School Board

The Jefferson Parish School Board is an independent legislative body created under Louisiana Revised Statute 17:51. The School Board has the power to make rules and regulations for its own government consistent with the laws of the State of Louisiana and the regulations of the State Board of Elementary and Secondary Education, and to levy taxes and collect revenues through state-approved means.

The School Board consists of nine members elected from districts. Each Board Member serves a term of four years, and the terms are concurrent.

For the most up-to-date information on current meetings, to view approved meeting minutes, or to review past minutes from previous meetings, please visit our BoardDocs site. 

It is the intention of the Jefferson Parish School Board to vote on a proposed collective bargaining agreement with the Jefferson Federation of Teachers at a regular meeting of the Board on May 7, 2025.  Pursuant to La. R.S. 44:67.1, the proposed agreement is made available here for review.