Jefferson Parish Public School System, LA

Regular Scheduled School Board Meeting

The Jefferson Parish School Board is reviewing proposals to auction vacant land and buildings to provide employee stipends. The agenda also includes accepting $100,000 from the State of Louisiana for a school fundraiser and student scholarships.

• Proposal to auction old Washington School site with proceeds distributed as employee stipends
• Proposal to auction all vacant land and empty buildings for employee stipends
• Acceptance of $100,000 HB1 Appropriation: $40,000 for Bunche/Washington School fundraiser and $60,000 for student TWIC card scholarships
• Project acceptance for Hurricane Ida repairs at Emmett Gilbert School of Excellence ($1,700,914.00)
• Approval of kitchen ceiling replacement bid for Alice Birney Elementary ($25,080.00)

Special Session School Board Meeting - Budget Hearing - Bonnabel

The Jefferson Parish Public School System board held a special session budget hearing at Bonnabel Magnet Academy. The only substantive item was a public hearing on the proposed Fiscal Year 2026-2027 General Fund Budget.

• Public hearing on FY 2026-27 General Fund Budget

Special Session School Board Meeting - Budget Hearing

The Jefferson Parish Public School System School Board is holding a special session budget hearing to receive public input on the proposed Fiscal Year 2026-2027 budget. The meeting will take place at the JPSB Administration Building in Harvey, LA. No decisions are scheduled; this is an informational hearing.

• Public hearing on FY 2026-2027 budget

Facilities Committee Meeting - AMENDED

The Jefferson Parish School Board's Facilities Committee will meet to discuss and recommend action on several items, including a $621,647.76 amendment to the First Student maintenance contract for the new Transportation Complex, change orders for school construction projects, and updates on various school properties. The committee will also consider a policy on use of school facilities and approve engineering service fees for roadway access at Bunche-Washington School.

• Amendment to First Student maintenance contract for new Transportation Complex: $621,647.76 over three years
• Change Order No. 19 for Bunche-Washington School construction: $113,103.96
• Change Order No. 11 for Bonella A. St. Ville School construction: $73,807.09
• Construction Material Testing and Inspection Services proposal for St. Ville School: $52,882.00
• Discussion and approval of School Board Policy KF: Use of School Facilities

Special Session School Board Meeting

The School Board is considering several action items related to facility repairs and environmental remediation. These include furniture replacements following asbestos removal, change orders for ongoing construction, and bids for hurricane damage repairs.

• $238,043.34 for mobile cabinets at Emmett Gilbert School of Excellence at Ford
• $127,307.68 for mobile cabinets at J.J. Audubon School
• $15,637.40 change order for the Transportation Complex at former Mildred Harris Elementary School
• $181,120.06 change order for asbestos abatement at Emmett Gilbert School of Excellence at Ford
• $28,000.00 bid for stage repairs at Jefferson School

The Jefferson Parish School Board held a special session and approved all 12 items on the consent agenda by unanimous vote (7-0, with two members absent). These included contract quote acceptances, change orders, bid acceptances, contract terminations, and a formal notice to a contractor and surety. No items were discussed individually or removed from the consent agenda.

• Approved state contract quote acceptance for Emmett Gilbert School of Excellence at Ford (Project 2025-02 C)
• Approved state contract quote acceptance for J.J. Audubon School (Project 2025-02 A)
• Approved Change Order No. 5 for Transportation Complex (Project 2023-17)
• Approved Change Order No. 1 for Emmett Gilbert School of Excellence at Ford (Project 2025-02 C)
• Approved bid acceptance for Jefferson School Stage Repairs (ML-5951)
• Approved bid acceptance for J.J. Audubon School (Project 2024-21)
• Approved Change Order No. 1 for George Cox Elementary School (Project 2025-38 B)
• Approved termination of contract for Young Audience Charter School (Middleton) (Project 2024-33)

Regular Scheduled School Board Meeting

The Jefferson Parish School Board will hold second readings and votes on several items, including a proposal to reject the EPA Clean School Bus grant for electric vehicles and an amendment to add a Walk of Fame to the Bunche/Washington School construction site. The consent agenda includes approval of contracts, budget amendments, and project acceptances, notably a $1.6 million budget for Hurricane Ida repairs at four facilities and a $789,000 project acceptance at Hearst Elementary School.

