Board meetings, strategic plans, and buyer signals from Lynn Deloach’s organization
Sep 15, 2026·BoardMeeting
Board
Avoyelles Parish School Board Board Meeting Minutes
The board meeting covered a range of operational and financial items. Key discussions included the recognition of student and teacher of the month, updates on building projects, and a review of various financial reports. Consent items approved included curriculum material purchases, vendor awards for technology, and various contract renewals for consulting, software licensing, and specialized education services. The board rejected furniture RFQ bids and authorized readvertising. Action items included authorization for social media litigation, approval of a revised finance director job description, adoption of salary schedules with a one-time stipend, a bond resolution for an FFA Convention Center, and various facility repair and maintenance projects including HVAC and roof repairs. Additionally, the board approved an investment in a new culinary arts building, a vehicle purchase, and a land exchange resolution to secure permanent access to school board property.
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The City Council meeting included the appointment of department heads and various delegation presentations. A candidate for Congress addressed the council on economic and rural hospital funding issues. A request regarding tree and liability concerns on property adjoining a church was discussed, with plans for the City to prepare a letter of concern for the property owner. Approval was granted for a business relocation for Elite Athletics. The council also heard from the Avoyelles Courthouse Light Up Foundation, which requested support for upcoming holiday lighting events, and approved a donation to the foundation. Finally, the City Engineer presented findings from an audit of water and sewer rates, clarifying that no rate increases were currently being proposed.
Aug 11, 2026·BoardMeeting
Board
Avoyelles Parish Police Jury General Meeting
The meeting featured a report on ambulance emergency response statistics and community outreach initiatives. Discussions included concerns regarding the evaluation and repair of a local bridge and road maintenance issues. An update was provided on disaster recovery assistance programs, including extended filing deadlines. The board also approved the sale of adjudicated property, entered an agreement with a nonprofit organization, awarded a contract for FEMA grant management services, authorized an annexation petition for the village of Hashmer, and addressed a request regarding the placement of mobile homes.
The meeting featured a presentation by a candidate for district judge who discussed their experience and the importance of efficient judicial management. The committee also reviewed a proposal from the newly formed Avoyelles Courthouse Light Up Foundation regarding the annual Christmas lighting of the courthouse and grounds, including plans for fundraising and permanent decorations. Additionally, a resident voiced concerns regarding ditch maintenance and property upkeep on William Street, leading to a discussion on the responsibilities of the police jury regarding roadside maintenance.
Extracted from official board minutes, strategic plans, and video transcripts.
