# Board Meeting


**Body:** Assumption Parish Schools
**Date:** October 22, 2026
**Jurisdiction:** SLED

**Tags:** Education, Construction & Infrastructure, Physical Infrastructure, Grants & Funding


The Assumption Parish Schools Board meeting was held October 22, 2026. The board received an update on the 2026–27 budget: the approved budget is $3.4 million in deficit, with lower state revenue of about $500,000 and an $80,000 welding-shop expense expected to widen the gap toward $5 million. Fuel and electricity costs are also trending above budget. The board passed authorization for the superintendent to transfer funds from the trust and HVAC accounts to the operating account if its balance falls below $5 million, with transfers to be communicated to the board; any operating-account surplus would be returned. No contract award was made.

The board discussed proposed high-school facility work—including a canopy, gym restrooms, and a boys’ locker room/building relocation. The projects are within an already approved construction budget, and quotes or proposal information had been gathered, but the items were discussed rather than approved for award; members considered deferring work or pursuing more economical approaches. Separately, the board received information about a Gallagher-recommended benefits-administration platform with no cost to the district. Head Start staff reported a curriculum review that may require updated materials under state-approved options, but no purchase was authorized. The board also heard about possible grant funding for school safety lockboxes and athletic facilities.

**Source:** Assumption Parish Schools