Ascension Parish School Board, LA

Athletics Committee Meeting - St. Amant Primary School - 4:45P.M.

The Ascension Parish School Board Athletics Committee will meet to discuss a proposed update to the Student Handbook. The discussion focuses on conduct for off-campus athletics and extracurricular activities.

• Proposed Addendum to the Student Handbook regarding Off Campus Athletics and Extracurricular Conduct

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

The Ascension Parish School Board will discuss a local one-time payment for employees for the fall semester of the 2026-27 school year. The board will also review the 2025-2026 Superintendent Evaluation Report and consider several inter-agency agreements.

• Proposed Local One-Time Pay for Ascension Public School Employees
• Cooperative Endeavor Agreement with City of Gonzales for reciprocal use of facilities
• Memorandum of Understanding with RPCC
• Out-of-state field trips for Prairieville High School and East Ascension High School
• Appeal of expulsion for a student at East Ascension High School

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

The board reviewed August 2026 financial reports and approved the 2026-2027 Pupil Progression Plan. Members also voted on multiple district policies regarding student discipline, health services, and employee leave. Additionally, the board approved heating upgrades for St. Amant High athletics and several out-of-state field trips.

• Approval of Sealed Bid SB 10992 for St. Amant High Athletics Heating Upgrades
• Approval of the 2026-2027 Pupil Progression Plan
• Approval of policies regarding Discipline (JD), Suspension (JDD), and Expulsion (JDE)
• Approval of Policy JGCE (Child Abuse) and JGCFA (Behavioral Health Services for Students)
• Approval of out-of-state trips for Dutchtown High, Prairieville High, and East Ascension High

The Ascension Parish School Board approved a series of policy updates, the 2026-2027 Pupil Progression Plan, and several out-of-state field trips for high school teams. The board also held an executive session to conduct the annual evaluation of Superintendent Dr. Edith M. Walker.

• Approved 2026-2027 Pupil Progression Plan (10-0)
• Approved 11 board policy updates (10-0)
• Approved five out-of-state field trips (10-0)
• Approved St. Amant High heating upgrades bid (10-0)
• Entered executive session for superintendent evaluation (10-0)

Strategic Planning Committee - Donaldsonville - 4:15P.M.

The Ascension Parish School Board Strategic Planning Committee met to review and act on inter-agency agreements and property updates. The committee voted to approve a reciprocal use of facilities agreement and a memorandum of understanding with RPCC.

• Approved Cooperative Endeavor Agreement with City of Gonzales for reciprocal use of multiple facilities
• Approved property updates
• Approved RPCC Memorandum of Understanding

The Strategic Planning Committee approved a Cooperative Endeavor Agreement with the City of Gonzales and a Memorandum of Understanding with RPCC. Both items were moved to the upcoming consent agenda. The committee also voted to pursue interest in specific properties.

• Approved City of Gonzales Cooperative Endeavor Agreement (5-0)
• Approved pursuing interest in properties (5-0)
• Approved RPCC Memorandum of Understanding (5-0)
• Adjourned meeting (5-0)

SCHOOL BOARD MEETING WORKSHOP - Organizational Vision - Planning and Goals: Administrative Services and Operational Services - 5:30P.M.

The board is holding a workshop to discuss goals and objectives for the district's long-term plan. The session focuses on informational overviews of administrative and operational services.

• Overview of Administrative Services including Business Services, Human Resources, IT, and Public Information
• Overview of Operational Services including Child Nutrition, Maintenance, Planning Construction & Safety, Supply Chain, and Transportation

The board conducted a workshop focused on organizational vision, planning, and goals. Members received information regarding administrative and operational services. No substantive decisions were made.

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

The Board approved resolutions for industrial tax exemption program (ITEP) contracts and an intergovernmental agreement regarding PILOT payments. Members also approved a comprehensive consent agenda covering insurance renewals, personnel reports, and various out-of-state student field trips. The meeting concluded after an executive session held to conduct the Superintendent's annual evaluation.

• Approved ITEP resolutions for Huntsman International and Rubicon LLC
• Approved ITEP resolutions for Mauser USA and Talon Industrial LLC
• Approved intergovernmental contract for PILOT payments
• Approved 18 consent agenda items including insurance and field trips
• Approved September 1, 2026 meeting minutes
• Held executive session for Superintendent evaluation

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

The Policy Committee reviewed and approved moving ten items, including the 2026-2027 Pupil Progression Plan and various district policies, to the consent agenda for the next board meeting.

• Approved 2026-2027 Pupil Progression Plan (Draft) for consent agenda (4-0, 1 abstain)
• Approved Policy EBBC - Emergency Operation Plans for consent agenda (4-0, 1 abstain)
• Approved Policy GBRIA - General Leaves of Absence for consent agenda (4-0, 1 abstain)
• Approved Policy GBRIB - Sick Leave for consent agenda (4-0, 1 abstain)
• Approved Policy IDDFC - Special Education Classroom Audio/Video Recording for consent agenda (4-0, 1 abstain)
• Approved Policy JD - Discipline for consent agenda (4-0, 1 abstain)
• Approved Policy JDD - Suspension for consent agenda (4-0, 1 abstain)
• Approved Policy JDE - Expulsion for consent agenda (4-0, 1 abstain)

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

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

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)

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)

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)

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)

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

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

El comité recibirá un informe sobre las auditorías escolares de 2024-2025 de la Sra. Dawn Dunn y la Sra. Deshonna Jackson. La reunión también incluye comentarios del consejo y una moción para levantar la sesión.

