Board Governance
Benjamin Franklin High School is governed by Advocates for Academic Excellence in Education, Inc., a non-profit corporation. The school is a Type 3 Charter school authorized by the Orleans Parish School Board.
Board of Directors
Jill E. Condon, Treasurer
Alea M. Cot, President
Charmaine Cooper Hussain
Jenny Kottler '79
Alexis Parent-Ferrouillet, Ed.L.D. '96
The Board includes members who represent the Parents' Association, the Alumni Association, and the Athletic Association. Anyone who is interested in representing one of these organizations, or any parent, guardian, grandparent, or alumni who would like to be considered for the Governing Board should contact the current Board President. Most Board openings are filled during the annual meeting in June, however interest may be expressed any time.
Board Meeting Dates
May 18, 2023, 4:30 p.m. (Agenda, Minutes)
June 15, 2023--Annual Meeting (Agenda, Minutes)
June 17, 2023--Board Retreat (Agenda, Minutes)
July 22, 2023--Board Retreat (Agenda, Minutes)
August 17, 2023, 4:30 p.m. (Agenda, Minutes)
September 21, 2023, 4:30 p.m. (Agenda, Minutes)
October 12, 2023, 4:30 p.m. (Agenda, Minutes)
November 16, 2023, 4:30 p.m. (Agenda, Minutes)
December 21, 2023 -- CANCELED
Special Meeting January 10, 2024 (Agenda, Minutes)
Special Meeting January 12, 2024 (Agenda, Minutes)
January 18, 2024, 4:30 p.m. (Agenda, Minutes)
February 22, 2024, 5 p.m. (Agenda) (Minutes)
March 21, 2024, 4:30 p.m. (Agenda) (Minutes)
April 18, 2024, 4:30 p.m. (Agenda, Minutes)
May 16, 2024, 4:30 p.m.
June 20, 2024--Annual Meeting
Future meetings to be determined
Public Records Requests
The link below connects to the person responsible for Public Records Requests (info@bfhsla.org).
Otherwise, please mail or deliver requests to David Ferris, 2001 Leon C. Simon Drive, New Orleans, LA 70122
Title IX Coordinator: Donald Jackson
M. 504-286-2600
O. 504-359-7932