Board Meeting

The Assumption Parish Schools Board Meeting held on September 2, 2026, included several procurement and budget-related discussions. Key procurement actions included the approval of change order number two for the Pierport Elementary Walkway Canopy Project, addressing necessary rerouting of power lines. The board also received a detailed presentation on the proposed creation of a new full-time Sales Tax Compliance Specialist position within the Assumption Parish Sales and Use Tax Department. This position is intended to address increased workload and delinquency rates following new state legislation requiring combined sales tax returns. The estimated cost impact to the school board's fees is approximately $13,226 monthly, representing a $2,800 increase. Job descriptions for the new position and related roles were also reviewed. Additionally, the board discussed controlled access requests from the Labradyville Volunteer Fire Department for emergency access to school grounds, considering security and licensing implications. Other agenda items included updates on voluntary supplemental employee benefits and policy revisions related to criminal background information protection. No votes were taken on the new sales tax compliance position during this meeting, but the change order and policy revision motions were approved.