TOWN OF SIBLEY MEETING MINUTES October 12, 2026 The Sibley Town Council met in regular session on Monday, October 12, 2026, at 6pm at Sibley Town Hall. Members present were Mayor Robert Smart; Aldermen: Pam Chanler, Richard Davis and Keith Merritt. Wayne Bolton and John Langford were absent. Mayor Smart opened the meeting in prayer; then led the Pledge of Allegiance. Keith Merritt motioned to adopt the minutes to the September 14, 2026, Regular Meeting as read, Richard Davis seconded. Motion carried. No New Items were added to the agenda and there were no Public Comments. Richard Davis motioned to adopt Resolution No. 14-2026 requesting assistance from the Webster Parish Police Jury in purchasing an Ex Mark mower from Hol-Mont. Pam Chanler seconded. Motion carried. Assistant Fire Chief Richard Davis gave the September 2026 Activity Report for the Sibley Volunteer Fire Department including the continued Webster Parish Burn Ban. Police Chief Jeremy Robinson gave the September 2026 Activity Report for the Sibley Police Department. The Board acknowledged receipt of the September 2026 Financial Report. Announcements included Sibleys Night Out on Tuesday, October 13, 2026. Richard Davis motioned to adjourn; Keith Merritt seconded. Motion carried. Meeting adjourned. Robert Smart Mayor Attest Sherry McCann Town Clerk October 21, 2026 Minden Press-Herald

Town of Cotton Valley Monthly Meeting Meeting Date: October 13, 2026 Meeting was called to order by Mayor Bruce L. Lee Jr. Invocation and Pledge was led by Reginald Shaw and in unison. Roll call by municipal clerk, Tiffany Parish Alderman R. Shaw (present) Alderman J. Carter (present) Alderman T. Brown (present) Alderman C. Lewis (present) Alderman D. Hawkins (present) We have a quorum (5) present (0) absent. Motion to accept the October 2026 agenda. Motioned by Alderman R. Shaw and 2nd by Alderman J. Carter. Motion Passed Motion to approve September 2026 meeting minutes. Motion by Alderman J. Carter and 2nd by Alderman D. Hawkins. Motion Passed Motion to pay October 2026 bills. Motion by Alderman J. Carter and 2nd by Alderman T. Brown. Motion Passed Committee Report: Fall Festival will be November 14. Mayors Report: Court and Council meetings will continue to be held at old town hall until after January. Axis is still working at sewer plant. Tiffany and Michelle will be out next week at clerks conference. Tiffany will receive her Master Clerk title, congratulations. Citizens input on the current agenda matters only. None Old Business New Business Approve Resolution to award the project winner for the Town Hall roof replacement project plus authorizing the mayor to execute all necessary agreements. Motion by Alderman T. Brown and 2nd by Alderman J. Carter. Motion Passed Lane Hedricks North Webster Industrial Park Ad Valorm Taxes. Approve Resolution to declare Impala police vehicle as surplus. Motion by Alderman R. Shaw and 2nd by C. Lewis. Motion Passed Approve Resolution to declare all leftover equipment and supplies at police station as surplus. Motion by Alderman R. Shaw and 2nd by Alderman J. Carter. Motion Passed Police Report None Adjournment Motion made by Alderman J. Carter and 2nd by Alderman D. Hawkins, meeting adjourned. Tiffany Parish-Municipal Clerk October 21, 2026 Minden Press-Herald

WEBSTER PARISH SCHOOL BOARD MINUTES Monday, September 14, 2026 6:00 P.M. The Webster Parish School Board, of the Parish of Webster, State of Louisiana, met at met at the Educational Services Center, 1442 Sheppard Street, Minden, Louisiana, on Monday, September 14, 2026. Meeting was called to order by Johnnye Kennon at 6:08 P.M. The Prayer was led by Ronald Rhymes and the Pledge of Allegiance was led by Linda Kinsey. Members present: Susan Addington, Glenda Broughton, Margaret Edens, Robyn Guthrie, Johnnye Kennon, Linda Kinsey, Jerri M. Lee, Jerry Lott, Ronald Rhymes, Charles Strong, and Debbie Thomas. Jana Watson was absent. Motion to amend the agenda by adding Item #9A was made by Jerry Lee; seconded by Debbie Thomas. Motion passed unanimously. Item #2. Approve Minutes from the Regular Board Meetings held on August 3, 2026. Motion to approve was made by Margaret Edens; seconded by Ronald Rhymes. Motion passed. Item #3. Presentation by Kevin Thompson of Taylor and Sons to recognize Employee of the Month recipient for the month of September to Mr. Freddie Nolan, Jr., custodian at Phillips Elementary School. Item #4. The Board will recognize and welcome the following year-long student/resident teachers serving in Webster Parish schools for the 20262027 school year: Elizabeth Tuttle McKinney Louisiana Tech, J.A. Phillips, Elementary, Mentor Teacher: Stephanie Joslin Catheryn Covington Louisiana Tech, J.A. Phillips, Elementary, Mentor Teacher: Amber Huddleston Sophie Rico ULM, Central Elementary, Elementary, Mentor Teacher: Sara Chreene Kaylen White Grambling, Lakeside Jr./Sr. High, Secondary Social Studies, Mentor Teacher: Brittany Smith Jalen Kennedy Grambling, Lakeside Jr./Sr. High, Secondary Social Studies, Mentor Teacher: Lindsay Thurman Dale Marshall, Jr. Grambling, Minden High, Secondary Music Education, Mentor Teacher: DaJun Morris Caitlin Ortiz LSU, Lakeside Jr./Sr. High, Agriculture Education, Mentor Teacher: Josh Utley Jalyn Wade Grambling, North Webster High, Secondary Biology, Mentor Teacher: Jason Martin Item #5. Consider approval of the 2026-2027 Pupil Progression Plan. Motion to approve was made by Ronald Rhymes; seconded by Robyn Guthrie. Motion passed. Item #6. Consider approval of the Final Change Order for the Minden Multipurpose Building project. Item #7. Consider approval of Change Order #1 for the Griffith Park project. Motion to approve Items #6 and Item #7 together was made by Jerri M. Lee; seconded by Jerry Lott. Motion passed. Item #8. Consider approval for Expanding Horizons students in grades 9-12 to travel to New York City, March 8-12, 2027. The funding source