March 5 2026, EBR School Board Committee of the Whole Meeting

The East Baton Rouge (EBR) School Board held a Committee of the Whole meeting on March 5, 2026, which included several procurement and budget-related discussions. The board approved a professional services contract with Empower for Good LLC for $82,500 to serve as an external evaluator for Project Red Stick, the district's magnet school assistance program. They also adopted the 2026 millage rates for various school funding purposes, including constitutional tax and employee salaries and benefits. Additionally, the board approved the 2026-27 district calendar and authorized the superintendent to adjust school start times over the next three years to improve student outcomes. Policy revisions related to employee conduct, recruitment, and emergency management were approved. The board also approved naming several athletic facilities at Scotlandville Magnet High School and Glen Oaks Senior High School in honor of notable community members and educators. A litigation settlement recommendation was approved as well. The meeting featured extensive community input on school start times, highlighting both support and concerns regarding transportation and extracurricular impacts.