June 11 2026, EBR School Board Regular Meeting

The East Baton Rouge (EBR) School Board held its regular meeting on June 11, 2026, which included a public hearing and approval of the 2026-2027 budget. The budget presentation emphasized a student-first approach aligned with the district's strategic plan, highlighting a significant employee pay raise and funding allocations for early childhood education, literacy, safety and security, facilities improvements, and college and career readiness. The board authorized advertising and awarding bids for materials, equipment, supplies, and services for the fiscal year, approved professional services contracts with various vendors for educational and support services, and selected the Advocate as the official journal for advertising. Additionally, the board approved renewal of a contract with the Baton Rouge Speech and Hearing Foundation for therapy services and authorized the rejection of uninsured motorist coverage. Public comments focused on concerns about bus driver pay and hours, with assurances given regarding compensation and plans to address high student loads on buses. The board also discussed policy revisions related to personnel positions and committed to providing more transparency on job titles and descriptions. The budget was approved unanimously, reflecting a collaborative effort to sustain and improve district operations and employee compensation.