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The personnel packet showed returning retirees filling short-term classroom needs: a retiree agreed to return to cover a teacher on leave, and Liz Winslow — a former principal and experienced academically gifted teacher — will return to fill the elementary gifted teacher role for the remainder of the year after Melinda Hall's forthcoming retirement, district staff said. Administrators said the district will advertise to fill the position permanently.

Board member Mike Long asked whether Shellman (Chalmette) High School has only one security guard. District staff clarified that the front-desk security employee handles check-in and visitor screening; school resource officers (SROs) are employed by the sheriff's office and not district employees. The district said Chalmette High School has three SROs assigned there plus a truancy officer and residency investigator who are based at the high school when not performing duties elsewhere.

The personnel list for 2025'26, which lists all district employees, was distributed to board members. Administrators described the returning retirees as an interim measure to maintain continuity in classrooms while permanent recruitment proceeds.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","St. Bernard Parish School Board - General Committee Meeting - September 9, 2025","oneSentenceSummary","The board reviewed personnel changes for September 2025, including the return of retirees to classroom roles and a pending retirement in the elementary gifted program; members also clarified that school resource officers are employees of the sheriff's office, not district employees.","taxTitle","St. Bernard Parish, School Boards, Louisiana","taxId",38522,"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},6473400,"Schools report successful lockdown drills, Evolve weapons-detection rollout at Chalmette High and skirt-length dress-code reinstatement",432,2463000,2895000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5745079-5be1e77e25f88ac6063ac886b776f856&start=2463&end=2895","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5745079-5be1e77e25f88ac6063ac886b776f856/thumbnail_2463000.jpg","/articles/6473400/Louisiana/Schools-report-successful-lockdown-drills-Evolve-weapons-detection-rollout-at-Chalmette-High-and-skirt-length-dress-code-reinstatement","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6473400-575f8d2a0adcc2a56bb12c9198b2677d/orig.mp4?Expires=1770900805&Signature=mLy8-gWwo-kQFt-JvgcignZpUX~aCJYbWCj4Mf2qxA9knI8oIu589Sle0lJTko5l6FXci94yeAn-xMEy2LcSE0X3g2qdHGM0z4rk~cBtLmB1ycwO--1pVfWs6pbaqvq-4buhfitAy5Ma-uyhf7fDdPI~UoOqDvtvAXXRB3~2n1NqVMxTtAvCLaXkGAiop1YxYvshzaB7mTKP38kRV1K~35qX3seO4C0jR6LHoZQF7BILI1OYZ9q1NF20yzWVzAXpsrAdcLhkSLTqe8VKzaeOHHrSrR1PjMhLUXLl8LZFzrJddSfD6TLMhEwmtOTVUeafjkN2InR1UbMZtFBctax~Qg__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","District administrators reported on safety, dress code and weapons-detection measures during the school reports section of the meeting.

The district said it continues to implement emergency preparedness measures \"in alignment with RISE statute 17 4 1 6.16,\" updating crisis plans with guidance from the LSU Stevenson Institute and training staff on the emergency operations plan within the first 30 days. Each campus conducted a lockdown drill with at least one representative from the sheriff's department present; administrators documented a few minor issues such as unlocked empty classrooms and faint student noise, which they said were addressed and will be monitored.

Officials also described the recent rollout of the Evolve weapons-detection system at Chalmette High School. School principal Roberto Becerra (introduced at the meeting) told the board the system was implemented shortly before the school year and that administrators adjusted entry flow after initial slowdowns. \"The first day was a little bit slow... but we have kind of tweaked things out on both sides,\" Becerra said, adding that students and parents have given positive feedback and that some students said they \"feel even safer\" with the system in place. The district used the system at football scrimmages and the first game and noted the clear-bag policy reduced congestion. Staff said technicians tweaked parameter settings to reduce false positives from common items (binders, etc.) and to speed throughput so students arrive in class with limited delay.

On dress code, the district reinstated a requirement that skirts reach the knee. Administrators reported the change generated initial concern but that implementation has been consistent; when a student's skirt is too short a letter is sent to the guardian and parents are given time to correct the issue. Uniform shops and parents were notified in the spring and many students are choosing to wear pants rather than skirts.

