Orleans Parish School Board’s lawsuit against city postponed

By Metia Carroll

Source: WDSU

June 9, 2025

NEW ORLEANS — The trial over millions of dollars the Orleans Parish School Board claims it is owed by the city of New Orleans has been delayed after a judge ruled that an essential party is missing from the case.

The trial was scheduled to start Tuesday to address the funding, but has been postponed.

On Monday, Bill Aaron, an attorney for the school board, claimed the city is in contempt of court, affecting summer programs and other initiatives due to the lack of funds.

“Are children and students and students at risk right now in New Orleans? Yes, summer programs are affected by the lack of money, and other programs are affected,” Aaron said.

Aaron planned to call top city and school board officials to testify, along with the author of a 2019 Bureau of Governmental Research report, which he claims supports the school board’s assertion that the city has improperly withheld or redirected tax revenue intended for schools.

“Are there enough resources for students? I don’t believe there are enough resources currently. We need more resources so students can get what they need,” Aaron said.

The judge gave the school board seven days to figure out who that party is.

WDSU reached out to OPSB and the city for a comment.

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