Jackson Parish School Board Regular Scheduled Meeting
The Jackson Parish School Board convened to discuss and act on several key items. The board approved the 2025 Jackson Parish Annual Safe Schools Report and the 2025-2026 Pupil Progression Plan revision. Financial matters were addressed, including the approval of payments for various funds and a specific payment to RedBall Oxygen for welding machines. The board also approved the employer's share of Office of Group Benefits insurance premiums. Permission was granted to the Superintendent to sign cooperative endeavor agreements for restroom facilities and facility operations at multiple schools. Additionally, the board addressed speech therapy services, approving the hiring of speech therapists and facilitators. The installation of cameras at Weston High School was approved, as well as restroom construction for the Weston High School Baseball and Softball Fields. The board approved out-of-state travel for the Jonesboro Hodge High School Band. Revisions to several policies, including travel expense reimbursement, discipline, and equal opportunity employment, were also approved.