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District staff outlined a history of court oversight and specific conditions—including enrollment targets and an exclusive pupil-teacher ratio—that must be met before Catahoula Elementary may reopen; no board vote was taken.
Louisiana / School Boards / St. Martin Parish Schools
The board reviewed and discussed an "as-is" lease for the old school board office at 305 Washington Street with American Legion Post 419, noting roof and window concerns; legal counsel said the lease assigns the property in hazardous condition without an obligation for repairs.
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Board members reviewed committee recommendations to reduce costs by consolidating some central-office positions while preserving classroom staffing; administrators proposed converting $2,400 of prior sales-tax supplements into base salary so employees remain "whole," and discussed risks if collections fall.
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Board members and transportation staff recommended purchasing five replacement buses and two spares after losing two vehicles; staff said a transponder routing program is being implemented but will take up to a year to optimize, and trustees debated whether to require air conditioning in new buses.
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Finance committee recommendations were accepted and the district will levy the same amount as the previous year, according to the board meeting record.
Louisiana / School Boards / St. Martin Parish Schools
Board members proposed shifting parish graduation ceremonies to Saturday for the next school year and agreed to place the item on the next meeting agenda so parents can comment and plan.
Louisiana / School Boards / St. Martin Parish Schools
During the meeting, a district staff member told the board that Head Start's last day of funded service is Oct. 31, 2020; the board approved Head Start Council recommendations and associated reports.
Louisiana / School Boards / St. Martin Parish Schools
At a St. Martin Parish Schools board meeting in Stevensville, the district recognized dozens of students for reaching Accelerated Reader point and word-count milestones, including one student who earned the district's highest point total.
Louisiana / School Boards / St. Martin Parish Schools
Board members spent substantial time on campus appearance, custodial staffing models, grounds maintenance, vehicle parking and security fencing, asking staff to research alternative staffing models and options to keep campuses maintained between bond projects.
Louisiana / School Boards / St. Martin Parish Schools
Board members discussed a proposed capital improvement plan tied to a potential bond measure, voted to adopt the 2025-26 school calendar (Option 1), and approved the consent agenda and several staff recommendations; the board debated how bond funds should be prioritized and requested budgets before final allocations.