These items were presented as informational reports; no committee action was taken.","District officials reported that lockdown drills aligned with cited statutes went well, the Evolve weapons-detection system was implemented at Chalmette High with positive feedback from students and parents, and the district reinstated a minimum skirt length aligned with uniform policy enforcement.",{"_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},6473404,"Board approves renewal of LOMA general liability and Travelers cyber insurance",160,1379000,1539000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5745079-5be1e77e25f88ac6063ac886b776f856&start=1379&end=1539","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5745079-5be1e77e25f88ac6063ac886b776f856/thumbnail_1379000.jpg","/articles/6473404/Louisiana/Board-approves-renewal-of-LOMA-general-liability-and-Travelers-cyber-insurance","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6473404-5295804cbde161e632b57610c4ac4345/orig.mp4?Expires=1770900805&Signature=fOZqtYBCaR2F2uLQZVTOl6l~GUKaW0xvZjGS6piJoDZcZYb8Hn8jaUjCmEoPmCc83kJgRBLr67jIe2Z9lfHItIqjmWvqziQFbzId0lNFa9qW~jp1DLh8pfYuBGNpLrJgIyXJjLr696VrMh-W7q6Mxf4yF6XIORyAAtk2QEUj19bR2sSc8jvsHnskO5NUdk2WUB1e2kLJGiO-6rLEraWo9GiV4sfiM~h0uKfeNLnEAcjqQHVpCvIYWDppWjDcU~iQjJaWxOjdi6awVGiZ69pvdpqPyGWr0SSiYRvFyzGPI6yAVerH427l2uphvEV07Qx3Bp17xgUiX1koqNwJwBDyog__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","During the insurance committee portion of the meeting, the board recommended renewal of the district's general liability and cyber liability policies.

District representatives recommended renewing with the Louisiana risk management agency (LOMA) for general liability, reporting a recommended premium of $367,205 and noting a slight increase in premium and a change in deductible terms. Presenters said LOMA provides the district greater input into settlements and that district representation on LOMA's board creates added value. \"We still feel that the best option is LOMA,\" a presenter said. The committee moved the recommendation and the motion passed, recorded as \"Motion passes 10.\"

The board also approved renewal of cyber liability coverage with Travelers at a premium of $17,860, a slight decrease from the prior year. Presenters attributed the lower premium to strengthened IT security measures, including district implementation of two-factor authentication and other network protections. The motion to forward the cyber insurance renewal was approved 10-0.

Action: Committee motions recommending renewal of LOMA general liability coverage (premium $367,205) and Travelers cyber liability coverage (premium $17,860) were approved in committee and will proceed to the full board; both committee votes were recorded as \"Motion passes 10.\"","The board recommended renewal of general liability coverage with the Louisiana Risk Management Agency (LOMA) at a premium of $367,205 and renewal of cyber liability coverage with Travelers at $17,860.",{"_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},6473409,"Board to send one-time $2,000 stipends and differentiated pay plan to full board for approval",830,1614000,2444000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5745079-5be1e77e25f88ac6063ac886b776f856&start=1614&end=2444","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5745079-5be1e77e25f88ac6063ac886b776f856/thumbnail_1614000.jpg","/articles/6473409/Louisiana/Board-to-send-one-time-2000-stipends-and-differentiated-pay-plan-to-full-board-for-approval","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6473409-bc9f21b298b3e69eb8b2c298b68fe8c3/orig.mp4?Expires=1770900805&Signature=RMUv6VDfcyMVB1yl7U-RnKx3rhGGStDi-Np6AtYcJITlIDR7gsgDlTm74ehlfITGK3uzEEOU623QqqWsvtmNTRJME82xi2Eisd9Uc7h4jv67Io6wbTDRaOYhM6WzbVxyLMwUtxAmefLRgajMqdWHN1Mqj7bVnoIuffszSunthny6LCjwoZXhjJyjMW91LFNm7pAaj3tAu7Udkgo6K2ZPTEt1dNdqC-BPtA14lr4vMCzxZWxgrbbsEjoGB4KPLYMbkbhgm67Z3TpC-v90quoKGh5Wh-5WeanjwcAD9ZLEE5WhqK3RVNPoLc7-DRSMv4pr7GOFu5~Ws3FlLCfrJK2xJA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The St. Bernard Parish School Board agreed to send two finance committee recommendations to the full board for final approval: (1) adoption of the legislature-appropriated one-time stipend program and (2) adoption of a differentiated-pay plan for classroom teachers. Both motions were sent to the full board and passed the committee vote 10-0.

Under the one-time stipend plan, the state allocated $2,000 for each certificated position and $1,000 for each non-certificated position based on the district's 2024 fall employment report. District staff noted that the allocation excludes pre-K positions and any staff hired after the 2024 report; the board was presented an estimate that adding 29 certificated pre-K positions and other recently added staff would cost an additional approximately $157,000 if the district covers those positions to the same stipend level. By law the one-time stipends must be paid before Dec. 15, the presentation noted.

