioned leadership, electing Kriss Fairbairn-Fortunato as president and Ralph Brandt as vice president. These decisions authorize facility repairs, classroom expansions, and instructional programs that directly support district operations and student services.

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  Regular Scheduled School Board Meeting (Wednesday, January 7, 2026)   Members present Ricky Johnson, Chad Nugent, Clay Moise, Gerard A LeBlanc, Kriss Fairbairn-Fortunato, Derrick Shepherd, Michael Pedalino, Ralph Brandt, Steven Guitterrez   Meeting called to order at 6:00 PM 1. Meeting Opening Procedural: 1.1 Roll Call Meeting was called to order by outgoing Board President Chad Nugent with the following answering the call Ralph Brandt, Michael Pedalino, Derrick Shepherd, Clay Moise, Kriss Fairbairn-Fortunato, Ricky Johnson, Gerard LeBlanc, Steven Guitterrez, Chad Nugent   Procedural: 1.2 Invocation & Pledge of Allegiance Student from Riverdale High School led the invocation and a student from Jefferson Virtual led the Pledge   Mr. Nugent spoke about a change in leadership for 2026 school year and shared his experiences of the 2025 Presidency and the great strides of the Jefferson Parish School System.  Thanked the Superintendent and his staff for their dedication to moving this system forward.  He congratulated Ms. Fairbairn-Fortunato as the President and Mr. Ralph Brandt as Vice President.   Ms. Fairbairn-Fortunato presented Mr. Nugent with an award as outgoing President and thanked him for his service as a Board Member.  Dr. Gray thanked Mr. Nugent for his hard work, support and dedication.       2. Presentations   Presentation: 2.1 Campus of the [Excerpt truncated on this listing page; use the official record for the full text.]