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Mr. Brown's Platform.

There is much more work to do until every child in our system receives an amazing education. Mr. Brown's campaign is driven by his commitment to keep students, educators, and parents atop of mind.

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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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)

Mr. Brown's Record

Mr. Brown has been serving as the OPSB Board Member District 1 since March of 2015. He served an unprecedented three terms as the Board President. Here are a few highlights of Mr. Brown's record:

Connected More Students to Neighborhood Schools.

Mr. Brown instituted geographic preference of 25% for OneApp available seats to be set-aside for students living within 1/2 mile of a school.

Rehiring Priceless Retired Teachers.

Mr. Brown led efforts to rehire retired teachers who have distinguished themselves throughout their careers, without having to sacrifice any of their current retirement benefits.

Increased Salaries.

Mr. Brown supported the increase of salaries and benefits for active and retired employees (i.e. teachers, support staff).

Parent Representatives on All Charter Boards.

Mr Brown successfully led efforts that require at least one (1) parent representatives on every charter board.

Later School Bus Pick-up Times.

Mr Brown successfully led efforts to ensure that children and families were not waiting for school bus pick-up prior to 6:00 a.m.

Advocated for More Training and Continuous Education.

Mr Brown successfully advocated for increased training of charter boards, more teacher education programs in all schools, and the recruitment of Black men to teach in NOLA-PS.


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