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Board approves canvass of election results and several appropriations, procurement actions and appointments
Summary
At its June 4 meeting the St. Landry Parish School Board formally canvassed May 16 special-election returns, approved a $375,000 maintenance appropriation, funded travel assistance for National History Day students, authorized procurement and bid advertisements, and appointed Tim Keron to the sales tax commission.
The St. Landry Parish School Board on June 4 took a series of procedural and fiscal votes, formalizing election results and approving several appropriations and routine procurement items.
Canvass of election results: The board adopted a resolution to canvass and declare the May 16, 2026 special-election returns authorizing new ad valorem taxes. The motion passed on a formal roll call with one member recorded as abstaining and the remainder voting yes.
Appropriations and travel assistance: The board approved an appropriation of $375,000 from the Department of the Treasury to be used for maintenance and potential acquisition-related needs tied to a 'biomed' asset; staff said the appropriation preserves funds the district would otherwise risk losing. The board also approved a $500 assistance request to help North Central High School students attend the National History Day contest in College Park, Maryland, June 14–18, 2026.
Procurement and contracts: The board approved an amended procurement plan required by the Louisiana Department of Education’s administrative review for Child Nutrition programs and approved advertising bids for hood cleaning, instructional school supplies for the 2026–27 year, and waste collection/pest control/fuel contracts.
Appointments and personnel items: The board appointed Tim Keron to the sales tax commission effective July 1, 2026, and approved a finance-department restructuring plan after discussion; one member abstained on the restructuring item but the motion carried. The board also authorized the superintendent to enter into a memorandum of understanding with Reach University related to employee benefits and transportation.
What passed (selected items): canvass and declaration of May 16 election results (approved, roll call recorded), appropriation of $375,000 for maintenance (approved), $500 travel assistance to National History Day students (approved), amended procurement plan for Child Nutrition (approved), advertising for multiple bids (approved), appointment of Tim Keron (approved), authorization of MOU with Reach University (approved).
