Board approves allocations from remaining 2023 bond funds for athletics, parking and technology

The Beauregard Parish School Board approved finance committee recommendations Wednesday to spend remaining 2023 bond funds on three capital needs: athletic facilities at DeRidder High School, a parking lot at Pinewood Elementary, and classroom technology.

During the finance committee report, a board member read three motions: use $150,000 from remaining 2023 bond funds for DeRidder High School athletic facilities; use $125,000 for a Pinewood Elementary parking lot; and use $100,000 for technology purchases, listed as Chromebooks and smart boards. The motions were bundled and approved together on a single voice vote.

The motions as presented did not specify project schedules, vendor selections, or detailed budget breakdowns. The board did not provide estimated completion dates or procurement plans during the public discussion.

Mr. Hallows moved the global motion; Mr. Ritter seconded. The board approved the bundled motion on a voice vote with no nays recorded.

Board members asked no substantive follow-up questions on funding sources beyond the reference to “remaining 2023 bond funds,” and the meeting did not include a staff presentation with line-item balances. The finance committee report conveyed the recommendation and the board acted to approve it.