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School board approves Clark Construction as CMAR for Ruston School bond project
Summary
After a five‑member selection committee reviewed submissions, the Lincoln Parish School Board approved Clark Construction as construction manager at risk for Bond Project No. 1 and met Clark representatives who emphasized local contractor partnerships and student work‑based learning opportunities.
The Lincoln Parish School Board voted to approve Clark Construction as the construction manager at risk (CMAR) for School District Bond Project No. 1 following a selection process that received two submissions.
District staff said a five‑member committee — Hunter Smith, Danny Hancock, George Mac Jr., David Walker and Rice Gregory — interviewed candidates and recommended Clark Construction. Board approval was moved and seconded and passed by voice vote.
Shannon Earls of Clark Construction told the board, "You have my word. We're going to serve you well," and Clark representatives introduced Jacob Earls and noted a local partnership with Bridal Builders and the Jones family for the project. A board member highlighted Clark’s program to bring interested local students onto projects as laborers or interns, noting it as a workforce development opportunity for students.
The approval authorizes district staff to proceed with Clark as the CMAR for the bond project; the board did not discuss a change to project scope or total contract value at this meeting. Clark representatives briefly addressed the board, thanked committee members for the selection and expressed eagerness to begin work.
