Policy Committee Meeting - September 10, 2026

The St. Mary Parish School Board Policy Committee convened on September 10, 2026, to review and recommend updates to nearly 200 policies spanning the 700, 800, and 900 series. The primary focus was transitioning to the Assembly platform, which aligns policies numerically and is based on recent legislation, improving clarity and accessibility for staff and parents. Key discussions included updates to employment policies, leave entitlements, student conduct, instructional programs, and athletic participation, with attention to legislative compliance and current district practices. The committee also addressed discrepancies in leave policies and confirmed that promotions affecting budgets would require board approval. Motions to recommend the updated policies and legislative revisions were unanimously approved. The meeting emphasized the benefits of the new system for policy management and public transparency, with a commitment to ongoing review and refinement as needed.