mmm The Jackson Council on Aging is currently conducting a membership drive and invites the public citizens of Jackson Parish to join us. The membership drive begins on September 10, 2025 and will end on September 24, 2025. Membership is free and open to any residents of Jackson Parish over the age of 18. To join, please call and request a membership application from Jackson Council on Aging office at (318)259-8962. Jackson Council on Aging annual Membership meeting is scheduled to take place on Thursday, October 2, 2025 at 120 Polk Avenue, Jonesboro, LA 71251 The meeting is to elect and reelect Board Members and present the annual report to the Membership at 5:30pm. All members and participants of the Jackson COA are urged to attend. Published in the Ruston Daily Leader, Ruston, LA on Sept 14, 16, 17, 18, 19, 21, 23, 24, 25, 26, 28, 30, Oct 1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 9, 10 & 12, 2025. mmm

NOTICE Notice is hereby given, pursuant to article IV, section 21(D)(1) of the Louisiana Constitution, that on October 1, 2025, Delta North Louisiana Gas Company, LLC (Delta North), a natural gas public utility having facilities to permit the local distribution of natural gas to residential and commercial customers in the parishes listed below, filed with the Louisiana Public Service Commission (LPSC) its Evaluation Report pursuant to its Gas Operation Rate Stabilization Plan (RSP) Rider for the test year ended June 30, 2025 (TY 2025), in accordance with LPSC Order No. U-37346. Delta Norths Gas Operations RSP filing, if approved by the LPSC as filed, will result in a rate increase of approximately $6.3 million annually inclusive of impacts due to the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA), effective as of December 30, 2025. Affected Parishes: Bienville, Bossier, Caddo, Claiborne, De Soto, Jackson, Lincoln, Ouachita, Union, and Webster Delta Norths RSP filing for the 2025 Test Year reflects an Earned Return on Equity (EROE) of 6.50% and pursuant to the RSPs cost of service sharing mechanism, the EROE requires a rate adjustment by Delta North. It is estimated that the requested net rate increase will have the following effect on average monthly bills: a Residential customer using 39 CCF will increase approximately $3.08; a Small Commercial-Firm Service customer using 225 CCF will increase approximately $17.75. The Companys filing and its attachments may be viewed in the Records Division of the LPSC at the following address: Records Division 602 N. 5th Street, 12th Floor Baton Rouge, Louisiana 70802 Telephone: (225) 342-3157 Toll Free (800) 256-2397 DELTA NORTH LOUISIANA GAS COMPANY, LLC 11731949 10/7/25 ($448.40)

Caddo Parish Clerk of Court Equipment Auction Dell desktops, monitors & servers available. No hard drives or memory. Sold as-is. Send inquiries by postal mail only by October 10, 2025 to: Caddo Clerk Auction 501 Texas St., Room 301 Shreveport, LA 71101 10/7-10/14/25 ($68.51)

LEGAL NOTICE CITY OF SHREVEPORT Public Notice is hereby given in compliance with Section 38-84(2) of the Shreveport Code of Ordinance (the Ordinance), that the following name property owners are required to abate the properties within ten (10) days for care of premises, securings and inoperable vehicles, and thirty (30) days for demolitions, from the date of publication of this notice. The city shall have the authority to abate any violations(s) enumerated under the provisions of this chapter by the utilization of city resources or a private contractor. Any costs or expenses incurred by the city relative to the abatement of any violations(s) under the provisions of this chapter including, but not limited to orders of the director, the hearing officer, or the city council, shall be the responsibility of the owner in accordance with Section 38-85. Should you appear in Environmental Court, any person found guilty and convicted of violating any provisions of the Ordinance, may be fined in accordance with the schedule of penalties indicated in Section 38.5-7 of the Ordinance. Daily fines shall not exceed $75.00 per day per violation for residential properties and $300.00 per day per violation for commercial properties. Fines for residential properties shall not exceed $5,000.00. Upon proof of age, all senior citizens, 65 and older, shall be given an additional 30 days prior to enforcement under subsection 38.5-8(b). In addition to the above civil penalties, criminal penalties may be assessed by the City in accordance with Section 38-115 of the Ordinance, including additional fines and/or potential imprisonment. If the re-inspection reveals that you have not complied with the Ordinance, the City will issue a contract to have the work performed, and you will be responsible for the payment of all costs incurred by the City for having the work performed, plus an administrative charge of $500.00(Section 38-72(a)). The City shall be entitled to enforce its lien in accordance with the provisions of this section ad applicable provisions of state law (Section 38-72(b). Demolitions: 6126 Tulsa Ave Yolanda Taylor West etal;Catina Smith Poland;Vernon W Taylor;Cynthia D Smith;6117 Tulsa Ave Terry Tyrone Lattin;Tonya Renee Lattin;Tonya Renee Lattin AKA Tonya L Youngblood;268 E McCormick St Lindsey Alice Parker;Palmetto Surety Corp;US Bank National Assoc;The Secretary of Housing & Urban Development;1822 David Raines Rd Maggie Boyd-Watson;Marie Boyd etal;Sam Boyd;Bennie Watson;Bennie Watson c/o Annie Pearl Gatterson Wilson;1818 David Raines Rd Johnie Rogers;Johnie Rogers (Unopened Succession) & Estella D Rogers c/o Fannie R Taylor; Johnie Rogers;Johnie Rogers (Unopened Succession) & Estella D Rogers c/o Fannie R Taylor Webber;1812 