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NOLA Public Schools superintendent marks first year, honors student leadership council
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Summary
Superintendent Dr. Fatima Fulmore celebrated her first year, recognized staff service milestones and honored members of the superintendent student leadership council, describing the council's role in amplifying student voice and district engagement.
Superintendent Dr. Fatima Fulmore used her April report to mark her first year leading NOLA Public Schools, recognize long-serving employees and honor the inaugural superintendent student leadership council.
"April 17 marked my one-year anniversary as superintendent of NOLA Public Schools, and I want to take a moment to thank you," Dr. Fulmore told the board and audience, reflecting on achievements including improved academic outcomes, release from an 11-year consent judgment in special education, and steps to stabilize the district’s finances and supports for students with disabilities and English learners.
Dr. Fulmore spotlighted the superintendent student leadership council as a bright spot, describing the group’s capstone projects, peer leadership work and yearlong engagement. She praised their role bringing student voice to district conversations and announced a spring celebration to recognize council members. A student council member said, "I'm excited to be a part of the superintendent advisory council because it gives me a chance to work with peers in my city... and make my city better." The superintendent and staff presented awards and letter frames documenting hours of service that students can use for college applications.
Dr. Fulmore also reviewed recent district events and partnerships, including a celebration at Leah Chase School, an autism acceptance event at the Mahalia Jackson Center, a vendor fair at Dillard University to explain procurement processes, and the New Orleans Career Center capital campaign completion. She thanked partners such as Junior Achievement and the district communications team for supporting student events.
What’s next: The superintendent closed by inviting continued engagement with students and families and said she will present additional district updates at upcoming events such as NOLA Teacher Fest. The recognitions and the student council’s year of work are documented in the board record for April.
