James Bacchus
Sept 19, 2017: Clarion Ledger: Former HPSD interim superintendent Greg Ladner takes job as assistant to Mayor Toby Barker
Ladner began his employment in education in 1978 as a 10th-grade teacher at Forrest County Agricultural High School. He spent 32 years in the field until the year 2010 in positions ranging from principal to superintendent. He stepped in to help Hattiesburg Public School District after James Bacchus resigned in the midst of a financial crisis in December 2015.
Ladner began his employment in education in 1978 as a 10th-grade teacher at Forrest County Agricultural High School. He spent 32 years in the field until the year 2010 in positions ranging from principal to superintendent. He stepped in to help Hattiesburg Public School District after James Bacchus resigned in the midst of a financial crisis in December 2015.
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Apr 21, 2015: Hattiesburg American: Board takes second look at strategic plan vote
That follows a Thursday meeting where Superintendent James Bacchus disclosed he had ties to P3 and PCG, the other firm in line for the contract. Feb 17, 2015: WDAM: Pine Belt Superintendents discuss the "Third Grade Gate" law “We don't know what the cut scores are, matter of face we don't even know what the test looks like,” said Hattiesburg School District Superintendent of Education James Bacchus |
Dec 18, 2015: Hattiesburg American: Cathey: Critical budget information not shared
The district's finances came into question after the Dec. 8 resignation of Superintendent James Bacchus, who had led the district for nearly five years.
Oct 28, 2015: WDAM: Seven On Your Side investigates questionable spending by Hattiesburg schools
The contract was for a new strategic plan for the district; something that Superintendent James Bacchus said the district has not had in almost a decade.
Oct 8, 2015: Hub City Spokes: District working to meet goal by year's end
Hattiesburg Public Schools Superintendent James Bacchus says he believes students in grades 3-8 in the district can attain school leaders’ goals for academic achievement by the end of the school year, following the recent measurement done through an assessment tool used by HP
June 22, 2015: WDAM: Hattiesburg leaders plan for future of school district
"We feel that we have the foundations in place, now we have something to build on, and we want the community to come in and be a part of it," HPSD Superintendent James Bacchus said.
The district's finances came into question after the Dec. 8 resignation of Superintendent James Bacchus, who had led the district for nearly five years.
Oct 28, 2015: WDAM: Seven On Your Side investigates questionable spending by Hattiesburg schools
The contract was for a new strategic plan for the district; something that Superintendent James Bacchus said the district has not had in almost a decade.
Oct 8, 2015: Hub City Spokes: District working to meet goal by year's end
Hattiesburg Public Schools Superintendent James Bacchus says he believes students in grades 3-8 in the district can attain school leaders’ goals for academic achievement by the end of the school year, following the recent measurement done through an assessment tool used by HP
June 22, 2015: WDAM: Hattiesburg leaders plan for future of school district
"We feel that we have the foundations in place, now we have something to build on, and we want the community to come in and be a part of it," HPSD Superintendent James Bacchus said.
Feb 10, 2015: WDAM: Warrants served for Hattiesburg parents who fail to send children to school
The Hattiesburg Public School District is holding parents accountable, as required by law, if their child has chronic unexcused absences.
"If they're not here on a consistent basis, then it does [make an] impact," said HPSD Superintendent James Bacchus.
The Hattiesburg Public School District is holding parents accountable, as required by law, if their child has chronic unexcused absences.
"If they're not here on a consistent basis, then it does [make an] impact," said HPSD Superintendent James Bacchus.