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Committee members reviewed three hybrid variants (A, B and C) and multiple 4‑day variants. They eliminated Hybrid C from consideration and focused on differences between Hybrid A and Hybrid B; teachers and administrators had earlier expressed preferences for Hybrid B. Key changes the committee agreed to include:

• Move the traditional conference/mandated training day to November 7 and designate it as a mandated training/remote work day for teachers (staff must complete required state trainings by the end of the calendar year).

• Shift the January 16 conference day to February 6 on the adopted Hybrid B calendar so the day aligns with third‑nine‑week progress reports and allows parents to receive progress information and meet with teachers at a meaningful time.

• Retain built‑in makeup/weather days in May but remove one of the spring built‑ins (committee to finalize which date); committee members indicated they prefer to keep multiple possible weather days so playoff travel and testing scheduling can be accommodated.

• For 4‑day Option A, the committee left the full Mardi Gras week off (consistent with prior 4‑day communities’ preferences) but discussed mirroring calendars to reduce community confusion where feasible.

After debate the committee moved to accept Hybrid B with the changes discussed; the motion carried by voice vote. The committee also accepted 4‑day Option A as presented. Committee members said they would circulate final, annotated calendars to the full board and confirm that PD and conference logistics align across calendar options before the Thursday board meeting.

No final change to the academic year length was made; committee members emphasized that testing windows, pupil‑progression deadlines and state‑mandated training deadlines framed many of their decisions.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","03/10/2025 Committee Meeting","oneSentenceSummary","After extended discussion, the calendar committee recommended hybrid calendar B (with committee changes) and approved the 4‑day Option A; committee members adjusted conference/PD and weather‑day placements and scheduled follow‑up steps for final board consideration.","taxTitle","Beauregard Parish, School Boards, Louisiana","taxId",61510,"location","Louisiana","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":77,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":78,"_41":79,"_43":80,"_45":81,"_47":82,"_49":83,"_51":84,"_53":85,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":86,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":87,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6643083,"Policy committee adopts inventory capitalization and student electronic‑device revisions",128,3114000,3242000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2532602-e17a54e411ac7e82f8dd709f436ef446&start=3114&end=3242","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2532602-e17a54e411ac7e82f8dd709f436ef446/thumbnail_3114000.jpg","/articles/6643083/Louisiana/Policy-committee-adopts-inventory-capitalization-and-student-electronicdevice-revisions","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6643083-d95331e9fa31b3cde67a56f8ee0d2e12/orig.mp4?Expires=1771164307&Signature=W-N1Hld~wWykoDH7Qw~PGV983okpDCOGmQDfcp~Y1Ypgnmmll6o9Yp9n6y41d9WqbPm1Hz6pTmfPDYQDhSoLrantDt3S~2WRO7nQPoC8SVgo3RhTi4RA905uTh1~d2OdN-0lKpPUMt5QrkXSfYPOUqz0skEwMkDDg8vqgIE~HvyZxm05ArXr9Ea-4IGBL4l8w7XJDJ5HHTM~Z4BVpnCYayDMoT6F-AmBCXWS76Apzm5E8YAK5kipMwqzBbRLX9kwgHrx0Q7gFpSrbr3F-AWc6Rz8qlvYf1SRDMtTyCS7poP6L5X8QfKJntTML~W3ErMyVmzp-vih4HMtwDcY3JHFaQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Beauregard Parish School Board policy committee approved revisions to two board policies: an update to the inventory policy (file DIC) that adds capitalization thresholds and a new group‑purchase rule, and an update to the electronic‑device policy to align with state requirements and extend rules to wearable technology.

Committee members said the inventory change responds to findings in a recent audit by the Louisiana Legislative Auditor. The revision adds a ‘‘capitalization of assets’’ section, defines an area threshold and a group purchase rule for combined purchases that exceed $150,000, and gives examples such as grouping office furniture or classroom equipment for capitalization.

The electronic‑device policy revision reflects state guidance and clarifies that a telecommunications device is considered in use when visible, turned on or capable of receiving/transmitting signals. The policy explicitly includes wearable technology (for example, smartwatches) among covered devices and extends the rule to school‑sponsored events that occur during the instructional day. The policy also instructs parents on how to contact students during the instructional day and limits student use of school‑issued devices for personal messaging and social media not used for educational purposes.

