APSB Strategic Planning Committee 7.14.26

The Ascension Public Schools Strategic Planning Committee met on July 14, 2026, to discuss key procurement and property matters. The committee recommended awarding the construction management at risk (CMAR) contract for Lake Middle School construction and Lake Primary renovations to Woodward Design Build, following a competitive selection process involving 10 contractors. This marks the ninth CMAR contract awarded by the district, emphasizing the program's effectiveness in managing budget and schedule complexities. Additionally, the committee reviewed and approved servitude agreements related to drainage and access on a 63-acre property owned by the district near Conway developments. These agreements involve granting servitudes to the parish drainage department in exchange for backfilling a ditch and other considerations, with a memorandum of understanding being prepared to formalize terms. Motions to accept the CMAR recommendation and the servitude agreements were both passed unanimously.