LIVE STREAM: August 17, 2026 | Committee Meeting | SCPPS

The St. Charles Parish Public Schools held a committee meeting on August 17, 2026, covering several key topics related to insurance, personnel policies, and fiscal matters. The Risk Management Insurance Committee discussed the flood insurance renewal, highlighting challenges with community rating adjustments and levy protections affecting policy costs. They also reviewed Medicare Advantage plan design options, recommending a plan that balances cost savings with minimal disruption to retirees. The Personnel and Policy Committee addressed job description revisions for operational clarity without additional funding, and debated a policy on employee leave related to human trafficking legislation, ultimately deciding to seek further legal clarification before proceeding. The Finance and Audit Committee considered a letter of support for a local company’s exemption zone expansion at the Port of South Louisiana, agreeing to invite company representatives for further discussion. They also reviewed and discussed the millage rate for fiscal year 2026, with members expressing support for maintaining or increasing the millage to support district finances while emphasizing the importance of public trust. Several motions related to policy revisions and budgetary decisions were passed or tabled pending further review.