# SJPS School Board Meeting 10/6/26

The St. James Parish Schools Board meeting on October 6, 2026, included several procurement and spending actions. The board approved a series of construction-project payment certificates and closeouts, including work on a warehouse freezer/cooler replacement, a high school gym renovation and tennis courts, drainage, and interior renovations. Named vendors included Guy Hopkins Construction, Thompson Luca(n) Associates, Murray Architects, LA Contracting Enterprises LLC, and Fusion Architects. Clearly stated amounts included $20,300 for the freezer/cooler replacement closeout, $82,547 for the gym renovation, $7,629 for its design, and $83,752.50 for interior-renovation design; other certificate amounts in the transcript are unclear. The board also approved a resolution authorizing the superintendent to execute an agreement with the Louisiana Department of Treasury for state appropriation paperwork. A state representative cited $200,000 for internships and hospitality and $75,000 for athletics equipment or facilities, described as part of a $275,000 state appropriation.

The board approved professional-service arrangements for continued student intervention services, special-education staffing support, and a Jobs for America’s Graduates (JAG) contract; district staff said JAG partnerships cover 75% of the salaries for two program teachers. It also approved participation in a school dental-sealant program offered at no cost to families and a memorandum of understanding with Magnolia Family Services for student behavioral-health support. A proposal to join social-media litigation under a contingency-fee agreement (described as up to 25%, plus litigation expenses) was presented, but the board deferred a decision. Other approved items included the 2027–28 school calendar and pupil progression plan; no additional procurement action was identified in those items.

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

### Sources
- [SJPS School Board Meeting 10/6/26](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5vHI6dZAHqc) - St James Parish Schools LA