Shreveport Times
January 28, 2026
CPSB Meeting
December 16, 2025
The Caddo Parish School Board met on December 16, 2025, immediately following the Executive Committee Work Session. The meeting began at 6:12 p.m. in the board room at 1961 Midway, Shreveport, LA. Board members present were Steve Umling, Jasmine Green, Dr. Terence Vinson, Don Little, Dr Bonita Douzart, Mary Trammel, Jerry Bowman, Jr., Jeri Bowen, Barry Rachal, Katie McLain, Jessica Yeates, and Dottie Bell. Also, present were Superintendent Keith Burton and Board Counsel Reginald Abrams.
1.01 Roll Call
President Green called the meeting to order at 6:12 p.m.
1.02 Minutes
Move to approve the minutes of the November 5, 2025, November 11, 2025, and November 18, 2025, CPSB Meetings as presented.
Motion by Mary Trammel, second by Dottie Bell.
Final Resolution: Motion Carries
Yes: Steve Umling, Jasmine Green, Dr Terence Vinson, Don Little, Mary Trammel, Jerry Bowman Jr, Jeri Bowen, Barry Rachal, Katie McLain, Jessica Yeates, Dottie Bell
Not Present at Vote: Dr Bonita Douzart
2.01 Public Hearing - Name the existing softball field at C. E. Byrd High School after Jerry Badgley
No public comments
3.01 Visitors
Jon Glover stated she was in a quandary about the decision to change retirees insurance to Blue Advantage. She also stated she was disappointed in the Superintendents goals and that she doesnt like to be mocked or made fun of. She asked what about the kids in academic peril, and growth from and F to an F is not good.
4.01 Establish the agenda and the proposed consent agenda
Mrs. Bell announced she needed to make a motion to modify the verbiage on agenda item 10.2.
Move to modify Agenda Item 10.2 to change the verbiage from United States of America to US District Court, WD, LA
Motion by Dottie Bell, second by Jessica Yeates.
Asked for any public comment to modify Agenda Item 10.2 to change the verbiage from United States of America to US District Court, WD, LA. There was no public comment.
The board voted and the motion carried unanimously.
Yes: Steve Umling, Jasmine Green, Dr Terence Vinson, Don Little, Dr Bonita Douzart, Mary Trammel, Jerry Bowman Jr, Jeri Bowen, Barry Rachal, Katie McLain, Jessica Yeates, Dottie Bell
Original Motion to establish the agenda and proposed consent agenda.
Move to establish the agenda and the proposed consent agenda for the December 16, 2025
Motion by Jessica Yeates, second by Barry Rachal.
Final Resolution: Motion Carries
Yes: Steve Umling, Jasmine Green, Dr Terence Vinson, Don Little, Dr Bonita Douzart, Mary Trammel, Jerry Bowman Jr, Jeri Bowen, Barry Rachal, Katie McLain, Jessica Yeates, Dottie Bell
4.02 Confirm the Consent Agenda
Move to confirm the consent agenda for the December 16, 2025
Motion by Jessica Yeates, second by Mary Trammel.
Final Resolution: Motion Carries
Yes: Steve Umling, Jasmine Green, Dr Terence Vinson, Don Little, Dr Bonita Douzart, Mary Trammel, Jerry Bowman Jr, Jeri Bowen, Barry Rachal, Katie McLain, Jessica Yeates, Dottie Bell
Agenda Items placed on Consent
5.01 Personnel Recommendation
5.02 Personnel Leaves - Certified & Classified
5.03 Personnel Resignations - Certified & Classified
5.04 Administrative Contract Renewals
6.01 Purchasing Bids
7.01 Consideration to approve the 2026-2027 and 2027-2028 Caddo Parish Academic Calendars
7.04 Consideration to approve a 12-month extension of the current lease agreement for partial use of Werner Park Elementary
7.05 Consideration to approve the Purchase and Sale Agreement for the Pine Island Property 7.06 Consideration to approve the Superintendent's Proposed Goals for the 2025-2026 School Year
10.01 Request for Settlement Authority - Claimant: Debra Walter - Date of Loss: 08/23/2021 - Claim #7191949
10.02 Update on Jones and The United States of America vs Caddo Parish School Board, Civil Action 11,055 US District Court, Western District, LA
7.02 Consideration to approve Memo of Understanding between CPSB and Shreveport Police Department
Move to approve a Memo of Understanding between CPSB and the Shreveport Police Department as recommended by staff and submitted in the electronic mailout.
