Rapides Parish School Board committees weigh $760,000 in cafeteria bids, construction change orders, and dual-enrollment agreements
Rapides Parish School Board committees met July 23, 2026, covering construction spending, personnel, finance, and curriculum items. Because minutes have not yet been published, all items below reflect what was on the agendas; the board has not confirmed final votes or outcomes.
Construction and Facilities
The Special Board agenda included two change orders for approval: Change Order #1 for the Peabody Magnet High School re-roof project at $35,500 and Change Order #4 for LS Rugg Elementary School renovations at $20,984.
The same agenda authorized bids for two larger projects: a re-roof project at Pineville High School estimated at $150,000 and cafeteria serving lines at various schools estimated at $760,000. The board was also scheduled to discuss the North Bayou building purchase agreement and demolition.
The Finance Committee agenda listed a bid award for driveway paving and drainage improvements at Tioga High School at $285,000.
Finance and Technology
The Finance Committee agenda included a three-year renewal agreement for Google Workspace for Education Plus at $96,544. Two inter-fund loans were also listed: $120,000 from the General Fund to the 1967 Sales Tax Fund and $250,000 from the General Fund to the 1987 Sales Tax Fund.
Additional Finance Committee agenda items covered approval of personal services contracts, leases, and the previous month's bills, plus standing reviews of budget updates, audit findings, and construction reports.
Curriculum and Student Programs
The Education Committee agenda included a motion to approve dual-enrollment agreements with NSU, LSUE, SOWELA, CLTCC, TECH, and LCU for the 2026-2027 school year. The committee was also scheduled to discuss and approve the 2026-2027 Pupil Progression Plan and receive the 2026 Summer School report.
A motion to name the Poland Junior High School gymnasium after Mr. Bob Stevens was on the Education Committee agenda. The committee also considered omitting the monthly RAPPS report from the agenda and allowing individual requests instead.
Personnel
The Personnel Committee agenda included review of new hires, promotions, resignations, and retirements, plus approval of leave requests. The committee was scheduled to discuss personnel complaints for potential full board action and to revise the Bus Attendant job description.
District 62 Bond
The District 62 Committee agenda listed a single item: a motion to receive an update on the progress of the District 62 Bond. No votes or decisions were scheduled; this was a report-only item.
Coming Up
The Rapides Parish School Board holds a Regular Board Meeting on August 4, 2026. The agenda includes the 2026-2027 Pupil Progression Plan, dual-enrollment agreements, driveway paving and drainage improvements at Tioga High School for $285,000.00, the Google Workspace for Education Plus renewal for $96,544.00, a Frog Street Press professional services contract for $39,850.00, naming the Poland Junior High School gymnasium after Mr. Bob Stevens, and inter-fund loans from the General Fund to Sales Tax Fund 025 ($120,000) and Sales Tax Fund 026 ($250,000).