St. Tammany Parish School System, LA

Board Meeting

The St. Tammany Parish School Board will hold its regular March meeting, considering a consent agenda that includes several construction contracts for repairs at Lyon Elementary, Covington High, Slidell High, Bonne Ecole Elementary, Mandeville Elementary, and Sloan Middle School, totaling over $2.2 million. Also on the agenda are retirement resolutions for two employees and a resolution to convert to the SIMBLI system. Special recognitions will honor Students of the Year, arts education, and maintenance workers.

• Acceptance of $700,000 low bid for parking lot base repair and overlay at Covington High School (Donahoe Construction)
• Acceptance of $497,395 low bid for termite damage repairs at Slidell High School (Dixon Contracting Group)
• Acceptance of $405,860 low bid for drainage and repair at Lyon Elementary (Kelly Construction Group)
• Acceptance of $320,812 low bid for roofing replacement at Bonne Ecole Elementary (Gulf South Roofing)
• Consideration of a resolution to convert to SIMBLI (software system)

CAW (1) Human Resources & Education Meeting

The St. Tammany Parish School Board's CAW Human Resources & Education Committee will discuss curriculum and instruction updates, summer school plans, human resources and transportation reports, and recognize several new administrative appointments. The board will also vote to approve minutes from its February 5 meeting and hear public comments.

• Recognition of new principals: Kara Masling (Covington High), Brian Hirstius (Fontainebleau High), Jennifer Westcott (Monteleone Jr. High), Maria Rhodes (Slidell Jr. High)
• Vote on approval of minutes from the February 5, 2026 CAW meeting
• Curriculum and Instruction update including summer school information
• Monthly Transportation Report presented
• Monthly Risk Management Report including bus accidents and workers comp summary

The board approved the minutes from the CAW meeting held on February 5, 2026. The meeting included student recognitions and administrative appointments for several high schools and junior high schools.

• Approved February 5, 2026, meeting minutes (11-0)

CAW (2) Finance & Administrative Meeting

The St. Tammany Parish School Board CAW (2) Finance & Administrative Meeting approved six construction bids totaling $2,235,097 for work at Lyon Elementary, Covington High, Slidell High, Bonne Ecole Elementary, Mandeville Elementary, and Sloan Middle Schools. The board also received monthly financial statements, a purchasing report, a maintenance report, and approved February meeting minutes.

• Approved $700,000 parking lot base repair and overlay at Covington High School (Donahoe Construction)
• Approved $497,395 termite damage repair at Slidell High School Phase I (Dixon Contracting Group)
• Approved $405,860 drainage and paving improvements at Lyon Elementary School (Kelly Construction Group)
• Approved $320,812 roofing replacement Phase I at Bonne Ecole Elementary (Gulf South Roofing)
• Approved $210,330 reroof of cafeteria and gym at Sloan Middle School (Pride Roofing)

The St. Tammany Parish School Board approved multiple bids for school maintenance and repairs. These projects include drainage, paving, roofing, and termite damage repairs across various elementary, middle, and high schools.

• Approved Lyon Elementary drainage and paving contract to Kelly Construction Group, LLC ($405,860.00)
• Approved Covington High School parking lot repair contract to Donahoe Construction, LLC ($700,000.00)
• Approved Slidell High School termite damage repair contract to Dixon Contracting Group, LLC ($497,395.00)
• Approved Bonne Ecole Elementary roofing replacement contract to Gulf South Roofing of Mississippi, LLC ($320,812.00)
• Approved Mandeville Elementary asphalt mill and overlay contract to Donahoe Construction, LLC ($100,700.00)
• Approved Sloan Middle School cafeteria and gym reroof contract to Pride Roofing, LLC ($210,330.00)
• Accepted February 5, 2026 meeting minutes

Special Board Meeting (Executive Session - zoom)

The Board held a special executive session to discuss a time-sensitive legal matter. The discussion concerned the case A.F. by and through parents J.F. and L.F. vs. St. Tammany Parish School Board (Docket No. 2023-cv-7426), which has a trial date of February 23, 2026.

• Motion to accept the advice of counsel regarding Docket No. 2023-cv-7426 (Motion Carries)

The board convened an executive session to discuss a time-sensitive matter involving the case A.F. by and through his parents, J.F. and L.F. vs. St. Tammany Parish School Board. Following the discussion, the board voted to accept the advice of counsel.

• Entered executive session (13-0)
• Returned to open session (13-0)
• Accepted the advice of counsel (13-0)

Board Meeting

The St. Tammany Parish School Board approved a consent agenda including a $789,000 contract for electrical and special systems refeed at Covington Elementary, a $340,850 parking lot at Little Oak Middle School, and a $276,150 cafeteria addition at Pearl River High School. The board also adopted the 2027-2028 school calendar and high school science instructional materials. Separate actions accepted retirement resolutions for seven employees and corrected board member training hour records.

