Ouachita Parish "Special Called" School Board Meeting Live Stream - September 29, 2026

At a special-called meeting on September 29, 2026, the Ouachita Parish School Board approved a resolution recognizing the final form and execution of its Series 2026 general obligation school bond purchase agreement. The sale had a true interest cost of 4.83%, included a premium bid of approximately $767,000, and is expected to provide about $25.4 million for construction projects after issuance costs. The board noted the district maintained its AA- rating; bond delivery was scheduled for October 15, 2026. The resolution passed without opposition.

The board also approved Bid 14-27 for the George Welch roof replacement, accepting the lowest responsive bid from Southern Roofing and Vinyl for $1 million. Officials said added labor would be required because of the roof decking and described covering the cost with current-year roofing budget savings and an early draw on next year’s roofing funds. The bid approval passed without opposition.