St. Bernard Parish School Board - General Committee Meeting - July 14, 2026

The St. Bernard Parish School Board held a General Committee Meeting on July 14, 2026, focusing primarily on educational strategic planning, personnel appointments, and operational updates. Key procurement-related discussions included the approval of student athletic insurance, where the board voted to accept a slightly higher-cost policy from Student Assurance Services due to superior coverage. The board also reviewed and approved the 2026-2027 transportation routes, detailing bus assignments and driver recruitment efforts to ensure safe and timely student transportation. Budget considerations were discussed in light of a state executive order holding back $1.7 million in local funding, with plans to use cost-saving measures and fund balances to manage potential shortfalls. Additionally, the board approved motions to send the long-range strategic plan to the full board and adopted the Louisiana compliance questionnaire for audit purposes. Personnel actions included the appointment of new instructional and student support coaches and approval of leave without pay requests. The meeting also covered the development of a new superintendent evaluation instrument aligned with state requirements and strategic goals.