• Low base bid of $789,000.00 accepted for Campus Electrical and Special Systems Refeed at Covington Elementary, project no. 1918
• Low base bid of $340,850.00 accepted for new paved parking lot at Little Oak Middle School, project no. 1957
• Low base bid of $276,150.00 accepted for cafeteria building addition and restroom/stage alterations at Pearl River High School, project no. 1954
• Approved the 2027-2028 school calendar and high school science instructional materials (e.g., AP Biology, Chemistry, Physics)
• Retirement resolutions approved for seven employees, including Cara L. Twillie (Florida Avenue Elementary, 24.89 years) and Lynn M. Crawford (Northshore High, 34.62 years)

The Board approved several construction bids, including electrical work at Covington Elementary and a parking lot at Little Oak Middle. Additionally, the Board accepted retirement resolutions for multiple certificated personnel and employee support services staff.

• Approved Consent Agenda items (10-0, 1 abstention)
• Approved $789,000.00 electrical project at Covington Elementary School
• Approved $340,850.00 parking lot project at Little Oak Middle School
• Approved $276,150.00 cafeteria addition at Pearl River High School
• Accepted retirement resolutions for four certificated personnel (11-0)
• Accepted retirement resolutions for three employee support services personnel (11-0)
• Entered executive session to discuss legal matters (11-0)

Special Board Meeting (appeals)

The St. Tammany Parish School Board held a special meeting to conduct a student expulsion appeal hearing. The board voted 5-4 to uphold the superintendent's action to expel Student A. The hearing was held in executive session under Louisiana law. Public comments were also taken.

• Board voted 5-4 to uphold expulsion of Student A
• Hearing conducted in executive session per LRS 42:17A(7)
• Public comments allowed for three minutes per speaker

The St. Tammany Parish School Board convened a special meeting to review an expulsion appeal. After holding the hearing in executive session, the board voted to uphold the Superintendent’s decision regarding Student A. Public comments were heard before adjournment at 5:58 p.m.

• Upheld Superintendent’s expulsion action for Student A (5-3, 1 abstention)

CAW (2) Finance & Administrative Meeting

The Finance & Administrative Committee approved bids for three school construction projects: electrical refeed at Covington Elementary ($789,000), new parking lot at Little Oak Middle ($340,850), and cafeteria additions at Pearl River High ($276,150). They also adopted a resolution to use Executive Order JML 25-104 for procurement of copyrighted materials and other goods and services. Monthly financial statements and purchasing reports were presented for discussion.

• Low bid of $789,000 accepted for Covington Elementary School electrical and special systems refeed (Project 1918)
• Low bid of $340,850 accepted for new paved parking lot at Little Oak Middle School (Project 1957)
• Low bid of $276,150 accepted for Pearl River High School cafeteria restroom addition and stage alterations (Project 1954)
• Resolution adopted incorporating Executive Order JML 25-104 for small purchase procurement procedures
• Special board meeting announced for February 12th at Brooks for expulsion appeals, followed by regular board meeting at 6:00 pm

The Finance & Administrative Committee approved several construction contracts and a procurement resolution. Approved projects include electrical work at Covington Elementary, a new parking lot at Little Oak Middle, and cafeteria additions at Pearl River High.

• Approved December 4, 2025 meeting minutes
• Approved resolution for procurement of copyrighted materials and services
• Approved $789,000.00 electrical bid for Covington Elementary School (11-0)
• Approved $340,850.00 parking lot bid for Little Oak Middle School (11-0)
• Approved $276,150.00 cafeteria and stage bid for Pearl River High School (11-0)

CAW (1) Human Resources & Education Meeting

The St. Tammany Parish School Board approved adoption of high school science instructional materials for courses including AP Biology, Chemistry, Physics, and others. They also approved the proposed school calendar for 2027-2028. The meeting included recognitions for Black History Month, Career and Technical Education Month, and other observances, as well as updates on CTE, gifted programs, transportation, and risk management.

• Approved adoption of high school science textbooks from publishers NGL Cengage, Pearson, Savvas Learning, Kendall Hunt, Goodheart-Willcox, and McGraw Hill for various courses
• Approved proposed school calendar for 2027-2028
• Recognized Bella Pinto for student artwork on the FY 2024-2025 Annual Comprehensive Financial Report
• Received CTE Spotlight and Gifted Showcase presentations
• Received Monthly Transportation Report and 2025 Risk Management Trend Report

The committee approved the proposed 2027-2028 school calendar, which sets start and end dates for the upcoming academic year. It also adopted new high school science instructional materials for classroom use and ratified its December 4 meeting minutes. All three motions passed unanimously with a 12-0 vote.

• Approved proposed 2027-2028 school calendar (12-0)
• Adopted high school science instructional materials as presented (12-0)
• Ratified minutes from the December 4, 2025 CAW meeting (12-0)

Board Meeting

The St. Tammany Parish School Board approved the substantial completion of HVAC replacement at Pontchartrain Elementary and Tchefuncte Middle Schools, accepted retirement resolutions for 12 employees, and certified board member training hours. The board also received updates on block scheduling and district attendance goals.

• Approved substantial completion of Pontchartrain Elementary and Tchefuncte Middle Schools HVAC replacement (Project P0411)
• Accepted retirement resolutions for 7 certificated personnel (e.g., Amanda N. Smith, Diedre B. Perkins) and 4 support personnel (e.g., Roy L. Baham, Patrick L. Cyprian)
• Certified board member training hours for 2025 calendar year per Act 705
• Received block scheduling update from Dr. Langlois
• Received attendance goals update – District Wildly Important Goal (WIG)