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Risk manager Mister Davis told the board the selection represents an estimated roughly 9% reduction in overall premium costs compared with the prior year — approximately $292,666 less in annual premiums — the second consecutive year of a decrease. He described line-by-line movement: general liability and auto liability had pressure from claims experience (noting increases in those lines), property insurance showed a 15% decrease (about $324,000 less than the prior year), cyber liability fell by roughly 25% after the district’s adoption of multifactor authentication and other cyber controls, boiler-and-machinery rose by about 7%, and workers’ compensation premium presented a 10% decrease from the prior year. The National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) estimate was listed at about $303,780; Davis noted the NFIP figure was set by FEMA and represented an estimate.

Mr. Bourgeois of Arthur J. Gallagher discussed underwriter interest, attribution of property-cost reductions to additional asset information and modeling, and the district’s claims posture. He said two competitive workers’-compensation quotes helped deliver estimated savings and praised the district’s risk-management work in closing claims and improving controls.

Board members moved to accept the committee recommendation; the motion was seconded and the committee reported a unanimous approval.

Why it matters: Insurance placement affects the district’s exposure to loss and its annual operating costs. The committee described reduced premiums overall and credited improvements in cyber controls and property underwriting, while noting claims drove increases in certain liability lines.

What’s next: Staff will finalize broker placement and binding and report any final NFIP figures and policy forms.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","STPPS Committee as a Whole: Human Resources & Education – 6/5/25","oneSentenceSummary","St. Tammany Parish Schools’ insurance committee recommended Arthur J. Gallagher to broker the district’s insurance program covering liability, property, cyber, workers’ compensation and NFIP flood; the committee reported an estimated 9% overall premium decrease and unanimous board approval at committee meeting.","taxTitle","St. Tammany Parish, School Boards, Louisiana","taxId",13133,"location","Louisiana","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":77,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":78,"_41":79,"_43":80,"_45":81,"_47":82,"_49":83,"_51":84,"_53":85,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":86,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":87,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6211055,"Human-resources update: job-fair hires increased, vacancies down to 75 and substitute pool active",188,6632000,6820000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3700011-d2b8e74dd4d27d693d6a67b350b979b4&start=6632&end=6820","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3700011-d2b8e74dd4d27d693d6a67b350b979b4/thumbnail_6632000.jpg","/articles/6211055/Louisiana/Human-resources-update-job-fair-hires-increased-vacancies-down-to-75-and-substitute-pool-active","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6211055-a7e169ff002810d86340a46fefff7f5b/orig.mp4?Expires=1770442745&Signature=YhaId2JUkJWtT0r2pjVvZu8kCoXlExNK3ZwWUli03XUXzwymFqk6gs6RoL3FTjTOOtYZRUGBH71GN9lc~BsXVB3vgYywvHtTflPbQBJJqXThBl9BN5g2KzrZywuIKfmO~xME2hqTvorDVeMRmd7ZFE3R8GZb0Rj0CiSEN5~bimUt-Mwz7nUDxDYZipJlB1Mz6NUd5JK5tkyAsJAugTzeAHFdZKnCPxKyQc-T1fLOfFd6-6bpGbVud9aq2kBM9FoVph6WGiryQ5Cdwrm-GR5Y9Ll9yubjv8KkdR3ct8i5RrbkzJyNJMZQfN6W67WaOyosgrT0OZ0L-eXgdlv4VmHuZA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Human-resources director Alfonso reported to the committee that the district has made measurable hiring progress as it prepares for the 2025–26 school year.

Alfonso told the board that the job fair produced 181 recommended hires this year, up from 137 the previous year. He said the district currently lists 75 vacancies — a notable improvement from the prior year — and that HR is conducting regular onboarding and certification processing to clear positions. He also said the district’s substitute list stands at about 1,431 individuals and that the HR office is purging inactive names with an option for those individuals to rejoin the list.

Transportation staffing was described as improving: the district’s transportation manager is in round three of a hiring process, Alfonso said, and officials expect drivers to be available to fill routes by the start of school. He added that paraeducator training currently has 56 individuals enrolled and that assistant-principal and principal appointment recommendations will be presented to the board.

Questions from board members sought clarification on administrative-transfer procedures and the district’s approach to onboarding. Alfonso said administrative transfers occur at the superintendent’s discretion and that principals who seek transfers must apply for open administrative positions. He said HR runs a multi-day onboarding process that brings 20–25 certificated staff for orientation on the district 4-day workweek.