will be Gifted and Talented Allocated State Funds. The students will be responsible for a portion of the cost. Motion to approve was made by Linda Kinsey; seconded by Glenda Broughton. Motion passed. Item #9. Consider approval for the Lakeside Travel Club to visit the Fort Worth Stockyards in Fort Worth, Texas. Students and chaperones will leave Friday, October 9, 2026, and return Saturday, October 10, 2026. Motion to approve was made by Jerry Lott; seconded by Ronald Rhymes. Motion passed. Item #9A. Consider approval to move the pre-k from J.A. Phillips Elementary School to J.L. Jones beginning with the 2027-2028 school year. Motion to approve was made by Jerri M. Lee; seconded by Ronald Rhymes. Motion passed. Item #10. To consider for approval the following FY 26-27 budgets: Motion to approve all Items in Item #10 in global vote was made by Charles Strong; seconded by Jerry Lott. Motion passed. FUND 0100-GENERAL FUND SPECIAL FEDERAL FUNDS FUND 0212-CARL PERKINS FUND FUND 0213-LA4 TANF FUND FUND 0214-READY START NETWORK FUND FUND 0216-EC LEADS FUND FUND 0218-REDESIGN FUND FUND 0219-BEHAVIORAL HEALTH GRANT FUND FUND 0220-CLSD B5 FUND FUND 0234-IDEA FUND ESSA FUNDS FUND 0330-TITLE I FUND FUND 0331-TITLE II FUND FUND 0332-TITLE IV FUND FUND 0333-TITLE V FUND OTHER SPECIAL FUNDS FUND 0402-BUILDING MAINTENANCE TAX FUND FUND 0403-DISTRICT #3 MAINTENANCE TAX FUND FUND 0406-DOYLINE MAINTENANCE TAX FUND FUND 0412-SAREPTA MAINTENANCE TAX FUND FUND 0414-COTTON VALLEY MAINTENANCE TAX FUND FUND 0416-EDUCATION EXCELLENCE FUND FUND 0420-DISTRICT # 6 1/2 CENT SALES TAX FUND FUND 0421-96 SALES TAX FUND FUND 0424-SPRINGHILL DIST. MAINT. TAX FUND FUND 0446-SCHOOL FOOD SERVICES FUND DEBT SERVICE FUNDS FUND 0550-DISTRICT #6 BOND ISSUE TAX FUND FUND 0551-DISTRICT #7 BOND ISSUE TAX FUND FUND 0552-DISTRICT #8 BOND ISSUE TAX FUND FUND 0554-DISTRICT #12 BOND ISSUE TAX FUND FUND 0557-DISTRICT #35 BOND ISSUE TAX FUND FUND 0558-DISTRICT #1 BOND ISSUE TAX FUND FUND 0560-DISTRICT #3 BOND ISSUE TAX FUND CAPITAL OUTLAY FUNDS FUND 0604-COTTON VALLEY SCHOOL BUILDING FUND FUND 0605-DOYLINE SCHOOL BUILDING FUND FUND 0607-MINDEN BUILDING FUND FUND 0608-SAREPTA SCHOOL BUILDING FUND FUND 0609-SHONGALOO SCHOOL BUILDING FUND FUND 0610-DISTRICT #3 SCHOOL BUILDING FUND FUND 0611-SPRINGHILL SCHOOL BUILDING FUND Olivia Sebald spoke to the board about pre-k concerns. Item #11. To consider for approval the revised FY 26-27 Travel Policy. Motion to approve was made by Debbie Thomas; seconded by Margaret Edens. Motion passed. Motion to approve Item #12 thru Item #93 in global vote excluding Item #76 was made by Debbie Thomas; seconded by Charles Strong. Motion passed. Consolidated District 3 Maintenance Fund Item #12. Consider approval to ratify for payment processing fee on Invoice #1033 from Southern Spray Foam for work done on the livestock barn at Lakeside Jr/Sr High School. Total cost will be $264.62. Funding source is Consolidated District 3 Maintenance Fund. Item #13. Consider approval to ratify for payment shipping cost on a quote from Worthington Direct for table and chairs ordered by Central Elementary School and approved July 7, 2026. Total cost will be $587.10. Funding source is Consolidated District 3 Maintenance Fund. Item #14. Consider approval for Invoice #22161 from Mechanical Cooling Services for bi-annual filter changes at Central Elementary School. Total cost will be $1280.00. Funding source is Consolidated District 3 Maintenance Fund. Item #15. Consider approval for Central Elementary School to purchase 30 chairs for a 1st grade classroom from School Outlet. Total cost will be $1739.93. Funding source is Consolidated District 3 Maintenance Fund. Item #16. Consider approval to ratify for payment Invoice #26316 from Hodges Services, LLC. for $6075.54 for replacing the condenser unit on a walk-in cooler at Lakeside Jr/Sr High School. Funding source is Consolidated District 3 Maintenance Fund. Item #17. Consider approval to ratify for payment Invoice #22593 from Mechanical Cooling Services, LLC for $650.00 for replacing a sensor in the agriculture building AC at Lakeside Jr/Sr High School. Funding source is Consolidated District 3 Maintenance Fund. Item #18. Consider approval to ratify for payment Invoice #110800 from DiversiFire, Inc for $582.10 for performing an annual inspection on the fire alarm system at Central Elementary School. Funding source is Consolidated District 3 Maintenance Fund. Item #19. Consider approval to ratify for payment Invoice #110727 from DiversiFire, Inc for $1212.75 for performing an annual inspection on the fire alarm system at Lakeside Jr/Sr High School. Funding source is Consolidated 3 Maintenance Fund. Item #20. Consider approval to ratify for payment Invoice #SR000124476 from Fitzgerald for $1881.00 for replacing a gas valve in the high school science lab at Lakeside Jr/Sr High School. Funding source is Consolidated 3 Maintenance Fund. Item #21. Consider approval to ratify for payment Invoice #12858 from Homeland Safety Systems for $1215.33 for moving cameras at Central Elementary School. Funding source is Consolidated 3 Maintenance Fund. Item #22. Consider approval to ratify for payment Invoice #12857 from Homeland Safety Systems for $13,953.04 for installing new cameras at Central Elementary School. Funding source is Consolidated 3 Maintenance Fund. Item #23. Consider approval for Lakeside Jr/Sr High School to purchase ELA 6th - 8th grade guidebooks and handouts from XanEdu Publishing, Inc. Total cost will be $2976.30. Funding source is Consolidated 3 Maintenance Fund. Item #24. Consider approval for Lakeside Jr/Sr High School to purchase iReady Math plus Toolbox from Curriculum Associates. Total cost will be $10,720.00. Funding source is Consolidated 3 Maintenance Fund. Item #25. Consider approval for Lakeside Jr/Sr High School to have Ground Level of Columbia refinish the high school gym floor. Total cost will be $2540.00. Funding source is Consolidated 3 Maintenance Fund. Item #26. Consider approval for Lakeside Jr/Sr High School to have Homeland Safety Systems install wireless capabilities at the football field. Total cost will be $5506.70. Funding source is Consolidated 3 Maintenance Fund. Item #27. Consider approval for Lakeside Jr/Sr High School to purchase student license for online program to prep students for certifications for IBCA and BCA courses. Total cost will be $2200.00. Funding source is Consolidated 3 Maintenance Fund. District 6 Cent Sales Tax Fund Item #28. Consider approval for Minden High School to purchase a Donner DDP-400 Digital Piano from Amazon for the performing arts department. Total cost will be $910.72. Funding source is District 6 Cent Sales Tax Fund. Item #29. Consider approval for Minden High School to purchase 5 bookshelves from BMS Office for the performing arts department. Total cost will be $2675.00. Funding source is District 6 Cent Sales Tax Fund. Item #30. Consider approval for the performing arts department to purchase 200 folding chairs and 3 chair dollies from School Outlet to be used at the J.L. Jones facility. Total cost will be $6548.50. Funding source is District 6 Cent Sales Tax Fund. Item #31. Consider approval to ratify for payment the quote from Faqua Flooring approved at the May 4, 2026, board meeting for refinishing the gym floor at Minden High School to include water-base polyurethane. Additional cost will be $3000.00. Funding source is District 6 Cent Sales Tax Fund. Item #32. Consider approval to purchase chairs (72) and tables (12) for 3 meeting rooms and chairs (30) from Virco for the Parent Center at J.L. Jones. Total cost will be $8819.58. Funding source is District 6 Cent Sales Tax Fund. Item #33. Consider approval for Minden High School to purchase a zero turn exmark mower from Hol-Mont Sales and Rentals. Total cost will be $11,359.00. Funding source is District 6 Cent Sales Tax Fund. Item #34. Consider approval for Minden High School to purchase 120 Chromebooks from Detel. Total cost will be $55,760.40. Funding source is District 6 Cent Sales Tax Fund. Item #35. Consider approval for Richardson Elementary School to purchase 1200 Fuzzy Feet chair glides from Fuzzy Feet, LLC. Total cost will be $1320.00. Funding source is District 6 Cent Sales Tax Fund. Item #36. Consider approval for Richardson Elementary School to purchase 10 ASUS laptops from Detel. Total cost will be $17,105.70. Funding source is District 6 Cent Sales Tax Fund. Item #37. Consider approval for Richardson Elementary School to purchase 150 ASUS Chromebooks from Detel. Total cost will be $69,700.50. Funding source is District 6 Cent Sales Tax Fund. Item #38. Consider approval for Richardson Elementary School to have The Mosaic Company of Louisiana LLC install 6 Covebase in the annex hallway. Total cost will be $1660.00. Funding source is District 6 Cent Sales Tax Fund. Item #39. Consider approval for Richardson Elementary School to have Gnarly Brothers Construction Inc. install a door in nurse office, extend exiting wall to ceiling, paint wall/ceiling/doors, and add disconnect for new mini-split. Total cost will be $5565.00. Funding source is District 6 Cent Sales Tax Fund. Item #40. Consider approval for Richardson Elementary School to have Moro Electric, LLC install exterior lighting to include 11 wall-pack lights, 16 vapor proof LED walkway fixtures, and 1 flag pole light. Total cost will be $23,290.00. Funding source is District 6 Cent Sales Tax Fund. Item #41. Consider approval for Richardson Elementary School have Gnarly Brothers Construction Inc. extend concrete on t-building landing, install awning over new handicap ramp and fix existing ramp, remove and replace 5x4 ramp in front of storage building, build new 5 x 9 bookcase for staff mail baskets, install mini blinds in two t-buildings, remove and replace rotten wood and paint wall damaged by AC leak, and install a metal cap over wooden beam in front of the school in the amount of $28,120.00. Funding source is District 6 Cent Sales Tax Fund. Item #42. Consider approval to ratify for payment Invoice #110835 from DiversiFire, Inc for $971.90 for annual fire alarm inspection and parts at Minden High School. Funding source is District 6 Cent Sales Tax Fund. Item #43. Consider approval to ratify for payment Invoice #2206 from Ramsey Lawn, LLC. for $900.00 for mowing empty lots around school facilities owned by the Webster Parish School Board. Funding source is District 6 Cent Sales Tax Fund. Item #44. Consider approval to ratify for payment Invoice #1-138083770076 from Johnson Controls for $682.44 for changing belts on the gym A/C at Minden High School. Funding source is District 6 Cent Sales Tax Fund. Item #45. Consider approval to ratify for payment Invoice #4592 from Terrys Roofing and Sheet Metal for $1890.00 for repairing the roof at Phillips Elementary School. Funding source is District 6 Cent Sales Tax Fund. Item #46. Consider approval to ratify for payment Invoice #110718 from DiversiFire, Inc for $803.80 for repairing the fire alarm system at Webster Jr. High School. Funding source is District 6 Cent Sales Tax Fund. Item #47. Consider approval to ratify for payment Invoice #110701 from DiversiFire, Inc for $1866.90 for performing an annual inspection on the fire alarm system at Webster Jr. High School. Funding source is District 6 Cent Sales Tax Fund. Item #48. Consider approval to ratify for payment Invoice #110704 from DiversiFire, Inc for $296.90 for reaping damaged fire alarm wires at J.L. Jones Elementary School. Funding source is District 6 Cent Sales Tax Fund. Item #49. Consider approval to ratify for payment Invoice #110698 from DiversiFire, Inc for $1451.90 for performing an annual inspection on the fire alarm system at J.A. Phillips Elementary School. Funding source is District 6 Cent Sales Tax Fund. Item #50. Consider approval