Superintendent told the board bids open Feb. 3 for a project to convert Sherman High School’s old library into classrooms (estimated 7–8 additional rooms); the board also recognized multiple retirees and praised maintenance crews for winter weather response.
At its Jan. 27 meeting the St. Bernard Parish School Board elected Miss Dysart as president and Miss Lemoine as vice president; both elections were by voice vote following nominations and seconding motions.
The St. Bernard Parish School Board viewed a special 'Super News' segment honoring the district's teachers of the year and accepted a proclamation from parish government declaring January 2026 School Board Member Recognition Month.
The St. Bernard Parish School Board voted 9–0 on Jan. 27 to adopt a code-of-conduct resolution and to approve a slate of policy revisions (BCBB, DFK, DJE, EBBC, GBC, GBN, GBRA, JGCF); approvals followed committee recommendations and were described as state-law-driven updates.
At its Jan. 13 meeting the General Committee voted unanimously (10–0) to forward a draft code of conduct and revisions to multiple policies (BCBB, DFK, DJE, EBBC, GBC, GBN, GBRA, JGCF) to the full St. Bernard Parish School Board with recommendations; several items reference state acts and federal guidance.
Facilities director Jason Dewey told the General Committee on Jan. 13 that district security-film and card-swipe installations will be complete this winter and that scoreboard, HVAC and radio upgrades are planned or finished; the library renovation bid closes Feb. 3 and a Feb. 10 special meeting was scheduled to award the contract.
At the Jan. 13 General Committee meeting Miss Albers presented the January personnel report; the committee recognized four retirees — Cassandra Williams, Tammy Boudreaux, Debbie Ruiz and Yvette Caluet — and members offered tributes to their years of service.
The board canvassed the Nov. 15 special election and declared a 5.5-mill renewal carried (1,771 yes; 441 no). The resolution directs publication and filing with state and parish offices and notes proceeds will fund renovation and maintenance through 2036.
A finance committee recommended awarding the district's telecommunications RFP to Cox Communications (scored highest); the recommendation was moved and approved and will proceed to the full board with a motion that passed the committee 10-0.
St. Bernard Parish staff said Evolve safety-detection units have been delivered to three middle schools and staff training plus parent/student notices are planned for a January rollout to reduce false triggers and ensure a smooth transition.