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Jun 25, 2026·Board meeting
St. John the Baptist Parish School Board Regular Meeting Minutes
The board addressed several key items, including executive sessions concerning legal strategy and collective bargaining negotiations with the local teachers' association. Policies for the Head Start Preschool program were approved, covering topics such as conduct, nutrition, and safety protocols. Capital projects were advanced through the acceptance of substantial completion for building improvements and various change orders. The board also authorized contract extensions for remediation, disaster recovery, and waste control services, and approved the advertisement for athletic equipment suppliers. Further actions included renaming district facilities, updating street addresses, adjusting budget timelines, resolving to call elections for school millage renewals, and authorizing funding for a new mentoring program.
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St. John The Baptist Parish School Board Regular Board Meeting
The board meeting included educational presentations and recognition of spelling bee winners, followed by a superintendent report covering district, personnel, and legal updates. Key actions included approving Policy IDDFC regarding cameras in special education classrooms, authorizing various change orders and substantial completion certificates for several school construction and improvement projects, and awarding incentive contracts. The board also approved the 2026-2027 Head Start grant application, various advertising authorizations for electrical parts, maintenance contracts, and property leasing, and discussed plans for selecting a designer for high school entrance upgrades. An executive session was held to address litigation strategy.
Mar 26, 2026·Board meeting
St. John the Baptist Parish School Board Regular Board Meeting
The meeting includes educational presentations and recognitions, including a resolution for John Roussell and spelling bee winners. The legal agenda features a request to enter executive session regarding litigation defense. Various business items are on the agenda, including the approval of a policy for cameras in special education classrooms, acceptance of project completion certificates, and approval of change orders for various school construction and improvement projects. The Board will also review HVAC renovation bids, the Head Start Preschool grant application and related assessments, budget reports, and various service contracts, including electrical maintenance, locksmith services, and food service equipment maintenance. Additionally, the Board will consider advertising for the lease of school property and selecting a designer for front entrance upgrades, as well as a presentation on an employee overpayment repayment plan.