to ratify for payment Invoice #4592-10 from Terrys Roofing and Sheet Metal for $840.00 for repairing the roof at the Minden High School gym. Funding source is District 6 Cent Sales Tax Fund. Item #51. Consider approval to ratify for payment Invoice #8899237 from Pye Barker for $83.34 for elevator services for Minden High School. Funding source is District 6 Cent Sales Tax Fund. Item #52. Consider approval to ratify for payment Invoice #9027552 from Pye Barker for $125.00 for elevator services for Minden High School. Funding source is District 6 Cent Sales Tax Fund. Item #53. Consider approval to ratify for payment Invoice #1-137839167631 from Johnson Controls for $5121.61 for replacing all seals and bearings on leaking condenser pump #2 at Minden High School. Funding source is District 6 Cent Sales Tax Fund. Item #54. Consider approval to ratify for payment Invoice #22101 from Mechanical Cooling Services, LLC for $250.00 for repairing the A/C in the 6th grade wing at Webster Jr. High School. Funding source is District 6 Cent Sales Tax Fund. Item #55. Consider approval to ratify for payment Invoice #110783 from DiversiFire, Inc for $311.90 for repairs to the fire alarm system at Webster Jr. High School. Funding source is District 6 Cent Sales Tax Fund. Item #56. Consider approval to ratify for payment Invoice #110735 from DiversiFire, Inc for $1450.00 for sprinkler repair and service at Webster Jr. High School. Funding source is District 6 Cent Sales Tax Fund. Item #57. Consider approval to ratify for payment Invoice #110785 from DiversiFire, Inc for $311.90 for repairs to the fire alarm system at Richardson Elementary School. Funding source is District 6 Cent Sales Tax Fund. Item #58. Requesting board approval to allow Shepherd Services, LLC to replace rotten 24 pipe on the track field at Minden High School. The total cost will be $54,000.00. Funding source is District 6 Cent Sales Tax Fund. Item #59. Consider approval to ratify for payment Invoice #12825 from Homeland Safety Systems for $625.00 for installing a proximity card at Richardson Elementary School. Funding source is District 6 Cent Sales Tax Fund. Item #60. Consider approval to ratify for payment Invoice #1-138133379134 from Johnson Controls for $5683.39 for repairing the A/C in the girls gym and rooms at Minden High School. Funding source is District 6 Cent Sales Tax Fund. Item #61. Consider approval to ratify for payment Invoice #110651 from DiversiFire, Inc for $1115.70 for repairing the phones at Minden High School. Funding source is District 6 Cent Sales Tax Fund. Item #62. Requesting board approval for G&G Drywall and Construction to prep and paint the entire kitchen area at J.L. Jones Elementary School including the vent hoods. They will also prep and epoxy the floors in the kitchen, bathrooms, storage room, and handwashing area. The total cost is $33,900.00. Funding source is District 6 Cent Sales Tax Fund. Item #63. Requesting board approval for The Mosaic Company to replace a section of flooring that was damaged due to a plumbing issue at J.L. Jones Elementary School. The total cost is $405.00. Funding source is District 6 Cent Sales Tax Fund. Item #64. Consider approval to ratify for payment Invoice #22753 from Mechanical Cooling Services, LLC for $150.00 for repairing the A/C in the Pre-K room 7 at J.A. Phillips Elementary School. Funding source is District 6 Cent Sales Tax Fund. Item #65. Requesting board approval to enter into a service agreement with Johnson Controls for the A/C and heat at Minden High School. The length of the term is one year and will cover labor and planned service solutions. The total cost is $78,700.00. Funding source is District 6 Cent Sales Tax Fund. Item #66. Requesting board approval to hire Bleux Services to strip and wax the floors and clean at Jones Elementary School. The total cost will be $8338.67. Funding source is District 6 Cent Sales Tax Fund. Item #67. Consider approval for J.A. Phillips Elementary School to purchase a backpack blower from Hol-Mont Sales and Rental LLC. Total cost will be $495.00. Funding source is District 6 Cent Sales Tax Fund. Item #68. Consider approval for J.A. Phillips Elementary School to purchase crowd control barriers from Uline. Total cost will be $1189.59. Funding source is District 6 Cent Sales Tax Fund. Cotton Valley Maintenance Fund Item #69. Consider approval to ratify for payment Invoice #110699 from DiversiFire, Inc for $1315.30 for performing an annual inspection on the fire alarm system at North Webster Upper Elementary School. Funding source is Cotton Valley Maintenance Fund. Item #70. Consider approval to ratify for payment Invoice #110700 from DiversiFire, Inc for $795.60 for repairing the fire alarm at North Webster Upper Elementary. Funding source is Cotton Valley Maintenance Fund. Doyline Maintenance Fund Item #71. Consider approval for Ground Level of Columbia to refinish the gym floor at Doyline High School. Total cost will be $1900.00. Funding source is Doyline Maintenance Fund. Item #72. Consider approval for Doyline High School to purchase a new student ID Badge printer from Jett Business Systems. Total cost will be $4079.30. Funding source is Doyline Maintenance Fund. Item #73. Consider approval for Doyline High School to renew the ID Badge printing software from Jett Business Systems. Total cost for the year will be $1625.00. Funding source is Doyline Maintenance Fund. Item #74. Consider approval for Doyline High School to have Hamilton LED Signs replace the power supply in the front digital sign. Total cost will be $363.00. Funding source is Doyline Maintenance Fund. Item #75. Consider approval for Doyline High School to purchase 5 laptops and 130 Chromebook from Detel. Total cost will be $69,525.15. Funding source is Doyline Maintenance Fund. Item #76. Consider approval to ratify for payment Invoice #22687 from Mechanical Cooling Services, LLC for $9850.00 for