The Natchitoches Parish School Board recognized the Lakeview Boys/Girls Basketball teams, Teacher of the Year recipients.
At the May 7 committee meeting Superintendent Dr. Grant Eloi presented his report to the board. This included an update on the Goldonna community, which recently passed its millage to keep the doors to the Godonna Elementary School open. Superintendent Eloi spoke to the board of staffing issues. Currently 60 percent of their staff has either signed contracts with other schools [in and out of Natchitoches Parish] or is in the process of exiting the school.
“We are concerned about opening that school with effective and/or certified personnel,” he said. He will keep the board up to date on the situation over the next three meetings. “We do obviously believe it’s probably out of possible fear because of what’s gone on for the past few months,” Eloi added.
There’s been an eight-student decrease from February, although there hasn’t been concern from parents looking to pull their children from the school. The numbers will continue to be monitored.
Agenda items included:
TABLED – Motion to approve moving to HUB International as the new Cafeteria Plan management provider starting August 2024 with open enrollment.
Allow bidding to start immediately on replacement of existing A/C systems at NCHS contingent upon approval by LDOE for ESSER III funding
TABLED – Approve updated Salary Schedule for 2024-2025
TABLED – Accept 1)purchase offer from Bruce Petes on land on Hwy 9, Creston LA for $3,500 and 2) offer from Crystal Gayle Malone for land on Flora-Natchez Rd, Natchez LA for $6,000 and authorize Dr. Grant Eloi to sign all closing documents required to transfer ownership.
Approve Change order #2 for the HVAC/Bathroom remodel for the Central Office covering new energy efficient windows, additional data and electrical receptacles, fix and roof leaks
Approve Change Order #3 – Energy Efficient Windows for the Central Office renovations to increase the A/C efficiency contingent upon LDOE approval.
Approve resolution for canvassing the returns and declaring the results of the special election held in Consolidated School District No. 7 of the Parish of Natchitoches, State of Louisiana,on Saturday, April 27, 2024, to authorize the levy of a special tax therein.
Approve amended teacher relocation stipend policy.
Approve NPSB’s LDOE MFP differentiated pay distribution for instructional staff.
TABLED – Approve recommendations for Simbli Policy 814.60-Student Participation in Athletic Programs.
TABLED – Approve recommendations to Simbli Policy 814.70-Substance Testing of Athletes.
Approve Superintendent’s recommended procedures for delayed start due to weather or other circumstances in the 2024-2025 school year.
Approve updated job descriptions for all non-school domiciled district positions.