St. Bernard Parish School Board - Special Board Meeting - June 9, 2026 (HD)

The St. Bernard Parish School Board held a special meeting on June 9, 2026, primarily focused on interviewing and appointing a new superintendent. Ms. Mary Lamata, a long-serving educator and administrator within the district, was interviewed and subsequently appointed unanimously by the board. Discussions included her vision for the district, addressing teacher recruitment and retention, enhancing student achievement through curriculum and accountability measures, and plans to support mental health and career technical education programs. The board also authorized the president and committee to negotiate Ms. Lamata's contract. No specific procurement or budget allocation decisions were detailed in the meeting.