August Finance Meeting

The DeSoto Parish Schools held their August Finance Meeting on August 21, 2026, focusing on financial updates and procurement activities for the upcoming school year. Key procurement discussions included the announcement of bid openings for the milk food service contract and the North DeSoto wrestling facility construction, with the wrestling facility budget set at $650,000 and a strong contractor turnout for the bid. The board also reviewed and approved a budget revision to comply with state advertising laws, with no changes to the budget itself. Updates on ongoing capital improvement projects were provided, including progress on school renovations, new bathroom installations, and air conditioning system upgrades, with some projects targeting completion by November. Additionally, the meeting addressed supply chain challenges affecting maintenance and technology parts procurement. The board took a motion and vote to approve the budget resolution, and welcomed a new accounting and grants manager to support financial operations.