Votes at a glance: April 28 Calcasieu Parish School Board meeting

The Calcasieu Parish School Board took several formal actions on April 28, 2026. The following summarizes motions, movers, seconders and outcomes as recorded in the meeting minutes and meeting discussion.

Actions and outcomes

- Executive session on claim no. 482412K1267 — Motion by Stobani; seconded by Scott Miller. Voice vote: "Aye." Motion carried; board entered executive session (no confidential details disclosed in open minutes).

- Policy revisions — Committee recommended a slate of minor language changes to multiple policies (examples listed in minutes). Motion by Russell Castile; seconded by Aaron Natale. Motion carried.

- Approval: Renewal of 16-section lease agreement with Enterprise Corporation — Motion moved and seconded; motion carried.

- Resolution: Issuance and sale of $12,000,000 general-obligation bonds, School District No. 24, Calcasieu Parish (Series 2026) — Motion by Mr. O'Bannon; seconded by Mr. Castillo. Motion carried. The resolution confirmed sale to a named underwriter and adopted a post-issuance tax-exempt compliance policy.

- Resolution: Order special election for School District No. 30 (Nov. 3, 2026) — Motion by Castile; seconded by Broe. Motion carried.

- Reappointment: Tad Martin as CPSB representative to the Chennault International Airport Authority Board (East Side) — Motion by Hardesty; seconded by Fontenelle. Motion carried. Appointee provided contact information and said he will attend future meetings periodically.

- Bid ratifications and procurement approvals: Multiple bids approved, including a $1,450,000 construction set and school nutrition equipment purchases (total $62,725); motions moved and seconded and approved by voice vote.

- Contract action: 33-day contract time increase for Washington Marion High School new gymnasium and site improvements (District 31 bond funds) — Motion carried.

Several other routine consent items, recognitions and condolences were recorded in the minutes. Where the transcript recorded only "motion carries" or a voice vote, no roll-call tallies were provided in the minutes.

For details, the board packet and official minutes should be consulted; the meeting record lists the specific policy codes, contract names, project numbers and motions that were referenced during board action.