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Welcome to IDEA Public Schools Louisiana
Whole Child Focus. 100% College Bound.
IDEA's Schools in Louisiana
Four reasons parents love IDEA southern louisiana
College-Prep Academic Model
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.
Sports & After-School Activities
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.
Expert Teachers In Every Classroom
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 Open To All Students
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.
Find an IDEA campus in Louisiana near you!
We serve grades K through 10, more than 2,500 college-bound students in 6 schools across Southern Louisiana. We are on track to maintain our legacy of sending 100% of our graduates to college.
6
SCHOOLS
Our tuition-free public schools are open to all students. We proudly serve students and families in Baton Rouge.
3,000
STUDENTS
We have a total of 3,000 students between our academy and college prep campuses in grades K through 8. We will grow to serve grades K-12 when fully scaled.
100%
COLLEGE BOUND
Since IDEA’s first graduating class in 2007, 100% of our seniors have been accepted to colleges and universities nationwide.
PERSONALIZED LEARNING
Through small learning groups and daily access to technology, every student learns at the level and speed just right for them.
Expert Teachers
Our teachers bring subject matter expertise and an unwavering commitment to set each student on a path to success.
FAMILY PARTNERSHIP
Our school is family. Parents, teachers, and administrators work as a team to help each student reach their full potential.
Work at IDEA
We are looking for hard-working, talented individuals to help make college a reality for all children in Louisiana. From the classroom to transportation and everything in between – your work will directly deliver on IDEA’s mission.
Quick Links
- 2023-24 Academic Calendar
- IDEA Louisiana Grievance Process
- Homework Assistance
- DCFS Website
- Report Bullying: Department of Education Louisiana
- 2023-2024 Board Meeting Schedule
- Louisiana Parents Bill of Rights
- Parental Access to Instructional Materials
- Title IX: Statement of Non-discrimination
- Enrollment Process & Deadlines
- 2023-24 Lottery Process & Procedures
- 2023-24 IDEA Public Schools, Inc. Student Handbook
- 2023-24 IDEA Public Schools, Inc. Student Handbook (Español)
Reporting Suspected Child Abuse
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.
Board of Directors
Board Members
Lakeisha Robichaux, Board President
Email Board President
(225) 276-0877
Michael Tipton
Nicole Reynolds
Theo Richards
Tonnisha Ellis
Darrel Lewis
Board Meetings and Agendas
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.
- 2024.6.25 Board Meeting at UP: Agenda Minutes
- 2024.5.24 Board Meeting at Innovation: Agenda Minutes
- 2024.4.23 Board Meeting at Bridge: Agenda Minutes
- 2024.3.26 Board Meeting at UP: Agenda Minutes
- 2024.2.27 Board Meeting at Innovation: Agenda Minutes
- 2023.1.30 Board Meeting at Bridge: Agenda Minutes
- 2023.11.28 Board Meeting at Bridge: Agenda Minutes
- 2023.10.24 Board Meeting at Innovation: Agenda Minutes
- 2023.9.26 Board Meeting at Bridge: Agenda Minutes
- RESCHEDULED: 2023.9.7 Board Meeting at Bridge at 12pm CST: Agenda Minutes
- CANCELLED: 2023.8.29 Board Meeting at UP: Agenda Minutes
- 2023.7.25 Board Retreat & Meeting at Baker Donelson at 9 am CST: Agenda Minutes
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.
- 2023.6.21 Board Meeting: Agenda
- 2023.6.13 Board Meeting: Agenda
- 2023.5.9 Board Meeting: Agenda Minutes
- CANCELLED: 2023.4.11 Board Meeting:
- 2023.3.30 Board Meeting: Agenda Minutes
- 2023.2.28 Board Meeting: Agenda Minutes
- 2023.2.7 Special Board Meeting: Agenda| Minutes
- [Rescheduled from 2022.12.14 & 2022.12.13] 2022.12.22 Board Meeting: Agenda | Minutes
- CANCELLED DUE TO INCLEMENT WEATHER 2022.12.14 Board Meeting: Agenda
- CANCELLED 2022.12.13 Board Meeting: Rescheduled for 12.14.2022
- 2022.10.11 Board Meeting: Agenda | Minutes
- 2022.9.16 Special Board Meeting: Agenda| Minutes
- 2022.9.12 Board Meeting: Agenda| Minutes
- 2022.8.30 Special Board Meeting: Agenda | Minutes
- [Rescheduled from 2002.8.9] 2022.8.15 Board Meeting: Agenda | Minutes
- CANCELLED: 2022.8.9 Board Meeting: Agenda
- 2022.7.12 Board Meeting: Agenda | Minutes
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
Virtual Meetings:
- https://bluejeans.com/s/uEFRP
- https://bluejeans.com/s/3A__I
- https://bluejeans.com/s/BEcWE/
- https://bluejeans.com/s/h@WlV
2020.09.25 Board Meeting – Notice | 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
Adopted Budget
Board Approved Policies
Finance Committee Meeting Agendas
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
2024.1.23 Finance Committee – Agenda | Minutes
2023.11.16 Finance Committee – Agenda | Minutes
2023.10.19 Finance Committee – Agenda | Minutes
2022.9.19 Finance Committee – Agenda | Minutes
2023.8.22 Finance Committee – Agenda | Minutes
CANCELLED: 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
| Minutes
Public Custodian of Records
For public custodial records requests, please contact
Leslie Spencer
(225) 276-0877
leslie.spencer@ideapublicschools.org
Transportation Managers
IDEA Bridge
Tina Carter
504-380-1749
tina.carter@ideapublicschools.org
IDEA Innovation
Cheryl King
225-241-0698
cheryl.king@ideapublicschools.org
IDEA University Prep
Michelle Anderson-Snowden
225-614-7209
michelle.anderson@ideapublicschools.org
Regional Leadership