David Raines Rd Lee Henry Dinkins;Estate of Lee Henry Dinkins c/o Henry Dinkins;1614 Alston St Lee James Ware;3521 Palm Rd Geaux4green LLC;Frank Gipson;3502 Red Bud Ln Rashida Rashad Mourning;Rashida Rashad Mourning c/o Richard Mourning;722 E 71st Colored Association of LA;The Balistine W Hopkins Irrevocable Trust c/o Gregory Tarver Sr;Balistine M Hopkins Jr;The Balistine W Hopkins Irrevocable Trust c/o Gregory Tarver;Cheryl T Morgan;3402 Jackson St Robert Williamson;Lola Tobin Singleton;Ricky Alan Singleton;Christopher Singleton;USCS Capital LLC;Jonah Freedman;Home Perfect Realty LLC Care of Premises: 925 Portland Ave Gilbert Davis 11/50 etal c/o Gregory Wayne Davis;Estate of Gilbert Davis etal c/o Amanda L Ester;1017 Quail Creek Rd WKK Shreveport LLC;WKK Shreveport LLC (doing business in Louisiana as WKK Shreveport LLC of DE);WKK Shreveport LLC of DE thru Business Filings Incorporated;Jolie Management LLC;OBH Jolie LLC;Hinshaw & Culbertson LLP Attn:Stephen P Strohschein Attorneys for CAF Bridge Borrower GS LLC;Corevest American Finance Lender LLC;CAF Bridge Borrower GS LLC c/o Core Vest Finance;Sher Garner Cahill Richter Dlein & Hilbert LLC Attn:Brandon W Keay Attorneys for WKK Shreveport LLC;WKK Shreveport LLC c/o Registered Agents Inc;WKK Shreveport LLC c/o Vintage Realty Company Manager;268 E McCormick St Lindsey Alice Parker;Palmetto Surety Corporation;US Bank National Association;The Secretary of Housing & Urban Development;1614 Alston St Lee James Ware;2946 Drexel St Family Life Community Development Corp;Vernon Ray Brite;North Louisiana Early Learning Academy;351 W 73rd St David Franklin Dixon;6605 Virgo Dr Clarence Jackson;Nettie Beatrice Jackson;8958 Acacia Ln Terri Trice Wallace;3523 Ninock St Trinity Properties of NWLA LLC 1%;Born Again Entities LLC 1%;Clarene Weatherford 98%;Trinity Properties of NWLA Inc;Marianna Harvill;3502 Red Bud Ln Rashida Rashad Mourning;Rashida Rashad Mourning c/o Richard Mourning;730 E 71st St Colonel T Huston;722 E 71st St Colored Association of LA;The Balistine W Hopkins Irrevocable Trust c/o Gregory Tarver Sr;Balistine M Hopkins Jr;The Balistine W Hopkins Irrevocable Trust c/o Gregory Tarver;Cheryl T Morgan;3632 Michigan Blvd Carolyn Morris;1802 Dolphine St Reginald Herman Moore;3132 W College St Tina Washington McClain 1/3;Michael Washington 1/3;Adrienne Santos 1/3;3402 Jackson St Robert Williamson;Lola Tobin Singleton;Ricky Alan Singleton;Christopher Singleton;USCS Capital LLC;Jonah Freedman;Home Perfect Realty LLC;117 Ardmore Ave Janet Joseph Woods;265 W 75th St John Edward Ford;237 W 77th St Wildes LLC;Tammy Wildes;180 Archer Ave Paul J Stroker;1719 Portland Ave Andrew Kuhn Properties LLC;Michael Dellenger;8040 Matthew Pl Willie Thomas Sr etal;Willie Thomas Jr;Charles Thomas;Sarah T Brooks;Kimberly T McCray;Derrick Thomas;Lashundra T Jenkins;351 E 79th St P & G Real Estate Acquisition Companies LLC;Kenneth Grover;1229 E Washington St James Timothy Bowie;Sherry Bowie c/o James Bowie;7400 Camelback Dr Barbara Lynn Bishop Keene;621 W 72nd St Shannon Barahona Dubon;1901 Boykin Blvd Carlos Montgomery Inoperable Vehicles: 6117 Tulsa Ave (Tan/Nissan Altima 3.5 ZE;Grey/Blue/Oldsmobile/Cutlass;Grey/Ford Crown Victoria;Red/Ford Mustang;Red/Mazda LE) Terry Tyrone Lattin;Tonya Renee Lattin;Tonya Renee Lattin AKA Tonya L Youngblood;4607 Dixie Blvd (Lt Blue/White/Camper Bus) Donna Brogdon;4601 Dixie Blvd (White/Ford F-150;Black/Lexus GS300;Gray/Nissan Altima;Tan/Chevy Equinox) Olanza Cordell Sanders;3227 Hollywood Ave (Black/Ford Mustang) Donald Ray Meshell;4800 Mansfield Rd (Silver/Toyota Highlander;White/Dodge Dakota) JAA Properties LLC;Jordan Adcock;722 E 71st St (Red/Toyota Solara;White/Van E250) Colored Association of LA;The Balistine W Hopkins Irrevocable Trust c/o Gregory Tarver Sr;Balistine M Hopkins Jr;The Balistine W Hopkins Irrevocable Trust c/o Gregory Tarver;Cheryl T Morgan;7142 Suntan St (Burgundy/Black/Chrysler 300;Burgundy/Chrysler 300) Emmie Yearling ;OS Buril Jr ;8040 Matthew Pl (Blue/Ford Truck) Willie Thomas Sr etal;Willie Thomas Jr;Charles Thomas;Sarah T Brooks;Kimberly T McCray;Derrick Thomas;Lashundra T Jenkins;7037 Amie St (Black/Mercury Mariner) Todd Keith Tramel etal;Richard Lynn Garrard;Jeffrey Scott Tramel;7023 Amie St (Black/Chevy Impala) Aaron Jon Troquille Securings: 2932 Murphy St The Notre Dame Development Site LLC;The Notre Dame Development Site LLC c/o Harmony Center Inc;Collis Temple Jr;2441 Drexel St Hulon Roger Myre;117 Ardmore Ave Janet Joseph Woods Any person or persons acquiring any interest in and to said property will be subject to the requirements of this Notice. Written appeals can be made within TEN (10) days of Publication of PUBLIC NOTICE, pursuant to Section 38-105 and 38.5-6 of the Shreveport Code of Ordinances, to the City of Shreveport, Environmental Court, Attn: Department of Property Standards, P. O. Box 31109, Shreveport, LA 71130. 11725636 10/6 10/7/25 ($386.96)

