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NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, pursuant to Article VII, Section 23 (B) and (C) of the Louisiana Constitution of 1974 and La. R.S. 47:1705(B) that a public hearing of the Orleans Parish School Board (the “School Board”), will be held at its regular meeting place at the Orleans Parish School Board Offices located at 2401 Westbend Pkwy., Room 1050, New Orleans, LA 70114 on September 26, 2019, at 5:00 p.m., to consider levying additional or increased millage rates without further voter approval or adopting the adjusted millage rate after reassessment and rolling forward to millage rates not to exceed the prior year’s maximum.
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Orleans Parish School Board’s Special Education Institute and All Schools Training presents: 2019 OPSB Summer Training Collaborative. This dynamic two-day collaborative consists of training sessions and keynotes that encourage dialogue about the unique challenges that our students face and how schools can best offer support and coordination to help all students succeed.
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NEW ORLEANS – (Jan. 17, 2019) – At the Orleans Parish School Board (OPSB) board business meeting on Thursday, Jan. 17, the OPSB re-elected John A. Brown, Jr. to serve as school board president and Leslie Ellison to serve as school board vice-president. The New Orleans Children and Youth Planning Board presented their findings and strategies to address childhood trauma in New Orleans public schools and the newly appointed Student Advisory council was introduced. Superintendent of Schools Dr. Henderson Lewis introduced new members of the 2019 Superintendent’s Student Advisory Council. The Board also recognized 27 schools that received A/B growth.
OPSB elects new board president and vice-president
The OPSB re-elected John A. Brown, Jr. to serve as a president and Leslie Ellison to serve as vice-president for a one-year term, beginning this month. The president and vice-president received the votes of a majority of the board.
OPSB amends the student dress code policy to allow bullet-resistant backpacks
This amendment provides for an exception to the general prohibition against the use of the body armor in school to allow students to carry bullet-resistant backpacks. Additionally, the amendment revised the Parent Bill of Rights, which mandates schools notify parents of uniform specifications and its effective date change.
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Does your student have an IEP or receive 504 accommodations? Has your student made plans for life after high school? Do you know what citywide supports exis The Orleans Parish School Board is hosting its second annual Citywide Transitions Fair on Thursday, May 9, 2019 3 p.m. – 6 p.m. at the Delgado City Park Campus Student Life Center (2nd floor). The $5 off Lyft code ‘OPSBFAIR’ can be applied to rides to and from Delgado Community College where the Transitions Fair will be held on May 9th, 2019. TRANSITIONS FAIR Connect with the many organizations across New Orleans that provide supports to students receiving special education or 504 supports, particularly those who are preparing to exit high school. Learn about the supports available for students to find meaningful employment and transition to life as an independent citizen. Who & What When & Where Have questions or want more information? Email rhall@opsb.us or abonam@opsb.us. EMPLOYMENT JOB TRAINING COLLEGES AND UNIVERSITY PROGRAMS (Pay Check & Deaf/Blind Project forChildren and Youth) HOUSING, COMMUNITY ACCESS, AND INDEPENDENT LIVING OTHER SUPPORTS
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