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Ouachita Parish School District special meeting, Sep 29, 2026

15 min · 0 public speakers

Meeting video · YouTubeOuachita Parish School DistrictSep 29, 2026Watch on YouTube ↗Opens at 2:05 in a new tab

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  1. Who spoke · first speaks at
  2. David "Dabo" GravesBoard member
  3. Harold McCoyBoard member
What happened

What happened at this meeting

Board accepts $1 million even bid for roof replacement 11:12

  • The board heard from presenters on the sale of general obligation school bonds series 2026 and then voted on a resolution recognizing the bond purchase agreement, with no opposition stated. 2:05
  • A speaker said the true interest cost on the bond sale was 4.83% and the net deposit to the construction fund was $25,412,000 and change. 2:37
  • The board also voted to accept a bid from Southern Roofing and Vinyl in the amount of $1 million even for a roof replacement, and the motion carried with no opposition. 11:12
Item by item (4)
  1. Opening and agenda amendment 0:00
    • Board member David Graves led the pledge, and board member Harold McCoy gave the invocation. 0:27
    • The chair asked for a motion to amend the agenda under evaluation of bids, then a motion to approve the agenda as amended. 1:37
    • No opposition was stated on either motion. 1:55
  2. Bond purchase agreement resolution 2:05
    • A presenter said the district maintained its AA- bond rating while the credit rating agency had reported a predominance of downgrades for school boards across the country. 2:37
    • A speaker said the true interest cost was 4.83%, with a premium bid of $767,000 and change, and a second speaker said the underwriters took down $9 million of the $25 million to get the deal done. 2:37
    • A speaker said delivery was scheduled for October 15th, with funds in the bank that morning and available for expenditure for projects. 10:46
    • The chair called for a vote on the resolution and stated there was no opposition. 10:39
  3. Roof replacement bid 11:02
    • A speaker said Bid 14⁠-⁠27 for a roof replacement was conducted on September 17th and requested that the board accept the lowest responsive bidder, Southern Roofing and Vinyl, in the amount of $1 million even. 11:22
    • Another staff member said the project came over budget because the building's high ceilings and wood decking would require removing all shingles and gluing down insulated board, adding labor. 11:47
    • A staff member said the district would not borrow from any other fund and would instead use savings from roofs that came in under budget and draw ahead on next year's roofing fund. 13:05
    • The board accepted the bid as presented, and the chair announced the motion carried with no opposition. 14:14
  4. Closing remarks and adjournment 14:35
    • A speaker thanked everyone for coming in on short notice so the matter could be finalized. 14:35
    • A motion to adjourn was made and seconded. 14:42

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Video: posted by the district as “Ouachita Parish "Special Called" School Board Meeting Live Stream - September 29, 2026”