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Board approves audit and budget revisions; member previews May 16 teacher-pay ballot amendment
Summary
The board approved the fiscal 2025 audit, the sales-tax commission budget and a general-fund revision; a member previewed Amendment 3 on the May 16 statewide ballot, saying it would free funding to support teacher and support-staff pay increases.
At its meeting the DeSoto Parish School Board recorded several procedural approvals and heard a preview of a statewide ballot measure affecting teacher pay.
Votes at the meeting included acceptance of the fiscal 2025 financial and compliance audit, approval of the sales-and-use tax commission's 2026-27 budget and approval of a general-fund budget revision that staff said will maintain the district's required 15% fund balance. Motions were made, seconded and carried on voice votes; the transcript records the board's vocal "Aye" and "Motion carried" but does not provide a roll-call tally for each vote.
In closing comments, a board member briefed colleagues on the May 16 statewide election and a proposed Amendment 3 that the member said would fund teacher pay raises ($22.50 for certificated staff and $11.25 for support staff as discussed in the meeting) by reallocating certain bond proceeds and paying down unfunded accrued liabilities so those recurring dollars could be used for raises. The member said he will provide more detailed materials and make himself available for questions but noted he could not instruct anyone how to vote.
The meeting then moved toward adjournment.
