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Board clears consent agenda; capital projects timeline discussed including athletic-field lighting
Summary
The board approved the consent agenda including procurement and contract items and heard a project timeline update on athletic-field lighting and poles, with staff estimating some projects may be completed by next football season and others delayed by field access and playoff schedules.
The Caddo Parish School Board approved a multi-item consent agenda July 21 that included personnel actions, contract renewals and capital project bids. The board approved the minutes for prior meetings and moved numerous routine items to consent without individual roll-call debate.
During the consent discussion, a facilities staff member (identified in the meeting as Mr. White) briefed the board on timelines for athletic‑field lighting projects, saying contracts would be issued within two weeks but that school schedules, existing poles and postseason events could delay completion for some schools. "I am anticipating being complete by this time next year," the staff member said for several projects, while noting some work may be possible sooner if field access permits.
Members confirmed which items would remain on or off consent and moved the board’s business forward; specific project start and completion timing was described as contingent on school schedules and equipment availability.
