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Board adopts cameras-in-classroom policy, approves Head Start grant and assessments
Summary
The board approved Policy IDDFC allowing cameras in special education classrooms, authorized the 2026–2027 Head Start grant application and related assessments, and heard a presentation on employee overpayment and repayment plans.
The St. John the Baptist Parish School Board on March 26 approved Policy IDDFC governing cameras in special education classrooms, following public comment recommending its adoption.
Public commenter Venesia Campbell urged approval of the policy. The motion to approve Policy IDDFC was made by Jennifer Frizzell, seconded by Charo Holden, and carried with the recorded votes showing unanimous approval among members present.
The board also approved the 2026–2027 Head Start Preschool Grant Application, budget justification/narrative and cost allocation plan, and separately approved the Head Start Self-Assessment and Community Assessment after presentations by Mrs. Melissa Watson and Mrs. Kim Perry. Motions were made by Jennifer Frizzell and Shawn Wallace respectively; both items passed unanimously among members present.
Additionally, Brandy Nora of SJAE presented regarding employee overpayment and a proposed repayment plan for district employees; the item was recorded as a presentation in the minutes with no formal action recorded beyond the presentation.
The minutes list motions, mover/seconder names and the unanimous votes for these program and policy items; no additional policy amendments or fiscal contingencies were recorded in the public minutes.
