Superintendent outlines paperless initiative, training schedule and opening-day plans

In the superintendent’s report at the June 10 board meeting, district leadership announced operational changes and upcoming training and start-of-school dates while flagging potential fiscal uncertainty tied to a state action.

The superintendent (speaker 1) said Bogalusa City Schools will shift to paperless distribution of report cards and handbooks next school year, citing cost savings and online parent portal availability. She outlined a communications campaign and training offerings to help parents access their students’ portals and said schools will hold parent help sessions during prep days.

She also described a series of staff workshops: an LDOE fiscal workshop for principals and financial secretaries, an HR new-employee session (July 14), a substitute workshop (July 15), and multiple school prep days (Bogalusa High School prep days July 20–21; Central and Byrd prep activities July 29). The superintendent said employees’ first workday is July 27 and the first student day is July 30.

On finances, the superintendent said a recent executive action by state leadership regarding teacher raises could shift funding and that the district is assessing potential impacts. "We just don't know what's gonna happen," she said, adding that some planned items are on hold until the district understands any fiscal consequences.

The report also highlighted facility improvements (weight-room equipment, gym painting) and summer custodial supervision under Mr. Harry, who the superintendent said has helped the district get ahead of schedule on maintenance. The superintendent noted extracurricular achievements—JROTC, band, and students attending state programs—and thanked staff and community supporters for donations and volunteer work.

Board members and staff then closed the report and moved through remaining agenda items.