Board Meeting - May 2026

The Calcasieu Parish School Board held its regular meeting on May 12, 2026, covering a range of topics including student achievements, community partnerships, and administrative updates. Significant procurement-related actions included the approval of contract renewals for 2026-2028, ratification of a $1,450,000 bid for hurricane repairs at the LCDA annex, and approval of bids totaling $62,725 for small and large equipment for the school nutrition program. The board also approved a resolution for the issuance and sale of $12 million in general obligation bonds and called a special election for bond issuance in November 2026. Additionally, the board authorized the purchase of property across from Starks High School for $150,000 using riverboat funds, continuing their practice of acquiring land to support school facilities. Policy revisions related to employee conduct, purchasing, and surplus equipment sales were approved, and discussions were held regarding the distribution of employee supplements, with plans to present options for payment timing in a future meeting. Overall, the meeting reflected ongoing capital improvement efforts, budget management, and community engagement initiatives.