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Board approves 4% cost‑of‑living increase for HES/Hess facilities contract amid commitments to pass funds to field staff
Summary
The board approved a contract amendment authorizing a 4% cost‑of‑living adjustment to HES/Hess facilities management compensation (approx. $960,000); district leaders said they negotiated assurances that increased funds will flow to front‑line workers and that service metrics have improved.
The East Baton Rouge Parish School Board on June 5 approved a 4% cost‑of‑living adjustment to the HES/Hess facilities management contract, which district staff said will increase contract funding by about $960,000 for the 2025–26 school year.
Superintendent Cole told the board she had raised early concerns about facilities performance, then worked with HES/Hess leadership and district facilities staff to put KPIs and a communications structure in place. Cole said the district has seen improvements in service delivery…
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