Ascension Parish School Board, LA

Policy Committee Meeting - Central Middle School - ITTC - 5:30 PM

The Ascension Parish School Board Policy Committee will review and discuss the draft 2026-2027 Pupil Progression Plan and nine school board policies, with recommended motions to place each on the consent agenda for the next board meeting. The policies cover emergency operations, leave, sick leave, special education recording, discipline, suspension, expulsion, child abuse, and behavioral health services.

• 2026-2027 Pupil Progression Plan (draft) - Dr. Latatia Johnson
• Policy EBBC - Emergency Operation Plans
• Policy GBRIA - General Leaves of Absence
• Policy GBRIB - Sick Leave
• Policy IDDFC - Special Education Classrooms/Settings: Audio/Video Recording

Regular Meeting Ascension Parish School Board - Central Middle School - 6:30P.M.

The Ascension Parish School Board will consider approving resolutions supporting Louisiana Economic Development and the Board of Commerce & Industry for ITEP contracts involving Huntsman International LLC, Rubicon LLC, Mauser USA LLC, and Talon Industrial LLC. The board will also vote on an intergovernmental agreement to define PILOT payments in lieu of taxes, and discuss the 2025-2026 audit plan. A consent agenda includes approvals for insurance renewals, field trips, and other routine items.

• Resolution for Huntsman International LLC and Rubicon LLC ITEP contracts 20190324-ITE and 20190325-ITE
• Resolution for Mauser USA LLC and Talon Industrial LLC ITEP contracts 20170070-ITE and 20170234-ITE
• Intergovernmental Contract and Local Services Agreement for PILOT payments with Ascension Parish Government, Sheriff, and Industrial Development Board
• Consent agenda: flood policy renewal adding excess coverage, casualty/liability renewal with LARMA, drone and cyber insurance renewals
• Approval of out-of-state field trips for Dutchtown High NJROTC, St. Amant FFA, wrestling, and Gatorettes

Insurance Committee Meeting - Donaldsonville - 5:30P.M.

The Ascension Parish School Board Insurance Committee will vote on renewing flood policies for September and December 2026. The committee will also approve renewals for casualty, liability, drone, and cyber insurance effective October 1, 2026. Additionally, the group will vote on renewing the group health plan and retiree Medicare Advantage plan, with the latter effective January 1, 2026.

• Renewal of Flood Policies for September 2026 and December 2026
• Renewal of Casualty and Liability Coverage with LARMA effective 10/1/2026
• Renewal of Drone Insurance effective 10/1/2026
• Renewal of Cyber Insurance effective 10/1/2026
• Renewal of Group Health Plan Fixed Cost and Group Retiree Medicare Advantage

Maintenance Committee Meeting - Donaldsonville 5:00P.M.

The Ascension Parish School Board Maintenance Committee will meet to review two specific items. These include a performance contract amendment and a right of way agreement with Entergy at Central Middle School.

• Review of Performance Contract Amendment presented by Mr. Tim Amedee
• Review of Right of Way Agreement with Entergy at Central Middle School

Regular Meeting - Ascension Parish School Board - Donaldsonville

The Ascension Parish School Board is holding a regular meeting with action items including a motion on student athletes' participation in LSU Health research (Shreveport) and approval of minutes. The board will also receive informational presentations on the 4-H program and on ITEP contracts involving Huntsman International, Rubicon LLC, Mauser USA, and Talon Industrial, with no action requested. The consent agenda includes approval of numerous job descriptions and several out-of-state field trips.

• Motion on student athletes' participation in LSU Health Research (Shreveport)
• Presentation on ITEP contracts 20190324-ITE and 20190325-ITE (Huntsman International, Rubicon LLC)
• Presentation on ITEP contracts 20170070-ITE and 20170234-ITE (Mauser USA, Talon Industrial LLC)
• Approval of job descriptions for K-8 principal, assistant principal, and other administrative roles
• Approval of out-of-state field trips for NJROTC, fishing, and FFA teams

Regular Meeting Ascension Parish School Board - Central Middle School Cafetorium - 6:30P.M.

