Aug 5, 2026BoardMeeting
BoardSt. Martin Parish School Board Finance And Regular Board Meeting
The board discussed and approved several key items, including an athletic training contract with Ochsner Lafayette General Health System and resolutions authorizing the Louisiana State Mineral and Energy Board to accept bids for oil, gas, and mineral leases on district property. Additionally, the board approved annual contributions to SMEA and addressed sales tax supplements for staff. A significant portion of the meeting focused on a preliminary budget review, which projected a $4 million deficit driven by student loss and liability claims, prompting plans for further workshops to explore cost-saving measures and financial sustainability.