Officials with EBR Schools face pushback from community over 'Smart Start' plan 7 hours 41 minutes 15 seconds ago Thursday, April 15 2021 Apr 15, 2021 April 15, 2021 8:42 AM April 15, 2021 in News Source: WBRZ Share: BATON ROUGE - A rift between officials with East Baton Rouge Parish's school board and a number of area teachers has yet to be resolved. Parents and students have also joined in the dispute, many siding with teachers in opposing a plan proposed by the Board's new Superintendent, Dr. Sito Narcisse. The plan, known as 'Smart Start,' would have EBR schools back in session at the end of July and teachers returning to campus as early as July 19.