The Ascension Parish School Board will hold a regular meeting on August 18, 2026, at Central Middle School. The board will consider several action items, including a resolution for a bus lease purchase agreement with Ross Bus Sales, LLC, adoption of amended 2026 millage rates, and adoption of the 2026-2027 salary schedule. The consent agenda includes approval of drainage servitude agreements, a new board management software platform, personnel and Head Start reports, expulsion appeals, and a field trip.

• Resolution authorizing equipment lease purchase agreement with Ross Bus Sales, LLC
• Adopt amended 2026 millage rates
• Adopt 2026-2027 salary schedule
• Approval of Simbli Governance Platform for board management software
• Approval of drainage servitude agreements with Ascension Parish Government at Conway Property

The Ascension Parish School Board approved the amended 2026 millage rates and the 2026-2027 salary schedule. It also authorized an equipment lease purchase agreement with Ross Bus Sales, LLC, and approved all consent agenda items, including drainage servitude agreements, a governance platform, personnel and Head Start reports, expulsion appeals, and a cheerleading trip. All votes were unanimous.

• Approved minutes of August 4, 2026 (unanimous)
• Authorized equipment lease purchase agreement with Ross Bus Sales, LLC (unanimous)
• Adopted amended 2026 millage rates (unanimous)
• Adopted amended 2026-2027 salary schedule (unanimous)
• Approved drainage servitude agreements with Ascension Parish Government (unanimous)
• Approved Simbli Governance Platform as board management software (unanimous)
• Approved monthly personnel report for July 2026 (unanimous)
• Approved monthly Head Start services report for June and July 2026 (unanimous)

Personnel Committee Meeting - Central Middle School Cafetorium - 6:00P.M.

The Ascension Parish School Board Personnel Committee will consider and vote on proposed changes to numerous job descriptions, including principals, assistant principals, directors, supervisors, teachers, and coordinators. All items are action items with a recommended motion, and the meeting will close with board comments and adjournment.

• Changes to K-8 School Principal and Assistant Principal job descriptions
• Changes to Buyer/Expeditor and Senior Buyer job descriptions
• Changes to Director of IS/Technology, Middle Schools, Secondary Education, and Special Education job descriptions
• Changes to Instructional Supervisor, HR Supervisor, and IS/Technology Supervisor job descriptions
• Changes to Head Start Principal, Elementary, Secondary, and Middle School Principal job descriptions

The Ascension Parish School Board Personnel Committee approved all 10 agenda items, each involving changes to job descriptions for various school and district positions. All motions carried with 5 yeas and 1 abstention (Jared Bercegeay). The meeting was then adjourned.

• Approved K-8 Assistant Principal and Principal job description changes (5-0, 1 abstain)
• Approved Buyer/Expeditor and Senior Buyer job description changes (5-0, 1 abstain)
• Approved Director of IS/Technology, Middle Schools, Secondary Education, and Special Education job description changes (5-0, 1 abstain)
• Approved Instructional Supervisor, Data Analyst, TAP Implementation, HR Supervisor, and IS/Technology Supervisor job description changes (5-0, 1 abstain)
• Approved Ascension Head Start Principal job description changes (5-0, 1 abstain)
• Approved Director of Elementary Schools, Elementary Assistant Principal, and Elementary Principal job description changes (5-0, 1 abstain)
• Approved Executive Master Teacher, Master Teacher, and Mentor Teacher job description changes (5-0, 1 abstain)
• Approved Early College Option Principal, Secondary Assistant/Associate Principal, and Secondary Principal job description changes (5-0, 1 abstain)

Technology Committee - Ascension Parish School Board - Donaldsonville - 6:00P.M.

The Technology Committee will discuss and possibly act on a recommendation for board management software presented by Mr. Darby Lambert. The meeting also includes board comments and adjournment.

• Recommendation for Board Management Software (Action/Information)
• Additional Board Comments (Discussion)
• Adjournment (Action)

The Technology Committee voted to recommend the Simbli Governance Platform for use as the Board's Management Software and to move the item to the upcoming consent agenda. The motion carried with three votes in favor and one abstention. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Recommended Simbli Governance Platform for board management software (3-0, 1 abstention)
• Moved recommendation to upcoming consent agenda (3-0, 1 abstention)

Regular Meeting - Ascension Parish School Board - Donaldsonville 6:30P.M.

