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Ellison said the nonprofit has adopted J.S. Clark Elementary and Turner Elementary, has run back‑to‑school drives and mental‑health workshops, and is piloting a financial‑literacy program at Huntington High School. She asked the board to encourage community participation, note district support and help publicize the May event, which will include vendors such as Red River Bank and local mental‑health agencies.

Doctor Terrence Vinson, the District 3 board representative, thanked Ellison, said he had attended an event at Turner and offered to put Ellison in touch with Board Member Veil and district staff to coordinate. \"I attended the event at Turner. And it is a great work there,\" Doctor Vinson said.

Ellison described the May event as aimed at improving academics and mindfulness, destigmatizing mental‑health topics, and connecting families with summer resources and services.

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Student leader of the month: The board introduced David Adger, a senior at Booker T. Washington High School, as the March student leader of the month. Adger told the board he earned an associate degree in general studies before his senior year through the district's early college program and is pursuing a second associate degree in pre‑engineering; he plans to attend Jackson State University to study biomedical engineering. \"I had the privilege to earn an associate's degree in general studies... I will not have one, but two associate's degrees before I walk across the graduation stage,\" Adger said.

Music performance and accomplishments: The Booker T. Washington concert band performed and was introduced by district staff. Presenters highlighted the ensemble's awards, including superior ratings at LMEA District 8 Large Ensemble Assessment and festival trophies from Southern University and Alcorn State University, plus a first place finish at a national festival in 2017. The board paused to thank principal Crystal Barnes and music teachers credited with producing the programs.

All‑State musicians and teachers: Board members recognized middle‑ and high‑school students selected for Louisiana All‑State ensembles after statewide auditions. Dozens of students across Caddo Parish were named and invited onstage for photos; district staff also publicly thanked teachers and directors including Zach Grant, Amy Kutz (band) and Rebecca Bridal (choir).

Fire department commendation: Shreveport Fire Chief Clarence Reese presented a certificate and challenge coin to Caron Johnson in recognition of Johnson's actions during a house fire on Jan. 24, 2025, which Reese said enabled a family of six to escape without injury.

The presentations occupied a major portion of the meeting and drew sustained applause from the audience; board members urged additional support for music and student recognition programs.

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Board member Mister Abrams explained the purpose of the resolution: when employees have a scheduled break (for example, summer recess), a board resolution can establish that the district intends for employees to continue employment, which prevents claims for unemployment during that break. \"People could go and get unemployment, and they allow you to have a resolution that you intend to have continuous employment,\" Abrams said, explaining the rationale for the annual action.

The board approved the resolution with no further public comment. Staff did not indicate any change to payroll or staffing levels as part of the measure; the resolution is a standard annual administrative action.

","The board adopted the annual resolution of continued employment, a procedural measure that maintains employment continuity (and prevents unemployment payments) during usual seasonal breaks; the motion passed 9-0.",{"_33":101,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":102,"_41":103,"_43":104,"_45":105,"_47":106,"_49":107,"_51":108,"_53":109,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":110,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":111,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6119737,"Board approves third extension on Barrett Padilla Academy sale agreement",48,3274000,3322000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2711120-02bfee7dcc92f3d75f24c22958ff61f7&start=3274&end=3322","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2711120-02bfee7dcc92f3d75f24c22958ff61f7/thumbnail_3274000.jpg","/articles/6119737/Louisiana/Board-approves-third-extension-on-Barrett-Padilla-Academy-sale-agreement","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6119737-2ca751016a0c69ca2d3269db92a05503/orig.mp4?Expires=1771138601&Signature=B2EJh0P8JJ6ygQWeC5MDjJfEfatlxXhBmTUHTZ6DwEkQ3Wu7Pib7a2rvHSMT-MNTkFOeCLMGUbar1WSs1B02ZT~U23A1SVqWrMLJqc9YaXT-BZVw-iHLVLq9dQz5190nM7SSpTO0rH401LVf-mXK4fKT9f81xeltdxCnpeFFyJPp0pMnnT6omMnkST9Jqd9H7ONJnkVkbVGDDnZXFKc2LhUFJpzGchiOD1NlTl~daWYlYUH~JQoUTyUHmsqHpvwrgSeXxq1KIGAbis3Rh0ndmYSaIB3A0oOGTQ3gVCioOPkNBS4HrDITZmCXNAAUPcbBnppgMRZcZzr57Qy0SaXbJw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Caddo Parish School Board voted 9-0 on March 18, 2025, to approve the third amendment to the buy‑and‑sell agreement and related extract resolution concerning Barrett Padilla Academy. The motion was moved by Mister O'Shell and seconded by Miss Veil.