fixing the AC at Doyline High School. Funding source is Doyline Maintenance Fund. Item #77. Consider approval to ratify for payment Invoice #22544 from Mechanical Cooling Services, LLC for $1200.00 for fixing the AC at Doyline High School. Funding source is Doyline Maintenance Fund. Item #78. Consider approval to ratify for payment Invoice #110726 from DiversiFire, Inc for $1608.60 for performing an annual inspection on the fire alarm system at Doyline High School. Funding source is Doyline Maintenance Fund. Item #79. Consider approval to ratify for payment Invoice #22611 from Mechanical Cooling Services, LLC for $175.00 for replacing a thermistor on the AC unit at Doyline High School. Funding source is Doyline Maintenance Fund. Item #80. Consider approval to ratify for payment Invoice #22859 from Mechanical Cooling Services, LLC for $120.00 for cleaning the coils on the AC at Doyline High School. Funding source is Doyline Maintenance Fund. Sarepta Maintenance Fund Item #81. Consider approval to ratify for payment Invoice #12773 from Homeland Safety Systems for $3211.58 for adding cameras at North Webster Jr. High School. Funding source is Sarepta Maintenance Fund. Item #82. Consider approval to ratify for payment Invoice #110818 from DiversiFire, Inc for $15,181.92 for replacing the existing fire alarm system due to damages at North Webster Jr. High School. Funding source is Sarepta Maintenance Fund. Item #83. Consider approval to ratify for payment Invoice #22839 from Mechanical Cooling Services, LLC for $625.00 for replacing the condenser fan motor at North Webster Jr. High School. Funding source is Sarepta Maintenance Fund. Shongaloo Building Fund Item #84. Consider approval to ratify for payment Invoice #110782 from DiversiFire, Inc for $555.30 for repairs to the fire alarm system at North Webster Lower Elementary School. Funding source is Shongaloo Building Fund. Springhill Maintenance Fund Item #85. Consider approval for Pepper Fence LLC to reconfigure a portion of the playground fence at Browning Elementary School. Total cost will be $900.00. Funding source is Springhill Maintenance Fund. Item #86. Consider approval for Ground Level of Columbia to refinish the gym floor at North Webster High School. Total cost will be $2790.00. Funding source is Springhill Maintenance Fund. Item #87. Consider approval to accept the low bid from Electronic Interiors/CyberNinja IT for replacing the sound system at North Webster High School Gym. Total cost will be $24,872.99. Funding source is Springhill Maintenance Fund. Item #88. Consider approval to ratify for payment Invoice #110781 from DiversiFire, Inc for $517.00 for a fire alarm inspection at Browning Elementary School. Funding source is Springhill Maintenance Fund. Item #89. Consider approval to ratify for payment Invoice #110780 from DiversiFire, Inc for $587.00 for a fire alarm inspection at North Webster High School. Funding source is Springhill Maintenance Fund. Item #90. Consider approval to ratify for payment Invoice #110696 from DiversiFire, Inc for $285.00 for repairing damaged wires due to construction at Brown Upper Elementary School. Funding source is Springhill Maintenance Fund. Item #91. Consider approval to ratify for payment Invoice #26291 from Hodges Services, LLC. for $9242.66 for installation of new refrigeration for the walk-in cooler at Browning Elementary School. Funding source is Springhill Maintenance Fund. Item #92. Consider approval to ratify for payment Invoice #23019 from Mechanical Cooling Services, LLC for $230.00 for repairing the A/C in the main office at Brown Upper Elementary School. Funding source is Springhill Maintenance Fund. Item #93. Consider approval to ratify for payment Invoice #22921 from Mechanical Cooling Services, LLC for $325.00 for repairing the A/C at North Webster High School. Funding source is Springhill Maintenance Fund. Item #94. FYI Mr. Austin will be taking his shop students from Doyline High School to Honeywell UOP in Shreveport on October 14, 2026. Minden High Nature Club will travel to the Shreveport Observatory on September 19, 2026, for National Astronomy Day Star Party. Item #95. Personnel Report Item #96. School Community Liaison Report Item #97. Superintendents Report Superintendent Johnny Rowland, Jr. announced his retirement effective December 20, 2026. Motion to amend the agenda by adding Item #97A and Item #97B was made by Debbie Thomas; seconded by Margaret Edens. Motion passed unanimously. Item #97A. Consider approval to accept retirement of Superintendent Johnny Rowland, Jr. effective December 20, 2026. Motion to approve was made by Debbie Thomas; seconded by Margaret Edens. Motion passed. Item #97B. Consider approval to advertise for the Webster Parish School Board Superintendent job. Motion to approve was made by Debbie Thomas; seconded by Margaret Edens. Motion passed. Item #98. Announcement Sales Tax for the month of July 2026. Meeting Adjourned: 6:58 P.M. Next Board Meetings: Finance Meeting 5:00 P.M. Regular Board Meeting 6:00 P.M. on Monday, October 12, 2026 The meeting was open to the public as required by law. BY ORDER OF THE PRESIDENT JOHNNY R. ROWLAND, JR., SECRETARY October 21, 2026 Minden Press-Herald

