The Lafourche Parish School Board convened on January 1, 2025, to recognize achievements and discuss key initiatives for the upcoming year. The meeting commenced with roll call, confirming the presence of board members.

The first agenda item focused on awards and recognitions. The board honored Valerie Bourgeois for her service as president during the 2024 calendar year. Accomplishments highlighted during her tenure included the recovery efforts following Hurricane Ida, the approval of stipends for teachers and support staff, and the installation of safety measures such as a weapons detection system in schools. The board also noted the purchase of a mobile video surveillance system for school buses and transportation routing software that includes a parent app for real-time updates.

Following this, the board recognized members who completed training in accordance with Act 705. Notable training hours included 60.5 hours by Clyde Duplantis III and 33.5 hours by Mary Fertitta, contributing to a total of 232.25 hours of training across the board.

The meeting continued with acknowledgments of committee chairpersons and advisory committee members for their service in 2024. The board expressed gratitude for their contributions to various committees, including policy, academics, and business.

A significant highlight of the meeting was the introduction of a new award program by the Louisiana Department of Education aimed at recognizing new teachers with less than one year of experience who demonstrate exceptional promise. Nine new teachers were nominated, with division winners selected to represent Lafourche Parish at the state level.

The meeting concluded with a sense of accomplishment and anticipation for the initiatives planned for the year ahead, emphasizing the board's commitment to enhancing educational standards and supporting staff and students in the district.