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Board hears attendance initiative briefing; state stipends and personnel changes announced
Summary
The Board received a presentation on the Louisiana Department of Education's 'Power of Presence' attendance initiative, was informed that state stipends will be paid Oct. 3 to eligible staff, and recorded two hires and one resignation.
At its Oct. 6 meeting, the Winn Parish School Board received reports on attendance policy and personnel matters. Dr. Bob Jordan presented information on the Louisiana Department of Education's 'Power of Presence' attendance initiative and explained attendance regulations and documentation procedures in the JCAMPUS student system. Dr. Jordan and Mr. Simmons emphasized the importance of regular daily attendance to student academic success.
Mr. Simmons told the Personnel and Salary Committee that monies had been received for the disbursement of the state stipend for certificated and uncertificated personnel. As established by prior board action, school personnel employed as of Oct. 1, 2025 will receive their stipend on Oct. 3, 2025; the minutes do not specify the total stipend pool or individual amounts.
The board also recorded personnel actions: employment of Jennifer Boothe as custodial at Dodson and Kaylie Hightower as a teacher at Winnfield Middle, and the resignation of Caitlyn Martin. Mrs. Jennifer Vidrine presented the General Fund Budget-to-Actual Report for Sept. 30, 2025; the minutes summarize presentation only and do not list budget adjustments.
No formal votes or further directives about attendance policy changes, stipend amounts, or budget reallocations are recorded in the minutes.
