11/09/2026 Committee Meeting

The Beauregard Parish School Board’s November 9, 2026 committee meetings covered finance, building and grounds, and policy matters. The finance committee approved using $248,981.13 in reserves to complete bond-funded bus purchases; members cited bus price increases and the district’s goal of replacing about six buses annually. The district also reported lower sales-tax collections than the prior year and a stronger credit outlook following its bond-rating review. Building and grounds staff reported that two projects were out for bid for consideration at the December board meeting, including Singer facility improvements under the 2025 bond program and parking improvements at South Beauregard. A notice to proceed for CTE construction and an auditorium project at DeRidder High was expected during the week. No contract awards were made at this meeting.

The committee approved a five-year lease of 4.02 acres near Singer High School to Andrea Couch for $1 per year. Policy committee discussion concerned state-law-related revisions to sick-leave and student discipline, suspension, and expulsion policies. The transcript records no procurement action associated with those policy revisions.