Aug 11, 2026BoardMeeting
BoardSt. Mary Parish School Board Policy Committee Policy Committee Meeting
The committee conducted a comprehensive review of multiple policies, including the LSBA 300, 400, 500, and 600 series. Key topics included superintendent selection, evaluation, and authority; principal duties regarding morning prayer and the Pledge of Allegiance; and protocols for handling public complaints, specifically regarding complaints made directly to board members. Financial policies were also discussed, covering accounting practices, school fund management, internal controls, and industrial tax exemption procedures. Discussions included clarifying terminology regarding the distinction between the board office and the central office complex.