Board approves $372,000 bridge payment to keep STARBASE operating through Sept. 30

Mar 20, 2025

The board approved a one-time $372,000 payment to fund the STARBASE program through the end of fiscal 2025 after uncertainty in federal funding; district staff said they expect potential federal reimbursement but will use local funds now to preserve the program.

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The Bossier Parish School Board voted March 20 to provide a one-time payment of $372,000 to support the STARBASE STEM education program at Barksdale through Sept. 30, 2025.

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