September 3 2026, EBR School Board Committee of the Whole Meeting

The East Baton Rouge Parish School Board held a Committee of the Whole meeting on September 3, 2026, where several procurement and contract-related matters were addressed. The board reviewed and approved multiple contracts and agreements, including a fiscal transparency report disclosing contracts between $25,000 and $50,000 with vendors such as Family Resource Group and People Advanced Consulting Group. They accepted a $625,000 Federal Drug Free Communities grant to support prevention initiatives over five years. The board approved a three-year fiscal agent contract with Capital One, effective October 1, 2026, with a two-year extension option. Additionally, a memorandum of understanding with Southern University was approved to provide dual enrollment courses for the 2026-2027 school year. The board renewed a professional service contract with Imagine Learning LLC for $408,879.55 to provide online curriculum and approved a $1,000,470.05 contract renewal for high-dose tutoring services with eight district-selected vendors. Discussions included vendor performance, outcomes-based contracting, and vendor selection processes. The meeting also covered approval of the district pupil progression plan and legal matters involving litigation settlements. Motions for all procurement items passed unanimously.