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Special School District board left without quorum as two appointees go unconfirmed; superintendent departure creates urgent signing-authority gap
Summary
Two gubernatorial appointees were not confirmed by the state Senate, leaving the Special School District board without quorum and limited to information-only discussions. Staff warned the superintendent’s delegated signing authority will expire when his employment ends July 23, which could block contracts, payments and essential services unless state leaders provide an immediate workaround.
The Board of Directors of the Special School District convened an information-only meeting after officials learned two gubernatorial appointees — Sherry Crosby and Kenny Davis — had not been confirmed by the Louisiana State Senate, leaving five of 12 seats present and short of the seven members required for a quorum. The chair opened the meeting to briefings and public comment but said the board could not cast votes or take formal action.
The absence of confirmations triggered a separate, more urgent problem: Superintendent Dr. Martin has a resignation in place effective July 23, and legal counsel said his delegation of signing authority will lapse when his employment ends. "After the 23rd, his delegation of authority dies and we will have an…
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