Committee members discussed how the rule applies to off‑campus events and field trips that occur during instructional hours and emphasized the distinction between events during the instructional day and evening spectator activities. After discussion, committee members moved and seconded the revisions and approved both policy updates by voice vote.","The policy committee approved changes to the district's inventory policy to add capitalization thresholds and a revised electronic‑device policy that narrows permitted student device use during the instructional day and addresses wearable technology.",{"_33":89,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":90,"_41":91,"_43":92,"_45":93,"_47":94,"_49":95,"_51":96,"_53":97,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":98,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":99,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6643088,"Maintenance report: AC punch lists, cafeteria timeline and LED stadium upgrades discussed",155,1633000,1788000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2532602-e17a54e411ac7e82f8dd709f436ef446&start=1633&end=1788","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2532602-e17a54e411ac7e82f8dd709f436ef446/thumbnail_1633000.jpg","/articles/6643088/Louisiana/Maintenance-report-AC-punch-lists-cafeteria-timeline-and-LED-stadium-upgrades-discussed","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6643088-09bf0fa17d845fc453c0411f159d57a7/orig.mp4?Expires=1771164307&Signature=G8FDc66y3~4kvFEhn7Wp~Qt-ly0VBmapUkOw9rtBfGMrF9CWUzF~gXnGAs21pJbkQz6J1wVYIPzy7acvJ8dFH~rMn7FAgg2cmChgTUHOn2qDQk-IOhjZ9ifSxMx7K4FtIW22H5XDWInFsTyTHk6yCAH-nJAIkoSHPSNDUKb86IzHx5y2rR0uuv~xOmZvMTjtFJnywU1BXu3GdCEywnoNUxockC8X4DxAE86wjSWPATTOD6b-eOlrBj~FptS9GeXSVBpjQrjtgYy70qo0cW9B2XoQlOuEVBWiwLEAvvkk3FaW4n1geD19W7qtmqTyI7elVUZ~5~Rtc17M1bnNrPcKUA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Beauregard Parish School Board building and grounds committee reviewed a monthly maintenance update that covered work‑order volumes, air‑conditioning and roofing projects, ADA bathroom upgrades and planning for LED lighting at athletic facilities.

Maintenance staff reported 13 new work orders in February and closed 162; HVAC service requests totaled 27 for the month, down 13 from January. Staff moved 17 portables across the parish but left several units at Maryville because the boiler there integrates with the HVAC system and affects dehumidification in that building. Staff said they contacted insurers about possible floor damage and were awaiting an adjuster response.

Contractor work on an HVAC replacement project remained on a six‑page punch list, with two units not working and some rooftop parts pending. Staff said the district is withholding some payments until punch‑list items are corrected and praised CD Morgan for contract oversight and ensuring the engineer approves payments.

Other projects discussed:

• LED lighting bids for football stadiums are near completion; engineers expect the short bid and controlled procurement to allow work to begin soon and for installations to be visible before the end of the school year.

• East Beauregard High School received parking and concession upgrades; staff planned a walk‑through and final punch‑list review this week.

• Ritter Junior High bathroom renovations were described as progressing slowly; staff said the project’s smaller contract size complicated scheduling and that the architect has been asked to increase pressure on the contractor.

• The cafeteria at one school was delayed by nearly three weeks due to HVAC equipment issues; staff said the problem was recently fixed and that the project should be back on schedule for completion before May to support summer feeding programs.

Maintenance staff also noted landscaping and site work at multiple elementary schools, preparation for school fitness meets and work on softball and baseball fields. Committee members asked for updates on insurance claims related to the boiler and for clearer punch‑list timelines; staff said they would follow up with contractors and the district engineer.","The Building & Grounds committee received a maintenance update that covered increased work orders, ongoing HVAC punch‑list items, insurance claims for a boiler, LED stadium lighting projects, portable moves and delays on several interior projects.",{"_33":101,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":102,"_41":103,"_43":104,"_45":105,"_47":106,"_49":107,"_51":108,"_53":109,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":110,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":111,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6643093,"Beauregard Parish schedules special meeting to shape capital improvement plan for proposed bond",206,1086000,1292000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2532602-e17a54e411ac7e82f8dd709f436ef446&start=1086&end=1292","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2532602-e17a54e411ac7e82f8dd709f436ef446/thumbnail_1086000.jpg","/articles/6643093/Louisiana/Beauregard-Parish-schedules-special-meeting-to-shape-capital-improvement-plan-for-proposed-bond","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6643093-b76344f04bb123f8bf8da09beacd5b35/orig.mp4?Expires=1771164307&Signature=O9LT1DMPt-lw~cW6xDwjrOyM4G-43uaEKjw~A5CAHvYwI3veI5NMK8YGYuyANTxYUs5ynsdnHnMbeZk9SARezpOP7bX6y3Zl6K~UxUC-ck~J7CUtZ60RZ429WA2bDwf-eXk3CmB~IOE7oqqFF18MRiKXzLa2XCk7ie1GSeg5kAdkcRyMkVIlUAmRcBGnbC2zev1~6m4lt7aM2KCWOZ6nsW5vUXlXtFWaGR9fF4BN4HIpmH9QxvWsvnzciJ-V4M~VAAniEW6GnQTq78e3YAnXsbLhqgL~agXuHfJUIBuW4rOv9jjesPFDV-TqMPA9bdNfcA2m21PyEX-8IZK3ZEyGjw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Board members discussed development of a capital improvement plan tied to an upcoming bond proposition and set a special meeting for Monday, March 24 at 5:30 p.m. to finalize the plan and supporting materials.

