“The Minutes in Minutes” highlights Jefferson Parish School Board meetings. To see everything that happened at the January 6, 2021 school board meeting, watch the video above. You can click here to view the agenda from each meeting or click here for more information about the Jefferson Parish School Board. To learn how you can watch our board meetings live, click here.

Second Reading authored by Mr. Morgan:

• Move that Terrytown Elementary School be renamed Marjorie M. King Elementary School.

Second Reading authored by Mr. North:

• Move that the JPSB name "Rocky the Rooster" our official mascot representing JPSS's.

Second Reading authored by Mr. North:

• Move that the Jefferson Parish School Board direct the superintendent to begin the formation of an Employee Assistance Program. (EAP) The JP Schools EAP shall include but not be limited to the following: offer free and confidential assessments, short-term counseling, referrals, and follow-up services to employees who have personal and/or work-related problems. The Superintendent will report the progress made in developing this program at the February Jefferson Parish School Board meeting.

• Items on the consent agenda are approved by a unanimous vote. View the board agenda to see the full consent agenda.

First Reading authored by Ms. Denapolis-Bosarge and co-authored by Mr. Dickerson:

• Move to repeal the February 2021 deadline for Washington Stem School to increase their enrollment to
  at least 350 students.
• Also, to direct the Chief Operations Officer to upgrade the Washington campus as needed to improve
  this instructional environment for the students and staff.