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Oct 8, 2026·BoardMeeting
Board
Plaquemines Parish School Board Regular Board Meeting Minutes
The meeting covered several key topics, including consent agenda items such as the declaration of surplus property, management of investment earnings, and emergency appropriations for school repairs following fire damage. The board also reviewed and approved policy updates regarding legislative changes, fire prevention, sick leave, behavioral health services, and classroom surveillance, as well as Head Start documentation. Additional actions included the renewal of the 2027 health insurance plan and revisions to compensation policies and salary schedules.
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The committee discussed the management of interest and investment earnings from the General Fund balance committed to the Facilities Master Plan. Resolutions were adopted to uncommit and appropriate funds from the Emergency Reserve Fund Balance to address emergency fire damage at South Plaquemines High School and Belle Chasse Elementary School, along with accompanying budget amendments. The committee also approved the July 2026 budget versus actuals report, an updated salary schedule, and the 2027 health insurance plan renewal.
Sep 28, 2026·BoardMeeting
Board
Policy Committee Minutes
The Policy Committee meeting covered various administrative and procedural approvals. Key discussion topics included the ratification of numerous LSBA Model Policy updates mandated by legislative acts and specific policy clarifications. Additionally, the committee approved revisions to Board Policies regarding Fire Prevention and Sick Leave. The meeting also involved the approval of Behavioral Health Services and Special Education Classroom camera procedures, alongside the Plaquemines Parish Head Start Standards of Conduct and their 2025-2026 Annual Public Report.
Sep 28, 2026·BoardMeeting
Board
Land And Construction Committee Minutes
The committee meeting focused on the adoption of a resolution to declare a specific corner lot located at Highway 11 and 155 Packard Lane in Buras, LA, known as South Transportation, as surplus property no longer required for public, school, or educational use. The committee authorized the Superintendent to advertise and offer the property for sale in accordance with relevant state statutes and district policy.
Extracted from official board minutes, strategic plans, and video transcripts.