• Second reading: reject EPA Clean School (EV) Bus Grant award (allow to expire March 2027)
• Second reading: amend Bunche/Washington School construction to include a Walk of Fame from contingency fund
• Consent: $1,598,594 budget for Hurricane Ida repairs at Admin Building, Boudreaux Elementary, Ruppel Academie Francaise, and Schneckenburger Elementary
• Consent: $789,000 project acceptance for Hurricane Ida damage repair at Phoebe Hearst Elementary School (Tasch, LLC)
• Consent: Approval of operating agreement and appendices for Young Audiences Charter High School (130) and Young Audiences Charter School (126)

The board approved the minutes from the June 3 and June 11, 2026 meetings. It approved three construction change orders, including a $939,642.30 change for the New Pre‑K‑8 School at St. Ville. The board also approved settlements in two legal cases and accepted several contracts and bid proposals.

• Approved minutes from the June 3, 2026 regular session
• Approved minutes from the June 11, 2026 special session
• Approved Change Order No.9 for New Pre‑K‑8 School at St. Ville ($249,686.34)
• Approved Change Order No.10 for New Pre‑K‑8 School at St. Ville ($939,642.30, 55 extra days)
• Approved Change Order No.18 for New Pre‑K‑8 School at New Washington School ($70,132.51)
• Approved settlement of Case No. 844-136 (Darrell Johnson and Cornelia Bridges)
• Approved settlement of Case No. 871-678 (Terry Corner vs. Jefferson Parish School Board)
• Approved bid acceptance for Annex Warehouse 2nd Floor Repairs (PO#CM003514)

Facilities Committee Meeting

The Facilities Committee will discuss three change orders for ongoing school construction projects. The largest, Change Order No. 10 for the new Bonella A. St. Ville School, adds $939,642.30 and 55 calendar days due to a delay. Other change orders include $249,686.34 for St. Ville and $70,132.51 for the new Washington School.

• Change Order No. 10 for St. Ville School: $939,642.30 and 55 additional days for COP No. 11R2 (delay)
• Change Order No. 9 for St. Ville School: $249,686.34 for 11 change proposals including failed proof rolls
• Change Order No. 18 for Washington School: $70,132.51 for temporary parking lot and owner-furnished accessories
• All change orders funded from Facilities Set Aside Funds or project contingency
• Committee meeting is advisory; recommendations go to the full School Board

Special Session School Board Meeting

The Jefferson Parish School Board is holding a special session to declare a vacancy in District 9, hear presentations from applicants for the interim seat, and select a candidate to fill the position until a special election can be held.

• Motion to declare a vacancy in District 9
• Applicants present qualifications for interim board member seat
• Board selects candidate to fill vacant District 9 seat
• Swearing-in of the interim District 9 board member

The board declared the District 9 seat vacant. A motion to appoint John Cunningham as interim member failed. A subsequent motion to appoint Kevin Delahoussaye succeeded. Delahoussaye was sworn in as the interim District 9 board member.

• Declared District 9 board seat vacant (motion carries)
• John Cunningham interim appointment motion fails
• Kevin Delahoussaye interim appointment motion carries
• Sworn in Kevin Delahoussaye as interim District 9 board member

Regular Scheduled School Board Meeting

The board will vote on five second-reading proposals from the May 6 meeting, including suspending the school-naming process, adding a Donor Plaza at the Bunche/Washington construction site, and auctioning the old Washington School site, former Haynes site, and all vacant land/buildings with proceeds as employee stipends. A consent agenda includes contracts, salary charts, policy revisions, and bid awards for Hurricane Ida repairs.

