Ouachita Parish School Board Meeting Live Stream - July 14, 2026

The Ouachita Parish School Board held a meeting on July 14, 2026, where several procurement and budget-related matters were addressed. The board approved a resolution to incur debt through the issuance of general obligation school bonds to fund construction projects, with bond delivery anticipated in late September. They adopted the 2026 tax millage rates and approved the renewal of the district's insurance coverage, achieving a 9.2% premium reduction by excluding uninsured motorist coverage. The board also approved hiring additional full-time nursing positions to replace part-time substitutes, selected architects for multiple renovation projects including dining hall and bathroom renovations, and reviewed ongoing construction projects such as parking lot improvements and athletic field upgrades. Several bids were discussed: the board approved an RFP award to Matt's Music for a sound system project at $324,283, authorized upcoming bid openings for roof replacement and other renovations, and rejected bids exceeding budget for the Westaw High School berm improvements, planning to re-bid with adjusted scope. The board also approved the selection of an official journal for the 2026-27 school year and received a financial report indicating a stable fund balance. Finally, the board entered executive session to discuss prospective litigation matters.