June 17, 2026 Special Board Business Meeting

The Orleans Parish School Board held a special business meeting on June 17, 2026, primarily to address and adopt Resolution 15-26 opposing Executive Order 26-047 issued by the governor. This executive order proposed reallocating $168 million in Minimum Foundation Program (MFP) funding, reducing non-instructional funds to provide a one-time stipend for teachers and support staff. The board expressed strong opposition to this reallocation, citing the negative impact on essential educational services, including transportation, safety, special education, and capital improvements. The resolution emphasized the importance of stable and adequate funding for public schools and urged the state legislature to find alternative solutions for teacher compensation without reducing MFP funding. The board unanimously passed the resolution after discussion highlighting concerns about legal and fiscal implications, potential layoffs, and the broader consequences for school districts across Louisiana.