Robert A. Seals Jr. took the oath of office as the board member for Live Oak District 2 and then joined fellow trustees for the School Board’s annual officer elections.

Seals was administered the oath by the board attorney and pledged to “support the constitution and laws of the United States and the constitution and laws of this state” and “faithfully and impartially discharge and perform all the duties incumbent upon me as a member of the Livingston Parish School Board,” after which members welcomed him and his family.

After the swearing-in, the board conducted nominations and votes for 2025 officers. Steve Link was nominated and, after a motion and second, was elected president by roll call. The board then nominated and elected a vice president for 2025 by roll call.

The board also adopted a resolution recognizing January 2025 as Louisiana School Board Recognition Month and approved the Louisiana School Boards Association (LSBA) code of conduct for school board members during the same organizational period.

Board actions recorded in the meeting packet show the motions carried by roll-call votes as announced from the dais.