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Claiborne Parish School Board approves annual compliance questionnaire, pupil progression plan and sick leave bank policy update
Summary
At its Oct. 3 meeting, the Claiborne Parish School Board unanimously approved the Louisiana Compliance Questionnaire, the district Pupil Progression Plan and a revision to policy GBRIBB (Sick Leave Bank) tied to Act 115 (2024). Each motion passed 10–0.
The Claiborne Parish School Board unanimously approved three routine but administratively significant items at its Oct. 3 meeting in Summerfield.
Superintendent Chris Brooks, listed in the minutes as secretary of the board, asked members to approve the annual Louisiana Compliance Questionnaire, which auditors use to confirm compliance with applicable rules and regulations. Tommy Davidson moved to approve the questionnaire; Yolanda Coleman seconded the motion, which passed 10 yes, 0 no.
Brooks also requested approval of the district's Pupil Progression Plan, the policy that outlines student placement and promotion standards. Tommy Davidson moved to approve the plan; Roy Mardis seconded, and the motion passed 10 yes, 0 no.
The board approved a revision to policy GBRIBB (Sick Leave Bank). The minutes state the revision is a result of Act 115 of the 2024 Louisiana Legislature. Tommy Davidson moved the policy change; Linda Knox seconded, and the motion passed 10 yes, 0 no.
Votes at a glance: • Louisiana Compliance Questionnaire — motion: approve; mover: Tommy Davidson; second: Yolanda Coleman; outcome: approved, 10–0. • Pupil Progression Plan — motion: approve; mover: Tommy Davidson; second: Roy Mardis; outcome: approved, 10–0. • Policy GBRIBB (Sick Leave Bank) revision (per Act 115, 2024) — motion: approve; mover: Tommy Davidson; second: Linda Knox; outcome: approved, 10–0.
The minutes do not record any roll-call votes by individual member name beyond the unanimous tallies, nor do they provide text of the policy amendment or details of how Act 115 alters GBRIBB. The record shows these were procedural approvals rather than subjects of extended debate.