• Second reading: auction all vacant land and empty buildings owned by JP Schools, proceeds as stipends
• Second reading: auction remaining portions of old Washington School site as is, proceeds as stipends
• Second reading: auction former Haynes site land and buildings, proceeds as stipends
• Consent: $4.5M contract with Soliant Health to recruit up to 60 staff for high-need areas
• Consent: Bid award of $1,172,500 for Hurricane Ida roof repairs at Cuillier Career Center

The Board approved the FY 2026-2027 salary charts and a wide range of consent agenda items including vendor contracts and school facility projects. Several proposals to auction vacant land and buildings for employee stipends were either withdrawn or deferred. The Board also approved the minutes from the May 6, 2026 meeting.

• Approved FY 2026-2027 Salary Charts (7-1)
• Approved May 6, 2026 meeting minutes (8-0)
• Approved Jefferson RISE Charter School operating agreement (7-1)
• Approved budget and architect for Woodland West School renovations (7-1)
• Approved budget and architect for Emmett Gilbert School of Excellence at Ford (7-1)
• Approved bid for Ella Dolhonde Elementary School (7-1)
• Approved bid for Greenlawn Terrace Elementary School (7-1)
• Deferred auction of old Washington School site to August 5th

Insurance Committee Meeting

The Insurance Committee is meeting to take action on several insurance policy renewals effective June 15, 2026. The body will also consider the annual contract renewal for liability claims management.

• Scholastic Entity Retained Limits Policy Renewal
• Auto Physical Damage Policy Cancel and Re-write
• Excess Workers Compensation Policy Renewal
• Cyber Liability and Crime Insurance Policy Renewals
• Cannon Cochran Management Services, Inc. (CCMSI) annual contract renewal

Facilities Committee Meeting

The Facilities Committee will consider approving a $73.5 million budget and an architect agreement for the new Fisher Middle-High School, entering the programming phase. Action items include change orders for two ongoing school construction projects totaling over $355,000, renewal of HVAC maintenance contracts with Johnson Controls for $1.63 million, and acceptance of state contract pricing for chiller replacements at multiple sites for $762,829. The committee will also discuss updates to school facility use policy and project status reports.

• Approve $73,544,341 budget and AIA B101 agreement with Verges Rome Architects for new Fisher Middle-High School (Project 2023-01 C)
• Change Order No. 8 for Bonella A. St. Ville School: $205,170.66 for multiple construction modifications
• Change Order No. 17 for Ralphe J. Bunche - George S. Washington School: $150,518.91 for various additions and changes
• Renew HVAC maintenance contracts (East and West Bank) with Johnson Controls, Inc. for $1,634,028 with 3% annual adjustment
• Accept state contract pricing for replacement chillers at multiple sites: $762,829 from Johnson Controls and Trane USA

Regular Scheduled School Board Meeting

The Jefferson Parish School Board will vote on the sale of a warehouse site to the City of Kenner and discuss coaching stipends and teacher pay ratings. The board will also review several facility projects and legal matters in executive session.

• Proposed sale of Old Washington Elementary Warehouse Site to City of Kenner for $375,000.00
• Proposed $882,900.00 bid for elevator replacement at Bonnabel Magnet Academy and East Jefferson High School
• Budget increase of $28,834.00 for structural repairs to Bonnabel Baseball/Softball Stadium
• Proposed $33,927.00 contract with Ritter Consulting Engineers for asbestos design at Cuillier Career Center
• Proposed naming of L.W. Higgins High School Gymnasium after Marshall Maurice Jackson

The board approved the sale of the Old Washington Elementary Warehouse Site to the City of Kenner for $375,000.00. It also authorized naming the L.W. Higgins High School Gymnasium after Marshall Maurice Jackson and approved several consent agenda items regarding school construction and bids.

• Approved sale of 606 Clay St. warehouse to City of Kenner for $375,000.00 (9-0)
• Tabled coaching stipends for LHSAA sanctioned sports to determine financial impact (5-4)
• Approved revisiting the salary chart in the curriculum committee (7-1)
• Approved naming L.W. Higgins High School Gymnasium after Marshall Maurice Jackson (8-1)
• Approved renaming of Isaac G. Joseph & Stella Worley to Isaac G. Joseph at Stella Worley School (9-0)
• Approved various construction and asbestos abatement bids via consent agenda (9-0)

Facilities Committee Meeting

The Facilities Committee will consider several action items, including the sale of two portions of 606 Clay St. (Washington Elementary) for a total of $760,000, renewal of HVAC maintenance contracts with Johnson Controls, and approval of a $7.1 million EPA grant to purchase 15 electric school buses. The committee will also vote on construction change directives and change orders for the Bonella A. St. Ville School and Ralphe J. Bunche - George S. Washington School projects, and receive updates on those schools and other facilities matters.

