Brant Osborn-President St. Tammany Federation

10/13/2026

🗳️ 2026 ST. TAMMANY PARISH SCHOOL BOARD ELECTIONS

If you are seeking general information about the St. Tammany Federation of Teachers & School Employees’ endorsements and endorsement process, please visit our endorsement page here:

https://stfed.org/2026STPSBCandidates

For general information about the candidates running for the St. Tammany Parish School Board, see the article below:

https://www.nola.com/news/northshore/seven-seats-on-st-tammany-parish-school-board-are-up-for-grabs-in-november/article_aac631b2-6f7d-4f7f-a0dd-34787ae2cf87.amp.html

Not sure which district you live in? Visit the Louisiana Secretary of State’s GeauxVote Voter Portal:

https://voterportal.sos.la.gov/

Educate yourself and choose wisely, as those elected will serve a special five-year term.

And no matter who you choose, make a plan to ❗️🇺🇸🗣️

🗳️ EARLY VOTING: October 20–27
Excluding Sunday, October 25
8:30 AM–6:00 PM

🗳️ ELECTION DAY: Tuesday, November 3
Polls open 6:00 AM–8:00 PM

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2026 ST. TAMMANY PARISH SCHOOL BOARD CANDIDATES

Seven School Board districts have contested elections this year. The candidates are listed below by district.

⭐ = Endorsed by the St. Tammany Federation of Teachers & School Employees
(I) = Incumbent School Board Member

DISTRICT 1

* Geoffrey “Geoff” Hingle
* ⭐ Brandi Lopez

DISTRICT 5

* Miranda Buras
* C. Brandon Harrell (I)
* ⭐ Tammy Harwell Penton

DISTRICT 6

* ⭐ Amanda Reed Martin (I)
* Erin Oramous

DISTRICT 7

* ⭐ Ben Banchs
* Isabelle Moore (I)

DISTRICT 9

* Reid Mahne
* ⭐ Samantha Ronquille

DISTRICT 11

* ⭐ Pamela Hotard
* Jesse “Bert” Stephens

DISTRICT 12

* ⭐ Michelle Hirstius (I)
* Heath Panks

2026 UNCONTESTED SCHOOL BOARD RACES

The following eight districts have no contested School Board election on November 3, 2026:

* District 2: Roslyn Hanson (I)
* District 3: Adaline Rutherford (I)
* District 4: Kalinda Fauntleroy (I)
* District 8: Dr. Mike Peterson (I)
* District 10: Nicole Balser (New)
* District 13: James Braud (I)
* District 14: Ron Randolph (New)
* District 15: Michelle Ruffino Gallaher (I)

(I) = Incumbent School Board Member
(New) = Incoming School Board Member

For more information about the Federation’s endorsements, including our endorsement process, visit:

https://stfed.org/2026STPSBCandidates

10/12/2026

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Let’s Geaux!! Vote Covington High!!

COVINGTON, LA — Covington High School is making headlines, and now the entire community has an opportunity to help the Lions bring home an incredible prize!

Covington High School has advanced to the South Division finals of T-Mobile's Friday Night 5G Lights competition after successfully winning both the $5,000 and $25,000 rounds. Now, the school is competing for an extraordinary prize package that includes $250,000, a weight room renovation, and an additional $5,000 student leadership award.

But to take the next step toward winning, Covington High School needs the support of the entire community.

From October 8 through October 25, supporters can vote for Covington High School once per day. Every vote is an opportunity to help the school advance in the competition and bring valuable resources to its students and athletic programs.

"This is about so much more than winning a competition. It's about coming together as a community and showing our students that we believe in them, support them, and want to see them succeed. Covington has always been a community that rallies behind its own, and this is another opportunity to do something extraordinary for our kids."

Community members, local businesses, alumni, parents, students, and supporters throughout St. Tammany Parish and beyond are encouraged to participate. Organizers are asking everyone to make voting part of their daily routine and help spread the word through social media, workplaces, schools, and community organizations.

HOW TO HELP COVINGTON HIGH SCHOOL WIN
Vote daily: October 8–25, 2026
Vote online: https://fn5gl.t-mobile.com/vote/covington-high-school

Spread the word: Share the voting link with family, friends, coworkers, and social media followers.

Set a reminder: Voting is allowed once per day, so everyday counts!
The potential impact of this prize package extends well beyond the football field. These resources could provide meaningful opportunities for students, strengthen athletic facilities, and leave a lasting legacy for future generations of Covington Lions.

Covington High School has already proven it can compete. Now it's time for the community to help take the Lions across the finish line.
One Town. One School. One Big Opportunity.
Vote Covington. Vote Every Day. Go Lions!

MEDIA CONTACT
Samantha Doyle
Student Activities Director
[email protected]

10/12/2026

“To be of use” Marge Piercy

10/11/2026

Reviewing the legal thresholds for what constitutes “serious bodily injury” under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA).

Not every injury meets this high federal threshold, but that does not mean lesser injuries should be ignored or accepted.

