NOTICE: SSD Board of Directors Meeting - Agenda Posted
📅 Date: November 04, 2026
🕓 Time: 1:00 p.m.
📍 Location:
Louisiana Special School District
2888 Brightside Dr.
Baton Rouge, LA 70820
Student Center Board Room
📄 To view the agenda for the meeting, you can visit the following link: https://files-backend.assets.thrillshare.com/documents/asset/uploaded_file/4654/Lss/6871e1db-7e41-4339-91c8-7b80b71c828b/Board_Meeting_Agenda_11.04.2026.pdf?disposition=inline
🎥 If you are unable to attend the meeting in person, it will be available on YouTube as a LiveStream at the following link: https://youtube.com/live/sKK4giIVLr0?feature=share
White Cane Day Article on WBRZ.com features LSVI Activities
Rocking Independence: Life Without Limits
Students at the Louisiana School for the Visually Impaired recently took center stage during White Cane Day, leading interactive activities that showed how they navigate school, work, and daily life. Through demonstrations of Braille, assistive technology, and white cane travel, students helped visitors gain a greater understanding of independence, accessibility, and opportunity, according to the article by WBRZ.
Read the full story on WBRZ's website at the following link:
https://d3nqdp0e3r32g8.cloudfront.net/videos/louisiana-school-for-the-visually-impaired-event-shows-how-students-navigate-daily-life?utm_source=chatgpt.com
REMINDER: White Cane Safety Day is this Friday. We hope to see everyone there. Everyone is welcome!
This year's theme is "ROCKING INDEPENDENCE: LIFE WITHOUT LIMITS".
Event Details:
Date: October 16th, 2026
Time: 9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Location: Louisiana School or the Visually Impaired - 2888 Brightside Dr. Baton Rouge, LA 70820
SHORT RUN OF SHOW:
9:00 a.m.-10:00 a.m. Opening program at SSD auditorium
10:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. Passport to Independence interactive stations/booths set up around SSD campus to explore
12:00 p.m.-1:00 p.m. Food and Fellowship- join us for lunch in the LSD (PEC) gym (jambalaya, chicken, rolls, salad)
Image Description: White Cane Day logo: Life Without Limits- White Cane Safety Day 2026: Rockin’ Independence. Clip art shows students walking across a cross walk of an intersection properly using their white canes.
This year's theme is "ROCKING INDEPENDENCE: LIFE WITHOUT LIMITS".
Event Details:
Date: October 16th, 2026
Time: 9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Location: Louisiana School or the Visually Impaired - 2888 Brightside Dr. Baton Rouge, LA 70820
SHORT RUN OF SHOW:
9:00 a.m.-10:00 a.m. Opening program at SSD auditorium
10:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. Passport to Independence interactive stations/booths set up around SSD campus to explore
12:00 p.m.-1:00 p.m. Food and Fellowship- join us for lunch in the LSD (PEC) gym (jambalaya, chicken, rolls, salad)
Image Description: White Cane Day logo: Life Without Limits- White Cane Safety Day 2026: Rockin’ Independence. Clip art shows students walking across a cross walk of an intersection properly using their white canes.
The September edition of the SSD Newsletter has been published. This month's edition highlights a strong start to the 2026-2027 school year across the district centered around our theme: "Students First".
Some of the progress shared this month include the Louisiana School for the Deaf's "Dare to SOAR, Don't Settle!" initiative focused on academic growth, literacy, and student belonging. At CLSSC, students stayed active over the summer with hands-on learning opportunities. We also get updates from Shared Services, Teaching and Learning, and Operations showing the ongoing work that is going on across the district.
You can read the full newsletter at this link.
REMINDER: SSD Board of Directors Meeting
Date: 09/08/2026
Time: 9:00 a.m.
Location:
2888 Brightside Dr.
Baton Rouge, LA 70820
SSD Board Room 196-Student Activity Center
If you are unable to attend in person, the meeting will be Livestreamed on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GhGrKMq9ZGY
You can find the agenda for the meeting at the following link:
https://files-backend.assets.thrillshare.com/documents/asset/uploaded_file/4654/Lss/5e827172-da31-4e3f-87c7-de63ae1cbb2b/Meeting-Agenda-9.8.2026-TAGGED.pdf?disposition=inline
Date: 09/08/2026
Time: 9:00 a.m.
