The Natchitoches Parish School Board (NPSB) has announced a Town Hall Meeting scheduled for Thursday, March 6, 2025, at Natchitoches Junior High-Frankie Ray Jackson School. The Town Hall will commence at 6 PM, immediately following the NPSB Committee Meeting set for 5 PM at the same location.
The primary focus of the Town Hall is to discuss a new district proposal involving the re-banding of city schools. This proposal aims to restructure the current configuration of five campuses into four, with significant changes including the relocation of the Magnet program.
However, an item on the agenda for the Committee Meeting includes: Discuss and consider the closure of Goldonna Elementary/Junior high for the 25-26 school year with current Goldonna students attending their newly zoned school (Fairview or Lakeview) depending on grade level for school year 25-26.
Other agenda items include:
- Discuss and Consider moving 6th grade from Fairview Alpha Elementary to Lakeview Jr/Sr High School for the 25-26 School Year, resulting in Fairview Alpha being Pk-5th and Lakeview becoming 6th-12th in the 25-26 school year.
- Discuss and Consider approving the NPSB city school re-banding proposal to be implemented for the 25-26 school year, to include: Weaver Elementary 3rd-5th (same building); Natchitoches Junior High 6-8th (move to current Magnet Building); East Natchitoches – site closure; Natchitoches Magnet (move to current East Natchitoches Building)
- Discuss and consider 2025-2026 NPSB School Year Calendar
- Discuss and Consider approving updated NPSB sick leave bank policy
- Discuss and consider approving AHEC of a Summer 2025 Agreement
The NPSB emphasizes the importance of community involvement in this decision-making process. Parents, educators, and community members are encouraged to attend the Town Hall to gain insights, ask questions, and provide feedback on the proposed changes. This engagement is crucial as the decisions made will significantly impact the future of the district.
To facilitate informed discussions, the NPSB has made the district proposal document available for public review prior to the meeting. Community members are encouraged to examine the proposal to better understand the potential implications of the re-banding plan.
A final decision on the district proposal is anticipated by the end of March 2025. The NPSB is committed to transparency and values the input of all stakeholders in shaping the future of Natchitoches Parish schools.
Meeting Details:
Committee Meeting: Thursday, March 6, 2025, at 5:00 PM
Town Hall Meeting: Thursday, March 6, 2025, at 6:00 PM
Location: Natchitoches Junior High-Frankie Ray Jackson School, 1621 Welch Street, Natchitoches, LA 71457
The NPSB encourages all interested parties to attend and participate in these pivotal discussions to ensure that the educational needs of the community are met effectively.