Why it matters: Staffing levels and substitute availability are direct operational concerns for the coming school year; the district reported progress but continues active recruitment and onboarding.

What’s next: HR said it will continue hiring and present administrative appointments at the next board meeting.","Human-resources staff reported recruitment progress ahead of the 2025–26 year: job-fair recommended hires rose to 181, current vacancies declined to 75, the district maintains a sub pool of about 1,431, and a parish-wide paraeducator course enrolled 56 participants.",{"_33":89,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":90,"_41":91,"_43":92,"_45":93,"_47":94,"_49":95,"_51":96,"_53":97,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":98,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":99,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6211060,"St. Tammany superintendent highlights record ACT performance, capital projects completion and program wins in year-end review",289,1050000,1339000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3700011-d2b8e74dd4d27d693d6a67b350b979b4&start=1050&end=1339","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3700011-d2b8e74dd4d27d693d6a67b350b979b4/thumbnail_1050000.jpg","/articles/6211060/Louisiana/St-Tammany-superintendent-highlights-record-ACT-performance-capital-projects-completion-and-program-wins-in-year-end-review","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6211060-19a497ff13d6c7a27ee932f9e5595e52/orig.mp4?Expires=1770442745&Signature=cbAiSZz7Eq3Z~5szPXTM-sK0bWx69-dk10eA9g0MnlytBSnr~U6whW7nFX3El9y3a~rF59lnOBLsNjJEhn1zvP46g-nwO9UQ0BydIRZda1FAsjkwTzWx8nmnwMKD6-oJfMCQBgCLr13bQNsKERUpC9YyGyP82XS4Zq875RqA3STqoTKaNISethXivMA41RKXTP~lZe~ljxefd8Ehg9F4Rro19-q8eefmE1uYhGc2nMTEe6ITLpKtd1vXurSqXSDqPjMERpf~aAUMab6Kr9YtmdI2Jx0gy88n1I74ofQ6El39aNOb4mYzUI2Xi2VDpASiBtDe9zQRYUSMvcZcL~TVSg__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Superintendent Frank Javea delivered a year-end report to the St. Tammany Parish Schools committee, highlighting district academic gains, completion of a multiyear capital improvement plan, and student and program achievements.

Javea told the board the district was recognized as the No. 1 ACT district in Louisiana and noted that “there was only 6 school systems that broke the national average. And not only do we break it, we were number 1.” He reported the district performance score had risen to 87.5 — the highest since the current rubric was established in 2018 — and said early 2025 data showed three students with a perfect ACT 36 and 76 graduates with a 30 or higher.

He also highlighted 11 National Merit finalists, expanded “career and college expo” attendance and internship connections, robotics team successes (eight tournament wins, multiple state qualifiers and one team qualifying for world competition), and growth in services and inclusion for students with disabilities, where he said 15 school labels tied to subgroup deficiencies were removed and only 13 schools now carry labels.

On facilities and capital work, Javea said the 2019 capital-improvement plan is “completely finished,” listing 15 campuses that had portables replaced with brick-and-mortar buildings and noting projects such as a replacement special-education facility and a community kitchen adjacent to Northshore High School. He credited bond and voter support for the ability to complete the projects and signaled staff will bring next-step proposals to the board for future capital planning.

Board members praised the superintendent’s presentation. Board member Mr. Cousin said he had “never seen a person who put as much effort into what they're doing,” and other members echoed support, thanking Javea and staff for outreach and communication efforts during the bond campaign and throughout the school year.

Why it matters: The presentation frames district academic and programmatic performance for the public and board, and it sets expectations for continued capital work and program rollout in 2025–26.

