St. Bernard Parish School Board - Special Board Meeting - June 4, 2026 (HD)

The St. Bernard Parish School Board held a special meeting on June 4, 2026, focused on the procedures for hiring a new school district superintendent. The discussion centered on the application deadline, with one application received on time and another received late, which the board voted 8-0 to reject due to noncompliance with the deadline. The board reviewed the legal requirements for interviewing the candidate, conducting a vote, and negotiating the superintendent's contract, including the maximum contract length and evaluation criteria tied to school performance metrics. The meeting also addressed the process for interim superintendent appointment if the current superintendent retires before a new contract is finalized. Board members were encouraged to submit interview questions in advance to streamline the process. No specific contract awards or vendor selections were made, but the meeting established clear procedural guidelines for the upcoming superintendent hiring and contract negotiation process.