Livingston Parish School Board upholds expulsions for three students

The LPPS Regular Board Meeting held on May 8, 2025, commenced with a roll call, confirming the presence of board members including Mister Sharp, Mister Seals, and Miss Cochran, among others. The meeting's agenda included several key items for discussion and action.

The first significant item addressed was a motion to approve recommendations concerning a land and boundary dispute involving Holden High School. The motion, made by Jeff Rizzell and seconded by Miss Cochran, was unanimously approved by the board.

Next, the board discussed the legal matter titled "James Clark versus Livingston Parish School Board," which had been previously reviewed in an executive session. A motion to approve the counsel's recommendations regarding this case was made by Mister Bob Seals and seconded by Jeff Cox. This motion also passed without opposition.

The meeting then moved on to confidential student information regarding three students, labeled as Student A, Student B, and Student C. For each student, no motions were made regarding their expulsion cases, resulting in the upholding of expulsions for all three students.

The meeting concluded with a motion to adjourn, made by Mister Jefferssell and seconded by Mister Bradley Harris. The motion to adjourn was also passed unanimously.

Overall, the meeting addressed critical legal and administrative matters, with all motions carried without opposition, reflecting a consensus among board members.