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Votes at a glance: November 6, 2025 — Walker field change order, bid re‑advertisement, stipends and routine approvals
Summary
The Livingston Parish School Board approved a series of routine items on Nov. 6, 2025, including a $1,800 change order for Walker High, re‑advertisement of an unsold house bid, committee policy recommendations and a one‑time employee stipend.
The Livingston Parish School Board on Nov. 6, 2025, considered multiple routine and committee‑sourced items and recorded the following actions:
Walker High change order approved — Item 5: The board approved Change Order No. 2 for the Walker High School baseball and softball field upgrade to add a utility gate for storing equipment. Simpson Sports Engineering presented the change order; cost $1,800; no time added to the contract; scheduled completion remained Nov. 14. Motion by Dr. Braun; second Fred Harris; approved by voice vote.
Re‑advertise bid 2603 — Item 6: No sealed bids were received for the sale of a house to be moved (bid #2603). Staff requested permission to re‑advertise with a new minimum bid of $70,000. Motion by Jeff Cox; second Bob Seale; motion carried.
Curriculum policy committee report — Item 7: The board received a report from the curriculum policy committee noting unanimous committee approval to present updated Livingston Parish Schools policies to the full board. The full board voted to accept the committee’s action (vote unanimous).
Local stipend for all employees — Budget & Goals committee recommendation: The committee recommended, and the board approved, a one‑time local spring stipend funded from restricted sales‑tax reserve and undesignated surplus: $750 for classified employees and $1,500 for certified employees. Committee motions were approved unanimously and the full board adopted the recommendation by voice vote.
Monthly financial report and payments — Item 9: The board approved the monthly financial report, audit‑finding updates, payment of invoices and district supplements. Motion carried by voice vote.
Executive session — Item 11: The board voted unanimously to enter executive session to discuss confidential student information pursuant to LSA‑RS 42:17.7.
Votes listed above reflect motions and seconds as recorded in the meeting minutes or by the meeting clerk.
