Richard W. Terrell

The board conducted several presentations, including recognitions for employees and students of the month, and a special highlight for a student named as a STEM 2025 Flight Crew Member. The board received reports on sales tax collections and an update from the Superintendent regarding the campus of the month. Following the Insurance Committee report, the board approved renewal terms for various insurance coverages, including General Liability, Educators Legal Liability, Auto Liability, Cyber Liability, and Active Shooter coverage. Additionally, the board ratified several monetary donations for school departments and the STEAM Academy, reviewed and adopted the 2025-2026 Pupil Progression Plan, and received information concerning the LSBA Fall Trailblazer Conference.

The board convened to receive and review public input regarding a proposal for the Slaughter Community Elementary charter school. Following the review, the board officially voted to deny the Type 1 Charter School proposal submitted by the Slaughter Community Charter School.

The board meeting agenda includes special recognitions for the Employee of the Month and Student of the Month, along with a communications report expressing sympathy for recent passings and a sales tax collections report. Additionally, the superintendent will provide a report regarding ethics and campaign finance training. New business items involve the ratification of financial donations to the high school marching band, review of out-of-state travel requests for the middle school track team, and authorization to initiate bidding processes for food and produce items, pest control services, a fiscal agent for the upcoming year, and HVAC repairs.

The board meeting involved the official approval of the meeting agenda.

The meeting included special recognitions for employees and students of the month and the observance of National Principal's Month. Reports were received regarding sales tax collections and the Superintendent's updates. Key actions included the approval of sales tax and state special allocation stipends, the ratification of donations to local schools, and the approval of out-of-state travel for staff. Furthermore, the board authorized public notice for a tax election, approved a Cooperative Endeavor Agreement with the Louisiana Department of Treasury, and held an executive session regarding student enrollment.