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Livingston Parish School Board adopts weighted distribution formula after contentious 5–4 roll call
Summary
After extended debate, the board voted 5–4 to adopt a weighted per-pupil distribution for the 2025–26 district schedule, shifting some sales-tax revenue toward smaller schools; opponents warned the change reduces funds for districts that generate a large share of sales tax revenue.
The Livingston Parish School Board voted 5–4 to adopt a weighted per‑pupil distribution formula for the 2025–26 district distribution schedule, replacing the prior simple per‑pupil allocation.
Business Manager Ashley Amy told the board she had prepared two scenarios: “Scenario 1 shows the actual per pupil allocation as was used in 24-25. Scenario 2 shows a weighted per pupil distribution,” the presentation said, noting the weighted approach applies a larger per‑student weight to students in smaller districts.
The change prompted a prolonged debate in which…
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