EBR Superintendent LaMont Cole Says Decision on Monday School Closures Will Come Today

East Baton Rouge Parish families can expect clarity today on whether schools will open Monday as winter weather approaches. Superintendent LaMont Cole says safety remains the top priority as he evaluates conditions that could impact students, families, and staff across the parish. He works closely with city and state officials, local meteorologists, and neighboring districts to assess potential hazards, including icy roads, power outages, and freezing early-morning temperatures at bus stops.Cole says the district’s size and parish-wide busing make partial closures impractical. If conditions require it, any move to asynchronous learning would apply across EBR. After hearing concerns from families, he confirmed he will make and announce the decision before schools dismiss today so parents can plan ahead.