Whole Child Focus. 100% College Bound.
IDEA Public Schools Louisiana has officially closed IDEA Bridge and IDEA Innovation. We are deeply grateful to the students, families, and staff who were part of these school communities.
To learn more about the new operators, please visit their respective websites through the links below.
The IDEA Bridge campus is now operated by Third Future Schools – Bridge Academy.
The IDEA Innovation campus is now operated by Audubon Baton Rouge.
Through structured, challenging coursework, IDEA Public Schools focuses on college preparation for all children. For the last 16 years, IDEA has sent nearly 100% of its graduates to college and remains on track to uphold that legacy.
Our athletic programs are competitive and award-winning, instilling in students a strong work ethic, dedication, and accountability. In addition to sports, IDEA offers clubs that span the interests of our students.
IDEA puts passionate teachers in every classroom and gives them the support they need to prepare students for success. Our teachers create joyful environments where students are excited to learn.
We are a tuition-free public school option in neighborhoods across Southern Louisiana. We accept all students, regardless of where they live, their academic standing, their income, and ability level.
Through small learning groups and daily access to technology, every student learns at the level and speed just right for them.
Our teachers bring subject matter expertise and an unwavering commitment to set each student on a path to success.
Our school is family. Parents, teachers, and administrators work as a team to help each student reach their full potential.
If you do suspect a child is being harmed, reporting your suspicions may protect the child and get help for the family. Call the DCFS Child Protection hotline at 1-855-4LA-KIDS (1-855-452-5437) toll-free 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. More information on the signs and symptoms of child abuse/neglect.
Tonnisha Ellis, Board President
Email Board President
(225) 276-0877
Darrel Lewis
Misty Albrecht
John Murray
Laura Wilkinson
24-25 Board of Directors Calendar (approved 6.25.2024)
Note that any changes such as date, time, location, etc. to the board meeting calendar will be updated in the bullets below, not the linked document above. Special meetings will be posted below as well and not shown on the linked calendar above. Unless otherwise indicated below, all regular board meetings begin at 6 pm CST.
23-24 Board of Directors Calendar (approved 5.9.2023)
Note that any changes such as date, time, location, etc. to the board meeting calendar will be updated in the bullets below, not the linked document above. Special meetings will be posted below as well and not shown on the linked calendar above. Unless otherwise indicated below, all regular board meetings begin at 6 pm CST.
2022-23 IPSL Board of Directors Meeting Schedule (Approved)
Unless otherwise noted on the posted agenda below, all board meetings begin at 6 pm CST. Meetings are held at the address provided on the schedule above and on each agenda.
2022.6.21 Board Meeting – Agenda | Minutes
2022.6.14 Board Meeting – Agenda | Minutes
2022.6.7 Board Meeting – Agenda | Minutes
2022.4.12 Board Meeting – Agenda | Minutes
2022.2.15 Board Meeting – Agenda | Minutes
2021.12.14 Board Meeting – Notice | Minutes
2021.10.12 Board Meeting – Agenda | Minutes
2021.08.17 Board Meeting (Rescheduled from 2021.08.10) – Agenda | Minutes
2021.06.23 Board Meeting – Agenda | Minutes
2021.06.15 Board Meeting – Agenda | Minutes
2021.06.01 Board Meeting – Agenda | Minutes
2021.05.14 Board Meeting – Agenda | Minutes
2021.04.13 Board Meeting – Agenda | Minutes
2021.02.09 Board Meeting – Agenda | Minutes
2020.12.15 Board Meeting – Agenda | Minutes
2020.12.01 Board Meeting – Agenda | Minutes
2020.10.22 Board Meeting – Agenda | Minutes
2020.10.13 Board Meeting – Agenda | Minutes
2020.09.25 Board Meeting – Notice | Agenda | Minutes
20-21 EBTR Pro forma Walk Forward 5.27
2020.05.19 Board Meeting – Agenda | Minutes
EBTR Budget Board Early Look – 2020-21
EBTR Budget Board Early Look – 2020-21
IPSL 2019-20 Board of Directors Meeting Schedule
2020.04.07 Board Meeting – Agenda | Minutes
2020.02.04 Board Meeting – Notice | Agenda | Minutes
2019.12.03 Board Meeting Agenda | Minutes
2019.10.22 Board Meeting – Agenda | Minutes
2019.06.25 Board Meeting – Agenda | Minutes
2019.05.07 Board Meeting – Agenda | Minutes
2019.05.01 Board Meeting – Agenda | Minutes
2019.04.02 Board Meeting – Agenda | Minutes
2019.02.05 Board Meeting – Agenda | Minutes
2019.01.08 Board Meeting – Agenda | Minutes
2018.12.06 Board Meeting – Agenda | Minutes
2018.11.06 Board Meeting – Agenda | Minutes
2018.10.02 Board Meeting – Agenda | Minutes
Note that any changes such as date, time, location, etc. to finance committee meetings will be indicated below.
Note that any changes such as date, time, location, etc. to finance committee meetings will be indicated below. Unless otherwise indicated all finance committee meetings are held at IDEA Bridge at 12 pm CST on the date below.
2024.6.18 Finance Committee – Agenda | Minutes
2024.5.16 Finance Committee – Agenda | Minutes
2024.4.18 Finance Committee-Agenda | Minutes
2024.2.20 Finance Committee- Agenda | Minutes
CANCELLED: 2024.1.23 Finance Committee
CANCELLED: 2023.11.16 Finance Committee
CANCELLED: 2023.10.19 Finance Committee:
CANCELLED: 2023.9.19 Finance Committee
2023.8.22 Finance Committee – Agenda | Minutes
CANCELED: 2023.7.18 Finance Committee – Agenda | Minutes
2023.06.06 Finance Committee – Agenda | Minutes
2023.05.02 Finance Committee – Agenda | Minutes
2023.04.04 Finance Committee – Agenda | Minutes
2023.03.21 Finance Committee- Agenda | Minutes
2023.02.24 Finance Committee – Agenda | Minutes
2023.01.25 Finance Committee – Agenda | Minutes
2022.12.20 Finance Committee – Agenda | Minutes
2022.12.14 Finance Committee – Postponed
2022.12.12 Finance Committee – Postponed
2022.11.28 Finance Committee – Agenda | Minutes
2022.10.05 Finance Committee – Agenda | Minutes
2022.09.13 Finance Committee – Agenda | Minutes
2022.08.02 Finance Committee – Agenda
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