The second item addresses differentiated pay tied to a $17.5 million state appropriation that was divided by the state's classroom teacher position count; the district's share amounted to about $157,943. The state limited allowable uses to four categories: critical shortage areas (secondary math, secondary science, special education), highly effective teachers, teachers in high-needs schools and teacher leadership stipends. District staff proposed using the allocation for category 4, stipends for teacher leadership positions: $2,000 for certified mentor teachers who have completed mentor training and passed the mentor assessment, smaller stipends for instructional coaches and curriculum cadre members, and additional days for some high-school instructional coaches. Board members said any unspent funds in this account may carry over to the next year.

Action: Two motions to send the administration's recommended compensation plans to the full board passed in committee, each with a recorded result of \"Motion passes 10.\" Details about final recipient lists and payroll coding will be determined during board approval and implementation.","The board voted to forward two finance committee items to the full board: a one-time differentiated compensation plan (state-appropriated stipends) and a differentiated-pay allocation for classroom teacher leadership roles funded by a $17.5 million statewide appropriation.",{"_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},6473413,"St. Bernard Parish board adopts 2025–26 nutrition and physical activity wellness policy",849,262000,1111000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5745079-5be1e77e25f88ac6063ac886b776f856&start=262&end=1111","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5745079-5be1e77e25f88ac6063ac886b776f856/thumbnail_262000.jpg","/articles/6473413/Louisiana/St-Bernard-Parish-board-adopts-202526-nutrition-and-physical-activity-wellness-policy","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6473413-8e2037ca80bbd4028860806ce0934784/orig.mp4?Expires=1770900805&Signature=WwYJ9V8wf~XHQ4Clrva6~o550bGsIlQuwBq5Yaz0UWKo3K~wuGt~zfFGEXiyhYvElDKY2z946BF4qIw~Dkq5cUq3BCEhbBNG30DGJNnjlgP39tu6KIc15k5v~8iO2hxWFqZSeLiI3WN07Wbu0qQAOYWsWxMyEYnvIYHLjmUEdRbu8ZChqbIhyfAiwqNNYXCg~WOu2t99Wk-sITJICIu9Jfb6tMZqztGRaaCFMI0huD4qtBpcFusvbNkbxIqLGQZrK08MT4JIVl1XskPY13ChdYv-S9KU8g7bYEWiTHm2uCqmRtOnv7HOxJtGgvhKtdLqVDmPIdWTVUJwmx5yLyRapw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The St. Bernard Parish School Board voted to adopt the 2025–26 nutrition and physical activity wellness policy during its regular meeting, passing the motion 10-0.

The policy, presented to the board by Michael Morrell of the food service department, outlines nutrition education, physical activity goals and standards for foods and drinks served in schools. \"A better diet and healthy child becomes a healthier and better student,\" Morrell said while summarizing the proposal, which also directs expanded parent and student engagement on menus and cafeteria environment.

The wellness plan calls for continued adherence to the National School Lunch Program and School Breakfast Program regulations, a district wellness committee to meet beginning Jan. 16, 2026 at Sherman Elementary at 2 p.m., and development of an online questionnaire for students and parents to provide menu feedback. Morrell said Tulane dietetic interns are helping create cafeteria promotional materials and that staff will monitor meal preparation techniques and dining time. The policy encourages at least 60 minutes of physical activity per day through recess, physical education and sports.

Board members clarified operational items during discussion. There are no vending machines in district schools, Morrell said; only authorized \"smart snacks\" lists are used for special activities. The district also reaffirmed participation in the Community Eligibility Provision (CEP) for free school meals, which was renewed this year and will remain in place for two more years.

Action: A motion to accept the 2025–26 nutrition and physical activity wellness policy was made and seconded; the motion passed with 10 votes in favor.

The district will convene the wellness committee in January to review menu cycles and parent/student feedback and will return to the board with any recommended menu changes or implementation updates.","The St. Bernard Parish School Board approved the district's 2025'26 nutrition and physical activity wellness policy, directing continued menu updates, parent and student feedback collection and upcoming wellness committee work.","actionData","errors"]

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Board reviews September personnel changes; retirees returning to fill gifted-teacher roles

Schools report successful lockdown drills, Evolve weapons-detection rollout at Chalmette High and skirt-length dress-code reinstatement

Board approves renewal of LOMA general liability and Travelers cyber insurance

Board to send one-time $2,000 stipends and differentiated pay plan to full board for approval

St. Bernard Parish board adopts 2025–26 nutrition and physical activity wellness policy