WPSB Committee Meeting 9/8/2026

The Washington Parish School Board held a finance committee meeting on September 8, 2026, focusing primarily on financial statements, budget updates, and insurance renewals. Key procurement-related discussions included the review of sales tax collections, the EID tax account balance, and the projected $4 million deficit for the fiscal year. The board also discussed liability insurance renewals with Larma, noting a 7% rate increase primarily due to exposure changes and the addition of new buses, with premiums detailed for various coverages including automobile liability and physical damage. Additionally, the board reviewed the 2026-27 B5 preschool development grant budget, which allocates over $100,000 in federal funds to support literacy and professional development in pre-kindergarten programs. The meeting concluded with preparations for a community meeting regarding Mount Herman school, emphasizing that no decisions or votes would be taken at that forum. The board set a follow-up meeting date for September 24, 2026, to consider community feedback and make future decisions.