# School board

Decisions of the Jefferson Parish School Board, summarised in plain words from its agendas and results, each linked to the record it comes from.

## Decisions on this topic

### Issue of 2026-11-09

[School device policies and parish board agendas](https://jeffdigest.com/issues/2026-11-09), item numbers as in the issue.

#### Parish: School Board Item 6 26 Human Trafficking Prevention Policy, Nov. 4, 2026

8. The trafficking policy document requires each school to retain a record of its designated employees and their completion of annual training. — [School Board Item 6 26 Human Trafficking Prevention Policy](https://jpschools-org.community.diligentoneplatform.com/document/3e6bc963-09fa-4604-86d9-b86958a555ff)
9. The policy document requires school employees who suspect a student is a trafficking victim to report the suspected trafficking immediately under state guidelines. — [School Board Item 6 26 Human Trafficking Prevention Policy](https://jpschools-org.community.diligentoneplatform.com/document/3e6bc963-09fa-4604-86d9-b86958a555ff)
10. Written trafficking-report records must be kept in a confidential file separate from the student’s routine school records, under the policy document. — [School Board Item 6 26 Human Trafficking Prevention Policy](https://jpschools-org.community.diligentoneplatform.com/document/3e6bc963-09fa-4604-86d9-b86958a555ff)

#### Parish: School Board Item 6 27 Gami Employee Phones Policy Final, Nov. 4, 2026

11. The employee-device policy document prohibits non-work-related electronic communication while employees direct classroom instruction. — [School Board Item 6 27 Gami Employee Phones Policy Final](https://jpschools-org.community.diligentoneplatform.com/document/7f554f01-ac61-46d6-ac78-f0157d3d04e9)
12. The policy document prohibits employees from using smart eyewear to capture school activities or people and records at school unless the use is work-related, expressly authorized and consistent with district policies and applicable law. — [School Board Item 6 27 Gami Employee Phones Policy Final](https://jpschools-org.community.diligentoneplatform.com/document/7f554f01-ac61-46d6-ac78-f0157d3d04e9)

#### Parish: School Board Item 6 27 Jcdae Student Electronic Devices Policy Final, Nov. 4, 2026

13. The student-device policy document applies the smart-eyewear restriction even to devices with corrective lenses. — [School Board Item 6 27 Jcdae Student Electronic Devices Policy Final](https://jpschools-org.community.diligentoneplatform.com/document/095d6356-a38c-43d5-9aaf-43a1eb94a0e5)
14. The policy document requires each school to establish and communicate consequences for electronic-device violations. — [School Board Item 6 27 Jcdae Student Electronic Devices Policy Final](https://jpschools-org.community.diligentoneplatform.com/document/095d6356-a38c-43d5-9aaf-43a1eb94a0e5)

#### Parish: School Board Item 6 28 Cg Administrative Records Policy Final, Nov. 4, 2026

15. The administrative-records policy document requires electronic storage of all school-system records, including contracts and invoices. — [School Board Item 6 28 Cg Administrative Records Policy Final](https://jpschools-org.community.diligentoneplatform.com/document/21f13938-86c7-4e88-a591-7c520097498c)
16. The policy document requires written requests to inspect public records to identify the specific records sought. — [School Board Item 6 28 Cg Administrative Records Policy Final](https://jpschools-org.community.diligentoneplatform.com/document/21f13938-86c7-4e88-a591-7c520097498c)

### Issue of 2026-11-02

[Council deferrals and school spending proposals](https://jeffdigest.com/issues/2026-11-02), item numbers as in the issue.

