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Superintendent reports asbestos abatement, turf and bond-project timelines for Beauregard Parish schools
Summary
Superintendent told the board on July 9 that asbestos discovery at two school sites has delayed flooring work but projects remain on track for late July completion; DeRidder High turf is expected by mid-August and multiple bond-funded CTE and auditorium upgrades will be bid later this year.
The Beauregard Parish School Board on July 9 heard an update from the superintendent on summer construction: asbestos was discovered in flooring at East Bullard (affecting fourth- and fifth-grade halls) and at Maryville, requiring abatement that delayed encapsulation work but officials said completion was still scheduled for about July 24'026.
The superintendent told the board teams found tile shifting when crews attempted encapsulation, which prompted asbestos abatement. He said the district has prepared alternative classroom plans and is aiming to have the affected halls ready before the new school year.
On athletics and facilities, the superintendent said the DeRidder High turf project had weather-related delays in concrete pours but was expected to be complete by the second week of August, likely in time for fall jamborees. He also said a high-school pavilion design had to be redrawn because of unexpected underground plumbing and that a set of digital marquees will be installed once power stations are completed.
Bond-program work summarized for the board included CTE and auditorium upgrades at DeRidder High, a CTE building and auditorium work at South Beauregard High, and roofing and site-specific projects to be bid in late fall for spring construction. The superintendent said the district is finalizing a contract with a Sulphur-based architect to manage several 2025 upgrade projects.
Board members asked clarifying questions about timelines and the scope of work; the superintendent acknowledged some material and scheduling setbacks but said the drainage projects have already improved storm response at Maryville during recent heavy rain.
The board took no formal votes on construction items beyond asking staff to proceed with advertised bids and contracting steps as planned.
