On Thursday, Sept. 8, the Louisiana Special School District Board of Directors announced its next steps in the search for a district Superintendent. Members of the Board’s Personnel Committee will work with SSA Consultants, an executive recruitment service, to lead the Superintendent search. SSA Consultants will define the search, advertise and recruit for the position and screen prospective candidates. The Board will then select a Supe ...

Search Criteria Process for SSD Superintendent 1. Personnel Committee creates a job description and locates an outside search firm to contract with in order to initiate and conduct the search for a new superintendent. ...

The Superintendent of the Special School District (SSD) will have a unique opportunity to improve education opportunities, choices, and quality of instruction for thousands of K-12 children within one District in Louisiana. ...

On Monday, July 25, the Louisiana Special School District Board of Directors held a special meeting to discuss the ongoing investigation of Superintendent Ernest Garrett III. A review of the Superintendent's performance revealed several potential compliance and performance issues. After careful consideration, the SSD District Board opted to go in a different direction with district leadership by a vote of 8-0. The Board’s review was l ...