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The LEAP resolution, introduced and moved by Board Member Miss Hirstis and seconded by Board Member Miss Gallagher, instructs BESE and other state officials that the board believes the LEAP assessments do not provide a clear benefit for students when used for statewide comparisons and asks for a replacement aligned to nationally norm-referenced measures. Miss Hirstis told colleagues, “I hope that we can get our legislators to support SB 105,” urging a legislative path as part of the effort.

Board discussion included differing views on the value of standardized testing. Board Member Miss Baker said standardized measures still provide useful information for tracking student growth but also criticized the volume of testing, saying, “we are tested at nauseam, and it’s ridiculous.” Other board members cited NAEP results and concerns that LEAP does not align with national scoring metrics.

On campus safety and traffic enforcement, Superintendent Mister Jabia explained the resolution was drafted with Parish Councilman Patrick Burke and parish legal counsel so local law enforcement could issue citations for handheld-device use in school zones and for unrestrained children on school property. The motion on that resolution was moved by Miss Baker and seconded by Miss Rutherford; the board voted unanimously.

The board also adopted a resolution proclaiming May as National Speech-Language-Hearing Month in the St. Tammany Parish School System, honoring speech-language pathologists and deaf/hard-of-hearing staff; that proclamation passed unanimously. The board approved the minutes from its April 3 committee meeting (initial roll-call recorded 11 yeas and one abstention then corrected to unanimous).

Votes at a glance

- Request to BESE to not renew LEAP and to replace it with a nationally norm-referenced assessment — Moved: Miss Hirstis; Second: Miss Gallagher; Outcome: approved unanimously. (Discussion: board members debated testing utility, alignment and test length.)

- Resolution to request parish ordinance authorizing law enforcement to issue citations for handheld-device use and unrestrained children in school zones and on school property — Moved: Miss Baker; Second: Miss Rutherford; Outcome: approved unanimously. (Discussion: board members noted frequent carline safety complaints and asked for enforcement of handicap parking and crosswalk safety.)

- Proclamation: May as National Speech-Language-Hearing Month — Moved/Second: routine; Outcome: approved unanimously. (Recognized district speech, language and deaf/hard-of-hearing staff.)

- Approval of minutes, Curriculum Committee as a Whole meeting, April 3, 2025 — Outcome: approved (noted recorded roll call then corrected to unanimous).

Board members and staff emphasized that the LEAP resolution is a request to state authorities; it does not change current testing requirements for students. Board members and the superintendent repeatedly noted that any change to statewide testing would require BESE or legislative action and that the district will continue to administer required assessments until state policies change.

The board indicated it will forward copies of the LEAP resolution to BESE, the Louisiana Department of Education superintendent, the governor, the Louisiana Senate president, the chair of the Louisiana education committee, and the speaker of the Louisiana House of Representatives.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","STPPS Committee as a Whole: Human Resources & Education – 5/8/25","oneSentenceSummary","The St. Tammany Parish School Board on May 8 unanimously approved a set of resolutions asking state officials to discontinue the LEAP assessment and urging replacement with a nationally norm-referenced test, and separately authorized the parish council to pursue an ordinance allowing law enforcement to issue citations for handheld-device use and unrestrained children in school zones and on school campuses.","taxTitle","St. Tammany Parish, School Boards, Louisiana","taxId",13133,"location","Louisiana","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":77,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":78,"_41":79,"_43":80,"_45":81,"_47":82,"_49":83,"_51":84,"_53":85,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":86,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":87,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6567864,"HR reports job fair, substitute pool and other staffing metrics",63,1553170,1616455,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3242735-4e914f0c0d37ec8dbfa09deb288a5d18&start=1553&end=1616","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3242735-4e914f0c0d37ec8dbfa09deb288a5d18/thumbnail_1553170.jpg","/articles/6567864/Louisiana/HR-reports-job-fair-substitute-pool-and-other-staffing-metrics","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6567864-0010f671cf5ddbfad7c616c39ebdb8e2/orig.mp4?Expires=1771175303&Signature=Wg0MUEU-N133f9Y-X1hWI76KoW5z4t4yJBQwPdUSX8joxRZDiE-bwq8fUCsIAFl496n-d3C~m2nN-ZfLNMwsT71OjzNQCPH~Q19ykX0deGDBJUG6Be5727--xI790~5HQWZ7SM8m8TzN0l12OskrGf~F3ayGEJB9pF1hqINWSHikAt16grgnrcf7tQZbVSL9q40yrT9lK~tvoT6tp5MJQsQ-AjgL9B-ltE3HhiJ2iKNDmUD76QmaTOG3~HNqBv-2zCDCxrjxZV490DjWrtpxHljluA0-GKvBS8sGgOKSIXU7FGBIOXjrqDiOz69mC6D5ri9wAceoMu2-Aaps1X3Gxw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","During the May 8 committee meeting, Human Resources provided staffing metrics and recruitment updates. HR representatives said the district will host an annual job fair Saturday at Fontainebleau High School for 2025-26 hiring and that approximately 300 positions are being advertised. They reported sending 758 invitations to approved applicants, of which 261 were new applicants.

