NPSB Committee Meeting, 6/2/26

The Natchitoches Parish Schools Board held a committee meeting on June 2, 2026, focusing on several operational and policy updates. Key procurement-related discussions included updates on capital improvement projects such as roofing and awning replacements at Fair View, with materials ordered and work scheduled to begin in July. The facilities team also reported on ongoing maintenance and upcoming projects, including gym repairs and air conditioning replacements. Additionally, the board discussed staffing challenges related to grant losses and retirements, impacting personnel budgeting and retention strategies. A significant policy discussion centered on revisions to the student code of conduct handbook for the 2026-27 school year, incorporating new state laws affecting disciplinary actions and clarifying uniform and device policies. The board also considered expanding a federally funded school-based health center to the junior high school at no cost to the district. While no new contracts or vendor awards were explicitly mentioned, the meeting addressed budgetary impacts from state funding changes and outlined upcoming procurement activities for facilities improvements.