NPSB Board Meeting, 7/14/26

The Natchitoches Parish School Board held its regular meeting on July 14, 2026, where the primary focus was on reviewing and approving the school district's comprehensive budget for the 2026-2027 fiscal year. The budget presentation detailed revenues and expenditures across multiple funds, including general, special revenue, and capital projects funds, highlighting a total revenue projection of $80.6 million and expenditures of $90.3 million, with a planned deficit primarily in capital projects. Key procurement-related discussions included a significant increase in student transportation costs due to a new contract with Echo Ride, budget allocations for instructional programs such as TAP and early childhood education, and planned capital improvements including HVAC contracts and roof repairs. The board approved motions related to budget adoption, personnel updates including new job descriptions and stipends for specialized teaching roles, and policy changes aligned with legislative requirements. Additionally, the board discussed streamlining lease agreement processes for mineral rights and approved entering into an agreement with the Louisiana DARE training center. The meeting concluded with an executive session addressing a student expulsion, which the board affirmed by vote.