Ascension Parish School Board set to vote on 2026-2027 budget, salary schedule, and Lake school construction manager
The Ascension Parish School Board convened three meetings July 14 at St. Amant Middle School, with the proposed 2026-2027 budget and salary schedule heading the agenda. Because minutes have not yet been published, this roundup reflects what was scheduled for action and discussion; outcomes cannot be confirmed until the official minutes are released.
Budget and salary schedule
The regular meeting agenda called for a board vote on the proposed 2026-2027 General Fund and Special Revenue Funds budgets. The board was also scheduled to vote on the 2026-2027 salary schedule, which would amend the 2025-2026 schedule. No dollar amounts were listed in the agenda materials provided.
The consent agenda included several items slated for approval:
- **RFP-5178** — sign language interpreting services for deaf students.
- **SB-10988** — a sealed bid for milk and milk products parish-wide for the Child Nutrition Program.
- Renewal of the LSU Agriculture Center agreement.
- An out-of-state field trip for St. Amant High AP U.S. Government and Rho Kappa students to Washington, D.C., scheduled February 7-12, 2027.
The board was also scheduled to hold an executive session for a safety and security briefing.
Construction manager for Lake Middle and Lake Primary
The Strategic Planning Committee, meeting at 5:45 p.m. in the St. Amant Middle gym, was set to vote on RFQL-1007, a construction management at risk contract for Lake Middle School construction and Lake Primary School renovations.
The committee was also scheduled to consider drainage servitude agreements with Ascension Parish Government at the Conway property.
No contractor name or contract dollar amount was listed in the agenda materials provided.
New accountability standards presentation
The Committee of the Whole Board, meeting at 6:00 p.m., was scheduled to receive a presentation on new accountability standards from Mrs. Carli Francois. No formal actions were listed beyond the informational presentation and a motion to adjourn.
What residents should watch
The budget and salary schedule votes directly affect school system staffing, programming, and local tax spending for the coming year. The Lake Middle construction and Lake Primary renovation decisions shape school capacity in that area. The accountability standards presentation previews how the parish's schools will be evaluated going forward.
A note on outcomes
All three July 14 meetings are listed as "agenda only" — minutes have not yet been published. The items above reflect what the board and committees planned to consider. Readers should consult the official Ascension Parish School Board minutes once posted to confirm what was approved, amended, or deferred.
Coming up
No additional Ascension Parish School Board meetings are listed in the next 14 days. Check the board's official posting page for any special meetings or rescheduled sessions.