Schools & libraries in Louisiana local government
What Louisiana city councils, county boards and school districts are deciding about schools & libraries — plain-English summaries written from official agendas and minutes, updated as meetings happen.
373 Louisiana meetings since 2024 covered schools & libraries. Counts are directional — coverage varies by place and platform.
Places in Louisiana with the most schools & libraries activity
- Ascension Parish School Board, LA (107)
- Jefferson Parish Public School System, LA (72)
- St. Tammany Parish School System, LA (67)
- Lafayette Parish School System, LA (46)
- East Baton Rouge Parish School System, LA (39)
- Rapides Parish School Board, LA (18)
- St. Charles Parish, LA (15)
- Baton Rouge, LA (2)
- Washington Parish , LA (1)
- West Monroe, LA (1)
- Bastrop, LA (1)
- Kenner, LA (1)
Latest matching meetings
Personnel Committee to discuss Bus Attendant job description
The Rapides Parish School Board Personnel Committee will meet to review staffing reports and leave requests. The committee is also scheduled to discuss and revise the job description for Bus Attendants.
Finance Committee considers $285,000 for Tioga High School driveway and drainage repairs
The Finance Committee will review standing items including budget updates, audit findings, and construction reports. The body is deciding on several new business items, including inter-fund loans and a software renewal agreement.
Board to approve roof and renovation change orders totaling $56,500
The Rapides Parish School Board will meet to approve several construction change orders, including a roof repair at Peabody Magnet High School and renovations at LS Rugg Elementary School. The board will also discuss sales tax distribution and authorize bids for new projects at Pineville High School and various…
Library Board to receive update on Hahnville Branch Library Project
The SCP Library Board of Control will meet to review the Librarian's report and discuss unfinished business. The primary agenda item is a project update regarding the Hahnville Branch Library.
School Board discusses construction contracts and asbestos abatement projects
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.
Committee to vote on construction manager for Lake Middle and Lake Primary projects
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…
Board to hear presentation on new accountability standards
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.
Board to vote on 2026-27 budget and salary schedule
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…
Rapides Parish School Board considers discipline policy and budget changes
The board is meeting to discuss and take action on several items, including revisions to the Student Code of Conduct and the Policies Handbook. The session also includes reviews of budget amendments, school construction projects, and various professional services contracts.
Board to vote on rejecting EPA electric bus grant
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…
Committee to consider $939,642 change order for new St. Ville School
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…
Budget committee to receive 2024-2025 school audit report
The committee will receive a report on the 2024-2025 school audits from Mrs. Dawn Dunn and Mrs. Deshonna Jackson. The meeting also includes board comments and a motion to adjourn.
Board to adopt amended 2025-26 and new 2026-27 budgets
The Ascension Parish School Board will hold a public hearing and then vote on adopting the 2025-2026 General Fund and Special Revenue Funds amended budgets and the 2026-2027 budgets. The board will also vote on a Head Start director and approve a consent agenda including a roof replacement bid for Lowery Elementary…
Rapides Parish School Board to approve food and construction contracts
The Rapides Parish School Board will meet to ratify bids for food purchases totaling $4.95 million and construction projects including elevator maintenance and a high school track. The board will also consider a contract for laundry equipment installation, though a substitute motion to reject the current bids is…
Council considers no-thru truck routes and Angie Library renovations
The Washington Parish Council will discuss establishing no-thru truck routes on certain parish roads. The body is also considering resolutions for surplus property acquisition and the appointment of board members.
Board to declare vacancy and appoint interim member for District 9
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.
Board to consider auctioning all vacant school properties for employee stipends
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…
Policy committee recommends updates to student searches and handbook
The Policy Committee reviewed two items: a revised student searches policy (JCAB) and the 2026-2027 Student Rights & Responsibilities Handbook. The committee voted to place both on the consent agenda for the next full board meeting.
Insurance Committee approves five insurance renewals
The Insurance Committee reviewed and approved renewals for health, vision, basic life and AD&D, workers' compensation, and student accident insurance. The committee also received an informational presentation on group ancillary renewal analysis. All action items were passed with unanimous votes. The workers'…
School Board adopts 2026 millage rates and reorganizes Lake Elementary
The Ascension Parish School Board approved the 2026-2027 Student Rights & Responsibilities Handbook, adopted the 2026 millage rates, and voted to reorganize Lake Elementary into Lake Primary (K–5) and Lake Middle School (6–8) for the coming school year. Financial reports for April 2026 were also received. All action…
Insurance Committee to review multiple policy renewals and claims contract
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.
