The Terrebonne Parish School Board held a special meeting on July 25, 2025, to discuss partnerships and initiatives aimed at enhancing infrastructure and support for local educational facilities. The meeting featured representatives from Pivotal Engineering and DCMC Partners, who outlined their roles in assisting the school district with damage assessments and recovery efforts following recent hurricanes.

The session began with an introduction from a Pivotal Engineering representative, who emphasized the strength and expertise of their team. They highlighted their recent work in New Orleans, where they conducted damage assessments for 417 facilities post-Hurricane Ida. The representative detailed their capabilities in civil, mechanical, electrical, and environmental engineering, noting their in-house resources for cost estimation and project management.

A significant focus was placed on the innovative data analytics tools that Pivotal Engineering plans to implement for the school district. These tools include real-time cloud dashboards that will allow school board representatives to monitor the status of damage assessments and cost estimates for various facilities. The representative expressed enthusiasm about the potential for these tools to enhance transparency and communication throughout the recovery process.

DCMC Partners also presented their extensive experience in managing recovery efforts for educational facilities, citing their involvement in over 6,000 project worksheets amounting to $3.3 billion in repairs. They shared a success story from Hurricane Harvey, where they significantly increased FEMA's initial funding estimate for a school project, demonstrating their expertise in navigating federal funding processes.

Both firms emphasized their commitment to supporting the school district's mission of educating and empowering students. They expressed a desire to build a strong partnership with the district, ensuring that all stakeholders are engaged and informed throughout the recovery and improvement processes.

The meeting concluded with an invitation for questions and further discussions on how these partnerships can effectively address the needs of the school district. The representatives reiterated their readiness to provide ongoing support and to collaborate closely with school officials to enhance the educational infrastructure in Terrebonne Parish.