WEBSTER PARISH SCHOOL BOARD FINANCE COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES Monday, September 14, 2026 5:00 P.M. The Webster Parish School Board Finance Committee Meeting, of the Parish of Webster, State of Louisiana, met at the Educational Service Center, 1442 Sheppard Street, Minden, Louisiana, on Monday, September 14, 2026 at 5:00 P.M. The meeting was called to order at 5:00 P.M. by President Johnnye Kennon. Members Present: Susan Addington, Glenda Broughton, Margaret Edens, Robyn Guthrie, Johnnye Kennon, Linda Kinsey, Jerri M. Lee, Jerry Lott, Ronald Rhymes, Debbie Thomas. Charles Strong and Jana Watson were absent. 1. Item #1. To present for discussions the following FY 26-27 Budgets: FUND 0100-GENERAL FUND SPECIAL FEDERAL FUNDS FUND 0212-CARL PERKINS FUND FUND 0213-LA4 TANF FUND FUND 0214-READY START NETWORK FUND FUND 0216-EC LEADS FUND FUND 0218-REDESIGN FUND FUND 0219-BEHAVIORAL HEALTH GRANT FUND FUND 0220-CLSD B5 FUND FUND 0234-IDEA FUND ESSA FUNDS FUND 0330-TITLE I FUND FUND 0331-TITLE II FUND FUND 0332-TITLE IV FUND FUND 0333-TITLE V FUND OTHER SPECIAL FUNDS FUND 0402-BUILDING MAINTENANCE TAX FUND FUND 0403-DISTRICT #3 MAINTENANCE TAX FUND FUND 0406-DOYLINE MAINTENANCE TAX FUND FUND 0412-SAREPTA MAINTENANCE TAX FUND FUND 0414-COTTON VALLEY MAINTENANCE TAX FUND FUND 0416-EDUCATION EXCELLENCE FUND FUND 0420-DISTRICT # 6 1/2 CENT SALES TAX FUND FUND 0421-96 SALES TAX FUND FUND 0424-SPRINGHILL DIST. MAINT. TAX FUND FUND 0446-SCHOOL FOOD SERVICES FUND DEBT SERVICE FUNDS FUND 0550-DISTRICT #6 BOND ISSUE TAX FUND FUND 0551-DISTRICT #7 BOND ISSUE TAX FUND FUND 0552-DISTRICT #8 BOND ISSUE TAX FUND FUND 0554-DISTRICT #12 BOND ISSUE TAX FUND FUND 0557-DISTRICT #35 BOND ISSUE TAX FUND FUND 0558-DISTRICT #1 BOND ISSUE TAX FUND FUND 0560-DISTRICT #3 BOND ISSUE TAX FUND CAPITAL OUTLAY FUNDS FUND 0604-COTTON VALLEY SCHOOL BUILDING FUND FUND 0605-DOYLINE SCHOOL BUILDING FUND FUND 0607-MINDEN BUILDING FUND FUND 0608-SAREPTA SCHOOL BUILDING FUND FUND 0609-SHONGALOO SCHOOL BUILDING FUND FUND 0610-DISTRICT #3 SCHOOL BUILDING FUND FUND 0611-SPRINGHILL SCHOOL BUILDING FUND The detailed budgets were emailed to the board members August 28, 2026. Finance Director Crevonne Odom announced her retirement in June 2027. Meeting Adjourned: 5:51 P.M. The meeting was open to the public as required by law. DEBBIE THOMAS, CHAIRMAN FINANCE COMMITTEE JOHNNY R. ROWLAND, JR., SECRETARY October 21, 2026 Minden Press-Herald

OFFICE OF CULTURAL DEVELOPMENT The Louisiana Division of Historic Preservation has scheduled a public meeting to address the Springhill Historic District nomination to the National Register of Historic Places. The nomination will be considered by the Louisiana State Review Committee for the National Register of Historic Places at 11:00 AM on Thursday, December 3rd, 2026, at the State Library of Louisiana, 701 N. 4th Street, Baton Rouge, 1st floor seminar room. The proposed historic district starts on the north side of the depot located on N Giles St., proceeds southeast to Main and follows Clinic St east to 1st Street NE, turns two blocks south to Reyolds St, extends east to encompass the east side of 1st Street SE to Furlow Street, then west to the back of the property line of the historic Branch Bros. Motor Co. and follows property lines south to Legion Drive. On Legion, it proceeds west to S Main St, where it turns south to the south property line of 502-506 S Main St. It follows that line west to the rear boundary and turns north to follow the rear property lines on all properties on the west side of Main St all the way back up to the depot. A draft of the proposed nomination may be viewed at https://www.crt.state.la.us/cultural-development/historic-preservation/national -register/index. The National Register of Historic Places is the federal governments official list of historic properties worthy of preservation and has four main results for historic properties. The first is the application of certain provisions of the Federal Internal Revenue Code, which provides for a 20% investment tax credit (ITC) with a full adjustment to the basis for rehabilitating historic commercial, industrial, and rental residential buildings. A federal tax deduction for conservation purposes of partial interests in historically important land areas or structures applies. See 36 CFR 67 for more information. Write to the State Historic Preservation Officer, whose address is listed below, for additional information on the tax provisions. The second is consideration in planning for projects that have a federal connection, such as a federal license, permit, grant, or other funding source. The Advisory Council on Historic Preservation must be given an opportunity to comment on all federally related projects that may affect resources that are determined to be eligible for or listed in the National Register of Historic Places. See 36 CFR 800 for more information. The third is consideration for historic values in the decision by the state or federal government to issue a surface coal mining permit where coal is located (see 30 CFR 700). Lastly, listing in the National Register of Historic Places can result in eligibility for federal grants-in-aid whenever funds are appropriated by Congress. Owners of private properties nominated for the National Register may concur in or object to listing in accord with 36 CFR 60. Any owner or partial owner of private property who chooses to object to listing may submit a notarized statement certifying ownership and objection to listing. Each owner or partial owner of property has one vote regardless of the portion of the property the party owns. If a majority of private property owners object, a district will not be listed. However, the State Historic Preservation Officer shall submit the nomination to the Keeper of the National Register for a determination of eligibility. If the property is determined to be eligible but not formally listed, the Advisory Council must still be allowed to comment on federal projects that may affect the property. If you choose to object to the listing of your property, the notarized objection must be received by Carrie Broussard, State Historic Preservation Officer, P.O. Box 44247, Baton Rouge, LA 70804, no later than November 19, 2026, at 5:00 PM. If you have any questions or want a copy of the nomination, the criteria for evaluation, or information on the results of listing, contact Andrea McCarthy in the Division of Historic Preservation at amccarthy@crt.la.gov or by mail at P.O. Box 44247, Baton Rouge, LA 70806. October 21, 2026 Minden Press-Herald