The Ascension Parish School Board will vote on a consent agenda that includes approval of construction management at risk for Lake Middle construction and Lake Primary renovations. Other consent items include the monthly personnel report for June 2026 and several out-of-state field trips for student groups. The meeting also features financial reports, committee reports, and superintendent/board comments.

• Approval of RFQL-1007 Construction Management at Risk for Lake Middle Construction and Lake Primary Renovations
• Approval of Monthly Personnel Report - June 2026
• Approval of out-of-state field trip for Dutchtown Middle School Cheerleaders to UCA Mobile Regional in Mobile, Alabama (Nov 7, 2026)
• Approval of out-of-state field trip for Dutchtown Middle School Cheerleaders to UCA High School Nationals in Orlando, Florida (Feb 3-9, 2027, missing school days)
• Approval of out-of-state field trip for Prairieville High Varsity Basketball to Bulldog Invitational Tournament in Austin, Texas (Dec 2-5, 2026)

The Ascension Parish School Board approved the consent agenda, including a construction management at-risk contract for Lake Middle construction and Lake Primary renovations, the June 2026 personnel report, and several out-of-state student field trips. All consent items passed unanimously with 9 yeas and no nays. The board also approved the minutes from the July 14, 2026 meeting and adjourned.

• Approved RFQL-1007 Construction Management at Risk for Lake Middle Construction and Lake Primary Renovations (9-0)
• Approved Monthly Personnel Report for June 2026 (9-0)
• Approved out-of-state field trip for Dutchtown Middle cheerleaders to UCA Mobile Regional (9-0)
• Approved out-of-state field trip for Dutchtown Middle cheerleaders to UCA High School Nationals (9-0)
• Approved out-of-state field trip for Prairieville High basketball team to Bulldog Invitational (9-0)
• Approved out-of-state field trip for Dutchtown High Rho Kappa members to Close Up trip (9-0)
• Approved minutes of July 14, 2026 meeting (9-0)
• Adjourned meeting (9-0)

Strategic Planning Committee - St. Amant Middle Gym - 5:45P.M.

The Ascension Parish School Board's Strategic Planning Committee will consider and vote on two action items. First, a motion to approve a construction management at risk contract (RFQL-1007) for Lake Middle School construction and Lake Primary School renovations. Second, the committee will consider approving drainage servitude agreements with the parish government at Conway property.

• Vote on RFQL-1007: construction management at risk for Lake Middle construction and Lake Primary renovations
• Consider drainage servitude agreements with Ascension Parish Government at Conway property

The Strategic Planning Committee voted to place two items on the consent agenda for the full board: a Construction Management at Risk contract for Lake Middle construction and Lake Primary renovations, and drainage servitude agreements with Ascension Parish Government at the Conway property. Both motions carried with four yeas and one abstention. The meeting was then adjourned.

• Approved RFQL-1007 Construction Management at Risk for Lake Middle Construction and Lake Primary Renovations, placed on consent agenda (4-0, 1 abstention)
• Approved drainage servitude agreements with Ascension Parish Government at Conway Property, placed on consent agenda (4-0, 1 abstention)
• Adjourned meeting (4-0, 1 abstention)

Regular Meeting Ascension Parish School Board - St. Amant Middle School 6:30P.M.

The board will vote on the proposed 2026-2027 General Fund and Special Revenue Funds budgets and the 2026-2027 salary schedule, which also amends the 2025-2026 schedule. Consent agenda items include sign language interpreting services, a milk products contract, renewal of the LSU Agriculture Center agreement, and an out-of-state field trip to Washington D.C. for St. Amant High students. The board will also hold an executive session for a safety and security briefing.

• Approval of the 2026-2027 proposed General Fund and Special Revenue Funds budgets
• Approval of the 2026-2027 salary schedule and amendment to 2025-2026 schedule
• Consent: RFP-5178 for sign language interpreting services for deaf students
• Consent: Sealed bid SB-10988 for milk & milk products parish-wide for Child Nutrition Program
• Consent: Out-of-state field trip for St. Amant High AP U.S. Government and Rho Kappa students to Washington D.C., February 7-12, 2027

The Ascension Parish School Board approved the 2026-2027 General Fund and Special Revenue Funds budgets, as well as the 2026-2027 salary schedule and an amendment to the 2025-2026 salary schedule. All votes were unanimous (10-0) with John DeFrances absent. The board also approved four consent agenda items, including a sign language interpreting services contract, a milk and milk products bid, renewal of an LSU Agriculture Center agreement, and a Washington D.C. field trip for St. Amant High students.