• Sale of warehouse portion of 606 Clay St. (Washington Elementary) to City of Kenner for $375,000
• Sale of office site portion of 606 Clay St. to Jefferson Parish for $385,000
• Renewal of HVAC maintenance contracts JPS-4350 and JPS-4351 with Johnson Controls, Inc., including 3% annual inflationary adjustment
• Approval of $7.1 million EPA grant to purchase 15 electric school buses through Highland Electric Fleets with no upfront cost to district
• Construction Change Directive No. 5 for Bonella A. St. Ville School in not-to-exceed amount of $939,642; Change Order No. 7 for Bonella A. St. Ville School ($41,982.24); Change Order No. 16 for Ralphe J. Bunche - George S. Washington School ($59,631.06)

Regular Scheduled School Board Meeting Amended

The School Board will review a proposed updated salary scale for all employees with potential 5% and 10% pay increases. Members will also consider a $375,000 purchase offer from the City of Kenner for the Old Washington Elementary Warehouse Site.

• Proposed salary scale updates with 5% and 10% pay increase options
• Purchase offer from City of Kenner for Old Washington Elementary Warehouse Site for $375,000.00
• Contract with Pena Language Consultants for interpreter training for $67,000.00
• Contract with Validate Me for international transcript evaluation for $75,000.00
• Lead air monitoring at St. Pierre Academy for $36,133.60 and floor tile/lead paint abatement at Alexander School for $51,134.00

The Board rejected a substitute motion regarding an updated employee salary scale. Additionally, the board voted to defer a decision on the purchase of the Old Washington Elementary Warehouse Site until May.

• Approved March 4, 2026, meeting minutes
• Approved March 17, 2026, special session minutes
• Rejected substitute motion for updated salary scale (4-5)
• Deferred Old Washington Elementary Warehouse Site sale until May
• Approved consent agenda items including school contracts and bid acceptances
• Approved student suspension in lieu of expulsion (9-0)
• Approved Young Audiences Charter School enrollment expansion requests

Facilities Committee Meeting

The Facilities Committee will consider several construction change orders, including a $4.7 million change order for the new Bonella A. St. Ville School that adds 161 calendar days. It will also vote on naming the consolidated schools as Isaac G. Joseph and Stella Worley, and receive updates on other school projects.

• Action item: naming consolidated schools as Isaac G. Joseph and Stella Worley
• Change Order No. 6 for Bonella A. St. Ville School: $4,738,674.42 and 161 additional days
• Change Order No. 15 for Ralphe J. Bunche - George S. Washington School: $192,270.27
• Change Order No. 1 for Frederick Douglass Community School (Hurricane Ida repairs): $196,097.31 and 34 additional days
• Updates on Bonella A. St. Ville School and Ralphe J. Bunche - George S. Washington School

Special Session School Board Meeting

This special session of the Jefferson Parish School Board will consider a motion to accept the administration's consolidated recommendation on legislative bills, indicating support, opposition, or monitoring. The agenda otherwise consists of procedural items such as roll call, invocation, and meeting adjournment.

• Motion to accept administration's recommendation on legislative bills in globo

The Jefferson Parish School Board held a special session on March 17, 2026. Members unanimously approved a motion to accept the administration’s recommendations regarding state legislative bills. This approval directs the district to formally support, oppose, or monitor upcoming legislation that affects school operations and funding.

• Accepted administration recommendation on legislative bills (6-0)

Legislative Committee Meeting

The Legislative Committee of the Jefferson Parish Public School System will meet to review and discuss priority education bills in the current legislative session. No specific bills or actions are listed beyond this discussion item.

