Monthly Board Meeting

The DeSoto Parish School Board’s monthly meeting on October 14, 2026, included approval of a resolution authorizing the superintendent to act for the board on Louisiana Facility Planning and Control matters related to the North DeSoto turning-lane planning and construction project (project number cited in the transcript as 50-S16-26-01). The project follows a capital outlay request approved by the legislature. The district said funds would be routed directly to the Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development, which would oversee the work; the district would not use its own taxpayer funds for the highway project. The board approved the authorization by vote. It also approved a resolution authorizing the superintendent to sign a form rejecting uninsured/underinsured coverage for commercial properties; no dollar amounts or vendors were identified.

Other board business included approval of the 2026–27 pupil progression plan, a recommendation to name the Stanley High School baseball/softball complex in memory of Calvin Murray, and review of a proposed clear-bag policy. The meeting also recognized educators and schools for leadership, employee service, and attendance. No other contract awards, vendor selections, or purchasing decisions were identified.