• Approved 2026-2027 General Fund and Special Revenue Funds budgets (10-0)
• Approved 2026-2027 salary schedule and amended 2025-2026 salary schedule (10-0)
• Approved RFP-5178 sign language interpreting services for deaf students (10-0)
• Approved sealed bid SB-10988 for milk and milk products parish-wide (10-0)
• Approved renewal of Cooperative Endeavor Agreement with LSU Agriculture Center (10-0)
• Approved out-of-state field trip for St. Amant High AP U.S. Government and Rho Kappa students to Washington D.C., Feb 7-12, 2027 (10-0)
• Approved minutes of June 23, 2026 meeting (10-0)
• Moved to executive session for safety and security briefing; reconvened and adjourned

Committee of the Whole Board - St. Amant Middle School - 6:00P.M.

The Ascension Parish School Board will receive a presentation on new accountability standards from Mrs. Carli Francois. No formal actions are listed beyond the informational presentation. The meeting will conclude with a motion to adjourn.

• Presentation of New Accountability Standards by Mrs. Carli Francois
• Motion to adjourn the meeting

The Ascension Parish School Board Committee of the Whole met on July 14, 2026, and received a presentation on new accountability standards from Mrs. Carli Francois. No substantive decisions were made; the only action was adjournment, which passed unanimously.

• Adjourned meeting (motion carried, 10-0)

Budget Committee Meeting - Central Middle School - ITTC - 6:00P.M.

The committee will receive a report on the 2024-2025 school audits from Mrs. Dawn Dunn and Mrs. Deshonna Jackson. The meeting also includes board comments and a motion to adjourn.

• Receive report on 2024-2025 school audits

The committee met to receive informational updates on the 2024-2025 school audits from district staff. No substantive decisions, approvals, or denials were recorded during this procedural session. The meeting concluded with a motion to adjourn.

• Received 2024-2025 school audit reports (informational)
• Adjourned meeting (4 yea, 1 abstain)

Regular Meeting Ascension Parish School Board - Central Middle School ITTC - 6:30P.M.

The Ascension Parish School Board will hold a public hearing and then vote on adopting the 2025-2026 General Fund and Special Revenue Funds amended budgets and the 2026-2027 budgets. The board will also vote on a Head Start director and approve a consent agenda including a roof replacement bid for Lowery Elementary, renewal of student accident and health/vision insurance, and a student searches policy update.

• Public hearing and adoption of 2025-2026 amended and 2026-2027 General Fund and Special Revenue Funds budgets
• Approval of Head Start Director (Dr. Moquita Winey and Dr. Latatia Johnson)
• Approval of sealed bid SB-10991 for Lowery Elementary School Roof Replacement
• Approval of Policy JCAB (Student Searches) via consent agenda
• Renewals of student accident insurance, health insurance, and vision insurance

The board adopted the 2025-2026 General Fund and Special Revenue Funds amended budgets. They also approved Dr. Moquita Winey and Dr. Latatia Johnson as Head Start Directors.

• Approved June 2, 2026 minutes (9-0)
• Adopted Louisiana Compliance Questionnaire (9-0)
• Opened public hearing on budgets (9-0)
• Closed public hearing on budgets (9-0)
• Adopted 2025-2026 amended budgets (9-0)
• Approved Head Start Directors Dr. Moquita Winey and Dr. Latatia Johnson (9-0)
• Approved consent agenda including insurance renewals, personnel reports, and student expulsion appeals (9-0)
• Adjourned meeting (9-0)

Insurance Committee Meeting - Donaldsonville - 5:45P.M.

The Insurance Committee reviewed and approved renewals for health, vision, basic life and AD&D, workers' compensation, and student accident insurance. The committee also received an informational presentation on group ancillary renewal analysis. All action items were passed with unanimous votes. The workers' compensation and student accident renewals will be placed on the consent agenda for the next board meeting.