• Recibir informe sobre auditorías escolares 2024-2025

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.

La Junta Escolar de Ascension Parish llevará a cabo una audiencia pública y luego votará la adopción de los presupuestos enmendados del Fondo General y Fondos de Ingresos Especiales 2025-2026 y los presupuestos 2026-2027. La junta también votará sobre un director de Head Start y aprobará una agenda de consentimiento que incluye una licitación para el reemplazo del techo de Lowery Elementary, la renovación del seguro de salud/visión y accidentes estudiantiles, y una actualización de la política de búsquedas de estudiantes.

• Audiencia pública y adopción de los presupuestos del Fondo General y Fondos de Ingresos Especiales enmendados 2025-2026 y 2026-2027
• Aprobación del Director de Head Start (Dr. Moquita Winey y Dr. Latatia Johnson)
• Aprobación de la licitación sellada SB-10991 para el Reemplazo del Techo de Lowery Elementary School
• Aprobación de la Política JCAB (Búsquedas de Estudiantes) a través de la agenda de consentimiento
• Renovaciones del seguro de accidentes estudiantiles, seguro de salud y seguro de visión

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.

El Comité de Seguros revisó y aprobó las renovaciones de los seguros de salud, visión, vida básica y AD&D, compensación para trabajadores y accidentes estudiantiles. El comité también recibió una presentación informativa sobre el análisis de renovación de servicios auxiliares grupales. Todos los puntos de acción fueron aprobados con votos unánimes. Las renovaciones de compensación para trabajadores y de accidentes estudiantiles se incluirán en la agenda de consentimiento para la próxima reunión de la junta.

• Renovación del seguro de salud aprobada
• Renovación del seguro de visión aprobada
• Renovación del seguro de vida básica y AD&D aprobada
• Renovación del seguro de compensación para trabajadores aprobada (se incluirá en la agenda de consentimiento)
• Renovación del seguro de accidentes estudiantiles aprobada (se incluirá en la agenda de consentimiento)

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)

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

El Comité de Políticas revisó dos ítems: una política revisada de búsquedas de estudiantes (JCAB) y el Manual de Derechos y Responsabilidades de los Estudiantes 2026-2027. El comité votó para colocar ambos en el orden del día de consentimiento para la próxima reunión del consejo completo.

• Revisión de la Política JCAB (Búsquedas de Estudiantes) con aprobación recomendada para el orden del día de consentimiento
• Revisión del Manual de Derechos y Responsabilidades de los Estudiantes 2026-2027 con aprobación recomendada para el orden del día de consentimiento
• Ambas mociones aprobaron con 4 votos a favor y 1 abstención (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.

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

La Junta Escolar del Parroquia Ascension aprobó el Manual de Derechos y Responsabilidades del Estudiante para 2026-2027, adoptó las tasas de millaje de 2026 y votó para reorganizar Lake Elementary en Lake Primary (K–5) y Lake Middle School (6–8) para el año escolar entrante. También se recibieron los informes financieros de abril de 2026. Todos los elementos de acción en el orden del día de consentimiento fueron aprobados con una sola moción.

• Aprobación del Manual de Derechos y Responsabilidades del Estudiante para 2026-2027
• Adopción de las tasas de millaje de 2026 (resolución adjunta)
• Informes financieros de abril de 2026 (balances, puntos destacados, estados)
• Reorganización de Lake Elementary en Lake Primary (K–5) y Lake Middle (6–8) vigente para 2026-2027
• Reuniones del Comité de Políticas y del Comité de Seguros celebradas antes de la reunión regular

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)

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

El Comité de Planificación Estratégica votó aprobar la reorganización de la Escuela Lake Elementary en la Escuela Primaria Lake (K–5) y la Escuela Media Lake (6–8) con vigencia para el año escolar 2026–2027. La moción se aprobó con una abstención.

• Aprobada la reorganización y reconfiguración de grados de la Escuela Lake Elementary para establecer la Escuela Primaria Lake (K–5) y la Escuela Media Lake (6–8) para 2026–2027

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

La Junta Escolar de Ascension Parish revisará los presupuestos propuestos para 2026-2027 y considerará una resolución que autorice al superintendente a firmar documentos para el financiamiento estatal. La junta también aprobó una agenda de consentimiento que incluye la venta de una propiedad para una glorieta en Central Middle School, licitaciones de equipo de cocina y varios viajes escolares fuera del estado.

