APSB Regular Meeting 5.19.26

The Ascension Public Schools Board held a regular meeting on May 19, 2026, where key procurement and budgetary matters were discussed. The board approved a resolution authorizing the superintendent to sign documents related to a funding contract with the Louisiana Department of Treasury for $50,000 to support the 21st Century program. The proposed 2026-2027 general fund budget was reviewed, showing total revenues of approximately $359 million and expenditures of about $355 million, with increases in sales tax and ad valorem revenues offsetting a decrease in state funding. Budget amendments for the current year included a $7.1 million one-time signing bonus and a $5.3 million one-time pay for staff. The board also approved several consent agenda items, including an act of sale with Ascension Parish Government for a roundabout construction project and various out-of-state field trips. Discussions included updates on bond proceeds anticipated for construction projects and summer work schedules for employees. No new contracts or vendor selections were detailed beyond the funding resolution and construction-related approvals.