• Review and discuss priority legislation education bills in the current legislative session

Regular Scheduled School Board Meeting Amended Agenda

The school board will hold second readings on three items, including a motion to direct the superintendent to develop an updated salary scale with options for 5% and 10% pay increases for all staff, and a contract renewal with Grant & Barrow, APLC for legal services. The consent agenda includes approval of a $1.975 million food commodity processing contract, elevator replacement contracts totaling over $1.48 million at multiple schools, and a calendar change for professional development. The board also considers moving a regular meeting to the Eastbank.

• Second reading of motion to direct superintendent to develop salary scale with 5% and 10% increase options by April 1 (item 5.3)
• Second reading to renew legal services contract with Grant & Barrow, APLC for one year through June 2027 (item 5.2)
• Approval of $1,975,069.54 contract for FS Diverted Commodity Processing (item 6.4)
• Rejection of low bidder and acceptance of $894,000 bid from Schindler Elevator for elevator replacements at Boudreaux Elementary, Janet School, and Truman Middle (item 6.5)
• Acceptance of $594,000 bid from Schindler Elevator for elevator replacements at East Jefferson High (Building A) and West Jefferson High (item 6.7)

The board approved multiple school projects, contract renewals, and a plan for Eastbank meetings. Several items were passed via the consent agenda, while one energy efficiency proposal was deferred.

• Approved February 4, 2026 minutes (8-0)
• Approved conducting regular board meetings on the Eastbank in 2026 (8-0)
• Renewed contract with Grant & Barrow, APLC through June 30, 2027 (8-0)
• Approved consent agenda items including various school projects and bid acceptances (8-0)
• Renewed Liberty Mutual contract not to exceed $29,935.00 (7-0)
• Renewed storm program with $5,140,135.00 limit (8-0)
• Renewed Evanston contract not to exceed $30,172.00 (8-0)
• Deferred ReCLAIM Energy, LLC energy efficiency proposal for two months (5-3)

Facilities Committee Meeting

The Facilities Committee will consider multiple action items including the sale of a warehouse portion of Washington Elementary to the City of Kenner for $375,000, several change orders for school construction projects totaling over $270,000, and a contract extension for a broker/agent. They will also receive updates on school projects and discuss a drainage project at Bunche-Washington.

• Sale of warehouse portion at 606 Clay St. (Washington Elementary) to City of Kenner for $375,000
• Change Order No. 2 for construction material testing at Bonella A. St. Ville School for $77,015.50
• Change Order No. 5 for Bonella A. St. Ville School for $33,786.68
• Construction Change Directive No. 1 for Hurricane Ida repairs at Adams Middle School (not-to-exceed $99,552.00)
• Approval of a $437,014.00 budget for Expressway Acres pocket park/buffer zone design

Insurance Committee Meeting

The Jefferson Parish Public School System Insurance Committee will meet to discuss and review three insurance program renewals: boiler and machinery, commercial property, and electronic data equipment with inland marine. No decisions are being made; the items are presented for discussion and review.

• Discussion & Review of Boiler and Machinery Insurance Renewal
• Discussion & Review of the Commercial Property Insurance Program
• Discussion & Review of Electronic Data Equipment with Inland Marine

Facilities Committee Meeting

The Facilities Committee is recommending the School Board approve Construction Change Directive No. 4 for the new Pre-K–8 school at Bonella A. St. Ville School. The $1,784,000 not-to-exceed directive authorizes early-release work for the gymnasium foundation, piling, and structural steel only, to secure steel pricing and avoid schedule delays. The remainder of the gymnasium scope will be addressed in a later change order.

• Approval of Construction Change Directive No. 4 for Project 2023-10 (New St. Ville School)
• $1,784,000 not-to-exceed amount for gymnasium early structural package
• Work includes foundations, pile caps, piling, and structural steel procurement only
• Funded through Facilities Set Aside Funds; zero additional calendar days
• Remaining gymnasium components to be addressed in future proposal/change order

Regular Scheduled School Board Meeting

The Jefferson Parish School Board will consider a consent agenda that includes accepting a $4.365 million bid for Hurricane Ida repairs at Bess Harvey Stadium, rejecting a lower bid due to withdrawal. Other action items include approval of second readings for a legal contract renewal with Grant & Barrow APLC, amending the bridge design contract for Bunche Washington school, and acknowledging teacher salary charts. The meeting also includes presentations, approvals of prior meeting minutes, and a budget amendment moving $432,000 in bond interest.

