Operations and construction updates: staff outline work orders, technology delays and multiple campus projects
June 26, 2026 | DeSoto Parish, School Boards, Louisiana
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Operations staff gave a broad report covering maintenance metrics, technology procurement challenges, transportation inspections, construction progress, and grant reimbursement status.
Mr. Dollar reported maintenance and work-order activity, noting a goal to measure completed work orders within seven days as a strategic performance indicator starting July 1. Technology staff warned of worsening supply-chain delays for equipment, moving some procurements from three-week to multi-month delivery timelines.
Transportation reported annual inspections and that buses are now on-site and undergoing in-house stickering. Food service reported approximately 3,810 meals per day in May with a target to increase average daily meals by 10% next year to improve efficiency and revenue.
Construction updates covered several campuses: Logan Sport site (furniture delivery scheduled, site cleanup), Stanley (roof repairs ahead of schedule with minor warranty work on a gym), Mansfield (furniture deliveries and interior painting), and North Dakota projects (painting complete at some sites but truss delivery delays prompted a requested extension). Staff said weather and a few unexpected site issues had caused minor schedule changes but overall projects remained on track.
On grants, staff said reimbursements requested and on the books totaled about $4.1 million; some payments are pending and have varied due dates. Stephen Flanders’ retirement was noted and Jamie’s expanded role in managing grants and reimbursements was acknowledged.
Next steps: staff will implement the new metrics reporting, continue procurement planning to mitigate supply-chain risk, and follow up on outstanding grant reimbursements.
Mr. Dollar reported maintenance and work-order activity, noting a goal to measure completed work orders within seven days as a strategic performance indicator starting July 1. Technology staff warned of worsening supply-chain delays for equipment, moving some procurements from three-week to multi-month delivery timelines.
Transportation reported annual inspections and that buses are now on-site and undergoing in-house stickering. Food service reported approximately 3,810 meals per day in May with a target to increase average daily meals by 10% next year to improve efficiency and revenue.
Construction updates covered several campuses: Logan Sport site (furniture delivery scheduled, site cleanup), Stanley (roof repairs ahead of schedule with minor warranty work on a gym), Mansfield (furniture deliveries and interior painting), and North Dakota projects (painting complete at some sites but truss delivery delays prompted a requested extension). Staff said weather and a few unexpected site issues had caused minor schedule changes but overall projects remained on track.
On grants, staff said reimbursements requested and on the books totaled about $4.1 million; some payments are pending and have varied due dates. Stephen Flanders’ retirement was noted and Jamie’s expanded role in managing grants and reimbursements was acknowledged.
Next steps: staff will implement the new metrics reporting, continue procurement planning to mitigate supply-chain risk, and follow up on outstanding grant reimbursements.
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