LPSB - Regular Board Meeting - July 23, 2026

The Lafayette Parish School System held a regular board meeting on July 23, 2026, focusing heavily on facility updates, capital improvement projects, and budgetary matters. The board received detailed reports on ongoing and completed construction projects including new wings at several schools, renovations, HVAC upgrades, and the removal of portable buildings. Several projects were highlighted with expected completion dates, such as the new Paul Bro Elementary Middle School and the Southside Fieldhouse. The board also discussed and approved the acceptance of a $3.1 million grant from the Pew Family Foundation to support the Accelerating Campus Excellence model through the 2028-29 academic year. Additionally, the board deliberated on and approved revisions to the 2026-27 teacher incentive pay plan, maintaining a 10-day absence limit for eligibility, citing budgetary concerns related to substitute teacher costs. Other procurement-related actions included approval of the use of contingency funds for new gym audio equipment and authorization to use the construction manager at risk delivery method for a new workforce innovation academy, including issuing an RFP for related services. The meeting also addressed policy revisions, personnel evaluation programs, and budget-to-actual revisions for fiscal years 2025-26 and 2026-27. Public comments raised concerns about policy eliminations and compliance questionnaire accuracy, while board members emphasized the importance of infrastructure investment and maintaining public trust.