SMPSB Special Board Meeting, September 10, 2026 at 4:00 pm

The St. Martin Parish Schools Public Board held a special meeting on September 10, 2026, primarily focused on reviewing and adjusting the school district's budget for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2027. Board members and staff discussed strategies to reduce a projected $600,000 deficit by cutting maintenance expenses by $200,000, optimizing transportation routes, and reassessing supplement allocations funded by sales tax revenues. They also considered reallocating sales tax funds currently restricted to employee salaries to support the general fund and maintenance needs, pending board policy amendments. Additional procurement-related topics included evaluating copier lease costs, vehicle usage, and transportation software implementation to improve efficiency and reduce costs. The board acknowledged the need for ongoing budget monitoring and approved the proposed budget with plans to amend it if necessary after further review.