Board Meeting - June 2026

The Calcasieu Parish School Board held a meeting on June 9, 2026, where they discussed various administrative and budgetary matters. Key procurement-related actions included the approval of the 2025-2026 general fund budget revision and the 2026-2027 proposed general fund budget, with projected revenues and expenditures detailed. The board approved a capital improvement fund formula adjustment and ratified bids for welding training simulation equipment, awarding the contract to Air Gas for $85,288 using career development funds. They also approved lowest responsive bids for school nutrition program supplies including bread, sausage, milk, and disposables. Additionally, the board discussed challenges in soliciting bids for roof repair and storm debris removal related to FEMA requirements and authorized staff to reissue the request for proposals. Other procurement actions included approval of property casualty insurance coverages and a cooperative agreement for the summer feeding program. The board also voted to change the sales tax supplement payment schedule to two payments per year to improve financial management. No new contracts were awarded during the meeting, but several budget and procurement policies were reviewed and approved, indicating ongoing fiscal oversight and vendor engagement.