Regular Board Meeting - July 2, 2026

The St. Mary Parish School Board held its regular meeting on July 2, 2026, where several procurement and budget-related items were addressed. The board approved bids for custodial supplies for the 2026-27 year and authorized the auction of surplus vehicles. They also approved the renewal of casualty insurance with Frank's agency and Zurich American at a premium of $28,900, noting a cost savings. A significant capital improvement project was discussed involving the relocation and renovation of district facilities, including moving the alternative program to the former Franklin Junior High building (renamed Park Avenue Learning Center) and consolidating maintenance departments at that site with an allocated budget of $163,500 for upgrades. The technology department will be centralized at the central office, and the Material and Operations Center (MOC) will be dedicated to federal programs. The board approved these facility changes and amended the motion to explore relocating the special education office to the central office for efficiency and cost savings. Additionally, updates to the 2026-2027 salary and classification schedule were approved, reflecting conservative budget adjustments in response to state funding changes. The meeting also included financial reports showing favorable sales tax collections and concluded with recognitions and farewells.