• Health insurance renewal approved
• Vision insurance renewal approved
• Basic life and AD&D insurance renewal approved
• Workers' compensation insurance renewal approved (to be placed on consent agenda)
• Student accident insurance renewal approved (to be placed on consent agenda)

The committee approved the renewal of health, vision, basic life and AD&D, worker's compensation, and student accident insurance. These items will be placed on the consent agenda for the next board meeting.

• Approved Renewal of Health Insurance (4-0)
• Approved Renewal of Vision Insurance (5-0)
• Approved Renewal of Basic Life and AD&D Insurance (5-0)
• Approved renewal of current Worker's Compensation Insurance provider (5-0)
• Approved Renewal of Student Accident Insurance (5-0)

Regular Meeting - Ascension Parish School Board - Donaldsonville - 6:30P.M.

The Ascension Parish School Board approved the 2026-2027 Student Rights & Responsibilities Handbook, adopted the 2026 millage rates, and voted to reorganize Lake Elementary into Lake Primary (K–5) and Lake Middle School (6–8) for the coming school year. Financial reports for April 2026 were also received. All action items on the consent agenda were approved by a single motion.

• Approval of 2026-2027 Student Rights & Responsibilities Handbook
• Adoption of 2026 millage rates (resolution attached)
• Financial reports for April 2026 (balance sheets, highlights, statements)
• Reorganization of Lake Elementary into Lake Primary (K–5) and Lake Middle (6–8) effective 2026-2027
• Policy Committee and Insurance Committee meetings held prior to the regular meeting

The Ascension Parish School Board approved the 2026 millage rates, establishing the property tax levies that fund parish schools. The board also adopted the 2026-2027 Student Rights & Responsibilities Handbook and approved the reorganization of Lake Elementary School into Lake Primary School (K-5) and Lake Middle School (6-8) for the 2026-2027 academic year. All substantive motions passed with nine affirmative votes.

• Approved 2026 millage rates (9-0)
• Adopted 2026-2027 Student Rights & Responsibilities Handbook (9-0)
• Approved Lake Elementary reorganization into Lake Primary (K-5) and Lake Middle (6-8) for 2026-2027 (9-0)
• Approved minutes of May 19, 2026 (9-0)
• Scheduled Budget Committee meeting for June 23, 2026 (procedural)

Policy Committee Meeting - School Board Office - 5:15P.m. - 5:45P.M.

The Policy Committee reviewed two items: a revised student searches policy (JCAB) and the 2026-2027 Student Rights & Responsibilities Handbook. The committee voted to place both on the consent agenda for the next full board meeting.

• Review of Policy JCAB (Student Searches) with recommended approval for consent agenda
• Review of 2026-2027 Student Rights & Responsibilities Handbook with recommended approval for consent agenda
• Both motions passed with 4 yeas and 1 abstention (Jared Bercegeay)

The Ascension Parish School Board Policy Committee voted to place Policy JCAB regarding student searches and the 2026-2027 Student Rights & Responsibilities Handbook on the consent agenda for the next board meeting. The committee also voted to adjourn the meeting.

• Approved placing Policy JCAB, Student Searches, on the consent agenda for the next board meeting.
• Approved placing the 2026-2027 Student Rights & Responsibilities Handbook on the consent agenda for the next board meeting.
• Adjourned the meeting.

Strategic Planning Committee - Central Middle School - ITTC - 5:00P.M.

The Strategic Planning Committee voted to approve the reorganization of Lake Elementary School into Lake Primary School (K–5) and Lake Middle School (6–8) effective for the 2026–2027 school year. The motion carried with one abstention.

• Approved reorganization and grade reconfiguration of Lake Elementary School to establish Lake Primary (K–5) and Lake Middle (6–8) for 2026–2027

Regular Meeting Ascension Parish School Board - Central Middle School Caferorium - 6:30P.M.

The Ascension Parish School Board will review the proposed 2026-2027 budgets and consider a resolution authorizing the superintendent to sign documents for state funding. The board also approved a consent agenda including a property sale for a roundabout at Central Middle School, kitchen equipment bids, and several out-of-state field trips.