Notice: The following named individual, Alving J. Royer, is a defendant in the above styled action. The named defendant is deceased so any heir(s) or anyone knowing the whereabouts or information pertaining to same must contact D. Garrett Hill, at Porteous, Hainkel & Johnson, LLC, email: ghill@phjlaw.com or telephone: 318-681-8312. October 21, 2026 Minden Press-Herald

NOTICE Any person claiming to be or knowing the whereabouts IAN WAYNE HARRISON, who has resided and/or currently resides in Webster Parish, Louisiana please contact Attorney AARON WILSON at 707 Benton Road, Suite 125, Bossier City, LA 71111 or call 318-752-4106. October 21, 2026 Minden Press-Herald

WEBSTER PARISH PUBLIC NOTICE Parcel# 123033 Notice is hereby given that the Parish of Webster has received a request to sell their respective tax interest in the following listed property. This property has previously been adjudicated to the Parish of Webster for unpaid taxes. A public sale of this property will begin at 10:00 A.M. on October 23, 2026, at Webster Parish Police Jurys Office, 401 Main Street, Minden, LA 71055 in the Committee Room. The minimum bid has been set at $946.33. Anyone intending to bid must deliver your intent letter and processing fee to E & P Consulting Services, LLC, at 1030 N 9th Street, Monroe, Louisiana 71201 by October 19, 2026. NO faxed, telephoned, mailed or any kind of electronic submission of intent to bid will be accepted. Any intent to bid letter received by the above deadline will allow 1 party into the bid session. If more than one offer for any particular piece of property is received, all parties who have submitted a written offer will be allowed to bid on the property. For additional information, please contact Parish Adjudicated Property Program at E&P Consulting Services, LLC at 318-807-0924 or ParishPropertyInfo@louisianalandsolutions.com Parcel Number: 123033 Legal Description: LOT 11, BLK. D, R. A. SMITH SUBDIV. LOCATED ON WEST SIDE OF HWY. 90 & LOT 75.5 X 164 X 75 X 157 FT. ADJ. IN NW/4 OF SE/4 SEC. 11-23-11 Municipal Address: 507 South St., Springhill, LA September 23, 2026 October 21, 2026 Minden Press-Herald

WEBSTER PARISH PUBLIC NOTICE Parcel# 113424 Notice is hereby given that the Parish of Webster has received a request to sell their respective tax interest in the following listed property. This property has previously been adjudicated to the Parish of Webster for unpaid taxes. A public sale of this property will begin at 10:00 A.M. on October 23, 2026, at Webster Parish Police Jurys Office, 401 Main Street, Minden, LA 71055 in the Committee Room. The minimum bid has been set at $2,765.36. Anyone intending to bid must deliver your intent letter and processing fee to E & P Consulting Services, LLC, at 1030 N 9th Street, Monroe, Louisiana 71201 by October 19, 2026. NO faxed, telephoned, mailed or any kind of electronic submission of intent to bid will be accepted. Any intent to bid letter received by the above deadline will allow 1 party into the bid session. If more than one offer for any particular piece of property is received, all parties who have submitted a written offer will be allowed to bid on the property. For additional information, please contact Parish Adjudicated Property Program at E&P Consulting Services, LLC at 318-807-0924 or ParishPropertyInfo@louisianalandsolutions.com Parcel Number: 113424 Legal Description: LOT 115 X 194 FT IN SW/4 OF SEC 16-19-9 Municipal Address: 901 Constable Street, Minden, LA September 23, 2026 October 21, 2026 Minden Press-Herald

SHERIFFS SALE B1 BANK VS. CAJUN CRETE LLC In the Twenty-Sixth Judicial District Court of Webster Parish, Louisiana, No. 82372. By virtue of a WRIT OF FIFA issued out of the Twenty-Sixth Judicial District Court of Webster Parish, Louisiana, in the above styled and numbered suit and to me directed, I have seized and taken into my possession and will offer for sale at public auction to the last and highest bidder for cash WITH the benefit of appraisement and according to law at the principle front door of the Courthouse in the City of Minden, Webster Parish, Louisiana, on WEDNESDAY, October 28, 2026, During the legal sale hours, the following property, to wit: 1. Immovable Property, to be sold separately with benefit of appraisal: A 2.42 acre, more or less, tract of land located in the Southwest Quarter of the Southwest Quarter (SW of SW ), Section 35, Township 19 North, Range 10 West, Northwestern Land District, Louisiana Meridian West, Webster Parish, Louisiana lying North of the apparent right of way of U.S. Highway Number 80 and South of the apparent right of way of the L&A Railroad, more particularly described as follows: SOLD SUBJECT TO ANY SUPERIOR LIENS, MORTGAGES OR PRIVILEGES THERETO. Said property seized is that of the defendant and will be sold to satisfy a judgment rendered in our Honorable Court. JASON R. PARKER Sheriff & Ex-Officio Auctioneer Webster Parish, Louisiana Pam Brantley - Deputy September 23, 2026 October 21, 2026 Minden Press-Herald

SHERIFFS SALE LAKEVIEW LOAN SERVICING, LLC VS. RUBY B. EVANS WIFE OF/AND ROBERT L. EVANS In the Twenty-Sixth Judicial District Court of Webster Parish, Louisiana, No. 83062. By virtue of a WRIT OF SEIZURE AND SALE issued out of the Twenty-Sixth Judicial District Court of Webster Parish, Louisiana, in the above styled and numbered suit and to me directed, I have seized and taken into my possession and will offer for sale at public auction to the last and highest bidder for cash WITHOUT the benefit of appraisement and according to law at the principle front door of the Courthouse in the City of Minden, Webster Parish, Louisiana, on WEDNESDAY, October 28, 2026, During the legal sale hours, the following property, to wit: A 1.66 ACRE, MORE OR LESS, TRACT OF LAND, LOCATED IN THE SOUTHWEST QUARTER OF THE NORTHEAST QUARTER, (SW/4 OF NE/4), AND THE SOUTHEAST QUARTER OF THE NORTHWEST QUARTER, (SE/4 OF