The Louisiana Department of Culture, Recreation & Tourism, Office of State Parks is issuing a Request for Information (RFI) to solicit any and all project ideas for on-call disaster recovery, debris cleanup, down tree removal, and emergency management consultant services in the event of a man-made or natural disaster at State Parks Properties. The objectives in soliciting information are to promote the State Parks mission, achieve proper balance of preservation and utilization of State Parks Properties while becoming more financially self-sustaining, and better serve the needs of citizens and of visitors to Louisiana through collaboration utilizing Public Private Partnerships. The RFI packet, which includes a timeline, instructions for proposal submission, and selection criteria, is available at http://www.opportunitiesinlouisiana.com. It may also be picked up between 9 a.m. and 4 p.m. weekdays at the Office of State Park, Capitol Annex, Third Floor, 1051 North Third Street, Baton Rouge, LA, 70802. Written Proposals must be received by State Parks at this address no later than 4:00 p.m. CT on Friday, October 31, 2024. State Parks will continue its commitment to ensure all projects promote our mission statement, have community support, and support of local and state elected officials. State Parks also commits to not proceed with any projects that will be detrimental to the local community or any local business. All inquiries concerning the RFI should be submitted in writing to the Issuing Officer, Brett Sandifer, at bsandifer@crt.la.gov. September 10-October 9,2025 11651839

The Louisiana Department of Culture, Recreation & Tourism, Office of State Parks is issuing a Request for Information (RFI) to solicit any and all project ideas for on-call disaster recovery, debris cleanup, down tree removal, and emergency management consultant services in the event of a man-made or natural disaster at State Parks Properties. The objectives in soliciting information are to promote the State Parks mission, achieve proper balance of preservation and utilization of State Parks Properties while becoming more financially self-sustaining, and better serve the needs of citizens and of visitors to Louisiana through collaboration utilizing Public Private Partnerships. The RFI packet, which includes a timeline, instructions for proposal submission, and selection criteria, is available at http://www.opportunitiesinlouisiana.com. It may also be picked up between 9 a.m. and 4 p.m. weekdays at the Office of State Park, Capitol Annex, Third Floor, 1051 North Third Street, Baton Rouge, LA, 70802. Written Proposals must be received by State Parks at this address no later than 4:00 p.m. CT on Friday, October 31, 2024. State Parks will continue its commitment to ensure all projects promote our mission statement, have community support, and support of local and state elected officials. State Parks also commits to not proceed with any projects that will be detrimental to the local community or any local business. All inquiries concerning the RFI should be submitted in writing to the Issuing Officer, Brett Sandifer, at bsandifer@crt.la.gov. September 12-October 10,2025 11657138

Lafourche Parish Communications District P.O. Box 1157, Raceland, LA 70394 Phone (985) 435-2105 Fax (985) 537-6906 April 10, 2025 Board Meeting Minutes Vice Chairman Kim Breaux called the meeting of the Lafourche Parish Communications District to order at 1 PM. Chief Michelle Lafont led the Pledge of Allegiance. Vice Chairman Breaux called for Roll Call by Ms. Valerie Adams. Board Members recorded as present: Kim Breaux Claude Richardel Zina Sampey Michelle Lafont Also Present: Valerie Adams, LPCD Brooksy Ledet, LPCD Amanda Lasserre Bourgois Bennet Absent: George Ledet Vice Chairman Breaux called for Comments from the Public. No public comments presented. Vice Chairman Breaux called for Approval of the January 16, 2025 Board Meeting Minutes. Mr. Claude Richardel moved for a motion to accept the January 16, 2025 minutes as written. The motion was seconded by Secretary/Treasurer Zina Sampey. Discussion. Motion carried with no dissenting votes. Vice Chairman Breaux called for the Secretary/Treasurers Report. Secretary/Treasurer Sampey presented the January-March 2025 financial reports. Mr. Richardel moved for a motion approving the January-March 2025 financial reports as presented. The motion was seconded by Chief Lafont. No discussion. Motion carried with no dissenting votes. Secretary/Treasurer Sampey presented 2025 State Agreed Upon Procedures. Discussion. Chief Lafont moved for a motion approving 2025 State Agreed Upon Procedures. The motion was seconded by Mr. Richardel. No discussion. Motion carried with no dissenting votes. Vice Chairman Breaux called for Building Report. None. Vice Chairman Breaux called for New Business. Amanda Lasserre with auditing firm of Bourgeois Bennett, LLC presented copies and reviewed highlights of the Districts 2024 Audit Report. Discussion. Ms. Zeringue is requesting approval for Johnson Control Maintenance Contract. Discussion. Secretary/Treasurer Sampey moved for a motion approving Johnson Control Maintenance Contract. The motion was seconded by Chief Lafont. No discussion. Motion carried with no dissenting votes. Vice Chairman Breaux called for Old Business. None. Vice Chairman Breaux called for Administrators Report. Ms. Adams presented the January-March 2025 PSAP Reports. Vice Chairman Breaux called for Comments from Board Members. Everyone welcomed Chief Lafont to the board.. Secretary/Treasurer Sampey moved for a motion to adjourn. The motion was seconded by Mr. Richardel. No discussion. Motion carried with no dissenting votes. (Meeting adjourned at 1:15 pm). _________________ Kim Breaux,Vice Chairman _________________ Zina Sampey, Secretary/Treasurer _________________ Katie Zeringue, Administrator 11732166 10/7/25 ($90.90)