Location:
2888 Brightside Dr.
Baton Rouge, LA 70820
SSD Board Room 196-Student Activity Center
If you are unable to attend in person, the meeting will be Livestreamed on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GhGrKMq9ZGY
You can find the agenda for the meeting at the following link:
https://files-backend.assets.thrillshare.com/documents/asset/uploaded_file/4654/Lss/5e827172-da31-4e3f-87c7-de63ae1cbb2b/Meeting-Agenda-9.8.2026-TAGGED.pdf?disposition=inline
Student's First.
This week the District welcomed back teachers at our Back to School Celebration and breakfast event. We were joined by SSD Board of Directors President, Sandy Holloway and Bernell Cook, Louisiana State Director of Education, who each gave inspiring words of encouragement to teachers and staff.
The message of the morning was clear from the matching T-shirts worn by attendees to the thoughtful remarks shared by our guest speakers. Every part of the event reflected our commitment to putting students at the center of everything we do at SSD.
We extend our sincere appreciation to Sandy Holloway, SSD Board President, and Bernell Cook, Louisiana State Director of Education, for sharing their insights and encouragement as we begin a new school year. Together, we are building a future where every student has the opportunity to thrive.
This week the District welcomed back teachers at our Back to School Celebration and breakfast event. We were joined by SSD Board of Directors President, Sandy Holloway and Bernell Cook, Louisiana State Director of Education, who each gave inspiring words of encouragement to teachers and staff.
The message of the morning was clear from the matching T-shirts worn by attendees to the thoughtful remarks shared by our guest speakers. Every part of the event reflected our commitment to putting students at the center of everything we do at SSD.
We extend our sincere appreciation to Sandy Holloway, SSD Board President, and Bernell Cook, Louisiana State Director of Education, for sharing their insights and encouragement as we begin a new school year. Together, we are building a future where every student has the opportunity to thrive.
We would like to congratulate Ms. Alisha Butler for her selection as the 2027 Louisiana Teacher of the Year. The Louisiana Department of Education in partnership with Dream Teachers, honors the state’s most outstanding educators each year. This weekend, they announced Ms. Butler as the 2027 honoree.
Ms. Butler teaches dual enrollment English and intermediate Braille at the Louisiana School for the Visually Impaired (LSVI) in Baton Rouge, where she designs instruction and has also worked as an instructional coach, school testing coordinator, and technology coordinator. Butler is a certified Teacher of the Visually Impaired and holds the National Certification in Unified English Braille, one of fewer than 500 educators nationwide to earn this designation.
🎉 Congratulations Ms. Butler! 🎉
Ms. Butler teaches dual enrollment English and intermediate Braille at the Louisiana School for the Visually Impaired (LSVI) in Baton Rouge, where she designs instruction and has also worked as an instructional coach, school testing coordinator, and technology coordinator. Butler is a certified Teacher of the Visually Impaired and holds the National Certification in Unified English Braille, one of fewer than 500 educators nationwide to earn this designation.
🎉 Congratulations Ms. Butler! 🎉
The Board of Directors of the Louisiana Special School District has called an Emergency Meeting to be held at 10:00 a.m. on Tuesday, June 2, 2026.
Location: 2888 Brightside Drive
Baton Rouge, LA 70820
Student Center Board Room
Information concerning remote participation in the meeting is included in the meeting agenda. To see the agenda on our website as a PDF visit the following link:
https://files-backend.assets.thrillshare.com/documents/asset/uploaded_file/4654/Lss/6eb4b569-8ebc-4572-ba81-eee47dd5adf3/SSD-Meeting-Agenda-6.2.26-%28FINAL-6.1.26%29.pdf?disposition=inline
Location: 2888 Brightside Drive
Baton Rouge, LA 70820
Student Center Board Room
Information concerning remote participation in the meeting is included in the meeting agenda. To see the agenda on our website as a PDF visit the following link:
https://files-backend.assets.thrillshare.com/documents/asset/uploaded_file/4654/Lss/6eb4b569-8ebc-4572-ba81-eee47dd5adf3/SSD-Meeting-Agenda-6.2.26-%28FINAL-6.1.26%29.pdf?disposition=inline
The Board of Directors of the Louisiana Special School District has called an Emergency Meeting to be held at 10:00 a.m. on Tuesday, June 2, 2026.
