DeSoto Parish School District

The board meeting focused on the consideration and approval of the low bid for a project awarded to Geo Surfaces Inc., totaling $2,328,000, with funding sourced from the district's capital projects fund. Additionally, the board discussed the relocation of an existing batting cage from the high school to the middle school and reviewed plans for facility upgrades, including slab expansion, fencing, and grading.

The committee reviewed and accepted the financial and compliance audit for the previous fiscal year and approved the Sales Tax Commission budget for the upcoming 2026-27 cycle. Discussion items included an update on sales tax receipts, a review of performance and claims activity for self-funded health and dental insurance plans, and an assessment of current grant reimbursement requests. The committee also reviewed and approved budget revisions for the General Fund, heard operational reports covering maintenance, technology, transportation, and food services, and reviewed surplus property. Finally, the committee approved the monthly cash disbursement check register and the monthly budget-to-actual report.

The committee discussed updates on sales tax receipts, self-funded health and dental insurance plan performance, and grant reimbursement status. They reviewed and recommended budget revisions for Debt Service Funds for full board approval. Additionally, the committee received an Operations Report detailing maintenance, technology, transportation, and food service statistics for the month, along with updates on various ongoing school construction projects. The committee also reviewed and approved the monthly cash disbursement check register and the monthly budget to actual report.

The committee agenda includes revisions to the agenda, a review and acceptance of the financial and compliance audit for the fiscal year, and the presentation of the Sales Tax Commission budget for 2026-27. Additional topics include updates on sales tax receipts, self-funded group medical and dental insurance plans, a reimbursable grant report, budget revisions, an operations report, and a surplus property review. The committee will also review and approve the monthly cash disbursement check register and the monthly budget to actual report.

The meeting featured the recognition of state champion wrestlers and the announcement of monthly honorees for support staff, teachers, new teachers, and leaders, along with awards for schools with high attendance. The Board approved budget revisions to the Debt Service Fund and reviewed and accepted the current policy on parent and family engagement. Additionally, the Superintendent presented two policies for review, discussed updated transfer and residency verification procedures, and provided updates on testing, athletic activities, and upcoming events.