The Louisiana Department of Education is getting proactive when it comes to hurricane preparedness with the launch of the Protect Louisiana Schools: Hurricane Preparedness Commission. As the state has taken multiple hits that have interrupted time in the classroom, State Superintendent Dr. Cade Brumley believes now is the time to bring together as many bright minds as possible to put a comprehensive plan in place for our schools.
“Let’s put together Louisiana’s first playbook on what school systems should be doing in front of storms,” Brumley said. “But also, how can we put together all of the resources they might need in the aftermath of a storm so that we can get our kids back into classrooms.”
Dr. Brumley says that district leaders are faced with a wide number of problems, ranging from communications to infrastructure to getting cafeterias restocked with supplies. With the input of experts from the government, educational, and private sectors, he wants a playbook to provide best practices for preparation and recovery.
“We’re smart enough to call together people who have experiences and expertise and say ‘let’s think about everything that leaders could need in the future’ and go ahead and build that playbook for them to assist them as much as possible,” he said.
The commission will get to work immediately, and Brumley expects to have recommendations in place by the time districts begin their planning for what is expected to be a very active hurricane season.
“That commission will work and meet over the next couple of months to form a set of recommendations for school systems to consider,” said Brumley. “And our goal is to have that out and available prior to the start of the next hurricane season.
For more information visit ProtectLaSchools.org
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