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Public commenter presses board on distribution formula; board tables funding schedule vote
Summary
A public comment highlighted perceived inequities in the parish’s distribution of second-cent sales tax revenue; the board tabled action on the district distribution schedule after a motion and alternate motion resulted in a 5–2 vote to defer.
The Livingston Parish School Board heard a public comment urging the board to consider equity for less-populated areas before finalizing the district distribution schedule for the 2025–26 fiscal year, then voted to table the item until the next meeting.
Trey Cowell, the only public commenter recorded, urged the board to act in the best interest of the whole parish and raised…
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