The superintendent circulated three skeletal plans to board members in advance: one that would use the entire bond for a new facility at South Wilbur High School, a second that reduced that allocation and added projects at several other locations, and a third that further reduced South Wilbur funding and spread funds across additional sites. The superintendent said she wants board members to consult their communities and return with input; she recommended a special meeting to give the board ‘‘ample time to sit and discuss’’ and to produce brochures and other public information in advance of an April board vote.

Board members and staff asked for specific school‑level data to support decisions, including current and projected student counts and enrollment trends. The superintendent said she would provide student counts and trend information before the special meeting and noted local population and development trends — including new housing and commercial activity in parts of the district — that staff want the board to consider when weighing new construction or additions.

The committee did not finalize a capital plan at the meeting; it set the March 24 special meeting time and directed staff to compile enrollment and trend data and to solicit additional community input ahead of that meeting.","Board members debated three draft capital plans for a bond proposition and scheduled a special meeting March 24 to finalize priorities and gather school‑level enrollment and trend data for voter materials.",{"_33":113,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":114,"_41":115,"_43":116,"_45":117,"_47":118,"_49":119,"_51":120,"_53":121,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":122,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":123,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6643098,"Beauregard Parish committee awards WAN RFP to add Carver site, reviews mixed sales‑tax receipts",122,795000,917000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2532602-e17a54e411ac7e82f8dd709f436ef446&start=795&end=917","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2532602-e17a54e411ac7e82f8dd709f436ef446/thumbnail_795000.jpg","/articles/6643098/Louisiana/Beauregard-Parish-committee-awards-WAN-RFP-to-add-Carver-site-reviews-mixed-salestax-receipts","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6643098-cc965e2529c4de324751c07a10e5baaf/orig.mp4?Expires=1771164307&Signature=DW3dge3t1NxaVf43HMrcsbJYKBIw1en7tJ-6aG6KEagN5sJrwRZbVUb2AupA2ZxyXKbun2OPFubl~r2jy5HnfrnpfllC~fVlA7yKAAD2zt7QppEDbjNltFQIcUy34X9M2OXw-HZ~8MvF40jnc7N9kzlRLfIrOpsfv9q~Od6wK1w-vfoN1sPIiI1AL2z7HGCsKu0zeT~29Xx-R4mBMOXnU4l~edZcFNFXy4~BLZ9uxw2G3WpuHgatmz2sq7C1ToapWOxtQXkiMWht~M1W0Pc0UGowasr5WWPYtjxdHcJjOvBR4Y6zNd2cBKSFsf17s7bCMCEM73YynUiwBBeyTwCrtg__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Beauregard Parish School Board finance committee voted to accept a request for proposals to add Carver as an additional wide‑area network (WAN) and internet service site and directed staff to add the site to the district's existing agreement.

The addition covers the remainder of the current agreement and, according to the RFP summary presented to the committee, the vendor price to add one site is $12.99 per month. District staff said the E‑rate program — a federal discount program for schools — typically covers 80% of eligible charges, leaving the local share at 20% (about $2.60 per month for the new site). The committee recommended awarding the RFP to Cantera (listed in committee materials as Cantera/Comtera Ultra Broadband LAC after vendor responses were scored). The motion to accept the RFP was moved and seconded in committee and approved by voice vote.

The committee also reviewed the district's monthly financial reports. Staff told the committee that collections for the 1990 sales‑tax fund rose 2.38%, from about $870,000 to $890,861, while the 1966 sales‑tax fund fell 20.48%, from $882,642 to $701,915. Staff said auditors found funds that shifted distributions between funds, which explained much of the variance. Committee members were asked to review the detailed reports and raise questions with finance staff as needed.

Finance staff reported the parish made its first principal and interest payment on the outstanding bonds, and that general‑fund balances and other accounts showed no immediate concerns. Staff also said they will attend a Medicaid‑related training this week and warned that possible federal administrative changes could affect Medicaid funding and the district’s nursing budget; staff said they would provide updates as information becomes available.

Committee members asked whether the local share of the E‑rate could change; staff said the 80% federal discount is not guaranteed in future federal budgets and acknowledged there is uncertainty about the status of several federal programs that support schools.

The RFP award and the motions to accept the financial reports and minutes were approved in committee by voice vote. Staff said the updated financial documents will be posted and circulated to board members for further review.","The finance committee accepted a request for proposals to add Carver as a wide‑area network site and reviewed monthly sales‑tax fund changes, reporting a modest increase in one fund and a large decrease in another; officials also flagged potential federal Medicaid and E‑rate changes.","actionData","errors"]

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