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Director of Communications, Taylor Gast, released the following statement. Due to the changes brought about by the COVID-19 pandemic, the East Baton Rouge Parish School System is working to address the higher than usual failure percentages across the district. Adapting to the virtual-learning environment presented new challenges. As we make adjustments to virtual learning, we are continuously creating new methods to minimize learning gaps, address absenteeism, and reengage with struggling students. In West Feliciana Parish, failure rates are typically at 10% following the first semester. Currently, Superintendent Hollis Milton said the failure rate is at 12%. West Feliciana is one of the few A school districts in the area. ....
ST. FRANCISVILLE â The West Feliciana Parish School Board took action Dec. 15 related to trying to run a school system during an out-of-control coronavirus pandemic. The board modified its discipline policies related to instruction via the internet, following a legislative uproar over discipline recommended for a Jefferson Parish student who had a BB gun showing in his room during a virtual class. Board members also approved a $22,000 per month contract, for six months, with a Baton Rouge firm that will do twice-weekly âdeep cleaningâ in each of the parishâs four schools. Board attorney Bob Hammonds said the Louisiana attorney general pushed through Act 48 of the most recent legislative session that requires each school board in the state to have a policy on discipline during virtual learning sessions. ....