June Board Meeting

The DeSoto Parish Schools Board held its June 4, 2026 meeting, which included several procurement and budget-related discussions. The board approved a significant 6.8% permanent salary increase for all full-time employees, along with targeted incentives for hard-to-staff special education teachers and employee recognition awards. Adjustments to salary schedules and work calendars for certain staff, including bookkeepers and LPNs, were also approved to aid retention and recruitment. Additionally, the board awarded a construction contract for a baseball/softball batting cage at North DeSoto High School to Performance Construction for $277,034. Updates on ongoing capital improvement projects, such as the Logansport High School building and roofing at Stanley High School, were provided. The board also discussed the potential financial impact of a recent state executive order on teacher pay raises and the complexities of the state's Minimum Foundation Program (MFP) funding formula. Overall, the meeting focused on employee compensation enhancements, capital project progress, and fiscal planning amid evolving state funding policies.