# APSB Regular Meeting 10.6.26

The Ascension Public Schools regular board meeting was held October 6, 2026. The board approved the September 15 minutes. A preliminary August financial report noted expenditures of $30.5 million, $957,000 above budget; debt service of $9.5 million, $791,000 below budget; and a $6.3 million year-over-year decrease in cash and investments. The report also referenced a payment to Western Bank for new buses, but the transcript does not provide an amount or describe a new purchasing or contract action. The figures were preliminary pending closeout and audit review.

The consent agenda included policy updates and several out-of-state student trips, but the transcript does not clearly capture a vote on those items. A committee report said the city of Gonzales agreement, a proposed addition of about 2.7 acres at Central Middle School, and an RPCC memorandum of understanding would be placed on the next meeting’s consent agenda; the committee indicated it had approved the RPCC MOU. No contract award, RFP, vendor selection, or other clearly documented procurement approval was identified. The superintendent also announced an upcoming visit by U.S. congressional representatives to observe literacy and numeracy programs.

**Jurisdictions:** sled
**Industries:** Education
**Topics:** Physical Infrastructure
**Published:** October 06, 2026

### Sources
- [APSB Regular Meeting 10.6.26](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=taXS2MHr7fs) - Ascension Public Schools