Board Meeting - July 2026

The Calcasieu Parish School Board held a meeting on July 15, 2026, where several procurement and budget-related matters were discussed and approved. Key procurement actions included awarding a contract for musical band instruments to Brook Maze Music for $187,898.16, funded by the riverboat fund, and awarding a storm debris cleaning and disposal contract to Looks Great Services of Mississippi, Inc., with pricing based on approved reasonable rates. The board also approved multiple change orders related to ongoing construction projects, including exterior improvements and gymnasium renovations, with adjustments in contract amounts and timelines. Additionally, the board reviewed and adopted the 2026-27 salary schedules, discussing step increases and retention incentives for employees. Insurance coverage for student accidents and extended day summer programs was approved, and cooperative endeavor agreements with the state of Louisiana for legislative appropriations were authorized. No new bids were presented for advertising. The meeting included discussions on security services for schools, including the implementation of body cameras for officers and training programs. Overall, the meeting focused on contract awards, budget approvals, and capital improvement project updates relevant to the school district's operations.