School Board Meeting Recap (on-air report 7/14)

The Natchitoches Parish School Board held a committee meeting at the School Board office yesterday at 5:00p.m. Several committee member addressed the board giving updates and presenting new ideas for improving the school system and saving the district money. "Saturday H.O.P.E.," a project started last January at L.P. Vaughn Elementary and Middle School, allows students with frequent absences to make up school days, while receiving one-on-one help from staff and community volunteers. Supporters of the project hope to see the initiative used at other schools in the coming year. There was some discussion on eliminating some bus routes in the approaching year. A representative with Durham Transportation suggested combining at least six routes, which could save the district $150,000 yearly. Board members voiced concern over overcrowding and timeliness of the proposed changes, but will continue to work with the company to settle the matter. The board will meet Wednesday at the Parish School Board office.

***I continue to receive more responsibility at the station. I was the only staff member to attend the school board meeting. Using what I have learned for covering City Council meetings with my co-worker, I was able to cover this meeting solo and received accolades for doing so.***