Board member Miss Yates asked for clarification that this was an additional extension and whether the buyers were working to finalize financing. A staff member answered that the buyers had asked for a nonrefundable $5,000 extension. No further public comment was recorded on the item.

The motion passed unanimously. The amendment authorizes the extension of the purchase timeline with the stated nonrefundable fee; staff indicated the extension is the buyers' request to finalize financing and that the district had no unresolved issues with the transaction.

","The Caddo Parish School Board approved a third amendment to a buy‑and‑sell agreement relating to Barrett Padilla Academy, including a nonrefundable $5,000 extension fee; the measure passed 9-0.",{"_33":113,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":114,"_41":115,"_43":116,"_45":117,"_47":118,"_49":119,"_51":120,"_53":121,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":122,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":123,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6119742,"Caddo Parish board approves five‑year tax exemption for Lubrication Technologies amid questions over return to schools",614,2649000,3263000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2711120-02bfee7dcc92f3d75f24c22958ff61f7&start=2649&end=3263","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2711120-02bfee7dcc92f3d75f24c22958ff61f7/thumbnail_2649000.jpg","/articles/6119742/Louisiana/Caddo-Parish-board-approves-fiveyear-tax-exemption-for-Lubrication-Technologies-amid-questions-over-return-to-schools","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6119742-4a029368f963a72c1653d1958736b257/orig.mp4?Expires=1771138601&Signature=MnQQ3bNer-jIFadoDWYM23H-qP60eLv84r-5QpijhbiXeh6AgMXnyl2mkv0mQjx63IdENwfgO6fVLcTn~xSmu4wQVshg20TreaXM8GxVb9IMOry6BPLOaZO7XMEHwWUX9LtyWsyx4njxWX9P~0nEp9qhRvnXe8yS3F7drjrFo6WP-KDefz0Ys1E6JEGI1YhzVRuzGPKOeYodHG6Z2QwmXNZQd0~uMZedCF1TwhJoBE9nvt3PeNVpHmk~DCyz8uOiB-7Tsq1nUL7scXJru3XHdfbGt33snL2QbXlOHyCFXBR~fjjbXGMkOgfUuGnFZw528AQsEAGyy9dGMeoIxZkwgw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Caddo Parish School Board on March 18, 2025, approved a five‑year property tax exemption under the ITEP program for Lubrication Technologies Inc., despite public concern about giving away tax revenue and requests for clearer commitments tying the exemption to student or district benefits.

The motion to approve the ITEP exemption was made by Miss Veil and seconded by Mister Shell. After public comment and discussion among board members, the measure passed by a 9-0 voice vote.

Why it matters: The board approved the exemption as the district prepares voters to renew millage funding, prompting questions from residents about whether the district should be granting tax relief while seeking additional local funding. Several speakers asked that any public incentive include measurable returns to students, such as internships or career‑training partnerships.

Public comment and concerns: John Glover, a resident of Shreveport, criticized the exemption during the visitor section, saying the district should not give away public dollars while seeking additional taxpayer support. \"If you're gonna give away money, then don't ask us to give you money,\" Glover said, citing the figure discussed during the meeting of roughly $38,000 per year over five years.

Jackie Lansdale, a community member, urged the board to develop a policy to measure benefits from incentives and to require that companies receiving tax breaks provide concrete returns to students. \"There needs to be some appreciable way to measure that,\" Lansdale said, suggesting internships, STEM programs or other partnerships.

Board discussion and staff follow‑up: Several board members supported the exemption while urging follow‑through. Miss Bell and Mister Rochelle said they expected the company to partner with the district on workforce and internship opportunities; Mister Rochelle cited an economic multiplier estimate he said would generate sales tax revenue in excess of the exemption amount. Mister Omlin expressed reservations about the district acting as an economic development incentive without explicit returns for schools.

Superintendent Burton told the board he had already connected company representatives with district staff to explore internships and other partnerships. Board counsel Jeff Howard noted a procedural limit: if the board postponed action, state review deadlines could result in automatic approval at the state level. Howard also said state rules governing such exemptions were changing and future approvals may not come to local boards.

Vote and outcome: The motion to approve the ITEP property tax exemption for Lubrication Technologies Inc. passed 9-0. Board members asked staff to formalize partnership commitments and to return with a policy or agreement outlining measurable benefits to students and the district.

Next steps: District staff will follow up with the company on internships and partnership details, and some board members asked the policy committee to draft a standard for incentive agreements to ensure public benefit.

","The Caddo Parish School Board voted 9-0 on March 18, 2025, to approve an ITEP property tax exemption for Lubrication Technologies Inc.; public commenters and some board members pressed for measurable benefits to local schools and internships.","actionData","errors"]

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