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East Baton Rouge Parish school board approves renewal of general counsel's contract despite objections over pay
Summary
The East Baton Rouge Parish School Board approved a renewal of the general counsel’s employment contract at a Dec. 15 special meeting despite objections about a substantial proposed pay increase and contract errors; the motion passed 5–3 after board discussion and an online public comment.
At a Dec. 15 special meeting, the East Baton Rouge Parish School Board voted to renew the employment contract of its general counsel after a divided discussion about pay and contract language.
Board member Paul Lewis moved to approve the renewal; the motion was seconded by a board member identified in the transcript as "mister Lewis." After speakers debated the measure, the board approved the renewal in a roll-call vote that counted five yes votes and three no votes.
The debate focused on three main concerns raised by board members. Board member Soule said she found typographical errors in the draft contract — including multiple places where the text still used the word "superintendent" — and urged more careful review before approval. Soule also said the contract’s language about when general counsel may engage the legislature should be clarified so…
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