St. Tammany Parish School District

The board meeting included the Superintendent's update, special recognition of administrative appointments, and a consent agenda covering various construction and infrastructure projects at schools, such as lighting for softball fields, building alterations, additions, and site improvements. Additionally, policy revisions regarding inventories, purchase orders, job descriptions, and broadcasting of board meetings were approved. Resolutions for the retirement of both certificated personnel and employee support services personnel were also adopted. The board president provided announcements, and an executive session regarding a student placement compliance review was noted, though the item was subsequently removed.

The board convened a special meeting to conduct a student expulsion appeal hearing. The meeting involved entering into an executive session to discuss the appeal, followed by a return to regular session and a formal vote to uphold the expulsion of the student in question.

The committee held a meeting covering several administrative and operational topics. Key items included a superintendent's update, announcements regarding administrative appointments, and discussions on human resources and risk management reports. The committee also reviewed revisions and recommendations for the Pupil Progression Plan, which received unanimous approval, and received an update on Students with Exceptionalities (SWE). Additionally, a motion was presented to add a resolution concerning educator compensation and Executive Order 26-047, which ultimately failed to pass.

The board meeting included several special recognitions for students, staff, and community members, alongside the announcement of new administrative appointments. Key business items addressed included the adoption of a resolution levying millage rates for the 2026 tax year, the approval of a memorandum of understanding and salary schedule revisions regarding differential compensation for teachers, and the adoption of the Community Eligibility Provision program. Additionally, the board processed retirement resolutions for various personnel and held an executive session to conduct a strategy session concerning collective bargaining.

The committee discussed several administrative appointments for various elementary schools. Bids were awarded for multiple school facility projects, including softball field lighting, building renovations, school additions, site clearing, and HVAC unit replacements. Financial actions included approving memorandums of understanding with the local teachers' federation concerning salary and welfare benefits, adopting the fiscal year salary schedule, and revising policies regarding inventory management and purchase orders. Additionally, the committee considered new and updated policies focused on the transparency and recording of public meetings.