CPSB: Board Meeting | July 21, 2026 | 4:00pm

The Caddo Parish Public Schools Board held a meeting on July 21, 2026, which included recognition of student leaders and graduates, as well as discussions on personnel and policy matters. A significant portion of the meeting focused on the approval of a $1,000 stipend for all employees, with an additional $500 for those earning under $30,000, to be paid by August 15, 2026. Board members debated whether this stipend should be a one-time payment or converted into a permanent pay raise, with concerns raised about budget sustainability and the need for further financial analysis before committing to recurring increases. The board unanimously approved adding the stipend item to the agenda and later approved the stipend payment. Other procurement-related items included approval of capital project bids and contract renewals, as well as policy updates such as the operation of drones and domestic violence response coordination. The meeting concluded with a move into executive session for settlement authority discussions.