Our Board

Role Of The School Board

The Rapides Parish School Board consists of nine members, each elected by voters to represent single-member districts. Members serve four-year terms, working to ensure the quality of education of students from pre-kindergarten through grade 12 within the parish boundaries.

As a policy-making body, the board is responsible for establishing rules and regulations related to organization, policies, and major plans for Rapides Parish public schools. Additionally, the board appoints a superintendent to oversee the district's budget, manage staff and students, and provide recommendations for effective operations. 

Meeting Dates and Times

The Rapides Parish School Board holds its regular meeting at 5:00 p.m. on the first Tuesday of every month. The meeting is open to the public; the board meets in the Board Room of Central Office, located at 619 6th St. in Alexandria, La. 

Committees meet on the third Tuesday of each month at 6:00 p.m. to establish the agenda and to identify the consent agenda items. Additional meetings may be called to consider specific topics at other times. 

How You Can Remain Informed And Involved

The Rapides Parish School Board utilizes the BoardDocs automated agenda system. The public may view board meeting agenda items, documenting materials, and recorded meetings by visiting BoardDocs.

Minutes
The minutes of the board meeting are published in the official journal, The Town Talk.