• Accepting $4,365,000 bid from Kort’s Construction Services for Hurricane Ida repairs at Bess Harvey Stadium (Project 2023-01 A)
• Accepting $49,750 bid from Grow Environmental & Construction for interior painting at St. Pierre Academy (Project 2022-03)
• Accepting $20,236.12 proposal from Technical Environmental Services for asbestos work at Fisher Middle-High School demolition (Project 2023-01 B)
• Second reading to renew legal contract with Grant & Barrow APLC for one year (July 2026 – June 2027)
• Second reading to amend bridge design contract for Bunche Washington school to include public meeting requirements

The board approved a request to authorize the President as an ITEP Committee representative and amended a traffic study contract for Bunche-Washington School. A motion regarding teacher performance stipends was deferred until the May meeting, while several consent agenda items were approved.

• Approved January 7, 2026, meeting minutes (9-0)
• Approved January 21, 2026, special session minutes (9-0)
• Authorized President Kriss Fortunato as ITEP Committee representative (9-0)
• Deferred teacher performance stipend discussion until May meeting (7-2)
• Amended Bunche-Washington School traffic study contract (9-0)
• Approved Consent Agenda and all associated items (9-0)

Facilities Committee Meeting

The Facilities Committee will discuss and vote on several contracts and change orders for school construction and hurricane repair projects. Key action items include a $2.1 million amendment for program management services, a $473,505 contract for audio systems at Bonella St. Ville School, and a $265,348 change order for Riverdale High School repairs. The committee also receives updates on Ellender Road expansion and various school construction projects.

• Amendment No. 1 for program management services (RFP No. 3320) in the amount of $2,100,000.00 for disaster recovery and reconstruction through March 9, 2028
• Contract acceptance with Audio Enhancement, Inc. for $473,505.27 to install classroom audio and communication systems at Bonella St. Ville School
• Change Order No. 1 for Riverdale High School Hurricane Ida repairs in the amount of $265,347.87 plus 120 additional calendar days
• Change Order No. 13 deductive for the new Pre-K-8 school at Washington School in the amount of ($14,495.49)
• Budget increase of $78,056.23 for additional professional services at Fisher Middle/High School for Hurricane Ida repairs

Finance Committee Meeting

The Finance Committee will review the 2025 audit and vote on audit engagement letters for FY 2026-2028, which include a 5% fee increase. The main action item is a resolution to issue Sales Tax Refunding School Bonds to refund portions of Series 2015 and 2016 bonds, with estimated gross savings of $750,000.

• Review of the 2025 audit (information only)
• Approval of audit engagement letters for FY 2026-2028 totaling $166,500 per year (up from $158,000)
• Preliminary approval to refund up to $34.4 million in Sales Tax Bonds (Series 2015 and 2016)
• Estimated net present value savings of $620,000 from the refunding
• Refunding is term-to-term, no extension of debt service

Curricular & Extracurricular Activities Committee Meeting - CANCELLED

The Curricular & Extracurricular Activities Committee meeting scheduled for January 27, 2026, was cancelled. No decisions or discussions took place. The agenda had included athletics updates and artificial intelligence guidelines as discussion items.

Special Session School Board Meeting

The Jefferson Parish School Board will consider approving AOS Interior Environments as the selected vendor for furniture at the new Bunche-Washington School, a $2.5 million purchase for the Pre-K-8 school opening August 2026. The board will also vote on a list of architect and engineering firms from RFQ 3396 for district projects, and approve Change Order No. 4 for the St. Ville School construction project, adding $599,571.11 for permit review changes.

• Selection of AOS Interior Environments for furniture at Bunche-Washington School, $2,500,000
• Approval of Architect and Engineering Design Services list from RFQ 3396
• Change Order No. 4 for St. Ville School construction, $599,571.11 for SFM permit review changes

The Jefferson Parish School Board unanimously approved several facility-related items, including a districtwide list for architectural and engineering design services, a furniture vendor contract for the Bunche-Washington School, and a change order for the St. Ville School project. Members also requested a legal opinion from the state Attorney General on how Louisiana law defines athletic fields and permits political signs on school property.

