Board Meeting - September 2026

The Calcasieu Parish School Board held a meeting on September 8, 2026, covering a range of topics including updates on school sports events, facility improvements at the local airport, and Head Start program activities. Significant procurement-related discussions included the approval of revisions to school board policies related to personnel and bidding, adoption of a state facility planning control fee schedule for architect and engineer services, and the adoption of a state retiree hire policy. The board also approved change orders for construction projects funded by district bond funds: a 27-day extension for additions to Western Heights and a $26,425 increase plus 15 additional days for renovations at Starts High School. Additionally, the board directed the superintendent to develop plans for a parish-wide bonding initiative and authorized counsel to prepare a motion to request court reconsideration to proceed with bonding. A resolution was passed to retain Luverne Law Firm for a sales tax appeal by Bellstone Telecommunications LLC. No new bids were reported or advertised during the meeting. The superintendent was rated as highly effective following an annual evaluation conducted in executive session.