IT WAS MOVED BY Claude Richardel SECONDED BY Renata Guidry THAT THE FOLLOWING RESOLUTION BE ADOPTED: RESOLUTION NO. 2025-10-01 A RESOLUTION TO NAME AND ACCEPT NEW STREET NAMES AND STREET NAME CHANGES FOR THE PURPOSE OF 911 EMERGENCY SERVICE. SECTION I. BE IT RESOLVED, that in accordance with Ordinance No. 2179 of the Lafourche Parish Council, the following street names be added and/or changed, effective October 2, 2025 in order to more clearly identify certain streets within Lafourche Parish to accommodate the implementation of the Enhanced 911 Telephone System: FROM TO Proposed Private Street Fire Central Way Origin: South of LPFDS Central Station (17462 W Main) Galliano Ward 10 ESN 048 Requesting party: Lafourche Parish Fire District 3 Address range 100-359 Proposed Private Street Marts Ln Origin: 387 Ft South of West 15th St Larose Ward 10 ESN 048 Requesting party: Ashton Marts Address range 100-239 Proposed Private Street Dulce Vista Ln Origin: 2673 Hwy 308 Raceland Ward 7 ESN 023 Requesting party: Quinn, Mason, Lance Arcement Address range 100-199 Proposed Private Street Pitrebilt Ln Origin: Mathilde Ln Gray Gray Ward 11 ESN 026 Requesting party: Ryan Pitre Address range 100-199 Proposed Private Street BCA Way Origin: Mathilde Ln Gray Gray Ward 11 ESN 026 Requesting party: Ryan Pitre Address range 100-199 Proposed Private Street K & E Ln Origin: between 1486 and 1492 hwy 654 Gheens Ward 8 ESN 040 Requesting party: Salinas, Toups, Oncale, Toups, Orodyne Address range 100-219 Proposed Public Street NSU-Swanner Dr Origin: East of Audubon Ven Thibodaux Ward 1 ESN 020 Requesting party: Nicholls State University Address range 100-199 Name Change Lottie and Jerry Ln Origin: 3348 Hwy 316 Gray Ward 11 ESN 026 Requesting party: John Phelps Address range 100-259 Range Extension Rosella Dr Thibodaux Ward ESN 020 Requesting party: City of Thibodaux Address range 400-510 BE IT RESOLVED that a copy of the Resolution be sent to the Lafourche Parish Planning Department for review and issuance of a Letter of No Objection. Upon issuance, the Letter of No Objection will be forwarded to the Lafourche Parish Communications District at P. O. Box 1157, Raceland, LA 70394, Attn: Katie Zeringue, 911 Administrator. SECTION III BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That the Parish Administration be directed to purchase and install the proper street signs on the appropriate streets. SECTION IV If any word, clause, phrase, section or other portions of this Resolution shall be declared null, void, invalid, illegal, or unconstitutional, the remaining words, clauses, phrases, sections and other portions of this Resolution shall remain in full force and effect, the provisions of this Resolution hereby being declared to be severable. SECTION V This Resolution shall be published in the Official Journal of the Lafourche Parish Council in the manner provided by law. SECTION VI This Resolution, having been submitted in writing, was then submitted to an official vote as follows: YEAS: 5 NAYS: 0 ABSENT: 2 VACANT: 0 and the Resolution was declared adopted on this 2nd day of October. ***** I, Zina Sampey, Secretary do hereby certify that the above and foregoing is a true and correct copy of a Resolution adopted by the Lafourche Parish Communications District at a meeting held on the 2nd day of October 2025 at which meeting a quorum was present and voted and that said Resolution is now in full force and effect. WITNESS MY HAND AND SIGNATURE, this 2nd day of October 2025. _________________ Zina Sampey, Secretary / Treasurer 11731518 10/7/25 ($136.35)

Lafourche Parish Communications District P.O. Box 1157, Raceland, LA 70394 Phone (985) 435-2105 Fax (985) 537-6906 October 2, 2025 Board Meeting Minutes Secretary/Treasurer Zina Sampey called the meeting of the Lafourche Parish Communications District to order at 1:01 PM. Secretary/Treasurer Sampey led the Pledge of Allegiance. Secretary/Treasurer Sampey called for Roll Call by Ms. Valerie Adams. Board Members recorded as present: Claude Richardel Todd Diaz Michelle Lafont Zina Sampey Renata Guidry Also Present: Valerie Adams, LPCD Brooksy Ledet, LPCD Katie Zeringue, LPCD Absent: Chris Boudreaux Kim Breaux Secretary/Treasurer Sampey called for Comments from the Public. No public comments presented. Secretary/Treasurer Sampey called for approval of the April 10, 2025 Board Meeting Minutes. Mr. Claude Richardel moved for a motion to accept the April 10, 2025 minutes as written. The motion was seconded by Chief Michelle Lafont. Discussion. Motion carried with no dissenting votes. Secretary/Treasurer Sampey called for the Secretary/Treasurers Report. Secretary/Treasurer Sampey presented the April-September 2025 financial reports. Mr. Richardel moved for a motion approving the April-September 2025 financial reports as presented. The motion was seconded by Ms. Renata Guidry. No discussion. Motion carried with no dissenting votes. Ms. Katie Zeringue presented Proposed Amended Budget 2025. Discussion Ms. Zeringue presented Proposed Budget 2026. Discussion. Secretary/Treasurer Sampey called for Building Report. Ms. Zeringue gave an update on the building. Secretary/Treasurer Sampey called for New Business. Ms. Zeringue presented the 2025-2026 Bourgeois Bennett Audit Engagement. Discussion. Chief Lafont moved for a motion to accept the 2025-2026 Bourgois Bennett Audit Engagement as written. The motion was seconded by Mr. Richardel. Motion carried with no dissenting votes. Secretary/Treasurer Sampey called for Old Business. None. Secretary/Treasurer Sampey called for Administrators Report. Ms. Valerie Adams presented the April-September 2025 PSAP Reports. Ms. Adams presented Street Resolution 2025-10-01. Mr. Richardel moved for a motion approving Street Resolution 2025-10-01. The motion was seconded by Ms. Guidry. No discussion. Motion carried with no dissenting votes. Secretary/Treasurer Sampey called for Comments from Board Members. Ms. Zeringue welcomed all the new board members. Mr. Rirchardel moved for a motion to adjourn. The motion was seconded by Mr. Todd Diaz. No discussion. Motion carried with no dissenting votes. (Meeting adjourned at 1:10 pm). _________________ Zina Sampey, Secretary/Treasurer _________________ Katie Zeringue, Administrator 11731518 10/7/25($90.00)

