June 2, 2026 Budget & Finance Committee Meeting

The Orleans Parish School Board Budget and Finance Committee convened on June 2, 2026, to review and discuss the April 2026 financials, the proposed 2026-2027 budget, and audit updates. Key procurement-related actions included approval motions to move several contract amendments and awards to the full board, such as a $22,000 lease amendment with Barrier Maybe Construction Company LLC, a contract amendment for professional auditing services, and contract renewals for therapeutic behavioral and mental health services totaling up to $1.3 million annually. The committee also approved purchases under Louisiana state contracts, including a $152,000 telecommunications services contract with AT&T and a $221,253.34 contract with Tyler Technologies for ERP services. Additionally, the committee approved awarding an RFP for e-rate provider services and discussed reallocating school facility account balances to support district optimization projects. Several legal service contract renewals were also recommended for approval, with amounts ranging from $75,000 to $275,000. The committee deferred one agenda item due to a pending contract protest. Overall, the meeting focused heavily on budget allocations, contract renewals, and procurement approvals aligned with the district's strategic plan and operational needs.