• Revisión de los presupuestos propuestos para 2026-2027
• Aprobación de la resolución para firmar documentos de financiamiento estatal del Louisiana Department of Treasury
• Aprobación del Acto de Venta con el Gobierno de Ascension Parish para la glorieta en Roddy Road y Highway 621
• Aprobación de la licitación sellada SB-10990 para equipo de cocina en la cafetería de Donaldsonville High
• Aprobación de la licitación sellada SB-10989 para el techado de la cocina de Gonzales Primary y el reemplazo de la campana extractora

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.

El Comité de Presupuesto revisará una propuesta de escala salarial para 2026-2027 y enmiendas a la escala salarial actual. También revisarán y enmendarán los presupuestos de los fondos de ingresos generales y especiales 2025-2026 y los presupuestos propuestos para 2026-2027. La reunión es informativa y no hay votaciones programadas.

• Revisión de la propuesta de escala salarial 2026-2027 (borrador adjunto)
• Enmienda de la escala salarial 2025-2026
• Revisión y enmienda de los presupuestos del fondo general y del fondo de ingresos especiales 2025-2026
• Revisión de los presupuestos propuestos para el fondo general y de ingresos especiales 2026-2027

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.

La Junta Escolar de la Parroquia de Ascension aprobó una agenda de consentimiento que incluye licitaciones selladas para productos secos y suministros de procesamiento, la compra de una propiedad por $275,000 a East Ascension Telephone Company y un viaje de animadoras fuera del estado. También recibió informes financieros y pasó a sesión ejecutiva para discutir un plan de acción correctiva de Head Start.

• Aprobación de la compra de una propiedad por $275,000 a East Ascension Telephone Company (REV) para uso escolar
• Aprobación de la licitación sellada SB-10984 para productos secos en toda la parroquia para el Programa de Nutrición Infantil
• Aprobación de la licitación sellada SB-10986 para suministros de procesamiento en toda la parroquia para el Programa de Nutrición Infantil
• Aprobación de un viaje escolar fuera del estado para las animadoras de St. Amant High Varsity al Campamento de Verano de UCA en Mississippi
• Sesión ejecutiva para revisar información sobre el Incidente y el Plan de Acción Correctiva de Head Start

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.

El Comité de Tecnología discutirá y recibirá información sobre la Descripción General del Presupuesto de TI 2026-2027. La reunión también incluyó una moción para clausurar, la cual fue aprobada.

• Discusión de la Descripción General del Presupuesto de TI 2026-2027 (solo información)

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.

El Comité de Mantenimiento revisó el presupuesto de mantenimiento real 2025-2026 y el presupuesto propuesto 2026-2027. El comité también tomó medidas sobre un acuerdo de venta de terreno con el Gobierno de Ascension Parish.

• Aprobación del Acto de Venta con el Gobierno de Ascension Parish para una glorieta en Roddy Road y Highway 621 en Central Middle School
• Revisión del Presupuesto de Mantenimiento 2025-2026 frente al Real Proyectado
• Revisión del Presupuesto de Mantenimiento Propuesto 2026-2027

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.

La Junta Escolar de la Parroquia de Ascension se reúne para votar una resolución que autoriza el reembolso de honorarios legales para el miembro de la junta Louis Lambert, reconocer a los ganadores de arte de la LSBA y considerar informes financieros. La agenda de consentimiento incluye la aprobación de licitaciones selladas para la construcción de gimnasios escolares en St. Amant Middle y Central Middle, productos alimenticios para el programa de nutrición infantil, un proyecto de actualización de pantallas interactivas y el informe mensual de personal.

• Resolución que autoriza el reembolso de honorarios legales para el Miembro de la Junta Louis Lambert (aprobada con la abstención de Lambert)
• Aprobación de la licitación sellada SB-10982 para el gimnasio de St. Amant Middle School
• Aprobación de la licitación sellada SB-10983 para el gimnasio de competición de Central Middle
• Aprobación de licitaciones selladas para productos secos, alimentos congelados, productos de panadería y suministros de procesamiento para el Programa de Nutrición Infantil (los artículos 3 y 5 fueron eliminados de la agenda de consentimiento)
• Aprobación de la RFP-5175 para el Proyecto de Actualización de Pantallas Interactivas

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.

La Junta Escolar de la Parroquia de Ascension aprobó una agenda de consentimiento que incluye renovaciones de seguros de propiedad con una prima de $2,385,337.50, así como actualizaciones de políticas sobre el uso de IA, ausencias estudiantiles y contratos. La junta también aprobó una resolución que respalda los contratos de BASF ITEP y una subasta pública de propiedad excedente, y autorizó la compra de la Worthey Street Property.

• Aprobó la renovación del seguro de propiedad por $2,385,337.50 con un límite de todo riesgo de $105M y un deducible por tormenta nombrada del 2%
• Aprobó la resolución que respalda los contratos de BASF ITEP (20170548-ITE, 20170550-ITE, 20190056-ITE, 20210225-ITE) para la Junta de Comercio e Industria
• Declaró la propiedad como excedente y aprobó la subasta pública para la venta de dicha propiedad
• Aprobó la nueva política IFBGB sobre el uso aceptable de inteligencia artificial por parte de empleados y estudiantes
• Aprobó la compra de la 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