Ouachita Parish School Board Meeting Live Stream - August 11, 2026

The Ouachita Parish School Board held a meeting on August 11, 2026, where several procurement and capital improvement projects were discussed and approved. Key procurement actions included the approval to purchase multiple properties near North 3rd Street and Travis Street, with purchases subject to appraisal values. The board selected Architect Alliance for the George Welch Elementary roof replacement and approved a $74,271.36 change order for Lakeshore Elementary roof and front office renovation. They also granted permission to bid on the George Welch roof replacement, Jack Hayes pre-K hallway addition, and the Richwood Upper Elementary School project, with budgets of $500,000, $300,000, and $19 million respectively. Additionally, the board accepted a bid from Mann's Construction for Drew Elementary fire damage repairs totaling $1,118,000. Financial reports highlighted budget considerations for property purchases and employee meal subsidies, leading to a decision to increase employee meal prices. The meeting also included updates on ongoing construction projects and economic development initiatives related to local industry growth near school campuses.