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Board approves reimbursement of legal fees for board member Louis Lambert; Lambert abstains
Summary
The Ascension Parish School Board approved a resolution to reimburse legal fees for Board member Louis Lambert after reviewing an advisory opinion from the board of ethics; Lambert recorded an abstention and the resolution passed by roll call.
The chair introduced a resolution authorizing reimbursement of legal fees for Board member Louis Lambert, saying the board had obtained an advisory opinion from the board of ethics (docket 2026055) that found no prohibition on his continuing to serve while associated with his company. The chair asked for a motion; members moved, seconded and the board held a roll call vote.
During the roll call, multiple members voted yes and the chair noted for the record that Board member Louis Lambert abstained from the vote. The motion carried.
The chair told the board the advisory opinion and supporting documents were included in the meeting packet for members’ review. The board did not read the entire resolution aloud during the meeting but discussed the process that led to the advisory opinion and the legal counsel retained to represent Mr. Lambert earlier in the matter.
The board did not provide a detailed breakdown of the amount to be reimbursed during the open session; the chair said the packet contains the documentation and the advisory opinion docket number for reference. The board indicated it would process the reimbursement consistent with district procedures.
The board returned to items on its published agenda following the vote.
