Section 16 Land and Building Committee Meeting - June 29, 2026

The St. Mary Parish School Board's Section 16 Land and Building Committee met on June 29, 2026, to discuss facility transitions involving the repurposing of several school buildings. Key procurement-related topics included a proposal to relocate the maintenance department to the vacated Franklin Junior High School facility in Burdenville, with an estimated $146,313 allocated for upgrades such as painting, door refinishing, and bathroom renovations to accommodate younger students. An additional $12,000 was discussed for bathroom fixture replacements, with funding adjustments proposed to cover these costs. The committee also addressed the need for future electrical upgrades at the maintenance facility, potentially requiring an $80,000 allocation next year. Security enhancements, including fencing for the maintenance site, were considered to protect equipment. The board agreed to vote on these expenditures in the upcoming meeting and approved the motion to proceed with the proposed facility transitions, excluding the sale or repurposing of the old Jacket Learning Center, which will be further evaluated. The discussions emphasized improving operational efficiency by consolidating maintenance services and optimizing facility use.