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Don Little elected Caddo Parish School Board president; lays out priorities on AI, career center and pay

Caddo Parish School Board · December 17, 2025

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Don Little was elected president of the Caddo Parish School Board on Dec. 16 with nine votes. In his first remarks he emphasized preparing the district for artificial intelligence, building a career and technology center, optimizing facilities, and securing permanent raises for educators and staff.

Don Little was elected president of the Caddo Parish School Board on Dec. 16 after the board’s nominations and voting. He won the presidency with nine favorable votes; the board recorded two votes for another candidate and one abstention during the process.

The board also confirmed Mary Trammell as first vice president and Barry Rochelle as second vice president. The clerk announced the new executive board lineup following the vote.

In his remarks as incoming president, Little said the board’s priorities will include preparing the district for "massive future upheavals with the advent of artificial general intelligence," constructing a new career and technology center, optimizing the district’s facilities and footprint, and "securing permanent raises for our dedicated educators and staff." He emphasized listening, mutual respect and deliberative decision-making in service of students.

Little's remarks were civil and forward-looking; he acknowledged he will make mistakes and pledged to learn from them. The board moved on to superintendent announcements and routine business after the election and remarks.