APSB Strategic Planning Meeting 10.6.26

Ascension Public Schools’ Strategic Planning Meeting, held October 7, 2026 (titled “10.6.26”), reviewed a revised cooperative endeavor agreement with the City of Gonzales covering shared use and maintenance of selected facilities. The discussion included scheduling procedures and which school facilities would remain outside the agreement. A motion to accept the agreement was made, but the transcript does not clearly capture the vote outcome. The board also authorized staff to negotiate the purchase of two properties: approximately 2.37 acres near Central Middle School and 3.63 acres near Galvez Middle School. The properties could support future expansion, parking, green space, or other campus needs; the purchases would draw on the $1 million available for property acquisitions from the 2024 bond. The motion to proceed with negotiations passed.

The board reviewed a memorandum of understanding with River Parishes Community College for a proposed secure student facility with classrooms, cafeteria space, and offices. Ascension Public Schools’ estimated share is about $2.1 million, in exchange for free use of the space for its students for at least 20 years; further negotiations and funding arrangements are still needed. A motion to accept the MOU was made and seconded, and the transcript indicates approval, though the vote record is cut off.