Ladies and Gentlemen:
The last few days have undoubtedly presented challenges for us as individuals, families and a state. But once again, the people of Louisiana have demonstrated their extraordinary resiliency and charity towards one another.
State leaders have announced this evening (Wednesday) that state offices will again be closed and that only essential employees should report to work. Also, the Claiborne Building is still without electrical power so any attempt to return to work would not only be almost unbearable but ineffective. So please do not report to work tomorrow (Thursday).
I hope that you and your families are fairing well and that over the next few days you will make progress toward your recovery if you have not already done so. We encourage those who are in the position to volunteer in one of the many shelters around our state to consider doing so.
We look forward to reuniting our Department of Education family. In the meantime, please stay tuned for updates on work schedules. We remind you that the state has set up a toll free number, (800) 360-9660 or visit our web-site at http://www.louisianaschools.net.
Thanks,
Paul Pastorek
Superintendent
Louisiana Department of Education
