During a special School Board workshop on February 25, the search firm of Hazard, Young, Attea & Associates presented a list of three finalists seeking to replace current East Baton Rouge Parish School System Superintendent Charlotte D. Placide. Placide plans to retire June 30.

Please click on each name to see additional information regarding the three final candidates:

• Dr. John W. Covington – Superintendent of Pueblo City Schools, Pueblo, CO

• Mr. John L. Dilworth – Superintendent of Montgomery County Schools, Montgomery, AL

• Dr. Bonita R. Coleman-Potter – Deputy Superintendent of Instruction, Jackson Public School District, Jackson, MS

In an effort to promote community input and discussion, the School Board has scheduled three School Board workshops on Monday, March 2; Tuesday, March 3; and Wednesday, March 4.  These workshops begin with community forums at 4:30 pm each day and will take place at the Instructional Resource Center located at 1022 S. Foster Drive, Baton Rouge, LA.  A special School Board meeting is scheduled to take place immediately following each forum.