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Board hears updates on Junior Achievement partnership and LaBelle Elementary progress
Summary
The board heard a Junior Achievement update highlighting a $1.3 million program and a pending MOU renewal, and LaBelle Elementary Principal Tivirian Ross reported steady student-growth gains and improved performance metrics for a high-ELL population.
At the March 19 meeting, the board heard two partner and school-spotlight presentations. Junior Achievement of Greater Baton Rouge described expanded programming and fundraising—an organization representative said their budget approaches $1.3 million with EBR Schools making a contribution and the organization raising the balance through corporate gifts and grants. The presenter noted an MOU submitted in January and requested continued district partnership consideration.
LaBelle Elementary Principal Tivirian Ross described the school’s demographics (about 421 students; roughly 53% Black and 43% Hispanic; 31% English learners) and recent academic growth: DIBELS and simulated testing showed growth trajectories and the school reduced comprehensive intervention flags. Ross highlighted targeted teacher pipelines, intensive professional development and outreach strategies for families. Board members praised the school’s improvements and recommended visits to observe practices that support English-language learners.
Both presentations emphasized partnerships and school-level strategies to support students; no board action was required beyond acknowledgment and thanks.
