LPPS Special Board Meeting 05/21/26

The LPPS Board held a special meeting on May 21, 2026, focusing primarily on procurement and contracting matters related to school infrastructure and services. The board approved a $28,306 change order for the Albany Elementary School classroom renovation to address unforeseen roofing repairs. They named Coleman Partners as the professional of record for the Denham Springs High School parking lot project and authorized the superintendent to advertise bids for this project. Similarly, Jim Zylor Architects was named professional of record for the Walker High School baseball and softball dugout project, with authorization granted to advertise bids for the dugout construction. The board also ratified bids for custodial items and food service disposables for warehouse stock for the upcoming school year. Additionally, they approved renewing the ice cream products bid for the 2026-27 school year due to vendor unavailability. A sidewalk servitude agreement with the city of Walker was approved to enhance student safety. The board selected First Financial as the third-party administrator for employee cafeteria plans and approved performance-based contracts listed in Simbli. Finally, payment of invoices and district supplements was authorized. Several agenda items, including litigation and workers' compensation claims, were moved to executive session.