Lafourche Ambulance District #1 17078 West Main Street, Cut Off, LA 70345 Meeting Minutes August 19, 2025 The Board of Commissioners of Lafourche Ambulance District #1 (LAD#1) met in regular session on Tuesday, August 19, 2025 at 6:15 p.m. at its Administration Office located at 17078 West Main Street, Cut Off, LA 70345. President Dean Savoie called the meeting to order and led the Pledge of Allegiance. Roll was called: Board members in attendance: Dean Savoie, Kip Plaisance, Reggie Pitre, Brian Marts, N J Lefort, Aaron Arabie and Tad Lafont. Board members absent: None. Also present were: Administrator Michelle Pierce, Operations Manager Brady Daigle, and Administrative Assistant Debra Pepi Guidry. Comments from the public None. Meeting Minutes Motion by Kip Plaisance to approve the July 15, 2025 LAD #1 regular board meeting minutes as written, second by N J Lefort. Unanimously approved. Presidents Report Dean Savoie Nothing to report. Administration & Financial Report A. Operations Report Operations Manager Brady Daigle reported on staffing, call volume, call statistics, unit maintenance is being performed by Scotts Auto Repairs, lawn care is being handled by Cheramies Lawn Care, VRI medical alert devices, response times and shoot time. We have received all the paperwork necessary to register the 2 new ambulance units that were delivered on 6/13/2025; these units are now in service. Mr. Daigle mentioned he is researching the possibility of providing Surge Units in time of disasters/emergencies to other areas when the need arises. B. Administration Report - Administrator Michelle Pierce presented the July 2025 finance report on collections, run charges, and account balances. Next Meeting Date: September 16, 2025 at 6:15 pm. Guest Comments: None Member Comments: The floor was opened for Board Member comments. A general discussion was held on air med helicopters landing in the area near the hospital. Being no further business to come before the board, motion to adjourn by Reggie Pitre, second by Aaron Arabie. Unanimously approved. The meeting adjourned at 6:33 p.m. /s/BRIAN MARTS Secretary/Treasurer /s/MICHELLE PIERCE Administrator 11731090 10/7/25 ($71.10)

Regular School Board Meeting Wednesday, October 1, 2025 1. Opening of Meeting Procedural: A. Call to Order Meeting called to order at 6:00 PM by Dr. Dennis Guillot Procedural: B. Invocation by Dr. Dennis Guillot, District 2 Procedural: C. Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag Procedural: D. Roll Call Members present Myron Wright, Dr Dennis Guillot, Tina Babin, Clyde Duplantis, Valerie Bourgeois, Henry Lafont, BuffyLynn Charpentier Members absent Marian Fertitta, Leslie Wells Others present Superintendent: Mr. Jarod W. Martin; Board Counsel: Mr. Patrick Amedee; Supervisory Staff: Chris Arnold, Tanya Bolton, Greg Cook, Andrea Delcambre, Kenny Delcambre, Jimi Encalade, Barry Filce, Chastity Himel, Ann Hodson, Robby Lee, Lacy McKinney, Dr. Decina Rodriguez 2. Awards/Recognition Recognition: A. LPSD Student, Staff, and Group Recognitions Complete awards agenda available on BoardDocs 3. Approval of Minutes and Observances/Proclamations Action, Minutes: A. To approve minutes of Regular Board Meeting held September 3, 2025 To approve minutes of Regular Board Meeting held September 3, 2025 Motion by Dr Dennis Guillot, second by BuffyLynn Charpentier. Final Resolution: Motion Carried Yea: Myron Wright, Dr Dennis Guillot, Tina Babin, Clyde Duplantis, Valerie Bourgeois, Henry Lafont, BuffyLynn Charpentier Action, Minutes: B. To approve minutes of Board Member In-Service held on Wednesday, September 17, 2025 To approve minutes of Board Member In-Service held on Wednesday, September 17, 2025 Motion by Dr Dennis Guillot, second by Valerie Bourgeois. Final Resolution: Motion Carried Yea: Myron Wright, Dr Dennis Guillot, Tina Babin, Clyde Duplantis, Valerie Bourgeois, Henry Lafont, BuffyLynn Charpentier Action: C. Observances proclaimed by the Lafourche Parish School Board: National School Lunch Week (October 13-17, 2025); Family Engagement Month in the State of Louisiana (November 2025); National Native American Heritage Month (November 2025) To proclaim National School Lunch Week (October 13-17, 2025); Family Engagement Month in the State of Louisiana (November 2025); National Native American Heritage Month (November 2025) Motion by Dr Dennis Guillot, second by Myron Wright. Final Resolution: Motion Carried Yea: Myron Wright, Dr Dennis Guillot, Tina Babin, Clyde Duplantis, Valerie Bourgeois, Henry Lafont, BuffyLynn Charpentier 4. Memorial Resolutions Action: A. Ben Anthony Bradley, Jr., Student RESOLUTION WHEREAS, Almighty God, in His infinite wisdom, has seen fit to summon to eternal rest the spirit and soul of Ben Anthony Bradley, Jr., a tenth grade student at Central Lafourche High School; and WHEREAS, it is the desire of the members of the Lafourche Parish School Board to express to Bens family our sincere condolences; now, therefore, BE IT RESOLVED that the members of the Lafourche Parish School Board deeply deplore the untimely loss of this child and offer to his family our deepest sympathy in their hour of sorrow, and bid them take consolation in the thought that his soul has been taken unto the bosom of our Merciful Savior; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that this tribute of respect to the memory of Ben Anthony Bradley, Jr. be recorded on a special page of our minute book and that a copy thereof be presented to his family as evidence of our sympathy for them and as a reminder of our attachment to him in life and memory of him in death. Action: B. Karlie Anne Bradley, Student RESOLUTION WHEREAS, Almighty God, in His infinite wisdom, has seen fit to