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May 5, 2026·BoardMeeting
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Catahoula Parish School Board School Board Meeting
The board meeting agenda included approving an expenditure of $5,200 for payroll reporting services, authorizing a $50,000 safety grant for JES, and approving the 2025-2026 combined budget revisions. Additionally, the board considered an out-of-state trip for the BHS football team, heard a presentation regarding the potential implementation of an Army ROTC program, and discussed policy JCBD concerning student transfers and withdrawals. The meeting concluded with a superintendent's report and an executive session for the superintendent's evaluation.
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Proceedings Of The School Board The Of Parish Of Catahoula, State Of Louisiana, Taken At A Regular Meeting
The board approved an out-of-state incentive trip for Sicily Island High School to Atlanta, Georgia. A resolution was adopted to allow the superintendent to proceed with the reduction in force process. The board approved a payment to Allen, Green & Williamson, LLC for the 2024 annual audit and implemented a hiring/promotion freeze on positions paid from the General Fund, with an amendment to exclude administrators. The superintendent's report covered Tier 3 financial disclosures, the BHS ribbon cutting for STAR Academy, plans for the Harrisonburg High STAR Academy, calendar options, LEAP testing, kindergarten registration, EOC tests, and school closures. An executive session was held for the superintendent's evaluation.
Feb 20, 2025·BoardMeeting
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Proceedings Of The School Board Of The Of Parish Catahoula, State Of Louisiana, Taken At A Special Meeting
The board considered a motion to close Central High School and Sicily Island High School, reassigning students to other schools. Amendments to this motion were proposed and voted on, ultimately resulting in the motion to close both schools passing. A subsequent motion to table the item was also considered and failed.
Feb 4, 2025·BoardMeeting
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Proceedings Of The School Board Of The Of Parish Catahoula, State Of Louisiana
The board meeting addressed several key financial matters, including approving an expenditure for a new bus, and payments for insurance deductible reimbursement and asbestos inspection. A proposal for an inspection of the old HHS property was rejected. Discussion also included strategies to reduce the annual budget deficit, which was tabled for further information. Personnel matters included resignations of a bus driver and teacher, and an employee change in school food service. The superintendent's report covered ACT prep for juniors, upcoming welding competitions, a healthcare event, the LSBA convention, and school events.
Extracted from official board minutes, strategic plans, and video transcripts.
