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Votes at a glance: Livingston Parish board approves minutes, resolutions, contracts and facility use
Summary
The board approved the April minutes; a resolution declaring May 4–8 LPPS employee appreciation week; a CEA with Springfield for a carpool road; a fuel contract (Bid 2611) with Suncoast Resources effective July 1; performance‑based contracts; and a facility‑use request for a community forum on carbon capture.
The Livingston Parish School Board recorded several unanimous voice‑vote approvals during its meeting.
Key outcomes
• Approval of meeting minutes from April 23, 2026 — Motion by Jeff Purcell; seconded by Dr. Ron; carried by voice vote.
• Resolution proclaiming May 4–8, 2026 as Livingston Parish Public Schools Employee Appreciation Week — Motion by Jeff Cox; seconded by Bob Seals; adopted by voice vote.
• Cooperative Endeavor Agreement with the Town of Springfield to extend Carr Cemetery Road and provide carpool access to Springfield Elementary — Motion by Dr. Ron McMorris; seconded by (board); carried by voice vote.
• Bid 2611 (gas and diesel) awarded to Suncoast Resources with a one‑year term and option for two additional one‑year renewals; new contract to begin July 1 — staff recommendation accepted; motion by Miss Caitlin Cochran; seconded by Bob Seale; voice vote carried.
• Superintendent’s recommendation to approve a list of performance‑based contracts — Motion by Dr. Ron McMorris; seconded by Jeff Purcell; carried by voice vote.
• Facility‑use request for French Settlement High School (requested by Councilman Dean Coates) approved with conditions: applicant to provide required insurance, finalize the facility‑use application, and clarify the specific gym to be used — Motion by Dr. Ron McMorris; seconded by Jeff Cox; approved by voice vote.
The meeting also moved into an executive session to discuss confidential student information under LSA‑RS 42:17.7 after a motion by Jeff Cox and second by Bob Seals.
Most motions were adopted by voice vote with no recorded roll‑call tallies in the minutes provided.
