Iberia Parish School Board Meeting 10/7/2026

The October 7, 2026, Iberia Parish School Board meeting included two significant financial actions. The board approved a one-time stipend of $2,000 for active full-time certified employees and $1,000 for non-certified employees, at an estimated district cost of $3.1 million. Administrators said the payment and related budget and salary-schedule amendments were required to comply with a state executive order and recover approximately $3 million in withheld MFP funding; payment was planned for October 23. The board also considered Arena Minerals’ offer of $2,000 per royalty acre for some or all of the district’s royalty interest in property in Section 16. After discussion, a motion not to sell the interest passed, so no sale was approved.

The board approved revisions to the 2026–27 pupil progression plan for submission to the Louisiana Department of Education. It also adopted a proclamation recognizing School Bus Safety Week. Announcements included a Rotary Club grant partnership for a family mental-health awareness event, but no related procurement award or spending decision was presented.