BESE Adopts New K-12 Funding Formula

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March 13, 2024

The Louisiana Board of Elementary and Secondary Education (BESE) last Wednesday unanimously approved the Minimum Foundation Program (MFP) formula for the 2024-25 school year. The new formula aligns with the recommendations of the Louisiana Department of Education (LDOE), adding approximately $71.3 million to the MFP to address the key areas of employee pay, workforce development, tutoring, and operational costs. BESE also unanimously adopted a separate resolution urging lawmakers to appropriate funds for educator and support staff pay stipends in the 2024-25 state budget.

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ROD BRADY DESIGN BEGINS

Architects are officially working on the design

March 11, 2026

Architects are officially working on the design It was a day that had been long anticipated last Tuesday for the Central Louisiana Technical Community...

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Town of Tullos taking bids for new welcome sign

By Melissa Stroud Staff Reporter

March 11, 2026

Tullos Mayor Karla Cockerham informed members of the Tullos Town Council during their monthly meeting held March 2 that she has been looking into gett...

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Urania Square renamed in late Mayor’s honor

By Melissa Stroud Staff Reporter

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The Urania Town Council voted unanimously March 2 at their regular monthly meeting to rename the Urania Town Square in honor of former mayor Terri Cor...

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New pavilion construction at town square underway

By Craig Franklin Editor

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Work on the Town of Jena’s new town square pavilion began last week and progress continues at a rapid pace. Jena Mayor LaDawn C. Edwards noted during ...

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School Board approves 2026-27 school calendar

By Craig Franklin Editor

March 11, 2026

Members of the LaSalle Parish School Board approved their 2026-2027 calendar which extends the school year to add two additional breaks, one in the fa...

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Ten Commandments will soon be displayed in schools

By Craig Franklin Editor

March 11, 2026

The Ten Commandments will soon be displayed in all LaSalle Parish classrooms following a decision by the LaSalle Parish School Board during their mont...