• Review proposed 2026-2027 budgets
• Approval of resolution to sign documents for state funding from Louisiana Department of Treasury
• Approval of Act of Sale with Ascension Parish Government for roundabout at Roddy Road and Highway 621
• Approval of sealed bid SB-10990 for kitchen equipment at Donaldsonville High Cafeteria
• Approval of sealed bid SB-10989 for Gonzales Primary Kitchen Reroof and New Hood Replacement

The board approved an act of sale with Ascension Parish Government for a roundabout at Roddy Road and Highway 621. Other actions included authorizing the Superintendent to sign funding contracts with the Louisiana Department of Treasury and approving several school facility bids and out-of-state trips.

• Approved act of sale with Ascension Parish Government for roundabout at Roddy Road and Highway 621
• Authorized Superintendent to sign funding contracts with Louisiana Department of Treasury
• Approved sealed bid SB-10990 for Donaldsonville High Cafeteria kitchen equipment
• Approved sealed bid SB-10989 for Gonzales Primary Kitchen reroof and hood replacement
• Approved out-of-state trip for Lake Elementary Cheerleaders to Mobile, Alabama
• Approved out-of-state trip for Prairieville High Volleyball to Dallas, Texas
• Approved out-of-state trip for Dutchtown High NJROTC to Hattiesburg, Mississippi
• Approved out-of-state trip for St. Amant High NJROTC to Shelby, Mississippi

Budget Committee Meeting - Central Middle Cafetorium 6:00P.M.

The Budget Committee will review a proposed 2026-2027 salary schedule and amendments to the current salary schedule. They will also review and amend the 2025-2026 general and special revenue fund budgets and the proposed 2026-2027 budgets. The meeting is informational with no votes scheduled.

• Review proposed 2026-2027 salary schedule (draft attached)
• Amend 2025-2026 salary schedule
• Review and amend 2025-2026 general fund and special revenue fund budgets
• Review proposed 2026-2027 general fund and special revenue budgets

The committee reviewed the proposed 2026-2027 Salary Schedule and amendments to the 2025-2025 schedule. Members also reviewed the 2025-2026 and proposed 2026-2027 General Fund and Special Revenue Budgets.

• Adjournment approved (4-0, 1 abstention)

Regular Meeting - Ascension Parish School Board - Donaldsonville - 6:30P.M.

The Ascension Parish School Board approved a consent agenda including sealed bids for dry goods and processing supplies, a $275,000 property purchase from East Ascension Telephone Company, and an out-of-state cheerleader trip. It also received financial reports and moved into executive session to discuss a Head Start corrective action plan.

• Approval of $275,000 property purchase from East Ascension Telephone Company (REV) for school use
• Approval of sealed bid SB-10984 for dry goods products parish-wide for Child Nutrition Program
• Approval of sealed bid SB-10986 for processing supplies parish-wide for Child Nutrition Program
• Approval of out-of-state field trip for St. Amant High Varsity Cheerleaders to UCA Summer Camp in Mississippi
• Executive session to review information about Head Start Corrective Action Incident and Plan

The board approved several items via consent agenda, including a $275,000 property purchase. They also approved sealed bids for child nutrition products and supplies.

• Approved April 21, 2026 minutes (10-0)
• Approved SB-10984 dry goods products bid (10-0)
• Approved SB-10986 processing supplies bid (10-0)
• Approved $275,000 property purchase from East Ascension Telephone Company, L.L.C. (10-0)
• Approved St. Amant High Varsity Cheerleaders out of state field trip (10-0)
• Entered executive session to review Head Start Corrective Action (10-0)

Technology Committee - Donaldsonville - 5:30P.M.

The Technology Committee will discuss and receive information on the 2026-2027 IT Budget Overview. The meeting also included a motion to adjourn, which carried.

• Discussion of 2026-2027 IT Budget Overview (information only)

The committee received information regarding the 2026-2027 IT Budget from Jay Brignac. No substantive votes or policy decisions were made during the meeting.

• Adjourned meeting (3-0, 1 abstain)

Maintenance Committee Meeting - Donaldsonville - 6:00P.M.

The Maintenance Committee reviewed the 2025-2026 actual maintenance budget and the proposed 2026-2027 budget. The committee also took action on a land sale agreement with the Ascension Parish Government.

