Monthly Finance Meeting

The DeSoto Parish Schools held their Monthly Finance Meeting on June 26, 2026, focusing extensively on financial oversight, budget approvals, and procurement-related updates. Key procurement discussions included the approval of the 2026-27 annual operating budget and millage rates, with a notable $1.5 million transfer projected from the OPED trust to offset general fund costs related to retiree health plans. The meeting also covered updates on capital improvement projects such as construction progress at various school campuses, including electrical fixes, roof repairs, and new cafeteria furniture procurement with an expected delivery by fall. Additionally, the board approved the Mansfield Enterprise as the official journal for legal notices, a procurement decision relevant to communications and public notices. The meeting included a review of grant reimbursements totaling approximately $4.1 million and operational reports highlighting supply chain challenges affecting technology acquisitions. The board also approved the superintendent's contract renewal for two years. Motions related to budget and vendor approvals were passed unanimously, reflecting a focus on fiscal responsibility and ongoing capital and operational improvements within the school district.