Louisiana / School Boards / Natchitoches Parish
Superintendent reported four bids for student transportation and said staff will compare daily-rate sheets to produce an annual cost recommendation; EchoRide’s COO described an AI camera system intended to improve safety and provide video evidence for drivers, prompting board questions about sensitivity and human review.
Louisiana / School Boards / Natchitoches Parish
Staff asked permission to re-advertise an agricultural lease covering 330 acres in Clouterville after no bids; board members raised a constituent claim that only 280 acres are farmable and noted prior unpaid hunting-lease payments and contract drafting concerns.
Louisiana / School Boards / Natchitoches Parish
Maintenance reported limited ice-storm damage but an estimated $267,000 quote to replace the roof over a school cafeteria; contractors reportedly declined to bid on temporary patching, prompting debate about whether to proceed immediately or wait for summer and public bidding requirements.
Louisiana / School Boards / Natchitoches Parish
The mayor of Goldeneye asked the Natchitoches Parish School Board to approve a Cooperative Endeavor Agreement to lease the former Goldeneye campus to the village, contingent on a proposed 1¢ sales tax election to fund upkeep; staff attached an 11-page draft agreement for review.
Louisiana / School Boards / Natchitoches Parish
Superintendent Dr. Eloy introduced the district’s first student advisory council and recognized several students; NCHS orchestra director Lincoln Hall announced students were selected to perform at the Percy Grainger Festival in Chicago in 2027.
Louisiana / School Boards / Natchitoches Parish
Transportation director reported two new drivers and AI cameras installed on buses; superintendent outlined a bus‑service RFP (vendor applications due Feb. 3) and staff said they will score proposals by rubric and present a recommendation for the Feb. 10 meeting. Named vendors include Durham, First Student and EchoRide.
Louisiana / School Boards / Natchitoches Parish
Superintendent and calendar coordinator recommended a 2026–27 calendar that moves three Monday professional‑development days to the first week of August to reduce 'chopped' weeks and support teacher preparation; board debated fall break length, club scheduling and a two‑year calendar with a testing‑window disclaimer.
Louisiana / School Boards / Natchitoches Parish
Board members discussed preserving the old Natchitoches Junior High as a historic or community asset; Pastor Harris and others proposed partnerships with nonprofits and state historic funding to stabilize and repurpose the building, while staff noted structural leaks, safety concerns and limited district maintenance funds.
Louisiana / School Boards / Natchitoches Parish
Bond counsel explained a previously voter‑approved bond for consolidated District 11 (consolidation of Districts 6 and 8) that would raise roughly $12 million via an ad valorem tax to fund capital improvements and refinance debt; a resolution to proceed to market was presented but no vote was recorded in the transcript.
Louisiana / School Boards / Natchitoches Parish
District maintenance staff told the school board that recurring roof leaks at Fairview Alpha have resisted temporary fixes; a targeted permanent repair is estimated at about $141,000 while full reroofing is estimated near $1,000,000. Plumbing replacement is estimated at roughly $160–$170k.