Motion by Jessica Yeates, second by Mary Trammel.
Final Resolution: Motion Carries
Yes: Jasmine Green, Dr Terence Vinson, Dr Bonita Douzart, Mary Trammel, Jerry Bowman Jr, Jeri Bowen, Barry Rachal, Jessica Yeates, Dottie Bell
No: Steve Umling, Katie McLain
Abstain: Don Little
7.03 Consideration to approve Memo of Understanding between CPSB and Caddo Parish Sheriff's Department
Move to approve a Memo of Understanding between CPSB and the Caddo Parish Sheriff's Department as recommended by staff and submitted in the electronic mailout.
Motion by Jessica Yeates, second by Mary Trammel.
Final Resolution: Motion Carries
Yes: Jasmine Green, Dr Terence Vinson, Dr Bonita Douzart, Mary Trammel, Jerry Bowman Jr, Jeri Bowen, Barry Rachal, Jessica Yeates, Dottie Bell
No: Steve Umling, Katie McLain
Abstain: Don Little
7.07 Election of 2026 Caddo Parish School Board Officers
President Green announced the results that Nomination Chairperson, Mary Trammel, compiled after she polled the board members. President Don Little and Steve Umling, 1st Vice President - Mary Trammel, 2nd Vice President - Barry Rachal. Mrs. Jessica Yeates expressed she would be willing to serve in any capacity. President Green asked if there were any nominations from the floor. There were none; therefore, the voting process began.
Nominations for President of the Caddo Parish School Board
Don Little
Yes (Green, Little, Trammel, Bowman, Bowen, Rachal, McLain, Yeates, Bell)
Abstain (Vinson)
Steve Umling
Yes (Umling, Douzart)
Abstain (Vinson)
Nominations for 1st Vice President of the Caddo Parish School Board
There was only one nomination - Mary Trammel
Nominations for 2nd Vice President of the Caddo Parish School Board
There was only one nomination - Barry Rachal
2026 Caddo Parish School Board Executive Committee
President Don Little
1st Vice President Mary Trammel
2nd Vice President Barry Rachal
7.08 Approval of President's Use of Facsimile Signature
Move to approve the use of the President's Facsimile Signature as recommended by staff.
Motion by Barry Rachal, second by Jessica Yeates.
Final Resolution: Motion Carries
Yes: Steve Umling, Jasmine Green, Dr Terence Vinson, Don Little, Dr Bonita Douzart, Mary Trammel, Jerry Bowman Jr, Jeri Bowen, Barry Rachal, Katie McLain, Jessica Yeates, Dottie Bell
8.01 Superintendent's Announcements
Mr. Burton told the board Merry Christmas and reflected on the community involvement in the past couple of weeks. Mr. Burton thanked the board for all they do.
9.01 Board Member Announcements and Requests
President Green thanked the board for trusting her as board president and thanked everyone for the gifts. Dr. Vinson thanked Ms. Green for her service as President and congratulated Mr. Little as the new President. Dr. Vinson announced that Mr. Burton will be giving the commencement for LSUS at the Brookshire Arena. Mrs. McLain thanked everyone for the goodies and reminded the board to refrigerate the gift she gave everyone. Dr. Douzart said we had a wonderful year and that she attended the KC and Cowboy game on Thanksgiving Day. Mrs. Bell thanked the board for the support for Party with a Purpose and she congratulated Mr. Little. Mr. Little thanked Ms. Green for serving as President and thanked the board for their support. Mr. Umling recognized Ms. Green and thanked her for her service as Board President. He congratulated Mr. Little as the new School Board President. Ms. Trammel told Ms. Green she did a great job.
Mr. Burton told the board to remember to keep Mrs. Bowen in our prayers as her husband will be having heart surgery.
11.01 Adjournment
Move to adjourn the December 16, 2025, CPSB Meeting
Motion by Mary Trammel, second by Barry Rachal.
Final Resolution: Motion Carries
Yes: Steve Umling, Jasmine Green, Dr Terence Vinson, Don Little, Dr Bonita Douzart, Mary Trammel, Jerry Bowman Jr, Jeri Bowen, Barry Rachal, Katie McLain, Jessica Yeates, Dottie Bell
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