NW/4), SECTION 10, TOWNSHIP 17 NORTH, RANGE 10 WEST, WEBSTER PARISH, LOUISIANA, MORE PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: BEGIN AT FOUND AXLE, LOCATED AT THE NORTHWEST CORNER OF SAID SECTION 10, AND RUN SOUTH 89 DEGREES 42 MINUTES 16 SECONDS EAST 1326.14 FEET TO A FOUND IRON ROD; THENCE RUN SOUTH 0 DEGREES 40 MINUTES 15 SECONDS WEST 676.19 FEET TO A FOUND IRON ROD; THENCE RUN SOUTH 89 DEGREES 45 MINUTES 52 SECONDS EAST 1324.82 FEET TO A FOUND IRON ROD; THENCE RUN SOUTH 0 DEGREES 46 MINUTES 59 SECONDS WEST 821.32 FEET TO A SET 5/8 INCH IRON ROD; THENCE RUN NORTH 89 DEGREES 53 MINUTES 24 SECONDS EAST 57.98 FEET TO A FOUND IRON ROD; THENCE RUN SOUTH 13 DEGREES 07 MINUTES 13 SECONDS EAST 242.88 FEET TO A FOUND IRON ROD, FOR THE POINT OF BEGINNING; THENCE RUN SOUTH 5 DEGREES 57 MINUTES 05 SECONDS WEST 418.92 FEET TO A SET 5/8 INCH IRON ROD, LOCATED ON THE APPARENT NORTH RIGHT OF WAY LINE OF BOOTHVILLE ROAD; THENCE RUN, ALONG SAID RIGHT OF WAY LINE, NORTH 80 DEGREES 13 MINUTES 26 SECONDS WEST 160 FEET TO A FOUND IRON ROD; THENCE RUN NORTH 389.55 FEET TO A FOUND IRON ROD; THENCE RUN SOUTH 89 DEGREES 58 MINUTES 55 SECONDS EAST 201.11 FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING. SOLD SUBJECT TO ANY SUPERIOR LIENS, MORTGAGES OR PRIVILEGES THERETO. Said property seized is that of the defendant and will be sold to satisfy a judgment rendered in our Honorable Court. JASON R. PARKER Sheriff & Ex-Officio Auctioneer Webster Parish, Louisiana Pam Brantley - Deputy September 23, 2026 October 21, 2026 Minden Press-Herald

SHERIFFS SALE FREEDOM MORTGAGE CORPORATION VS. GARRETT LANCASTER AND KELSEY RAAB In the Twenty-Sixth Judicial District Court of Webster Parish, Louisiana, No. CV83007. By virtue of a WRIT OF SEIZURE AND SALE issued out of the Twenty-Sixth Judicial District Court of Webster Parish, Louisiana, in the above styled and numbered suit and to me directed, I have seized and taken into my possession and will offer for sale at public auction to the last and highest bidder for cash WITHOUT the benefit of appraisement and according to law at the principle front door of the Courthouse in the City of Minden, Webster Parish, Louisiana, on WEDNESDAY, October 28, 2026, During the legal sale hours, the following property, to wit: The Land referred to herein below is situated in the Parish of Webster, State of LA, and is described as follows: Beginning at the Northeast corner of the South 1/2 of the Northwest 1/4 of Southeast 1/4 of Section 14, Township 19 North, Range 10 West; run South 120 ft to the East line of the Northwest 1/4 of Southeast 1/4; thence run South 75 degrees West 230 ft more or less to a fence marking the West right of way line of U.S. Hwy 371; thence run South 77 ft more or less along the West right of way line of Hwy 371 to a fence extending westerly to the East right of way line of the Old Minden-Cotton Valley Rd; thence run westerly along the iron fence 238.40 feet, more or less, to the East right of way line of the Old Minden-Cotton Valley Rd; thence continue northwesterly along the east right of way line 460 ft more or less to the North line of the South 1/2 of the Northwest 1/4 of the southeast 1/4; thence run Easterly on the North line of the South 1/2 of Northwest 1/4 of Southeast 1/4 600 ft, more or less, to the point of beginning. AND That certain manufactured home/mobile situated on the above described property, being a 2001 Cappacert/Impact, Serial No. CHVM010124-B17726AB, which said manufactured home/mobile home was immobilized pursuant to Affidavit to Immobilize Mobile Home dated March 26, 2001 and filed for record as COB 921, page 86 to the records of Webster Parish, Louisiana. LESS AND EXCEPT THE FOLLOWING TRACTS: A. A 0.77 acre, more or less, tract of land conveyed by Todd Anthony Butler to Jacquelyn L. Roton by cash deed recorded in Book 1126, page 694, of the Conveyance Records of Webster Parish, Louisiana the description of which is incorporated by reference. B. A .55 acre tract of land described in that certain act of donation recorded in Book 971, page 29, of the Conveyance Records of Webster Parish, Louisiana. C. One certain parcel or strip of ground, together with all of the improvements thereon and all of the rights, ways, privileges, and servitudes thereunto belonging or in anywise appertaining, located in the Northwest Quarter of the Southeast Quarter (NW 1/4 of the SE 1/4) of Section 14, Township 19 North, Range 10 West, Webster Parish, Louisiana, according to a map of survey of State Project No. 86-01-18, Dixie Inn-Hortman Highway, Louisiana Route 7, Webster Parish, Louisiana, prepared by Fred O, Eldred, Registered Land Surveyor, which map is on file in the office of the Department in the City of Baton Rouge, Louisiana, and which map is made a part hereof by reference as if reproduced herein in full; said parcel or strip being described more fully as: From the SE corner of Vendors property, run South 89 degrees 41 feet West along Vendors South Property line a distance of 133.29 to the point of beginning proper; continuing along said property line, run South 89 degrees 41 feet West a distance of 129.24 to a point and corner; run thence North 22 degrees 07 West a distance of 173.63 to a point and corner on Vendors North property line; run thence North 89 degrees 41 East along said property line a distance of 129.24 to a point and corner, run thence South 22 degrees 07 East a distance of 173.63 to the point of beginning proper; and containing 0.476 acre, more or less, Which has an address of, 613 Doc Steed Road, Minden, LA 71055. SOLD SUBJECT TO ANY SUPERIOR LIENS, MORTGAGES OR PRIVILEGES THERETO. Said property seized is that of the defendant and will be sold to satisfy a judgment rendered in our Honorable Court. JASON R. PARKER Sheriff & Ex-Officio Auctioneer Webster Parish, Louisiana Pam Brantley - Deputy September 23, 2026 October 21, 2026 Minden Press-Herald