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Claiborne Parish School Board continues modified-calendar pilot and approves $265,000 lighting-grant bidding
Summary
At its Dec. 9 meeting in Homer, the Claiborne Parish School Board voted to continue a modified school-calendar pilot, authorized bids for a $265,000 energy-efficiency lighting grant, approved two policy revisions, and approved a one-time pay supplement to be distributed Jan. 9, 2026.
The Claiborne Parish School Board voted Dec. 9 to continue a district pilot of a modified academic calendar and took several other formal actions, including authorization to seek bids for a lighting upgrade funded by a $265,000 Public Entity Energy Efficiency Grant.
Superintendent Brooks asked the board to approve continuation of the modified calendar pilot; Tommy Davidson moved to approve and Linda Knox seconded. The motion carried on a roll-call vote, 9 yays and 1 absent. The board’s roll-call record lists Patricia Stevens, Stewart Griffin, Linda Knox, Yolanda Coleman, Perry Anderson, Tommy Davidson, Roy Mardis, David Nokes and Mark Perot as voting in favor; William Maddox was recorded as absent.
Joey Guillory, the district’s maintenance supervisor, asked for permission to solicit bids for a Lighting Grant Project to upgrade lighting at Haynesville High School’s football field and, subject to available funds, Homer High School’s field. The district noted it has been approved for a 2025 Public Entity Energy Efficiency Grant in the amount of $265,000. The board approved the motion to request bids (motion by Roy Mardis, seconded by Tommy Davidson) by a vote of 9 yes, 0 no.
The board also approved two policy revisions — IDDF (Education of Students with Exceptionalities) and JDA (Corporal Punishment) — on a motion by Linda Knox, seconded by Tommy Davidson; the vote was 9 yes, 0 no.
Micki Turner, the district business manager, requested approval of a one-time "15th check" salary supplement funded under House Bill No. 1 (2013–2014). The board approved distributing $178,201 total, which would amount to $768.18 for professional staff and $384.09 for support personnel, with the payment scheduled for Friday, Jan. 9, 2026; the motion passed 9 yes, 0 no.
The board briefly reviewed the November 2025 financial report; Turner reported there were no questions. With no further business, the meeting was adjourned.
Votes at a glance - Modified calendar pilot continuation — Motion: approve continuation; Mover: Tommy Davidson; Second: Linda Knox; Outcome: approved, 9 yays, 1 absent. - Lighting Grant Project (permission to bid) — Motion: permit bids for lighting upgrades tied to a $265,000 grant; Mover: Roy Mardis; Second: Tommy Davidson; Outcome: approved, 9 yes, 0 no. - Policy revisions (IDDF, JDA) — Motion: approve policy changes; Mover: Linda Knox; Second: Tommy Davidson; Outcome: approved, 9 yes, 0 no. - 15th check salary supplement — Motion: approve distribution of $178,201 per HB No. 1; Mover: Roy Mardis; Second: Yolanda Coleman; Outcome: approved, 9 yes, 0 no.
The meeting record identifies Perry Anderson as board president and notes Mr. Chris Brooks serving as board secretary and appearing in the minutes as superintendent when making agenda requests.
