East Baton Rouge Parish School Board
Coverage of East Baton Rouge Parish School Board in the Nexus archive.
- EBR School Board leaders express support for LaMont Cole in wake of indictment
East Baton Rouge Parish School Board leaders have expressed support for Superintendent LaMont Cole following his indictment on corruption charges. The leaders stated they are standing behind Cole despite the legal action against him.
- EBR School Board could move Northdale Superintendent's Academy to former Belfair campus
The East Baton Rouge Parish School Board is considering relocating Northdale Superintendent's Academy to the former Belfair School campus, which underwent $3 million in renovations in 2022. The move aims to provide students with a safer, more modern learning environment.
- Gov. Landry, Legislative Leaders Push Back on Teacher Stipend Plan Opposition
Gov. Jeff Landry and legislative leaders are defending a plan to fund teacher stipends by reallocating school operations funds, despite concerns from school officials about potential impacts. Landry adjusted the proposal to exempt districts that already provided equivalent pay increases, and Legislative Auditor Michael Waguespack's analysis suggested most districts could comply. The plan requires legislative approval by a specific deadline.