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Jeri Bowen named interim District 8 Caddo Parish School Board member after three‑candidate interview
Summary
After interviewing three candidates for the District 8 vacancy, the Caddo Parish School Board selected Jeri Bowen as interim member and administered the oath; candidates presented 10‑minute statements and the board elected Bowen by majority raise of hands.
The Caddo Parish School Board on Tuesday selected Jeri Bowen as interim member to fill the District 8 vacancy after interviewing three candidates and conducting a board vote by raised hands. Bowen, who previously served as an interim board member during the COVID‑19 period, took the oath of office at the meeting.
Board President Greene called each candidate in alphabetical order and allowed up to 10 minutes for an opening statement. The candidates were Jeri Bowen; Shyanna (Shianna) Newman; and Emma Shepherd. Each described personal ties to District 8 and their reasons for seeking the interim seat.
Bowen, a longtime District 8 resident and executive director of the Northwest…
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