Sherry Poole installed as 2026 president of Bossier Parish School Board

Sherry Poole was introduced and installed as the 2026 president of the Bossier Parish School Board during the board’s regular meeting on Jan. 15, 2026. Poole, who the board noted has served 39 years in Bossier Schools as a teacher, principal, supervisor and human-resources director, thanked colleagues and family at the ceremony.

“I want to give thanks to God for the opportunity to serve as president of the Bossier Parish School Board for 2026,” Poole said. She said her vision and commitment are “to ensure that every student has a high quality educational experience that's fostered through collaborative processes and grounded in academic excellence.”

Board materials and remarks at the meeting traced Poole’s career from classroom teacher through school leadership and central-office roles; she was noted as a graduate of Bossier High School. Board members presented the customary certificates and recognitions following the installation, and vice president Logan McConathy was introduced for 2026.

The meeting also included tributes and local recognitions: the communications office highlighted that seventh-grade teacher April Miles received a statewide award for innovative use of technology, and School Resource Officer Deputy Colton Hunter was honored as a gold-star employee in a recognition sponsored by Bossier Federal Credit Union.

Poole closed her introductory remarks by thanking mentors and family and by asking the board to focus on collaborative work to improve student outcomes. The board then moved into its business agenda, including several routine votes and contract awards.