summon to eternal rest the spirit and soul of Karlie Anne Bradley, Jr., an eighth grade student at Raceland Middle School; and WHEREAS, it is the desire of the members of the Lafourche Parish School Board to express to Karlies family our sincere condolences; now, therefore, BE IT RESOLVED that the members of the Lafourche Parish School Board deeply deplore the untimely loss of this child and offer to her family our deepest sympathy in their hour of sorrow, and bid them take consolation in the thought that her soul has been taken unto the bosom of our Merciful Savior; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that this tribute of respect to the memory of Karlie Anne Bradley be recorded on a special page of our minute book and that a copy thereof be presented to her family as evidence of our sympathy for them and as a reminder of our attachment to her in life and memory of her in death. Action: C. Dre'Trell Job Bradley, Student RESOLUTION WHEREAS, Almighty God, in His infinite wisdom, has seen fit to summon to eternal rest the spirit and soul of DreTrell Job Bradley, a first-grade student at Raceland Lower Elementary School; and WHEREAS, it is the desire of the members of the Lafourche Parish School Board to express to DreTrells family our sincere condolences; now, therefore, BE IT RESOLVED that the members of the Lafourche Parish School Board deeply deplore the untimely loss of this child and offer to his family our deepest sympathy in their hour of sorrow, and bid them take consolation in the thought that his soul has been taken unto the bosom of our Merciful Savior; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that this tribute of respect to the memory of DreTrell Job Bradley be recorded on a special page of our minute book and that a copy thereof be presented to his family as evidence of our sympathy for them and as a reminder of our attachment to him in life and memory of him in death. Action: D. Ms. Geraldine Pere - Retired Teacher RESOLUTION WHEREAS, Almighty God, in His infinite wisdom, has seen fit to summon to eternal rest the spirit and soul of Ms. Geraldine Pere, a retired teacher; and WHEREAS, her life was a record of service faithfully performed, during which she worked in Lafourche Parish schools for a total of twenty-three and one-half years, beginning January 27, 1964 as a teacher at Lockport Upper Elementary School, until her retirement on August 10, 1987; and BE IT RESOLVED that we, the members of the Lafourche Parish School Board, express our sorrow at the loss sustained by the death of a friend and former employee and extend to the members of her family our deepest sympathy, and bid them take consolation in the thought that her soul has been taken unto the bosom of our Merciful Savior; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that this tribute of respect to the memory of Ms. Geraldine Pere be recorded on a special page of our minute book and that a copy thereof be presented to her family as evidence of our sympathy for them and as a reminder of our attachment to her in life and memory of her in death. 5. Approval of Policy & Academics Committee Recommendations, as per meeting held September 17, 2025 Action: A. To approve revisions to policy ABD, School Superintendent Legal Status To approve revisions to policy ABD, School Superintendent Legal Status Motion by Valerie Bourgeois, second by Henry Lafont. Final Resolution: Motion Carried Yea: Myron Wright, Dr Dennis Guillot, Tina Babin, Clyde Duplantis, Valerie Bourgeois, Henry Lafont, BuffyLynn Charpentier Action: B. To approve revisions to policy GBAA, Compensation Guidelines/Overtime To approve revisions to policy GBAA, Compensation Guidelines/Overtime Motion by Valerie Bourgeois, second by Tina Babin. Final Resolution: Motion Carried Yea: Myron Wright, Dr Dennis Guillot, Tina Babin, Clyde Duplantis, Valerie Bourgeois, Henry Lafont, BuffyLynn Charpentier Action: C. To approve revisions to policy JBD, Student Absences and Excuses To approve revisions to policy JBD, Student Absences and Excuses Motion by Valerie Bourgeois, second by Clyde Duplantis. Final Resolution: Motion Carried Yea: Myron Wright, Dr Dennis Guillot, Tina Babin, Clyde Duplantis, Valerie Bourgeois, Henry Lafont, BuffyLynn Charpentier Action: D. To approve revisions to the Board Member Handbook. To approve revisions to the Board Member Handbook. Motion by Valerie Bourgeois, second by Dr Dennis Guillot. Final Resolution: Motion Carried Yea: Myron Wright, Dr Dennis Guillot, Tina Babin, Clyde Duplantis, Valerie Bourgeois, Henry Lafont, BuffyLynn Charpentier 6. Approval of Business Committee Recommendations, as per meeting held September 17, 2025 Action, Information: A. To approve proposals of Blue Cross/Blue Shield medical third party administrators (TPA) services for the 2025-2026 plan year, as presented by Buddy Ledet of Gallagher Benefit Services, Inc. To approve the proposal of Blue Cross/Blue Shield of Louisiana for medical third party administrative (TPA) services for the 2025-2026 plan year with total fees increasing from $43.45 to $45.60 on the PPO plan and increasing from $38.45 to $49.10 on the HDHP with a 3 year guaranteed issue resulting in a PPO $2.15/HDHP $10.65 per employee per month increase. Motion by Clyde Duplantis, second by Tina Babin. Final Resolution: Motion Carried Yea: Myron Wright, Dr Dennis Guillot, Tina Babin, Clyde Duplantis, Valerie Bourgeois, Henry Lafont, BuffyLynn Charpentier Action: B. To approve entering into a service agreement with Foret Contracting Group for Grass Cutting services for the Northern Lafourche Parish Sites. To approve entering into a service agreement with Foret Contracting Group for Grass Cutting services for