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Aug 18, 2026·BoardMeeting
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Rapides Parish School Board Special Board Meeting
The board discussed and took action on several items, including the adoption of a resolution authorizing grant agreements with the Rapides Foundation and the approval of multiple change orders for construction and improvement projects at various schools, including Pineville Elementary and Buckeye High. The board also approved a Memorandum of Understanding with the LDOE for ACT assessment series implementation, appointed an official journal for the fiscal year, and authorized the advertisement for bids for cafeteria equipment. Additionally, the board ratified bids for renovation and chiller replacement projects, amended budgets for track and school improvements, authorized advertisement for athletic improvements and weight room equipment, approved a project design agreement for a new basketball pavilion, and awarded a contract for annual fire alarm inspection services.
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Rapides Parish School Board Finance Committee Meeting
The committee discussed several financial and operational items, including the approval of personal services contracts, leases, and agreements, as well as budget changes and updates. The committee reviewed donations made to the school board, received a status report on 2024-2025 audit findings, and reviewed reports on school construction projects and grant activities. Additionally, the committee approved field trip travel expenses for Pineville Jr. High, authorized an inter-fund loan, and approved the solicitation of proposals for facility mitigation and remediation services. Furthermore, the committee ratified bids for oxidation pond closure at Buckeye High School, authorized solicitation of quotes for dust control maintenance, and approved a contract with Diligent for the upcoming school year.
Mar 17, 2026·BoardMeeting
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Rapides Parish School Board Education Committee Education Committee Meeting
The Education Committee discussed several new business items. Key topics included receiving reports on student discipline and suspension data for the Rapides Alternative Positive Program for Students (RAPPS), a presentation on the 2026 Summer School plan, and a motion to conduct a random audit of school libraries for inappropriate materials. Additionally, the committee acted on motions to re-emphasize the observation of President's Day within the school calendar and a proposal to require schools to commemorate the 250th anniversary of the United States, which was moved to the April committee meeting.
Mar 17, 2026·BoardMeeting
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Rapides Parish School Board Special Meeting
The board approved two change orders for renovations at Caroline Dormon Junior High School, involving adjustments to the contract timeline and an increase in the total contract sum. Additionally, the board approved an amendment to the budget for improvements at Pineville High School, authorized the advertisement for bids regarding parking lot improvements at the same site, and authorized the solicitation of formal quotes for flooring replacement at the Alexandria Senior High practice facility.
Extracted from official board minutes, strategic plans, and video transcripts.
