Calcasieu Parish School Board

We are getting so close to the start of the new school year, so it's time for us to start sharing some important pieces of information with our families. We'll start with something that is always popular: our school calendar! Save the photo below so you don't miss any of the important dates for the 24-25 school year. It's also always available on our website, www.cpsb.org.

We'd like to officially introduce you to our new superintendent, Dr. Jason VanMetre. The journey ahead will certainly be an exciting one under his leadership. We look forward to continuing our mission of building foundations for the future. ____ #CPSB #BuildingFoundations #Superintendent

With today’s Louisiana Department of Education release of LEAP results for the 2023-2024 school year, the Calcasieu Parish School Board is proud to announce continued growth in the district in overall student performance. T.S. Cooley Elementary Magnet School landed on the top ten list in the state for overall school achievement. The 91% achievement rate ties the school for seventh. Pearl Watson Elementary earned the ninth spot in the state in school growth, outperforming last year’s mark by 13 points. Read more about the results here: https://bit.ly/4bZWgGC

So many members of our CPSB family are spending time this summer in various sorts of professional development to enhance student learning in the future. Allen Gordey, a STEM teacher at Maplewood Middle School, spent some time at NASA's lift-off camp after being invited to attend the training. This is an amazing opportunity, and we're proud of Mr. Gordey's representation of CPSB in this endeavor.

We have lots of openings to share this weekend as we gear up for a great new year! With several clerk and teacher openings, we have the perfect opportunity for you. Join our family today! www.cpsb.org/jobs ____ #CPSB #BuildingFoundations #JobOpportunities

Many of our CPSB school staff are attending trainings on the Louisiana Department of Education's new educator evaluation and support system. The new system aims to better support educators as they grow in their careers. Our district piloted the program last year, which allowed us to provide feedback that will be used in statewide implementation in the 25-26 school year. Calcasieu will begin full implementation this year. _____ #CPSB #BuildingFoundations #LouisianaEducators

Now is a great time to join our district as a substitute teacher before the new year arrives! With a flexible schedule, this is great opportunity for you to join our district when you're available. Apply to join our substitute pool today. https://lnkd.in/g_J6TXyA ____ #CPSB #BuildingFoundations #SubstituteTeacher

Join our team just in time for the start of the new school year! Check out this week’s job postings and more at www.cpsb.org/jobs

The Calcasieu Parish School Board is excited to announce the appointment of Jason VanMetre, Ed.D. as the new Superintendent of Schools. Dr. VanMetre enters the position with a wealth of educational experience as well as district level leadership experience, as he currently serves as the district’s Chief Academic Officer. “I am incredibly grateful for the opportunity to serve as the new Superintendent of the Calcasieu Parish School Board,” said Dr. VanMetre. “This district is home to phenomenal students, faculty, staff, and stakeholders, and I am honored to begin leading such a dedicated team.” With over 20 years of experience within CPSB, Dr. VanMetre exhibits a deep commitment to navigating coming changes, elevating academics, cultivating employee relationships, and communicating effectively. “I truly believe that it is all about people, all the time, and I’m excited to be in our schools in this new role to engage, assist, and listen to members of our CPSB family,” said Dr. VanMetre. “We will work together to continue fostering learning environments where everyone feels safe, supported, and successful. Even with changes coming our way with a new accountability system, new evaluation system, and potential funding adjustments, I am confident that we will continue to successfully build foundations for the future.” In addition to serving as Chief Academic Officer, Dr. VanMetre’s career with CPSB includes spending time as the Director of Management Information Systems, Principal at Westlake High School, Assistant Principal at Sulphur High School, and a teacher at Barbe High School. He holds a degree in biology education and a master’s in educational administration from McNeese State University as well as a doctorate in educational leadership from Lamar University. Dr. VanMetre’s transition from Chief Academic Officer to Superintendent will begin following the finalization of his contract on Thursday, July 11.

Take some time today to check out our recent job postings! We're sure there's something on the list that might catch your eye. We'd love to have you in our CPSB family as we gear up for a new school year. www.cpsb.org/jobs