We must continue working together to make our classrooms, schools, and workspaces safer for students and the people who educate, transport, and provide services to them. 🏫🚌

10/11/2026

📲Please Vote Daily https://fn5gl.t-mobile.com/vote/covington-high-school

Let’s Geaux!! Vote Covington High!!

COVINGTON, LA — Covington High School is making headlines, and now the entire community has an opportunity to help the Lions bring home an incredible prize!

Covington High School has advanced to the South Division finals of T-Mobile's Friday Night 5G Lights competition after successfully winning both the $5,000 and $25,000 rounds. Now, the school is competing for an extraordinary prize package that includes $250,000, a weight room renovation, and an additional $5,000 student leadership award.

But to take the next step toward winning, Covington High School needs the support of the entire community.

From October 8 through October 25, supporters can vote for Covington High School once per day. Every vote is an opportunity to help the school advance in the competition and bring valuable resources to its students and athletic programs.

"This is about so much more than winning a competition. It's about coming together as a community and showing our students that we believe in them, support them, and want to see them succeed. Covington has always been a community that rallies behind its own, and this is another opportunity to do something extraordinary for our kids."

Community members, local businesses, alumni, parents, students, and supporters throughout St. Tammany Parish and beyond are encouraged to participate. Organizers are asking everyone to make voting part of their daily routine and help spread the word through social media, workplaces, schools, and community organizations.

HOW TO HELP COVINGTON HIGH SCHOOL WIN
Vote daily: October 8–25, 2026
Vote online: https://fn5gl.t-mobile.com/vote/covington-high-school

Spread the word: Share the voting link with family, friends, coworkers, and social media followers.

Set a reminder: Voting is allowed once per day, so everyday counts!
The potential impact of this prize package extends well beyond the football field. These resources could provide meaningful opportunities for students, strengthen athletic facilities, and leave a lasting legacy for future generations of Covington Lions.

Covington High School has already proven it can compete. Now it's time for the community to help take the Lions across the finish line.
One Town. One School. One Big Opportunity.
Vote Covington. Vote Every Day. Go Lions!

MEDIA CONTACT
Samantha Doyle
Student Activities Director
[email protected]

10/11/2026

This was transformational professional development, and I was grateful that Hope House was able to squeeze me into the training.

Hope House does extraordinary work helping prevent, detect, and respond to child abuse while providing critical services to children and families affected by it.

I intend to explore ways our local and state Federation can partner with this organization to strengthen professional development and, more importantly, the broader safety net that protects our children.

Protecting children is a shared responsibility, and organizations like Hope House are indispensable partners in that work.

Hope House is a community-supported nonprofit doing vital work. Please consider supporting its upcoming charity event by donating through District 9 School Board Member Ms. Gia Baker and the STPPS ProStart team.

Every contribution helps support the mission. 🙏❤️

https://support.cachopehouse.org/fundraiser/7563135

10/10/2026

Our Deepest Fear 📚

"Our deepest fear is not that we are inadequate.

Our deepest fear is that we are powerful beyond measure.

It is our light not our darkness that most frightens us.
We ask ourselves, who am I to be brilliant, gorgeous,
talented and fabulous?

Actually, who are you not to be?

You are a child of God.

Your playing small does not serve the world.

There's nothing enlightened about shrinking so that other

people won't feel insecure around you.

We were born to make manifest the glory of
God that is within us.

It's not just in some of us; it's in everyone.

And as we let our own light shine, we unconsciously give other people permission to do the same.

As we are liberated from our own fear, Our presence automatically liberates others."

— Marianne Williamson

The Speech That Still Gives Chills 20 Years Later.The “Our Deepes...

10/10/2026

🚨👖🫘 BLUE JEANS & RED BEANS: FEDERATION MEMBERSHIP MEETING 🛡️💙🤍

Members, join us Wednesday, October 14, for an evening of fellowship, Federation business, and discussion about the future of public education in St. Tammany Parish!

We’ll kick things off with an opportunity for members to meet our Federation-endorsed School Board candidates before turning to the business of our Federation.

See the flyer for meeting details and agenda.

For information about the St. Tammany Federation of Teachers & School Employees’ candidate endorsements and endorsement process, visit:

https://stfed.org/2026STPSBCandidates

For general information about the seven candidates running for the St. Tammany Parish School Board, see the article below:

https://www.nola.com/news/northshore/seven-seats-on-st-tammany-parish-school-board-are-up-for-grabs-in-november/article_aac631b2-6f7d-4f7f-a0dd-34787ae2cf87.amp.html

Not sure which district you live in? Visit the Louisiana Secretary of State’s GeauxVote Voter Portal:

https://voterportal.sos.la.gov/

Educate yourself and choose wisely. Those elected will serve a special five-year term, and the decisions they make will help shape the future of public education in St. Tammany Parish.

And no matter whom you support, make a plan to ❗️🇺🇸🗣️

🗳️ EARLY VOTING: October 20–27
Excluding Sunday, October 25
8:30 AM–6:00 PM

🗳️ ELECTION DAY: Tuesday, November 3
Polls open 6:00 AM–8:00 PM

10/10/2026

🦁📲 ❗️Vote Covington High daily through Oct. 25:

https://fn5gl.t-mobile.com/vote/covington-high-school