Board Meeting - April 2026

The Calcasieu Parish School Board held a meeting on April 14, 2026, primarily focused on recognizing student and staff achievements, including awards for science fairs, student of the year honors, and teacher and principal recognitions. A significant portion of the meeting was dedicated to presentations about educational programs and community partnerships, such as the Youth Foundation's health education sessions mandated by Aaron's Law. The board discussed potential funding to support these programs, including the possibility of establishing a contract to secure ongoing services and expanding coverage to more schools. Procurement-related actions included approval of bids for school renovations, welding equipment supplies, temporary roof repairs, and janitorial services, with specific bid numbers and amounts noted. Additionally, the board considered reappointing a representative to the International Airport Authority Board but opted to table the decision pending further discussion. Policy updates to the student code of conduct were also approved. Overall, the meeting combined celebratory recognitions with routine procurement approvals and discussions about funding educational support services.