Louisiana / School Boards / Livingston Parish
After deliberation, an unidentified meeting official said no motion was made regarding confidential student information and therefore 'no action is taken,' and that the expulsion will be upheld. Doctor Ron moved to adjourn, seconded by Mister Jeffreys Ale; the motion passed verbally.
Louisiana / School Boards / Livingston Parish
The board voted to enter executive session to discuss confidential student information pursuant to LSA RS 42:17:7; the motion and second carried and the meeting prepared to move into the closed session.
Louisiana / School Boards / Livingston Parish
The board named Alvin Fairburn Associates as professional of record for the Albany High carpentry shop, authorized the superintendent to advertise the project for sealed bids and granted tax-exempt status; presenters said drawings should be finished in about two weeks and the project needs completion by August.
Louisiana / School Boards / Livingston Parish
An accountant told the board no bids were received on a house in the Holden District; the board approved reducing the minimum starting bid to $35,000 and authorized re-advertising for sealed bids.
Louisiana / School Boards / Livingston Parish
A speaker read a proclamation naming January 2026 as School Board Recognition Month and the board adopted the LSBA code of conduct; the proclamation text lists Jody Purvis as its signatory and four board members were recognized for exceeding required training hours.
Louisiana / School Boards / Livingston Parish
The board approved the Dec. 18, 2025 meeting minutes, a list of performance-based contracts (including one naming Kayla Jarrell), and the monthly financial report and audit update by voice votes with no recorded opposition.
Louisiana / School Boards / Livingston Parish
After extended debate, the board voted 5–4 to adopt a weighted per-pupil distribution for the 2025–26 district schedule, shifting some sales-tax revenue toward smaller schools; opponents warned the change reduces funds for districts that generate a large share of sales tax revenue.
Louisiana / School Boards / Livingston Parish
Coleman Partners recommended approval of Change Order #3 from Blunt Construction adding $182,829 and a 58‑day extension to the Denham Springs High School field‑house project, bringing the total to $6,413,214 with a February 24, 2026 completion date.
Louisiana / School Boards / Livingston Parish
The board renewed a cooperative endeavor agreement to lease the former West Livingston school grounds to Recreation District No. 3 for a 10-year term, continuing a long-standing arrangement dating back to an original 1983 lease; board approved by voice vote.
Louisiana / School Boards / Livingston Parish
The board voted 5-2 to table a decision on the district distribution schedule after a public commenter urged adoption of a weighted formula to steer more construction and maintenance funds to smaller districts; the item was moved to the Dec. 18 agenda.