APSB Regular Meeting 10.20.26

Ascension Public Schools’ regular meeting on October 20, 2026, approved a one-time local payment for employees for the 2026–27 fall semester. The motion set the local payment at $1,500 for eligible full-time staff and $750 for eligible part-time staff, with prorated eligibility based on hire date and other exclusions. The superintendent said the state one-time payments, scheduled for October 30, would be $2,000 for certified employees and $1,000 for non-certified employees; combined full-time payments were described as $3,500 for professional staff and $2,500 for support staff. The district identified a $7.2 million total cost, comprising $6.1 million in MFP funds and $1.1 million from the general fund. The payment motion passed.

The board reported that Superintendent Dr. Walker received a 3.94 evaluation rating and asked the superintendent to begin negotiating her contract and bring a proposal back for board review at the next meeting. The board also approved the consent agenda, including several out-of-state student field trips. An athletics committee recommended a student-handbook addendum on off-campus conduct related to extracurricular activities. No vendor selections, contract awards, or competitive procurements were identified.