Location: 2888 Brightside Drive
Baton Rouge, LA 70820
Student Center Board Room
Information concerning remote participation in the meeting is included in the meeting agenda. To see the agenda on our website as a PDF visit the following link:
https://files-backend.assets.thrillshare.com/documents/asset/uploaded_file/4654/Lss/6eb4b569-8ebc-4572-ba81-eee47dd5adf3/SSD-Meeting-Agenda-6.2.26-%28FINAL-6.1.26%29.pdf?disposition=inline
Location: 2888 Brightside Drive
Baton Rouge, LA 70820
Student Center Board Room
Information concerning remote participation in the meeting is included in the meeting agenda. To see the agenda on our website as a PDF visit the following link:
https://files-backend.assets.thrillshare.com/documents/asset/uploaded_file/4654/Lss/6eb4b569-8ebc-4572-ba81-eee47dd5adf3/SSD-Meeting-Agenda-6.2.26-%28FINAL-6.1.26%29.pdf?disposition=inline
PUBLIC NOTICE:
Upcoming Board of Directors Meeting - Agenda Posted
The SSD Board of Directors will hold a meeting on Tuesday, January 13, 2026, at 9:00 a.m.
Location: 2888 Brightside Dr.
Baton Rouge, LA 70820
Student Center Board Room
For those unable to attend in person, the meeting will be streamed on SSD's YouTube Channel at the following link:
https://www.youtube.com/live/UPICDAoCGLI
To view the agenda on our website as a PDF visit the following link:
https://files-backend.assets.thrillshare.com/documents/asset/uploaded_file/4654/Lss/c34a6553-aa32-4cb2-bb5b-3bb5136541d2/SSD-Meeting-Agenda-1.13.26.pdf?disposition=inline
Upcoming Board of Directors Meeting - Agenda Posted
The SSD Board of Directors will hold a meeting on Tuesday, January 13, 2026, at 9:00 a.m.
Location: 2888 Brightside Dr.
Baton Rouge, LA 70820
Student Center Board Room
For those unable to attend in person, the meeting will be streamed on SSD's YouTube Channel at the following link:
https://www.youtube.com/live/UPICDAoCGLI
To view the agenda on our website as a PDF visit the following link:
https://files-backend.assets.thrillshare.com/documents/asset/uploaded_file/4654/Lss/c34a6553-aa32-4cb2-bb5b-3bb5136541d2/SSD-Meeting-Agenda-1.13.26.pdf?disposition=inline
ANNOUNCEMENT: The Board of Directors Meeting scheduled for 11/12/2025 has been cancelled.
PUBLIC NOTICE:
Upcoming Board of Directors Meeting - Agenda posted
The SSD Board of Directors will hold a meeting on Wednesday, November 12, 2025, at 9:00 a.m.
Location: 2888 Brightside Dr
Baton Rouge, LA 70820
Student Center Board Room
To see the agenda on our website as a PDF visit the following link:
https://core-docs.s3.us-east-1.amazonaws.com/documents/asset/uploaded_file/4654/LSS/6105112/690_SSD_Meeting_Agenda_11.12.25_Draft.pdf
Please find the Louisiana School for the Deaf and Visually Impaired Athletics Schedule.
Week of October 6-10
Trunk or Treat at LSDVI
Our Trunk or Treat Event is here to add a dash of magic and a whole lot of treats to the LSDVI students.
Email Angela.Grevious@swe.la.gov to reserve your spot to hand out candy.
Date and Time:
Thursday,, October 30, 2025; 6-7:30pm
Our Trunk or Treat Event is here to add a dash of magic and a whole lot of treats to the LSDVI students.
Email Angela.Grevious@swe.la.gov to reserve your spot to hand out candy.
Date and Time:
Thursday,, October 30, 2025; 6-7:30pm
PUBLIC NOTICE:
Upcoming Meeting Announcement
The SSD Board of Directors will hold a meeting on Wednesday, August 20, 2025, at 9:00 a.m.
Location: 2888 Brightside Dr
Baton Rouge, LA 70820
Student Center Board Room
To see the Public Notice on our website as a PDF visit the following link:
https://core-docs.s3.us-east-1.amazonaws.com/documents/asset/uploaded_file/4654/LSS/5932944/Public_Notice_SSD_Board_Meetings.pdf
Upcoming Meeting Announcement
The SSD Board of Directors will hold a meeting on Wednesday, August 20, 2025, at 9:00 a.m.
