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Winn Parish schools awarded three grants to boost safety and energy efficiency
Summary
The Winn Parish School Board heard that the parish received three grants — Louisiana Center for Safe Schools, the COPS School Prevention Program, and a LA Public Service Commission Energy Efficient Grant — to help purchase security/surveillance equipment and natural‑gas equipment for school cafeterias.
Aaron Durbin told the Finance and Budget Committee and the board that Winn Parish recently was awarded three grants to assist schools with safety and energy projects. The grants named in the minutes are the Louisiana Center for Safe Schools, the COPS (Community Oriented Policing Services) School Prevention Program, and a Louisiana Public Service Commission Energy Efficient Grant. According to the minutes, the grants will help the parish purchase security and surveillance equipment for schools and natural gas equipment in school cafeterias.
The Finance and Budget Committee also discussed the possibility of seeking a bond election for the New Consolidated #12 District. The minutes do not list award amounts or vendor details for the equipment; detailed grant documents and procurement steps are not included in the minutes and would be required to confirm funding amounts and purchase timelines.
The Finance and Budget Committee report was accepted by the Board during the meeting. The minutes do not record additional discussion about how the grants will be allocated across specific schools.
