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The board honored Mr. Sammy Smith as the 2025–26 Beauregard Parish Principal of the Year. According to the board’s announcement, Smith has 14 years in education, served three of those years as principal of DeRidder High School and has held roles as teacher and coach. The board noted his local leadership roles, including service with the National Association of Secondary School Principals and the Louisiana Association of Principals.

The board also named three teachers of the year at the district level. East Beauregard Elementary’s Teacher of the Year is Rebecca Snead; her principal, Mark Weldon, cited her work in special education, her role as STEM honor society sponsor and her leadership in launching two elementary robotics teams that placed in state competition. Maryville Middle School’s Teacher of the Year is Danielle Doyle; principal Cara Wynn said Doyle has quickly become a leading English language arts teacher and often takes on spirited school dress-up activities. Maryville High School’s Teacher of the Year is Paige Roberson; principal Kara Winn described Roberson as a long-serving business teacher and a catalyst for revitalizing student life, noting her extracurricular sponsorships and leadership.

The board recognized outstanding school support employees at the elementary, middle and high school levels. Tammy Reeves was named the elementary outstanding support employee; her principal described her as a multifunctional registrar and reliable school presence. Susanna Tamez received the middle-school support award, honored for her custodial work and steady presence at DeRidder Junior High School. Tian Pickering was recognized as the high-school support employee of the year and was described as a versatile staff member who also runs the school’s youth athletic association and manages concessions in support of athletics.

Board members congratulated the honorees and said the recognitions reflect district values around student support and community service. Copies of personnel bios and detailed award citations were presented at the meeting.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","08/14/2025 Board Meeting","oneSentenceSummary","At its regular meeting the Beauregard Parish School Board honored the 2025–26 Principal of the Year, school-level Teachers of the Year and outstanding support employees from elementary, middle and high schools.","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},6488414,"Beauregard Parish board approves salary schedule, $500 retention stipend, $750,000 AC upgrades and policy revisions",287,2425000,2712000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5588605-dc792134f4b5e7a67b672b060ce8fdaa&start=2425&end=2712","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5588605-dc792134f4b5e7a67b672b060ce8fdaa/thumbnail_2425000.jpg","/articles/6488414/Louisiana/Beauregard-Parish-board-approves-salary-schedule-500-retention-stipend-750000-AC-upgrades-and-policy-revisions","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6488414-0f834963d146ae69dbfd87fbcc26a407/orig.mp4?Expires=1770437835&Signature=eCV-36zl5abLCHGw~8aX0w81vaCy8li8GZwQpZoQCrWINm0YS8wW~ZNxV6~aWhKAmaf9KEA2Tu7LcFMVjLEyWxDb6o8kyGlb29ULTR~8kiPqp8IsHPyW6xnlV2e0gYaTGPBTrNDaubMMm4bcTEa5uGazPc4OKUPZuUMvhH~huMXWRmOwotBSHAxSHXLecIJaYusDrkSXb-hvJlsUgjGDxNDVRRXgFbI0ILjZTglp7lneBqhCDlpNOIfRlXr054Z-W11BUx1eLoVuhjuOlECqXx45cBY1Jcf~0KaIdKvFW4GEHP2gKCK0bVhdsct~1go4mAiIuQDpeUZxJ1McNtcS9Q__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Beauregard Parish School Board voted to adopt the 2025–26 salary schedule and approved several finance and policy measures during its regular meeting.

Board members approved a $500 retention stipend for teachers and counselors who meet specified criteria, including a successful evaluation under the legacy LEADS rubric, prior employment during the previous school term and employment on the disbursement date of Jan. 15, according to the finance committee motion. The board recorded the measure as passed by voice vote.

The board also approved additional parishwide air-conditioning upgrades in the amount of $750,000, to be paid from remaining proceeds of the 2023 bond issue. The finance committee brought the recommendation forward and the board approved it by voice vote.

On personnel compensation, the board adopted the 2025–26 salary schedule. Superintendent Holly and staff noted the schedule includes two state-requested stipends: a $1,000 support stipend and a $2,000 certified stipend expected to be disbursed around Sept. 18–19 if state funding is available. The board also noted that a separate salary increase item from recent legislation (additional amounts subject to an April 2026 voter decision) is a voter question and not part of the adopted schedule. The adoption motion was made by Mr. R. Shield and seconded by Mr. Shirley; the board approved the schedule by voice vote.

