Monthly Board Meeting - Aug. 5, 2026

The Lafourche Parish School District (LPSD) held its monthly board meeting on August 5, 2026. Key procurement-related actions included approval of the flood insurance renewal recommended by Norris Insurance Consultants, and authorization to enter a memorandum of agreement with the Louisiana Governor's Office of Homeland Security and Emergency Preparedness for cybersecurity services covering fiscal years 2026 through 2029. The board also approved the purchase of virtualization software from SHI International Corp under a state contract for $534,653.20. Facilities management items included approval of change orders related to the 2025 boiler replacement project, including a $1,306.19 change order and a 120-day extension due to equipment delays. Additionally, the board awarded a lease for alligator hunting privileges on Plaquemines Parish School Board property to the highest responsive bidder following a tie-breaker. Policy updates were approved, including revisions to the Student Code of Conduct and the Parent and Student Handbook for the 2026-2027 school year. No other major contract awards or RFPs were noted during the meeting.