Human Resources said it has appointed 21 new administrators for 2025-26. The district reported it currently has 1,286 teacher substitutes in the pool, 1,439 total substitutes and an average fill rate of 80 percent for teacher subs. HR staff present for questions included Belinda, Rafael and George.

Board members noted and congratulated district staff on individual academic and professional achievements, and HR representatives offered to answer questions about staffing and recruitment.","The district announced an upcoming job fair, current substitute pool totals and an update that 21 new administrators were appointed for 2025-26.",{"_33":89,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":90,"_41":91,"_43":92,"_45":93,"_47":94,"_49":95,"_51":96,"_53":97,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":98,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":99,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6567867,"Third-grade DIBELS results inch down; district launches review of psychology companion guide",74,1215304,1289675,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3242735-4e914f0c0d37ec8dbfa09deb288a5d18&start=1215&end=1289","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3242735-4e914f0c0d37ec8dbfa09deb288a5d18/thumbnail_1215304.jpg","/articles/6567867/Louisiana/Third-grade-DIBELS-results-inch-down-district-launches-review-of-psychology-companion-guide","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6567867-288c1e2c9e7e5e7d33c7b30b436f5edd/orig.mp4?Expires=1771175303&Signature=Jy3DVBcAMsW2AYY2JKeRLjIUh2A77LDZqkVwRC0PoO4XHpkl2HMBqWIjEdrbfSLF-qCudWcDgzs-xpdXdW~uSqnqqrYvkU9oyUfHliiW4OjOpA5rDE03-qQ7qE2~YZAgcS3NVSLmH6Nf6iLdmf5xRbd35D3CbcX6rBoFrSaeO~qXYmEaTPKoIq6l-O~ApovdR~-tvVWNHZGOcE2WLwiCB6uBONnGQ5-sJR6Yvc29cOHAIPchYqouu-2sqyaujq3HBjXQRj1ILMbAZM46QRo3qRTCV3j3OvVJsT5U8IWWaKNANSNCEkjUZt9bkiccnXdcgdbtkzLnLzrU1FDIOVi-yA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Dr. Langlois, presenting the Curriculum and Instruction (CNI) update on May 8, told the St. Tammany Parish School Board that the first administration of end-of-year DIBELS testing for third graders showed a 3-percentage-point decrease in students scoring \"well below benchmark\" from midyear to end-of-year. Compared with last year\u000end-of-year results, the district reported a 4 percent decrease in students scoring in that category.

Dr. Langlois said schools are now identifying which students qualify for \"good cause\" exemptions (for example, students with an IEP or 504 plan that contains a reading goal, students previously retained, or students diagnosed with dyslexia) so those students would not need to retest during the second administration. For students who do not qualify for an exemption and remain well below benchmark, schools are providing targeted supports before the district
dministers the second end-of-year DIBELS administration in late May.

Langlois emphasized that growth expectations change as the year progresses: raising a student out of the well-below category requires accelerated growth because benchmark targets increase. Board members asked about interventions and whether additional supports beyond high-dosage tutoring are being considered; Langlois said the district reviews data weekly, adjusts tutoring as needed, and shares best practices across schools.

Dr. Langlois also outlined work on a psychology companion guide: an education guidance council of teachers began reviewing content on May 22; a community dialogue forum of nominated community members will meet June 18; a final draft is expected July 1 and the committee plans to bring the document to the July 10 committee as a whole meeting for board review.

Board members asked for examples of good-cause exemptions and were reminded that summer school and additional testing opportunities exist for students to demonstrate progress.","Officials reported a 3 percentage-point decrease in the number of third graders scoring “well below benchmark” on DIBELS from midyear to end-of-year and described targeted follow-up for students who may qualify for good-cause exemptions; staff also outlined a committee process to review a psychology companion guide.",{"_33":101,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":102,"_41":103,"_43":104,"_45":105,"_47":106,"_49":107,"_51":108,"_53":109,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":110,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":111,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6567872,"District honors volunteers, support staff and state fitness champions at May 8 meeting",1375,1115880,2491380,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3242735-4e914f0c0d37ec8dbfa09deb288a5d18&start=1115&end=2491","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3242735-4e914f0c0d37ec8dbfa09deb288a5d18/thumbnail_1115880.jpg","/articles/6567872/Louisiana/District-honors-volunteers-support-staff-and-state-fitness-champions-at-May-8-meeting","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6567872-1900d3d3d4c0316335656517d8a2ca4b/orig.mp4?Expires=1771175303&Signature=XXI7Mw1fZIVFeJ4g~0dExKAHjSXA9g8GLto-YNimowGnr0bgdECWgWP1nwakF6DmxTeDxfXVprYCEaVX~FPvEB~goHssJjimK9DIdfJdxisgjv6lXpgRouHXdh2lLWvffPAG-efq4A39fQM2U9Z4AjPn~s828CjJFdWwPqpe8kRH53KH-KQD8gvI6CelpYOLGbQruNnZeReKnsvI4vqJ2PQRRIxgZFlea~e-N10Q0xe0ekacVa~Ik6yClXGP67GUiQZeyqSDNkrj5fdGQzUf~Rru6xPPPcUQZdRilzXJyzO6~C6fUp4BaEjxRCHa3R27dM8y1qZbwSVAfwos-Wzv~w__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","At the May 8 committee meeting the St. Tammany Parish School Board highlighted volunteer appreciation, support staff awards and the district\u000fitness team
chievement. The superintendent opened the program by thanking residents and volunteers and the meeting included video tributes and individual recognition.

