Superintendent outlines testing, staffing and facilities updates; board approves school calendar and personnel changes
July 18, 2026 | St. John the Baptist Parish, School Boards, Louisiana
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Dr. Cleo Perry delivered the superintendent's report at the April 11 St. John the Baptist Parish School Board meeting, summarizing district operations and preparations for end‑of‑year testing and planning for next school year.
Perry reported curriculum team walkthroughs from March 18 to April 11, principal and assistant principal collaboration sessions, weekly graduation audits, and coordination with the Center for High School Success for course planning. Testing windows announced in the report were LEAP for graduating seniors April 16–19, LEAP for grades 3–10 April 22–30, and DIBELS April 8–19. Human resources activity included restaffing meetings, a new‑hire orientation scheduled for April 12 and engagement with LSU for pipeline support.
Transportation and facilities updates said a new special‑education bus with a wheelchair lift arrived and buses were centralized for maintenance; Land and Facilities reported work‑order completion at 76% toward an 85% goal and new lighting and intercom projects at school sites. The board noted new audio and live‑streaming equipment in the board room.
In personnel actions, the board approved a new job description for Supervisor of Early Childhood Education (Birth to 5). The board also approved the school calendar for the 2024–25 school year and approved an Anet Assessments contract during the meeting.
Students received recognitions for competition placements: Mitchell Walker (1st) and Ean Watson (2nd) in the National ABC Welding Competition; teacher Courtney Branch and supporter Board Member Ali Burl were acknowledged for program support.
The superintendent’s report covered routine preparatory and administrative matters; the board took personnel and calendar actions consistent with the district’s near‑term academic schedule.
Perry reported curriculum team walkthroughs from March 18 to April 11, principal and assistant principal collaboration sessions, weekly graduation audits, and coordination with the Center for High School Success for course planning. Testing windows announced in the report were LEAP for graduating seniors April 16–19, LEAP for grades 3–10 April 22–30, and DIBELS April 8–19. Human resources activity included restaffing meetings, a new‑hire orientation scheduled for April 12 and engagement with LSU for pipeline support.
Transportation and facilities updates said a new special‑education bus with a wheelchair lift arrived and buses were centralized for maintenance; Land and Facilities reported work‑order completion at 76% toward an 85% goal and new lighting and intercom projects at school sites. The board noted new audio and live‑streaming equipment in the board room.
In personnel actions, the board approved a new job description for Supervisor of Early Childhood Education (Birth to 5). The board also approved the school calendar for the 2024–25 school year and approved an Anet Assessments contract during the meeting.
Students received recognitions for competition placements: Mitchell Walker (1st) and Ean Watson (2nd) in the National ABC Welding Competition; teacher Courtney Branch and supporter Board Member Ali Burl were acknowledged for program support.
The superintendent’s report covered routine preparatory and administrative matters; the board took personnel and calendar actions consistent with the district’s near‑term academic schedule.
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