Location: 2888 Brightside Dr
Baton Rouge, LA 70820
Student Center Board Room
To see the Public Notice on our website as a PDF visit the following link:
https://core-docs.s3.us-east-1.amazonaws.com/documents/asset/uploaded_file/4654/LSS/5932944/Public_Notice_SSD_Board_Meetings.pdf
REMINDER: Board of Directors Special Meeting
Date: 07/23/2025
Time: 3:30 p.m.
Location:
2888 Brightside Dr.
Baton Rouge, LA 70820
SSD Board Room 196-Student Activity Center
If you are unable to attend in person, the meeting will be Livestreamed on YouTube: https://youtube.com/live/jTqYqcHIzug
You can find the agenda for the meeting at the following link:
https://core-docs.s3.us-east-1.amazonaws.com/documents/asset/uploaded_file/4654/LSS/5894473/SSD_Agenda.pdf
Date: 07/23/2025
Time: 3:30 p.m.
Location:
2888 Brightside Dr.
Baton Rouge, LA 70820
SSD Board Room 196-Student Activity Center
If you are unable to attend in person, the meeting will be Livestreamed on YouTube: https://youtube.com/live/jTqYqcHIzug
You can find the agenda for the meeting at the following link:
https://core-docs.s3.us-east-1.amazonaws.com/documents/asset/uploaded_file/4654/LSS/5894473/SSD_Agenda.pdf
REMINDER: SSD Board of Directors Special Meeting
Date: 07/21/2025
Time: 9:00 a.m.
Location:
2888 Brightside Dr.
Baton Rouge, LA 70820
SSD Board Room - Student Center
If you are unable to attend in person, the meeting will be Livestreamed on YouTube:
https://youtube.com/live/oyRSiLzSHIk?feature=share
You can find the agenda for the meeting at the following link:
https://core-docs.s3.us-east-1.amazonaws.com/documents/asset/uploaded_file/4654/LSS/5884387/SSD_Agenda_7.21.25_KS_7.3.25_7.16.25_7.17325.pdf
Date: 07/21/2025
Time: 9:00 a.m.
Location:
2888 Brightside Dr.
Baton Rouge, LA 70820
SSD Board Room - Student Center
If you are unable to attend in person, the meeting will be Livestreamed on YouTube:
https://youtube.com/live/oyRSiLzSHIk?feature=share
You can find the agenda for the meeting at the following link:
https://core-docs.s3.us-east-1.amazonaws.com/documents/asset/uploaded_file/4654/LSS/5884387/SSD_Agenda_7.21.25_KS_7.3.25_7.16.25_7.17325.pdf
ANNOUNCEMENT: Board of Directors Special Meeting
Date: 07/21/2025
Time: 9:00 a.m.
Location:
2888 Brightside Dr.
Baton Rouge, LA 70820
SSD Board Room - Student Center
If you are unable to attend in person, the meeting will be Livestreamed on YouTube:
https://youtube.com/live/oyRSiLzSHIk?feature=share
You can find the agenda for the meeting at the following link:
https://core-docs.s3.us-east-1.amazonaws.com/documents/asset/uploaded_file/4654/LSS/5846422/SSD_Agenda_7.21.25_KS_7.3.25_7.16.25.pdf
Notice of Cancellation - Board of Directors Meeting 07/15/2025
The Board of Directors of the Louisiana Special School District meeting scheduled for July 15, 2025, at 9:00 a.m. has been cancelled. The next Special meeting for the Board of Directors of the Louisiana Special School District will take place on July 21, 2025 at 9:00am.
Please contact Kattie Sheppard at Kattie.Sheppard@swe.la.gov if you have any questions.
You can read the full announcement on our website at the following link: https://core-docs.s3.us-east-1.amazonaws.com/documents/asset/uploaded_file/4654/LSS/5802857/7.15.25_Cancellation_Notice_KS_6.23.25.pdf
REMINDER: Board of Directors Meeting is Tomorrow
Date: 05/13/2025
Time: 9:00 a.m.
Location: 2888 Brightside Dr. Baton Rouge, LA 70820
SSD Board Room - Student Center
If you are unable to attend in person, the meeting will be Livestreamed on YouTube: https://youtube.com/live/RUPhZES32CQ?feature=share
You can find the agenda for the meeting at the following link:
https://core-docs.s3.us-east-1.amazonaws.com/documents/asset/uploaded_file/4654/LSS/5630167/Agenda_5.13.25.pdf