Diverse Pool of Candidates Vie for EBR Schools Superintendent Role
BATON ROUGE, La. – The East Baton Rouge Parish School Board is set to appoint a new superintendent during a meeting scheduled for Wednesday, July 24, beginning at 4 p.m. This decision follows an extensive application process involving diverse candidates, each offering a unique blend of qualifications and experience.
The board has announced a list of ten candidates, selected from a competitive field, and has already moved forward with plans to interview Lamont Cole. The candidates, listed alphabetically, include:
- Lamont Cole
- James Finney
- Donald Green
- Robin Harris
- James Kador
- Verna Ruffin
- Corwin Robinson
- Sean Thorpe
- Rochelle Washington-Scott
- Fabby Williams
Among these, Williams, Robinson, Finney, and Ruffin are noted for having resubmitted their applications after initially applying.
Former Superintendent Sito Narcisse, who had reapplied for the position, withdrew his application on Wednesday afternoon. In a statement, Narcisse emphasized the importance of unity and focusing on the educational needs of the district's children, expressing his hope for the community to rally around the new leadership.
In addition to Narcisse, several other candidates are no longer in the running. The withdrawn candidates include:
- Angela Domingue
- Kevin George
- Jerry Gibson
- David Hardy
- Nichola Hall
- Adrian Hammitte
- Dallas Lee
- Krish Mohip
- Patrick Jenkins
- William Murphy
- Bernard Taylor
- Andrea Zayas
- Adam Smith
The upcoming board meeting will be a crucial moment for the district as they select a new superintendent, tasked with guiding the East Baton Rouge Parish School System into a new era. The decision will not only impact the administration but also set the tone for educational strategies and policies in the coming years.
