Why is Nathan running for School Board?

I am running for school board because my family is Deeply Invested in this community. With a passion to serve the families around us, I believe the most effective way I can improve this city is through changing the future of Public Education to better serve our children. My kids are students in EBR schools, and the decisions I will make if elected will affect them and students like them. The people I employ and serve also depend on our public education system, and we are all invested in the future of this Parish. If Public Education fails our children, it fails my family and the family of people I care about.

Bringing Growth Back To Our Schools

Showing Up  — Public service means being present - not just when it's convenient or when there's a crisis. I've made it a priority to show up at board meetings, engage directly with families and educators in District 6, and stay accessible. Reliable, consistent leadership builds trust and gets results.

Right-Sizing Success — We closed or consolidated 9 failing facilities and generated $6 million in recurring savings plus avoided $129 million in long-term facilities maintenance costs - with savings reinvested in our youngest and most behind students.

One of the most important steps we took for current students was addressing under-enrolled and failing facilities that were draining resources. Working collaboratively with the board and Superintendent LaMont Cole, we advanced a comprehensive realignment plan that closed nine failing facilities. This generated $6 million in recurring savings and avoided $129 million in long-term maintenance costs - funds now reinvested in our youngest and most behind students.

Student Outcomes — I supported a major realignment that moved over 10,000 students from D/F schools to higher-performing schools.

Fiscal Responsibility plus Transparency — I championed and passed a landmark Fiscal Transparency Policy. Contracts and key subcontractor information are now posted online before board votes, ensuring accountable use of taxpayer dollars. Taxpayer dollars must be spent wisely and openly. I pushed for and helped pass a strong Fiscal Transparency Policy that puts contracts and subcontractor information on the district website before or upon board consideration. 'Open checkbook' accountability is now the standard. This work, combined with smart right-sizing, has generated millions in recurring savings that we're reinvesting directly into helping our youngest and most behind students succeed.

Supporting Educators — I supported significant pay raises and a full overhaul of the salary schedule to better attract and retain quality educators.

Rising Student Achievement - In 2026 we had the strongest post-pandemic LEAP results with improvements across every subject and outpaced the state in key areas. 

“We’ve made real progress, but the work isn’t finished. I’m committed to continuing to improve academics, support successful school transitions, strengthen choices for families, and build on the gains we’ve achieved for every student in East Baton Rouge.”

What is Nathan’s Position on..

• Charter, Magnet, and Neighborhood Schools:

  I do not believe one model of schooling can serve every child properly. I support high-quality schools that fit the needs of their students. This includes Public Charters, Magnet Schools, and Community or Neighborhood Schools. I have seen all of these models implemented in a highly effective way, and I have seen all of these models outright fail their students. We must hold them all equally accountable and decide as a community where we need appropriate schools so our students have choices.

• School Safety

  EBR schools need a long-term and comprehensive strategy for ensuring the safety of our students, which I have championed the last 4 years on the school board. It is stll my goal to increase Law Enforcement presence in and around EBR schools to protect our kids from crime and violence.