• Approval of Act of Sale with Ascension Parish Government for a roundabout at Roddy Road and Highway 621 at Central Middle School
• Review of 2025-2026 Maintenance Budget vs. Projected Actual
• Review of 2026-2027 Proposed Maintenance Budget

The committee approved moving an act of sale review to the consent agenda and adjourned the meeting. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved moving act of sale review to consent agenda (5-1)
• Adjourned the meeting (5-1)

Regular Meeting Ascension Parish School Board - St. Amant High School Library - 6:30P.M.

The Ascension Parish School Board is meeting to vote on a resolution authorizing reimbursement of legal fees for board member Louis Lambert, recognize LSBA art winners, and consider financial reports. The consent agenda includes approval of sealed bids for school gymnasium construction at St. Amant Middle and Central Middle, food products for the child nutrition program, an interactive display refresh project, and the monthly personnel report.

• Resolution authorizing reimbursement of legal fees for Board Member Louis Lambert (approved with Lambert abstaining)
• Approval of sealed bid SB-10982 for St. Amant Middle School Gymnasium
• Approval of sealed bid SB-10983 for Central Middle Competition Gym
• Approval of sealed bids for dry goods, frozen food, bread products, and processing supplies for Child Nutrition Program (items 3 and 5 removed from consent agenda)
• Approval of RFP-5175 for Interactive Display Refresh Project

The board approved a resolution for the reimbursement of legal fees for member Louis Lambert. Additionally, the board voted to uphold an expulsion appeal for a student at Lake Elementary School.

• Approved March 17, 2026 meeting minutes (11-0)
• Approved resolution authorizing legal fee reimbursement for Louis Lambert (10-0; 1 abstention)
• Approved St. Amant Middle School Gymnasium sealed bid (10-0; 1 abstention)
• Approved Central Middle Competition Gym sealed bid (10-0; 1 abstention)
• Approved frozen food products sealed bid (10-0; 1 abstention)
• Approved bread products sealeds bid (10-0; 1 abstention)
• Approved interactive display refresh project RFP (10-0; 1 abstention)
• Approved March 2026 monthly personnel report (10-0; 1 abstention)

Regular Meeting Ascension Parish School Board - Prairieville High School - 6:30P.M.

The Ascension Parish School Board approved a consent agenda that includes property insurance renewals with a premium of $2,385,337.50, as well as policy updates on AI use, student absences, and contracts. The board also approved a resolution supporting BASF ITEP contracts and a public auction for surplus property, and authorized the purchase of the Worthey Street Property.

• Approved $2,385,337.50 property insurance renewal with $105M all-risk limit and 2% named storm deductible
• Approved resolution supporting BASF ITEP contracts (20170548-ITE, 20170550-ITE, 20190056-ITE, 20210225-ITE) for Board of Commerce & Industry
• Declared property surplus and approved public auction for sale of said property
• Approved new policy IFBGB on employee and student acceptable use of artificial intelligence
• Approved purchase of Worthey Street Property

The board approved several items including a surplus property auction, BASF ITEP contracts, and multiple policy updates. The consent agenda was also passed, covering insurance renewals, personnel reports, and school renovations.

• Approved March 3, 2026 meeting minutes
• Approved March 9, 2026 committee meeting minutes
• Approved resolution to declare property surplus and approve public auction
• Approved BASF ITEP contracts and Resolution for the Board of Commerce & Industry
• Approved Policy GBA, Contracts and Compensation
• Approved Policy IFBGA, Acceptable Use Policy for Technology, Internet, Network and Artificial Intelligence Use
• Approved Policy IFBGB, Employee and Student Acceptable Use Policy For Artificial Intelligence
• Approved Policy JBD, Student Absences and Excuses

Transportation Committee Meeting - Prairieville High School - 4:30P.M.

The committee will receive a transportation overview and review actual vs. projected spending for 2025-2026, as well as the proposed budget for 2026-2027. No votes on the budgets are scheduled; the items are informational only.

• Transportation overview presented by Jeff Parent and Kennie Ridgdell
• Review of 2025-2026 actual vs. projected transportation budget
• Review of proposed 2026-2027 transportation budget

The committee met to receive a transportation overview and review budget documents. No substantive decisions or actions were taken during this meeting.

• Adjourned the meeting (5-0)

Insurance Committee Meeting - Central Middle School ITTC - 5:00P.M.