#### Parish: School Board Regular Meeting Agenda Packet, Nov. 4, 2026

10. A proposed agreement would transfer control of old Washington Elementary to Jefferson Parish Government for Jefferson parish Eastbank Head Start or other educational uses subject to Jefferson Parish School Board authorization. — [School Board Regular Meeting Agenda Packet, p. 1](https://jpschools-org.community.diligentoneplatform.com/document/19381?lastModified=639292470810300000#page=1)
11. The agenda proposes further discussion of acquiring 55 acres on Segnette Boulevard for $3,990,000.00. — [School Board Regular Meeting Agenda Packet, p. 5](https://jpschools-org.community.diligentoneplatform.com/document/19381?lastModified=639292470810300000#page=5)
12. The packet requests a $618,000.00 budget to demolish the former Isaac G. Joseph Elementary School campus. — [School Board Regular Meeting Agenda Packet, p. 125](https://jpschools-org.community.diligentoneplatform.com/document/19381?lastModified=639292470810300000#page=125)
13. The packet requests a $160,086.00 budget increase for temporary modular classrooms at George Cox Elementary School, bringing the proposed budget to $910,086.00. — [School Board Regular Meeting Agenda Packet, p. 13](https://jpschools-org.community.diligentoneplatform.com/document/19381?lastModified=639292470810300000#page=13)
14. The proposed change order for Hurricane Ida Damage Repairs at J.C. Ellis School would add $116,102.00 and 111 calendar days. — [School Board Regular Meeting Agenda Packet, p. 18](https://jpschools-org.community.diligentoneplatform.com/document/19381?lastModified=639292470810300000#page=18)
15. The packet requests a $210,200.00 budget for Food Service Modifications at Clancy-Maggiore School of the Arts after termite damage required the cafeteria to close. — [School Board Regular Meeting Agenda Packet, p. 111](https://jpschools-org.community.diligentoneplatform.com/document/19381?lastModified=639292470810300000#page=111)
16. The packet recommends a $117,665.00 bid for replacing the rooftop air-conditioning units and steel supports serving Halls B and C at Strehle Community. — [School Board Regular Meeting Agenda Packet, p. 127](https://jpschools-org.community.diligentoneplatform.com/document/19381?lastModified=639292470810300000#page=127); [School Board Regular Meeting Agenda Packet, p. 128](https://jpschools-org.community.diligentoneplatform.com/document/19381?lastModified=639292470810300000#page=128)
17. A proposed $51,200 contract with Air Education, Inc. would provide virtual tutoring at Tom Benson School four days a week for 10 weeks. — [School Board Regular Meeting Agenda Packet, p. 40](https://jpschools-org.community.diligentoneplatform.com/document/19381?lastModified=639292470810300000#page=40)
18. The proposed employee stipend criteria provide $2,000 for eligible full-time certificated staff and $1,000 for eligible support staff or part-time teacher-based positions, with payment by Nov. 30, 2026, for those employed on both Oct. 1 and Nov. 4, 2026. — [School Board Regular Meeting Agenda Packet, p. 158](https://jpschools-org.community.diligentoneplatform.com/document/19381?lastModified=639292470810300000#page=158); [School Board Regular Meeting Agenda Packet, p. 174](https://jpschools-org.community.diligentoneplatform.com/document/19381?lastModified=639292470810300000#page=174)
19. The proposed pay differential criteria provide a $700 stipend for eligible full-time classroom teachers at schools with an economically disadvantaged percentage of at least 85%, payable around June 30, 2027, if employed on Feb. 1, 2027, and the last day of school. — [School Board Regular Meeting Agenda Packet, p. 158](https://jpschools-org.community.diligentoneplatform.com/document/19381?lastModified=639292470810300000#page=158); [School Board Regular Meeting Agenda Packet, p. 174](https://jpschools-org.community.diligentoneplatform.com/document/19381?lastModified=639292470810300000#page=174)
20. The proposed student device policy would prohibit wearing or using smart watches and smart eyewear during the instructional day, with exceptions for emergencies or use required by a student’s IEP, IAP, Section 504 plan or IHP. — [School Board Regular Meeting Agenda Packet, p. 144](https://jpschools-org.community.diligentoneplatform.com/document/19381?lastModified=639292470810300000#page=144); [School Board Regular Meeting Agenda Packet, p. 151](https://jpschools-org.community.diligentoneplatform.com/document/19381?lastModified=639292470810300000#page=151)
21. A proposed human trafficking prevention policy would require each public school to designate at least one counselor, mental health professional or administrator for annual advanced training. — [School Board Regular Meeting Agenda Packet, p. 141](https://jpschools-org.community.diligentoneplatform.com/document/19381?lastModified=639292470810300000#page=141); [School Board Regular Meeting Agenda Packet, p. 142](https://jpschools-org.community.diligentoneplatform.com/document/19381?lastModified=639292470810300000#page=142)
22. The proposed agreement with the Parish of Jefferson would provide $500 for a wheelchair for on-campus use at Bonnabel High School. — [School Board Regular Meeting Agenda Packet, p. 32](https://jpschools-org.community.diligentoneplatform.com/document/19381?lastModified=639292470810300000#page=32); [School Board Regular Meeting Agenda Packet, p. 33](https://jpschools-org.community.diligentoneplatform.com/document/19381?lastModified=639292470810300000#page=33)

### Issue of 2026-10-27

[Gretna Marketplace release; facilities agenda](https://jeffdigest.com/issues/2026-10-27), item numbers as in the issue.

#### Parish: School Board Facilities Committee Agenda, Oct. 28, 2026

1. The Facilities Committee meeting is scheduled for Oct. 28, 2026, at 1 p.m. — [School Board Facilities Committee Agenda, p. 1](https://jpschools-org.community.diligentoneplatform.com/document/19333/?printPdf=true&lastModified=639287127226530000#page=1)
2. The agenda lists the meeting location as 501 Manhattan Blvd. in Harvey. — [School Board Facilities Committee Agenda, p. 1](https://jpschools-org.community.diligentoneplatform.com/document/19333/?printPdf=true&lastModified=639287127226530000#page=1)

## Meetings on this topic

- [Parish School Board, Nov. 4, 2026](https://jeffdigest.com/meetings/2026-11-04/parish-school-board)
- [Parish School Board Facilities Committee, Oct. 28, 2026](https://jeffdigest.com/meetings/2026-10-28/parish-school-board-facilities-committee)

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## Records read for this topic

- Jefferson Parish Public School System: School Board agendas and minutes (Diligent) (agenda, trust A)

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