# LIVE STREAM: October 8, 2026 | Board Retreat | SCPPS


**Body:** St. Charles Parish Public Schools
**Date:** October 07, 2026
**Jurisdiction:** SLED

**Tags:** Energy & Utilities, Construction & Infrastructure, Physical Infrastructure


The St. Charles Parish Public Schools Board Retreat on October 8, 2026, reviewed student achievement, preschool enrollment, fiscal stewardship, facilities, and the district’s long-range strategic plan. The principal investment-related discussion concerned Entergy’s proposed Waterford 5 and 6 generation facilities, a stated $3.75 billion project. Entergy described an application for an 80% property-tax exemption for 10 years; the parish’s role is to recommend approval, denial, or take no action, with the state making the final decision. The board expressed general support, but the transcript does not indicate a formal vote. The project is expected to begin construction next year; Entergy cited approximately $41.1 million in current annual parish property taxes and $9 million in parish sales taxes paid in the prior year, with construction-related sales taxes still applicable. No contract award or procurement approval was made. The technology plan also identified an RFP to consider internet solutions, but no vendor selection or award was discussed.

The board directed administration to return with a proposed policy revision removing pre-K out-of-zone waiver eligibility for consideration, and to provide options for increasing the current $1,000 nonresident out-of-zone fee; no policy change was adopted. On state-funded employee stipends, the board set March 1, 2027, as the proposed eligibility cutoff and March 20, 2027, as the proposed payment date, while asking administration to return with alternatives on which employee groups to include. Facilities staff reported that the former Hornville Learning Center property is being marketed and offers will be brought back to the board; the memorial project’s remaining work was expected to finish around October 20, with final payment subject to completion of the punch list. The board also selected revised ballot language for a millage renewal and received updates on property matters, but no property sale or lease was approved.

**Source:** St. Charles Parish Public Schools