SJPS School Board Meeting 8/11/26

The St. James Parish Schools Board held a meeting on August 11, 2026, which included several procurement and budget-related discussions. The board approved a sales and use tax credit card processing agreement to enable vendors to pay sales tax via credit card, including establishing a separate bank account for these transactions. They also approved a one-time stipend payment plan for eligible full-time employees. Additionally, the board approved a contract with Michelle Dway for instructional support at Cypress Grove Monastery Academy, totaling $8,102 including benefits. Five payment applications for various construction and design projects were approved, totaling $238,261.83, covering renovations, drainage improvements, and tennis court design. Motions related to these financial and contracting matters were unanimously carried.