the Northern Lafourche Parish Sites. Motion by Clyde Duplantis, second by Valerie Bourgeois. Final Resolution: Motion Carried Yea: Myron Wright, Dr Dennis Guillot, Tina Babin, Clyde Duplantis, Valerie Bourgeois, Henry Lafont, BuffyLynn Charpentier Action: C. To approve authorizing employee stipend pays utilizing the State Appropriation funding for the 2025-2026 fiscal year as presented by Chastity Himel, Executive Director of Business Services. To approve authorizing employee stipend pays utilizing the State Appropriation funding for the 2025-2026 fiscal year as presented by Chastity Himel, Executive Director of Business Services. Motion by Clyde Duplantis, second by BuffyLynn Charpentier. Final Resolution: Motion Carried Yea: Myron Wright, Dr Dennis Guillot, Tina Babin, Clyde Duplantis, Valerie Bourgeois, Henry Lafont, BuffyLynn Charpentier Action: D. To approve recommended revisions to the 2025-2026 Salary Schedule as presented by Chastity Himel, Executive Director of Business Services. To approve recommended revisions to the 2025-2026 Salary Schedule as presented by Chastity Himel, Executive Director of Business Services. Motion by Clyde Duplantis, second by Henry Lafont. Final Resolution: Motion Carried Yea: Myron Wright, Dr Dennis Guillot, Tina Babin, Clyde Duplantis, Valerie Bourgeois, Henry Lafont, BuffyLynn Charpentier 7. Approval of Land & Facilities Management Committee Recommendations, as per meeting held September 17, 2025 Action: A. To approve a change order request for the Cut Off Elementary Fan Coil Units project. To approve the change order request to add 7 days to the Cut Off Elementary Fan Coil Units project due to unforeseen equipment delivery delays. Motion by Henry Lafont, second by Myron Wright. Final Resolution: Motion Carried Yea: Myron Wright, Dr Dennis Guillot, Tina Babin, Clyde Duplantis, Valerie Bourgeois, Henry Lafont, BuffyLynn Charpentier Action: B. To approve a change order request for the St. Charles Elementary School project. To approve the change order request to add 4 days to the St. Charles Elementary School project for adverse weather conditions in August 2025. Motion by Henry Lafont, second by Dr Dennis Guillot. Final Resolution: Motion Carried Yea: Myron Wright, Dr Dennis Guillot, Tina Babin, Clyde Duplantis, Valerie Bourgeois, Henry Lafont, BuffyLynn Charpentier Action: C. To approve a change order request for the Hurricane Ida roof repairs project at Golden Meadow Lower Elementary and South Lafourche High School. To approve a change order request in the sum total of $2,016.00 and add 16 days to the Hurricane Ida roof repairs project at Golden Meadow Lower Elementary and South Lafourche High School. Motion by Henry Lafont, second by Valerie Bourgeois. Final Resolution: Motion Carried Yea: Myron Wright, Dr Dennis Guillot, Tina Babin, Clyde Duplantis, Valerie Bourgeois, Henry Lafont, BuffyLynn Charpentier Action: D. To approve a change order request for the Lafourche Parish School District Transportation Center project. To approve a change order request to add 4 days due to adverse weather conditions to the Lafourche Parish School District Transportation Center project. Motion by Henry Lafont, second by Clyde Duplantis. Final Resolution: Motion Carried Yea: Myron Wright, Dr Dennis Guillot, Tina Babin, Clyde Duplantis, Valerie Bourgeois, Henry Lafont, BuffyLynn Charpentier Action: E. To approve a change order request for the Hurricane Ida multiple sites project. To approve the change order request in the sum total of $23,367.22 and add 30 days to the Hurricane Ida multiple sites project. Motion by Henry Lafont, second by Myron Wright. Final Resolution: Motion Carried Yea: Myron Wright, Dr Dennis Guillot, Tina Babin, Clyde Duplantis, Valerie Bourgeois, Henry Lafont, BuffyLynn Charpentier Action: F. To approve a change order request for the fieldhouse roof replacement project at Central Lafourche High School and Thibodaux High School. To approve a change order request in the sum total of $14,815.45 and add 30 days to the Central Lafourche High School and Thibodaux High School fieldhouse roof replacement project. Motion by Henry Lafont, second by Dr Dennis Guillot. Final Resolution: Motion Carried Yea: Myron Wright, Dr Dennis Guillot, Tina Babin, Clyde Duplantis, Valerie Bourgeois, Henry Lafont, BuffyLynn Charpentier Action: G. To approve a request from Accelerate Volleyball Club to waive the fees for the use of Galliano Elementary School gymnasium. To approve a request from Accelerate Volleyball Club to waive the fee for the use of Galliano Elementary School gymnasium. It will be used 1-2 days per week for 4 hours between November 1, 2025, through June 25, 2026. 3 year Waiver. (Contact person: Ms. Addison Curole) Motion by Henry Lafont, second by Tina Babin. Final Resolution: Motion Carried Yea: Myron Wright, Dr Dennis Guillot, Tina Babin, Clyde Duplantis, Valerie Bourgeois, Henry Lafont, BuffyLynn Charpentier Action: H. To approve a request from LA6 Volleyball to waive the fees for the use of the Bayou Blue Middle School gymnasium. To approve a request from LA6 Volleyball to waive the fees for the use of the Bayou Blue Middle School gymnasium, October 2025 through April 2026. The requester would be responsible for the $300 damage deposit and custodian fees. 3 year Waiver. (Contact person: Mrs. Teri V. Liner) Motion by Henry Lafont, second by BuffyLynn Charpentier. Final Resolution: Motion Carried Yea: Myron Wright, Dr Dennis Guillot, Tina Babin, Clyde Duplantis, Valerie Bourgeois, Henry Lafont, BuffyLynn Charpentier Action: I. To approve a request to hire Cheramie + Bruce for the Bayou Blue Elementary School Building 500 Demolition Project. To approve the request to hire Cheramie + Bruce