The Insurance Committee considered and approved motions to place property insurance policy renewals (including terrorism coverage) and boiler/machinery policy renewals on an upcoming consent agenda. Both motions carried, with one abstention on the boiler item.

• Review and approve Property Insurance Policy Renewals and Terrorism coverage options for April 2026
• Review and approve Boiler and Machinery Policy Renewals and Terrorism Coverage Options for April 2026
• Motions carried to place both items on an upcoming consent agenda

The committee approved the Property Insurance Policy renewals and Boiler and Machinery Policy renewals for April 2026. Both approved items will be placed on a future consent agenda. The committee rejected and tabled the Terrorism Coverage Options for the Boiler and Machinery policy.

• Approved Property Insurance Policy Renewals and Terrorism coverage options for April 2026 (5-0)
• Approved Boiler and Machinery Policy renewal for April 2026 (5-0, 1 abstain)
• Rejected and tabled Terrorism Coverage Options for Boiler and Machinery Policy (6-0)

Facilities and Operations Committee - Central Middle School - ITTC - 5:30PM

The Ascension Parish School Board's Facilities and Operations Committee met to consider two action items: the Worthy Street Property and a historical plaque for Prairieville Middle School. Both motions carried unanimously with one abstention.

• Review and consider the Worthy Street Property (motion carried 5-0-1)
• Review and consider the Prairieville Middle School Historical Plaque (motion carried 5-0-1)

The Facilities and Operations Committee approved moving the Worthey Street Property to the consent agenda. The committee also approved the Prairieville Middle School historical plaque for the consent agenda. Both motions carried with five yeas and one abstention. The meeting was then adjourned.

• Approved Worthey Street Property placement on consent agenda (5 yeas, 1 abstain)
• Approved Prairieville Middle School Historical Plaque placement on consent agenda (5 yeas, 1 abstain)
• Adjourned meeting (5 yeas, 1 abstain)

Budget Committee Meeting - School Board Office Donaldsonville 6:00P.M.

The Budget Committee heard a presentation on the 2024-2025 Annual Comprehensive Financial Report from CPA Tiffani Dorsa. The meeting also included board comments and adjournment with a motion carried unanimously.

• Presentation of the 2024-2025 Annual Comprehensive Financial Report by Ms. Tiffani Dorsa, CPA
• Motion to adjourn carried with all members voting yea, one abstention

The Ascension Parish School Board Budget Committee met on March 3, 2026, to receive an informational presentation of the 2024-2025 Annual Comprehensive Financial Report. No substantive decisions were made during the session. The committee discussed additional comments and voted to adjourn.

• Adjourned meeting (5 yea, 1 abstain)

Regular Meeting - Ascension Parish School Board - Donaldsonville

The Ascension Parish School Board approved the Head Start 2026 grant application, a right of way agreement with Entergy at St. Amant Primary and Middle, sealed bids for East Ascension High gym renovations and Gonzales Primary walk-in cooler equipment, and out-of-state field trips for Dutchtown High volleyball and band. The board also received the 2024-2025 annual comprehensive financial report and January 2026 financial reports.

• Approved Head Start 2026 grant application (renewal #06CH010069)
• Approved right of way with Entergy at St. Amant Primary and Middle School site
• Approved sealed bid SB-10975 for East Ascension High School gym renovations
• Approved sealed bid SB-10981 for Gonzales Primary School walk-in cooler equipment
• Approved out-of-state field trips: Dutchtown High volleyball (Mobile, AL) and band (Orlando, FL)

The board approved the Head Start 2026 Grant Application and various consent agenda items including school facility bids and field trips. The board also entered executive sessions to discuss a student 504 appeal and litigation regarding Amanda Adams et al vs. Ascension Parish School Board.

• Approved February 3, 2026 minutes (11-0)
• Approved Head Start 2026 Grant Application (11-0)
• Approved Right of Way with Entergy at St. Amant Primary and Middle School sites (11-0)
• Approved Planning Generalist job description (11-0)
• Approved East Ascension High School Gym Renovations sealed bid (11-0)
• Approved Gonzales Primary School Walk-In Cooler Equipment sealed bid (11-0)
• Approved military leave for employee W.C. (11-0)
• Approved student J.R. expulsion length appeal (11-0)