Board to consider $73.5M Fisher Middle-High School budget and architect agreement.
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…
Committee approves Lake Elementary split into K-5 and 6-8 schools
The Strategic Planning Committee voted to approve the reorganization of Lake Elementary School into Lake Primary School (K–5) and Lake Middle School (6–8) effective for the 2026–2027 school year. The motion carried with one abstention.
School board committee to review student discipline and alternative programs
The Rapides Parish School Board Education Committee will meet to receive reports on student discipline progress and the status of the Rapides Alternative Positive Program for Students (RAPPS).
District 62 committee to receive bond progress update
The District 62 Committee will meet to receive an update on the progress of the District 62 Bond. The meeting is scheduled for May 19, 2026, at 5:15 p.m. in the School Board meeting room.
West Monroe introduces fiscal year 2026-2027 budgets
The Board of Aldermen will introduce ordinances to adopt the General Fund, Special Revenue Fund, and Utility Enterprise Fund budgets for the upcoming fiscal year. The board will also consider a cooperative agreement with the LSU AgCenter. A change order for sewer improvements on Crosley Street will be addressed.
Board reviews proposed 2026-2027 salary and budget
The Budget Committee will review a proposed 2026-2027 salary schedule and amendments to the current salary schedule. They will also review and amend the 2025-2026 general and special revenue fund budgets and the proposed 2026-2027 budgets. The meeting is informational with no votes scheduled.
Board to review proposed 2026-2027 budgets
The Ascension Parish School Board will review the proposed 2026-2027 budgets and consider a resolution authorizing the superintendent to sign documents for state funding. The board also approved a consent agenda including a property sale for a roundabout at Central Middle School, kitchen equipment bids, and several…
Library Board to review Hahnville branch project estimate, pool removal
The board will discuss and potentially approve the 100% estimate for the Hahnville Branch Library project. They will also receive an update on unforeseen underground pool removal and fill, which is within the approved contingency. Other agenda items include approval of minutes, public comments, and the librarian's…
Shreveport Public Safety Committee to hear updates on police vehicles, fire units, e-tickets, domestic violence, school traffic
The Shreveport City Council Public Safety Committee will meet on May 12, 2026, to receive updates on police and fire vehicles and equipment, electronic citation devices, a domestic violence initiative, and traffic safety around schools. No votes or ordinances are scheduled; the agenda consists solely of informational…
Rapides Parish School Board approves $219,271 student information system renewal
The Rapides Parish School Board met to address a series of consent agenda items including budget revisions and contract approvals. The board is deciding on various financial updates, school construction reports, and educational requirements.
Technology Committee to review 2026-2027 IT budget
The Technology Committee will discuss and receive information on the 2026-2027 IT Budget Overview. The meeting also included a motion to adjourn, which carried.
Maintenance Committee approves land sale for roundabout at Central Middle School
The Maintenance Committee reviewed the 2025-2026 actual maintenance budget and the proposed 2026-2027 budget. The committee also took action on a land sale agreement with the Ascension Parish Government.
School board approves $275,000 property purchase from REV telecom
The Ascension Parish School Board approved a consent agenda including sealed bids for dry goods and processing supplies, a $275,000 property purchase from East Ascension Telephone Company, and an out-of-state cheerleader trip. It also received financial reports and moved into executive session to discuss a Head Start…
Board to vote on $7.1M EPA grant for 15 electric school buses
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…
Board considers legal fee reimbursement for member Louis Lambert
The Ascension Parish School Board is meeting to vote on a resolution authorizing reimbursement of legal fees for board member Louis Lambert, recognize LSBA art winners, and consider financial reports. The consent agenda includes approval of sealed bids for school gymnasium construction at St. Amant Middle and Central…
Economic Development to hear school superintendent update
This meeting features a report from the Director of Economic Development & Tourism and a guest presentation from the school superintendent on the state of public schools. Members will also receive updates from the River Region Chamber of Commerce and other committee members. No formal votes or decisions are scheduled.
Committee to vote on $4.7M change order for new St. Ville School construction
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.
Finance Committee considers $400,000 Buckeye High School pond closure bid
The Finance Committee is reviewing budget updates, grant reports, and various maintenance contracts. The body is deciding on several funding requests and soliciting proposals for facility remediation and dust control.
Library Board to review 90% estimate for Hahnville Branch project
The St. Charles Parish Library Board of Control will discuss and potentially approve a 90% estimate for the Hahnville Branch Library Project. They will also consider resolutions to designate a Records Officer and to amend the 2025 budget. Public comment periods are scheduled.