The board recognized volunteers, secretaries, TRTs, food-service workers and administrators in a series of videos and presentations. District-level support employees of the year were announced: Bethany Renee Simmons (paraprofessional, Magnolia Trace Elementary), Paul McClain (head custodian, Folsom Junior High), Jennifer Norman (secretary, Fontainebleau High School), Mary Ann Ladner (braille transcriber, Harrison Curriculum Center), Ashlyn Messer (district substitute of the year, North Shore High), and Alita Spears (outstanding health provider, Marigny Elementary).

The board also celebrated students who competed in the district fitness meet and then at state. St. Tammany Parish earned the state championship for the 2024-25 school year with 2,442 points, edging Livingston and Lafayette parishes. Individual placings highlighted included Benjamin Bearden (top state placings in pull ups and curl ups), Joey Lacour, Reese Morris (third overall in state) and Lillian Young (state champion in multiple events). The district said the top two boys and top two girls represent the parish at the state meet and then compete representing St. Tammany Parish rather than individual schools.

Board members and the superintendent thanked staff, families and the Channel 13 production team for videos used in recognition.","The St. Tammany Parish School Board recognized volunteers, secretaries, administrators, cafeteria staff, district support employees of the year, and celebrated the district\u000fitness team winning the state title.",{"_33":113,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":114,"_41":115,"_43":116,"_45":117,"_47":118,"_49":119,"_51":120,"_53":121,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":122,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":123,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6567877,"School board recognizes 21 administrative appointees, names new principals and assistant principals",99,707310,806425,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3242735-4e914f0c0d37ec8dbfa09deb288a5d18&start=707&end=806","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3242735-4e914f0c0d37ec8dbfa09deb288a5d18/thumbnail_707310.jpg","/articles/6567877/Louisiana/School-board-recognizes-21-administrative-appointees-names-new-principals-and-assistant-principals","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6567877-e7b0f554bd469d4cc65453712444de20/orig.mp4?Expires=1771175303&Signature=RMUKXRERVMitsQWjFOWlH1y0XU48f0g5R8tneiytqt3X8Mf9EdvqKf0zH2R6zRIj6zZsSAljMpWI~wkzLHI2wNU69rb~3Lojs3y-F9Hus8SwxNmXnwvYxWPXn9Nv9pR9q2o5AN1KFfcav7p-nx6MS70AvQ2QYBV2aWYn1sZni9WDx0PKlED0LhclIUAFRh2xSv8LCDSoDUjUYHQ8OicouSHvwIAKmOuloF9JAAB0t9OFgk3ay8AaCT3jwF1wLUNoqre8zHvGsawetSRUgLcyd~svtmH9Pzpd4b1BQHqLlwZBv6PYR4QW-L-MSWUoM3AqulfRz8229LFgCeZb42SmtQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The St. Tammany Parish School Board on May 8 recognized administrative appointments for the 2025-26 school year, introducing three new principals, one assistant-principal appointment and multiple assistant principals across the district.

Superintendent Mister Jabia announced four new administrative appointments and noted 21 new administrators had been named for 2025-26. New principal appointments introduced at the meeting included Nicole Gaian at Abney Elementary; Robin Mitchell at Lake Harbor Middle; and Byron Long at Creekside Junior High. The board also introduced multiple assistant principals and assistant principals-in-training across elementary, middle and high school campuses; among them were Carolyn Dufo (assistant principal, Boyette Junior High), Shondra Adams (assistant principal, Brock Elementary), Patrick Daniel (assistant principal, Covington High), Colleen Bordelon (assistant principal, Fontainebleau Junior High) and others.

Each appointee spoke briefly to the board, thanking the superintendent, board members, and family and describing priorities for their new school assignments. Remarks emphasized collaboration with teachers and families and a focus on student support and school culture.

The introductions were part of the public meeting record; no separate roll call vote on individual appointments was recorded during the meeting. The district's human resources office noted in a later update that 21 new administrators have been appointed for the coming school year.","During the May 8 committee meeting the superintendent introduced and appointees introduced new principals and assistant principals for the 2025-26 school year; several administrators addressed the board and the board acknowledged the appointments.","actionData","errors"]

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