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Board approves conservative updates to 2026–27 salary and classification schedule, trims several supplements
Summary
The board approved revisions to the 2026–27 salary and classification book, citing state funding changes and pending LDOE guidance; several supplements were reduced (examples: certified content leader stipend cut from $1,500 to $500; curriculum facilitators to receive $500 in fall and $500 in spring). The action passed on a voice vote.
At its July 2, 2026 meeting, the Saint Mary Parish School Board approved updates to the 2026–27 salary and classification schedule that reduce several supplemental payments while preserving selected resident supplements and awaiting LDOE guidance on differentiated compensation funds.
Human Resources Director Miss Keonte Gunner told the board the salary schedule originally was set in 2021–22 and the district is taking a conservative approach because Governor Landry's order affecting MFP allocations requires caution. "Due to the community support of the .45% sales tax renewal, the salary schedule remains intact, and we are grateful for our community support," Miss Gunner said, then outlined changes tied to potential LDOE reimbursements.
Key changes the board approved include retaining a $1,000-per-month supplement for residents if LDOE funding is received and reducing certain leader supplements: certified content leader stipend is reduced from $1,500 to $500 for fall and spring; curriculum facilitators will receive $500 in fall and $500 in spring instead of 10 extra calendar days; SBLC chair stipend reduced to $500 per semester; technology lead teacher stipend reduced to $500 per semester; lead teacher stipend for grades 6–12 set at $500 per semester. Miss Gunner also said mentor teacher stipends would be paid through LDOE and noted an LDOE mentor payment of $2,000.
Board members voted to approve the changes; Mister Mancuso moved to approve and Miss Griffin seconded. The motion carried on a voice vote.
The superintendent said the board would revisit a strikeout at the top of page 4 once LDOE issues final guidance on distribution of differentiated compensation funds.