• Approved districtwide architect and engineer selection list (7-0)
• Selected furniture vendor for Bunche-Washington School project (7-0)
• Approved Change Order No. 4 for Bonella A. St. Ville School renovation (7-0)
• Granted 24-hour waiver to request Attorney General clarification on political sign and athletic field rules (7-0)

Facilities Committee Meeting

The Facilities Committee will consider selecting AOS Interior Environments as the furniture vendor for the new Bunche-Washington School, a $2.5 million purchase via state contracts. They will also review two change order options totaling over $2.7 million for the St. Ville School project to address delays and accelerate completion. Additionally, the committee will hear a presentation on an energy study at Haynes Academy and approve a list of architectural and engineering firms for district projects.

• Selection of AOS Interior Environments for $2.5 million furniture contract for new Bunche–Washington School (Project 2023-11)
• Change Order No. 4 Option A for St. Ville School: $2,782,037.11 and 99 additional calendar days
• Change Order No. 4 Option B for St. Ville School: $2,645,901.74 and 123 additional calendar days
• Approval of architect/engineer selection list from RFQ 3396 (over 50 submissions)
• Presentation by ReClaim Energy USA for an energy study at Haynes Academy School for Advanced Studies

The committee tabled a presentation on the ReClaim Energy USA program until the next Facilities Committee meeting. Several other agenda items, including furniture vendor selection and school construction change orders, were listed but did not include recorded outcomes or vote tallies in these minutes. The meeting concluded with no further business.

• Tabled ReClaim Energy USA presentation until next Facilities Committee meeting

Regular Scheduled School Board Meeting

The Jefferson Parish School Board will consider a second reading of a policy requiring solicitation of locally licensed companies for non-bid contracts. The consent agenda includes multiple contracts, notably a $1.78 million budget increase for Hurricane Ida repairs at A.C. Alexander School and a $650,000 roof replacement at Marrero Middle School. The board will also approve tutoring contracts totaling over $1.3 million for K-3 students using high-dosage tutoring funds.

• Second reading of policy to require soliciting Jefferson Parish licensed companies for non-bid or non-state-mandated contracts
• Budget increase of $1,777,087 for Hurricane Ida damage repair at A.C. Alexander School (total revised budget $2,233,714)
• Acceptance of $650,000 bid from Coleman Roofing for Hurricane Ida roof repair at Marrero Middle School
• Three tutoring contracts: Air Education ($301,500), BookNook ($160,650), Amplify ($270,630) for K-3 DIBELS below-grade students
• Amendment to Imagine Learning contract adding $144,000 and extending to April 1, 2026 (total $576,500)

The Jefferson Parish School Board approved a consent agenda containing multiple construction bids, budget increases for specific school projects, tutoring service contracts, and the 2026–27 academic calendar. One item regarding a furniture vendor selection was deferred for further discussion. The board also formally transitioned leadership, electing Kriss Fairbairn-Fortunato as president and Ralph Brandt as vice president. These decisions authorize facility repairs, classroom expansions, and instructional programs that directly support district operations and student services.

• Approved 2026–27 academic calendar (9-0)
• Approved tutoring contracts with Air Education, BookNook, Amplify, and Imagine Learning (9-0)
• Approved construction bids and budget increases for Woodmere Elementary, L. H. Marrero Middle, A. C. Alexander School, Alice Birney Elementary, and West Jefferson High School (9-0)
• Approved change orders for Transportation Complex, Ralphe J. Bunche–George S. Washington School, Airline Park Academy, and Higgins High School (9-0)
• Approved budget for temporary modular classrooms at George Cox Elementary School (9-0)
• Deferred selection of state contracted furniture vendor for Ralphe J. Bunche–George S. Washington School (7-2)
• Transitioned board leadership: Kriss Fairbairn-Fortunato elected president, Ralph Brandt vice president