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Board clears purchase of new cafeteria seating for Independence High pending state child nutrition approval
Summary
The committee approved a $93,353.68 purchase for new 'food court' style cafeteria seating at Independence High Magnet School; administration said the Louisiana Department of Education must confirm whether federal child nutrition funds can cover about half the cost.
The Tangipahoa Parish School System Committee of the Whole approved a purchase of cafeteria seating for Independence High Magnet School from Louisiana School Equipment Company for $93,353.68.
Administration said the principal wants a "food court" seating layout. Child Nutrition staff are seeking Louisiana Department of Education approval to use federal child nutrition funds to pay for roughly half the cost; the remainder would come from local school funds (general or small capital). Administration said the vendor's proposal is assembled from items on state contract and includes delivery and installation.
Board members asked for clarification on finishes, laminate color selections and whether the quoted price is fixed. Administration confirmed the quoted package is based on state contract pricing and will include laminate tops and installation; staff agreed to verify color selection and confirm that the price is complete before the June 17 full-board adoption.
Board members debated seating types and safety: one member raised concerns about individual chairs being removed and thrown at other students and said permanently attached seating had been easier to manage at other campuses. Administration said Independence High had better-behaved students but acknowledged the safety concern and said they would discuss options.
Motion and vote: Motion to approve the purchase (motion by Mister Duncan; second by Mister Piazza) passed. Voting devices recorded the motion as passed; no roll-call tally was specified in the transcript.
Next steps: Administration will confirm laminate color selection and the funding split with LDOE/Child Nutrition prior to final board adoption on June 17.
