Winn Parish School District

The board discussed and approved several financial resolutions, including calling a special election to authorize general obligation bonds for Consolidated School District No. 12 and the issuance and sale of bond series for Consolidated School District No. 11 and the New Calvin School District. Maintenance and building recommendations were referred back to the committee for further review. The board adopted the academic calendar for 2026-27, received a personnel report regarding new employment, resignations, retirements, and transfers, and authorized the advertisement for a central office receptionist position. Additionally, the board reviewed a presentation on school construction options and an unqualified audit report.

The board granted permission to advertise for school food service and janitorial supplies. Personnel updates were provided, including new hires for central office reception, maintenance technician positions, and a middle school principal. The board also received and reviewed the General Fund budget-to-actual financial report.

The board meeting included the recognition of the retiring Superintendent and the canvassing of election results for the Calvin School District. Committees provided reports regarding academics, instruction, maintenance, building, finance, and personnel. Key actions included the approval of updated job descriptions for support personnel and school nurses, the declaration of kitchen equipment as surplus property for disposal, and the review of the General Fund Budget to Actual Report. Additionally, board members participated in mandated Act 705 training.

The board meeting involved the consideration and ratification of bids for a vacant lot at Dodson High School, which was awarded to the highest bidder. Additionally, the board received personnel information regarding new employment, a resignation, a retirement, and a death. Financial reporting was addressed through the presentation of the General Fund Budget to Actual Report.

The board meeting addressed several key operational and administrative topics. Discussions included an overview of school attendance regulations and the state's attendance initiative, as well as information regarding the Securing Rural Schools Act. Financial matters covered the disbursement of state stipends for personnel and the review of the General Fund budget. Additionally, the board finalized the transition timeline for the Superintendent and awarded the construction bid for the Dodson High School parking lot to Highway Safety Systems, LLC. Personnel updates, including new hires and resignations, were also presented.