Whole Child Focus. 100% College Bound.
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.
We serve grades K through 12, more than 1,900 college-bound students in 4 schools across Southern Louisiana. We are on track to maintain our legacy of sending 100% of our graduates to college.
Our tuition-free public schools are open to all students. We proudly serve students and families in Baton Rouge.
We have a total of 1,900 students between our academy and college prep campuses in grades K through 12.
Since IDEA’s first graduating class in 2007, 100% of our seniors have been accepted to colleges and universities nationwide.
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.
Since 2000, IDEA Public Schools has grown from a small school with 150 students to a network of tuition-free, K-12 public charter schools serving students in Texas, Ohio, Louisiana, and Florida.
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.
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
| Minutes
For Student Records Request Please Reach Out to:
K-5th grade:
Barbara Young
barbara.young@ideapublicschools.org
513-999-5943
6th-11th grade:
Eugena Williams
Registrar
eugena.williams@ideapublicschools.org
225-963-5910
K-5th:
Dasha Albert
SIS Coordinator
dasha.albert@ideapublicschools.org
225-252-5351
6th-11th:
Nadia Davis
Registrar
nadia.davis@ideapublicschools.org
225-953-7963
IDEA Bridge
Michelle Anderson-Snowden
225-614-7209
michelle.anderson@ideapublicschools.org
IDEA Innovation
Cheryl King
225-241-0698
cheryl.king@ideapublicschools.org
For student record requests please reach out to the designated SIS Coordinator or Registrar. Do not send student records requests to this email.
Katrice Terrance
225-571-0379
