LPSB - Regular Board Meeting - September 10, 2026

The Lafayette Parish School System held a regular board meeting on September 10, 2026. Key procurement-related discussions included the presentation of voluntary employee benefits renewal results by Hub International, highlighting no increases in coverage costs and several premium reductions across dental, life, disability, accident, and critical illness plans. The board was informed of a $264,000 total employee premium reduction and a board-funded life insurance premium reduction, providing budget relief. Additionally, a $95,000 fund was allocated for employee benefits education. Updates on the group health insurance plan administration were provided by Gallagher, noting ongoing issues with claim processing and plans for an independent audit to assess discrepancies between previous and current insurers. The board also approved consent agenda items including policy manual revisions and budget-to-actual revisions for fiscal year 2026-27. Public comments emphasized concerns about policy revision processes and employee morale. The board voted to approve the consent agenda items, including directing staff to begin revising the policy manual.