Civil and Municipal - Jan 2024

STRATEGIC PARTNERSHIPS: DRIVING EDUCATIONAL SUCCESS The importance of strategic partnerships cannot be overstated, especially in a district as forward- thinking as the Calcasieu Parish School Board. These alliances are about procuring resources and fostering a collaborative environment conducive to growth and innovation. Dr. LaFargue highlights vital partnerships that have been instrumental in the district’s success.“Microsoft stands out as a significant partner.We’ve remained a Microsoft school system, deliberately choosing not to shift to other platforms. This consistency has been a cornerstone of our technological leadership. Dell, another crucial partner, has supported our 1-to-1 device initiative, equipping every student with the necessary tools for modern education.” He also emphasizes the role of lesser-known but equally vital partners, “ Bullseye, a provider of personalized professional development, has been a game-changer for us. They’ve helped us implement SPACES THAT SHAPE CSRS is proud to partner with the Calcasieu Parish School Board to provide state-of-the-art educational facilities to meet the needs of its faculty and students. We believe that with every educational facility we deliver, we are changing lives and creating futures. BATON ROUGE | NEW ORLEANS | LAKE CHARLES | LAFAYETTE | DALLAS | LONG BEACH 8555 United Plaza Blvd., Baton Rouge, LA 70809 | csrsinc.com 260 CIVIL AND MUNICIPAL VOLUME 5, ISSUE 01