What’s next: Staff will deliver detailed next steps on capital projects and the district’s operational plans for the coming year at subsequent meetings.","Superintendent Frank Javea presented a wide-ranging year-in-review to the committee, citing the district as the top ACT-performing system in Louisiana, improved district performance scores, capital improvements completing projects from a 2019 plan, and several student achievements including National Merit finalists and a state volleyball title.",{"_33":101,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":102,"_41":103,"_43":104,"_45":105,"_47":106,"_49":107,"_51":108,"_53":109,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":110,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":111,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6211065,"St. Tammany board committee advances 17 pupil-progression recommendations, including new second-grade promotion rule and block-schedule alignments",716,4045000,4761000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3700011-d2b8e74dd4d27d693d6a67b350b979b4&start=4045&end=4761","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3700011-d2b8e74dd4d27d693d6a67b350b979b4/thumbnail_4045000.jpg","/articles/6211065/Louisiana/St-Tammany-board-committee-advances-17-pupil-progression-recommendations-including-new-second-grade-promotion-rule-and-block-schedule-alignments","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6211065-a69544bd2979a314ef47e4d5d9113a3e/orig.mp4?Expires=1770442745&Signature=BS71DPsncyJzVpRQ9TDU0MeuzsM8SRFuefuXLNEU0ZJUifyFOU7d5QDYhJ1A8jR40Z6IP3WZ9khfXzVeY4nGefj4YOMCsetABr0ZgkLhZ1RaNW~Ncz6FDwWRoyOdg~Y-NGJNb26dmHe01TUG--kovp2pzTwamUaGSlIVBTYQWQWWOqmGxyGhQTQNoYTqu5rgh6DiSWzhDyDGY2lPla6tDF48w9hAXD8PBOuq3A-roPL300PwwwHX3~COppJu3rnd2c1NzT4ARFAayRyOvPw5ougve0YvfdeZbBsVFY2mBgBrKIwFZRddyOKPwBOrm84qfC1jRR1wCOB0~jKQ-8CWjg__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The St. Tammany Parish Schools committee as a whole voted to accept a package of 17 recommended revisions to the district’s pupil-progression plan for the 2025–26 school year, presenting changes to second-grade promotion rules, high-school grading and testing aligned to a move to block scheduling, and updated district exam standards.

The recommendations were presented to the board by Dr. Langlois, who explained the review process and said, “we had 36 total suggestions that came in from our stakeholders… 20 of them received recommendations from our stakeholders in our schools and then those we presented to our advisory committee.”

The most substantive changes include: moving language arts into the required subjects for second-grade promotion (so students would need to pass reading, language arts and math, plus either science or social studies); removing a standing 10% interim-assessment weight that applied only to seventh and eighth grades; aligning the district-approved exam passing score with the state by changing a 67% threshold to 60%; replacing quarterly exams with a single final exam (while keeping LEAP 2025 courses as 20% of the final grade); requiring a minimum of 14 assessments per grading period for Carnegie credit; and basing GPA on final course grades rather than semester grades to fit a 4-by-4 block schedule.

Dr. Langlois told the committee that the recommendations emerged from a multi-step process: public input, principal and faculty discussion at the school level, and then advisory-committee review. She said the advisory committee met publicly and voted on the items; several recommendations reached unanimous advisory approval, and most had strong school-level support.

Board members probed specific items. Board member Miss Hurstis asked whether other subjects could be shifted away from LEAP testing; Dr. Langlois answered that district-approved assessments already cover world history, physical science and chemistry and that the update clarifies instruments already in use. Dr. Peterson questioned the change that would remove quarterly exams in favor of a single final; Dr. Langlois and others clarified that under block scheduling high-school courses will retain a final and that LEAP-counted courses would still carry a 20% weight. Several board members expressed concern about removing midterms that serve as additional opportunities for borderline students to improve their status; staff responded that the change is relative to the block schedule and that finals will still exist and count as specified.

The recommendations include updates to senior “short day” eligibility tied to existing criteria: an ACT composite of at least 18 or an equivalent WorkKeys score, no excessive unexcused absences, and satisfied LEAP testing requirements. Staff clarified students who meet the criteria may choose to take two or three courses per semester under block scheduling, but at least one of those courses must be on campus (the policy is intended to preserve on-campus contact while enabling internships and off-campus placements).

The committee moved the package for board approval. Miss Baker made the motion; Miss Hanson seconded it. The roll call vote was unanimous in favor.

Why it matters: The package changes how students will be evaluated and promoted across the parish and aligns local practice with the state’s assessment and scheduling shifts. Several recommendations will affect classroom assessment design, grading and senior schedules if the full state template and final implementation materials are delivered and adopted.

What’s next: Staff said the full state template for the 2025–26 pupil-progression plan is not yet available; the district will bring the completed template to the board once the State Department provides it. The board’s approval at the committee level moves the recommendations forward for formal adoption and implementation planning.","A committee recommended 17 changes to the district pupil-progression policy for 2025–26, moving language arts into required second-grade subjects, adjusting assessment and grading rules to align with a planned block schedule, and changing proficiency cutoffs on district exams to match state guidance. The committee vote was unanimous by the board.","actionData","errors"]

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