# NPSB Committee Meeting, 10/6/26

The Natchitoches Parish School Board committee meeting on October 6, 2026, included two significant facilities procurement items. Members discussed a change order for the Marthaville baseball field to add a required exterior electrical disconnect; staff said it was necessary to obtain an electrical permit. The committee also considered permission to advertise bids for Project 261, additions and alterations to Provencal Hall Elementary Junior High School, including HVAC and bathroom work. Staff anticipated advertising around November, with construction potentially beginning in January or February. The transcript does not capture a vote or final action on either item.

The finance report noted sales-tax collections through August were nearly 10% above budget, while the July general-fund report showed $4.2 million in revenue against a $60.7 million annual budget. Staff were obtaining pricing for school-site signage and a fence, but no purchase approval was reported. Community support included $15,500 in donations for the back-to-school expo, an Atmos Energy-sponsored district food pantry, and a $1,000 donation from the Class of 1986 intended for a carline awning. The meeting also discussed student-count changes affecting state funding and reviewed proposed policy revisions for consideration at a later meeting; no procurement-related policy change or spending vote was recorded.

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

### Sources
- [NPSB Committee Meeting, 10/6/26](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DP57_Pcuwms) - Natchitoches Parish Schools