Continue to be a Strong Advocate for the Safety of Students and Educators
Push for Additional State & Federal Dollars for Public School Emergency Response
Continue to be a Strong Advocate for the Safety of Students and Educators
In July 2020, Mr. Brown hosted community-led listening sessions on the NOLA-PS Reopening Plan, and was the first to support the delay of reopening school, placing the safety of students and staff first. Mr. Brown will continue to use the virtual listening session model going forward on other pivotal issues that demand stakeholder dialogue and feedback.
Establish Exploratory Committee to Address Impacts of Direct Run Schools
Push for Additional State & Federal Dollars for Public School Emergency Response
Continue to be a Strong Advocate for the Safety of Students and Educators
As a Board Member, Mr. Brown believes in the prospects that high quality direct run and charter schools present. Mr. Brown is committed to helping to establish an exploratory committee that would be charged with: (1) Analyzing potential impacts and benefits of the district operating additional Direct Run Schools while also authorizing and supporting Charter Management Organizations; and (2) Discussing plans for fostering clear collaborative agreements with struggling charter schools and charter management organizations.
Push for Additional State & Federal Dollars for Public School Emergency Response
Push for Additional State & Federal Dollars for Public School Emergency Response
Push for Additional State & Federal Dollars for Public School Emergency Response
Mr. Brown firmly believes that with the increasing cost of restarting the school year safely coupled with the decreasing local and state tax revenue, there is a serious need for more national COVID related emergency relief funding for public schools. Mr. Brown will advocate for additional state and federal support for all New Orleans Public Schools.
Community-Driven Crisis Intervention and Support
Community-Driven Crisis Intervention and Support
Push for Additional State & Federal Dollars for Public School Emergency Response
Mr. Brown sees public and community partnerships as a vital piece of the district’s strategic plan moving forward and is committed to engaging in deeper dialogue and planning around:
- Small Student Learning Communities (hubs/pods) through community based partnerships in the event school buildings have to close or remain closed for an extended time;
- Supporting and utilizing furloughed or retired teachers to assist and support students in need.
Develop Proactive Crisis Response Policies
Community-Driven Crisis Intervention and Support
Develop Proactive Crisis Response Policies
Mr. Brown strongly believes that in light of the pandemic, it is important to create policies that will safeguard charter and direct run schools including for future crisis, health or otherwise:
- Public Health Partnerships
- Robust Technology Infrastructure and Technology Partnerships
- Spaces for Stakeholder Input (virtual and in-person, safety permitting)