for the Bayou Blue Elementary School Building 500 Demolition Project with an OPC of $184,915.00, funding source from FEMA. Motion by Henry Lafont, second by Valerie Bourgeois. Final Resolution: Motion Carried Yea: Myron Wright, Dr Dennis Guillot, Tina Babin, Clyde Duplantis, Valerie Bourgeois, Henry Lafont, BuffyLynn Charpentier Action: J. To approve a request to hire High Tide Consultants for the Thibodaux Middle School Drainage project. To approve a request to hire High Tide Consultants for the Thibodaux Middle School Drainage project. Motion by Henry Lafont, second by Tina Babin. Final Resolution: Motion Carried Yea: Myron Wright, Dr Dennis Guillot, Tina Babin, Clyde Duplantis, Valerie Bourgeois, Henry Lafont, BuffyLynn Charpentier Action: K. To approve a request to hire Castagnos Goodwin Utley Engineers for the Larose Cut Off Elementary, W.S. Lafargue Elementary and Central Office boiler project. To approve a request to hire Castagnos Goodwin Utley Engineers for the Larose Cut Off Elementary, W.S. Lafargue Elementary and Central Office boiler project. Motion by Henry Lafont, second by Clyde Duplantis. Final Resolution: Motion Carried Yea: Myron Wright, Dr Dennis Guillot, Tina Babin, Clyde Duplantis, Valerie Bourgeois, Henry Lafont, BuffyLynn Charpentier Action: L. To approve bids for the Lafourche Parish Stadium Repairs project. To approve a low bid from United Restoration & Preservation, Inc with a base bid of $6,894,524.26, to reject alternate number one in the amount of $656,000.00, for a bid total of $6,894,524.26, with a design fee in the sum of $348,561.00, for a total project amount of $7,243,085.26 for the Lafourche Parish Stadium Repairs project. Motion by Henry Lafont, second by Dr Dennis Guillot. Final Resolution: Motion Carried Yea: Myron Wright, Dr Dennis Guillot, Tina Babin, Clyde Duplantis, Valerie Bourgeois, Henry Lafont, BuffyLynn Charpentier 8. New Business Action: A. To consider engaging special legal counsel regarding possible claims for damages to 16th Section Land and take appropriate action. To enter an agreement with special legal counsel regarding possible claims for damages to 16th Section Land and allow the Superintendent to sign all related documents on behalf of the Board. Motion by Dr Dennis Guillot, second by Valerie Bourgeois. Final Resolution: Motion Carried Yea: Myron Wright, Dr Dennis Guillot, Tina Babin, Clyde Duplantis, Valerie Bourgeois, Henry Lafont, BuffyLynn Charpentier Action: B. To approve bids for the Central Lafourche High School Auxiliary Gym Roof Repair project. To approve a low bid from Naquin's Painting and Waterproofing, Inc., with a total base bid of $104,880.00, with a design fee of $13,010.00 for a project total of $117,890 for the Central Lafourche High School Auxiliary Gym Roof Repair project. Motion by Dr Dennis Guillot, second by Myron Wright. Final Resolution: Motion Carried Yea: Myron Wright, Dr Dennis Guillot, Tina Babin, Clyde Duplantis, Valerie Bourgeois, Henry Lafont, BuffyLynn Charpentier Action: C. To consider approving the newly created Ready Start Teacher position as an early learning expansion model for three-year-old and four-year-old students. To approve the newly created Ready Start Teacher position as an early learning expansion model for three-year-old and four-year-old students. Motion by Dr Dennis Guillot, second by Valerie Bourgeois. Final Resolution: Motion Carried Yea: Myron Wright, Dr Dennis Guillot, Tina Babin, Clyde Duplantis, Valerie Bourgeois, Henry Lafont, BuffyLynn Charpentier Action: D. To consider approving the 2025-2026 Pupil Progression Plan with recommended changes. To approve the 2025-2026 Pupil Progression Plan. Motion by Dr Dennis Guillot, second by Tina Babin. Final Resolution: Motion Carried Yea: Myron Wright, Dr Dennis Guillot, Tina Babin, Clyde Duplantis, Valerie Bourgeois, Henry Lafont, BuffyLynn Charpentier Information: E. To receive a report on the 2025-2026 student enrollment figures for all Lafourche Parish Schools. Mr. Greg Cook, Director of CWA, reported on the 2025-2026 student enrollment figures. The unofficial October 1st, 2025 MFP student enrollment count is 12,726 . This is a decrease of 193 students compared to the Oct. 1st, 2024 MFP student enrollment count which was 12,919. Pre-K and other pre-school children are not funded through the MFP formula. The Total student enrollment for Oct. 1st, 2025 is 13,231 which is a decrease of 264 students from last years Oct. 1st total enrollment count of 13,495. Action: F. To consider approving the Superintendent to execute documents and agreements required in implementation of the grant under the Community Development Block Grant Disaster Recovery Program. To approve Superintendent Jarod W. Martin, to execute those documents and agreements required in implementation of the grant under the Community Development Block Grant Disaster Recovery Program though the Restore Louisiana Infrastructure: FEMA public assistance non-federal share match program, for Lafourche Parish School Board in the aftermath of Hurricane Ida (2021). Motion by Dr Dennis Guillot, second by Tina Babin. Final Resolution: Motion Carried Yea: Myron Wright, Dr Dennis Guillot, Tina Babin, Clyde Duplantis, Valerie Bourgeois, Henry Lafont, BuffyLynn Charpentier 9. Tentative Dates of Future Meetings Information: A. Committee Meetings: Policy & Academics Committee; Business Committee; and Land & Facilities Management Committee, Wednesday, October 15, 2025 Information: B. Regular Board Meeting, Wednesday, November 5, 2025 10. Adjournment Procedural: A. Adjourn the Meeting The meeting adjourned at 7:01 p.m. /s/ Dennis J. Guillot, Ph.D., Vice President /s/ Jarod W. Martin, Secretary 11729806 10/7/25 ($372.76)