The board’s policy committee recommended three policy revisions and the board voted to approve all three and waive the usual waiting periods: revision of policy file IFA (instructional materials), IFBGA (student computer and Internet use) and JBD (student absences and excuses). Each passed by voice vote.

Votes on agenda adoption and minutes for the previous meeting were also taken by voice vote and accepted earlier in the meeting. The transcript does not record roll-call tallies for these items.","The Beauregard Parish School Board adopted the 2025–26 salary schedule, approved a $500 retention stipend for eligible teachers and counselors, authorized $750,000 in air-conditioning upgrades from remaining 2023 bond funds, and approved three policy revisions with waived waiting periods, all by voice vote.",{"_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},6488419,"Beauregard Parish School Board to use Strong Start grant for updated five-year strategic plan",102,607000,709000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5588605-dc792134f4b5e7a67b672b060ce8fdaa&start=607&end=709","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5588605-dc792134f4b5e7a67b672b060ce8fdaa/thumbnail_607000.jpg","/articles/6488419/Louisiana/Beauregard-Parish-School-Board-to-use-Strong-Start-grant-for-updated-five-year-strategic-plan","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6488419-72fca890d71e041521e72be9820e1187/orig.mp4?Expires=1770437835&Signature=dG5z5sYJoNKaKdEeOaDIx1bG-h6RAqnr5KsaiNV3BPP9xWviy13ukLQEOlAr1hy-4P8RxqxW-yYFnDBV0sreSsWabBcIsGsUuK7hAU0WjxAtSYzYHIhP3WwfXxBaSePUFqTLdBqpIxaV2ZimcrWGVM1b-ZEzEYUhBjCL7TThFVpnvFMzyFym0bJrl1JAnBTGLWCi4N9gyo8b1SFKReLhlasZibNqMtVAIW7lZGT-E9SZyRU02K51870SeXf-jyRzRE-ngKnOCKHDYZOBJ8PgBfrIYBlxBmSuZy9ffRnuTSWvgfpYLXSogZQdaIvxwRcPXPY9VwrGM8YwNV9tXcaOnQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Beauregard Parish School Board Superintendent Mr. Holly said the district will begin a five-month process to extend and refine its strategic plan after receiving a Strong Start grant from the Louisiana Department of Education.

The effort, paid for by the state grant and led by Attuned Education Partners, will expand the district’s existing four-year strategic plan by one year and include interviews and surveys of board members, teachers, administrators, parents, alumni and other civic and community leaders, Holly said.

“The goal is to create a strategic plan that is both informed by our community and grounded in the reality of our classrooms,” Holly said. He said the process will be led by an external partner and is no cost to the district. Holly added that a survey will be sent to board members by Mrs. Hickenbaum and asked members to encourage constituents and community members to participate if they receive an email from Attuned Education Partners.

Fort Polk Garrison representative Lindsay Slager told the board the garrison is available to support military families and to help coordinate field trips and installation-related opportunities that involve district schools.

DeRidder Mayor Harris, invited to speak, said his office plans to work with the school system and local nonprofits on community projects, including a proposal by his nonprofit to acquire the former trade school on MLK for community use and emergency response. Harris said other local nonprofits will be asked to participate in restoring the building and in sustaining youth services after a leadership change at the Kingdom Center recreation program.

Board members were told the strategic planning work will include multiple opportunities for input from students, parents, alumni and staff. Holly said the initiative will refine the district’s original goals in light of accomplishments from the first two years of the plan.

The superintendent framed the Strong Start-funded process as a way to “move forward” with community-grounded priorities and asked board members to watch for the staff email with the survey link.","The Beauregard Parish School Board will launch a five-month, no-cost strategic planning update funded by a Louisiana Department of Education Strong Start grant and led by Attuned Education Partners, with surveys and community interviews planned.","actionData","errors"]

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Beauregard Parish School Board names principal, teachers and support employees of the year

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Beauregard Parish School Board to use Strong Start grant for updated five-year strategic plan