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Claiborne Parish School Board approves $600 cafeteria incentive, calendar and fund transfers
Summary
The Claiborne Parish School Board on March 5 approved a one-time $600 cafeteria incentive for food-service employees, adopted the 2026-27 school calendar to align fall break with neighboring parishes, and authorized transfers of LAMP funds into a First Guaranty Bank money market account; all motions passed 9-0.
The Claiborne Parish School Board on March 5 unanimously approved several administrative measures including a one-time cafeteria incentive, the 2026-27 district calendar and transfers of district LAMP funds.
Board Member Tommy Davidson moved to approve a $600, one-time cafeteria incentive to be paid in March to food-service employees who were employed as of Jan. 5, 2026; the motion was seconded by Board Member Stewart Griffin and passed 9-0. Business Manager Ms. Turner told the board the incentive is non-recurring and will not be added to the Claiborne Parish School Board salary schedule.
The board also approved the 2026-27 district calendar. Superintendent Chris Brooks said the only change is that Fall Break will coincide with surrounding parishes. Board Member Tommy Davidson moved to adopt the calendar; Board Member David Nokes seconded and the motion passed 9-0.
On district finances, Ms. Turner presented a recommendation discussed previously in the Executive and Finance Committee to move LAMP funds into a First Guaranty Bank (FGB) Money Market account. The board approved a motion by Board Member David Nokes, seconded by Board Member Tommy Davidson, to move all but $1,000 of LAMP funds to the FGB Money Market account and to leave $500,000 in the FGB checking account with the remaining balance transferred to the money market account; the motion passed 9-0.
Ms. Turner briefly reviewed February 2026 financials and said a school activity audit report has been mailed to board members. Ms. Amy Tynes of Allen, Green and Williamson, LLP plans to attend the next board meeting to review the 2024-25 audit.
Superintendent Chris Brooks reported there was no personnel activity since the February meeting and reminded staff to complete mandated ethics training by March 31. He also said parent-teacher conferences on March 16 will be virtual; he asked for a tentative special called meeting at 8:00 a.m. on Thursday, March 26 to discuss and approve lighting bids. Brooks also noted upcoming local items including door decal vinyl for Homer Elementary and Homer Jr., Summerfield FFA students selling fire pits for a $300 donation, and the Summerfield Auction on May 9.
The board approved the minutes from the Buildings and Grounds Committee and the regular meeting of Feb. 5, 2026 on a motion by Board Member David Nokes, seconded by Board Member Linda Knox. The meeting adjourned with President Perry Anderson attesting the minutes.
