STPPS Board Meeting – 6/11/26

The St. Timothy Parish Public Schools (STPPS) Board held a meeting on June 11, 2026, which included several procurement-related discussions and budget considerations. The board approved the acceptance of two welding booth projects at Slidle High and Northshore High as substantially complete. They also unanimously passed a resolution authorizing the superintendent to accept the low bid for a bond issue of $25 million to fund upcoming projects, with bond delivery scheduled for August 19, 2026. The board discussed the frequency of bond issuances and anticipated accelerated issuance to meet expenditure requirements. Additionally, the board addressed educator compensation concerns related to Executive Order 26-047, passing a resolution urging state leaders to fund educator pay increases sustainably without reducing local educational funding or increasing taxes. The meeting also featured updates on professional development and training initiatives within the special education department, highlighting ongoing efforts to support staff and students. Several retirement resolutions honoring long-serving staff were approved unanimously. No new contract awards or vendor selections were detailed beyond the bond issuance authorization.