Keena Lewis

The board meeting included the introduction of new administrators and recognitions of students, staff, and groups. Memorial resolutions were read for several retired personnel. Policy revisions were approved regarding board meeting notifications, sale of surplus equipment, purchasing, emergency management, recruitment, personnel dismissal, employment, employee conduct, administrative employment, and behavioral health support. The board approved business recommendations, including insurance policy renewals, consulting contracts, electronic ticketing systems, and authorizations for food and equipment bids. Additionally, land and facilities management approvals were granted for various change orders on school construction and renovation projects, along with professional service contracts. Finally, the board considered the 2026-2027 academic calendar and addressed a student expulsion appeal in executive session.

The committee meeting agenda includes the review of proposed policy revisions, specifically regarding test security and annual leave, as well as updates to the instructional coach job description. Additionally, the committee will receive supervisory staff updates concerning child welfare and attendance, along with technology.

The meeting included the introduction of a new administrator and student and staff recognitions. Memorial resolutions were presented for retired district personnel. Committee recommendations from Policy & Academics, Business, and Land & Facilities Management were reviewed and acted upon, covering topics such as policy revisions, contract extensions, millage rate resolutions, various construction and renovation project approvals, and facility usage waivers. New business items involved reviewing and acting on bids for child nutrition supplies, selecting an official journal for the upcoming fiscal year, and considering a low bid for a school insulation project.

The meeting includes a quarterly performance report for the self-funded medical plan and several finance-related items. Key financial topics include the renewal of software licenses for Destiny Library Manager and Resource applications, Identity Management software, and Tyler Technologies maintenance plans. Additionally, the agenda covers the adoption of the 2026-2027 Salary Schedule, revisions to the FY2026 Operating Budget, and a financial report on Hurricane Ida response and recovery. A report on transportation events from the previous month is also scheduled.

The committee meeting included progress reports on various Hurricane Ida repair projects from multiple architectural and engineering firms, including Domain Architecture, NY & Associates, Gossen Holloway Cortez, Cheramie + Bruce, Duplantis Design Group, Castagnos Goodwin Utley Engineers, Gros Flores Positerry, Badeaux Engineers, and All South Consulting Engineers. Specific topics addressed included the St. Charles Elementary School classroom addition, the Lafourche Parish School District boiler replacement project, and the Lafourche Parish Stadium repairs. The committee also considered several change order requests for HVAC renovations, auxiliary gym improvements, and multiple site recovery projects. Additionally, a report on ongoing project budgets was provided by the lead accountant.