Shreveport Times
April 26, 2026
CPSB Meeting
Tuesday, March 17, 2026
The Caddo Parish School Board met on March 17, 2026 at 4:00 p.m. There was not a quorum present for the Executive Committee Work Session. The meeting was held in the board room at 1961 Midway, Shreveport, LA. Board members present were Steve Umling, Jasmine Green, Dr. Terence Vinson, Dr. Bonita Douzart, Mary Trammel, Jerry Bowman, Jr., Jeri Bowen, Katie McLain, Jessica Yeates, and Dottie Bell. Also present were Superintendent Keith Burton and Board Counsel Reginald Abrams.
1.01 Roll Call
First Vice President Trammel called the meeting to order at 4:00 p.m.
2.01 Presentations and Recognitions
1) Musical Presentation 2) Student Leader of the Month 3) STEM Teacher Award 4) LACUE Teacher of the Year Award 5) State Civilian Marksmanship Awards
3.01 Consideration of Minutes of February 17, 2026 CPSB Meetings
Move to approve the minutes of the February 17, 2026, CPSB Meetings as presented
Motion by Dottie Bell, seconded by Jasmine Green
Final Resolution: Motion Carried
Yes: Steve Umling, Jasmine Green, Dr. Terence Vinson, Mary Trammel, Jerry Bowman, Jr., Jeri Bowen, Jessica Yeates, Dottie Bell
Not Present at Vote: Dr. Bonita Douzart and Katie McLain
4.01 Visitors
Rose Singleton concerned about a situation at a school and the police. She stated she lost her job due to this situation. Pamela Jones asked the board to allow oral argument regarding the termination appeal of an employee that is on the agenda. Carlos McDaniel stated that RRU and CFT have been associated with Caddo Schools since he was a student, and he is now an educator. Michael Williams spoke in favor of the continuance of the Ad Hoc Committee on the agenda. Lynn Cawthorne spoke in favor of the continuance of the Ad Hoc Committee on the agenda. Craig Lee reminded the board that salaries are paid with local revenue from local businesses.
5.01 Establish the agenda and the proposed consent agenda
Move to establish the agenda and the proposed consent agenda for the March 17, 2026, CPSB Meeting
Motion by Jessica Yeates, seconded by Dottie Bell
Final Resolution: Motion Carried
Yes: Steve Umling, Jasmine Green, Dr. Terence Vinson, Dr. Bonita Douzart, Mary Trammel, Jerry Bowman, Jr., Jeri Bowen, Katie McLain, Jessica Yeates, and Dottie Bell
5.02 Confirm the Consent Agenda
Move to confirm the consent agenda for the March 17, 2026, CPSB Meeting
Motion by Jessica Yeates, seconded by Dottie Bell
Final Resolution: Motion Carried
Yes: Steve Umling, Jasmine Green, Dr. Terence Vinson, Dr, Bonita Douzart, Mary Trammel, Jerry Bowman, Jr., Jeri Bowen, Katie McLain, Jessica Yeates, and Dottie Bell
(Consent) 6.01 Personnel Leaves - Certified & Classified
(Consent) 6.02 Personnel Resignations - Certified & Classified
(Consent) 7.02 Purchasing Bids
(Consent) 8.01 Property/Bus Rental Requests
(Consent) 8.02 Consideration to approve Memorandum of Understanding between Youth Enrichment Program and Caddo Parish School Board
(Consent) 8.04 Consideration to approve Resolution of Continued Employment
7.01 Capital Project Bids
Move to approve the bid as recommended by staff and submitted in the electronic mailout on the bid tabulation sheet: 1) Project 2027-246, Woodlawn Gym Restrooms, be awarded to Rhodes Properties Development (Not OCC*), Shreveport, LA, with a Base Bid for the sum total of $144,000.00. The budget amount is $300,000.00. The project will be paid for with Capital Projects Funds. 2) Project 2027-757, Youree Drive HVAC, be awarded to Harris Mountain West (Not OCC*), Shreveport, LA, with a Base Bid, Alternate 1 and Alternate 2 for the sum total of $1,978,000.00. The budget amount is $2,000,000.00. The project will be paid for with Bond Funds. 3) Project 2027-750, A. C. Steere HVAC, be awarded to The Payne Company (Not OCC*), Shreveport, LA, with a Base Bid, Alternate 1, Alternate 2, and Alternate 3, for the sum total of $997,000.00. The budget amount is $1,250,000.00. The project will be paid for with Bond Funds. 4) Project 2027-751, Creswell HVAC, be awarded to Reliance Plumbing Group (Not OCC*), Shreveport, LA, with a Base Bid, Alternate 1 and Alternate 2, for the sum total of $899,000.00. The budget amount is $1,000,000.00. The project will be paid for with Bond Funds. 5) Project 2027-218, Woodlawn Fire Alarm, be awarded to Evolution Technologies (Not OCC*), Shreveport, LA, with a Base Bid, for the sum total of $375,232.00. The budget amount is $450,000.00. The project will be paid for with Capital Projects Funds.
Motion by Jessica Yeates, seconded by Dottie Bell
Final Resolution: Motion Carried
Yes: Steve Umling, Jasmine Green, Dr. Terence Vinson, Dr. Bonita Douzart, Mary Trammel, Jerry Bowman, Jr., Jeri Bowen, Katie McLain, Jessica Yeates, Dottie Bell
8.03 Consideration to approve the continuance of the Ad-Hoc Committee with committee members commissioned during 2025 to review the process of contracts, procurement, and the Opportunity Caddo Program
Move to approve the continuance of the Ad-Hoc Committee with committee members commissioned during 2025 to review the process of contracts, procurement, and the Opportunity Caddo Program as recommended by District 3 Board Member, Dr. Terence Vinson.
Motion by Dottie Bell, seconded by Jasmine Green
Final Resolution: Motion Carried
Yes: Steve Umling, Jasmine Green, Dr. Terence Vinson, Dr. Bonita Douzart, Mary Trammel, Jerry Bowman, Jr., Jeri Bowen, Katie McLain, Jessica Yeates, Dottie Bell
8.05 Consideration of Employee Termination Appeal in Accordance with CPSB Policy GBN and Policy This item was moved from Executive Session to 8.05.
Move to approve agenda item be moved to the next month's (April) meeting for oral argument.
Motion by Dr Terence Vinson, seconded by Jasmine Green
Final Resolution: Motion Carried
Yes: Jasmine Green, Dr. Terence Vinson, Dr. Bonita Douzart, Jerry Bowman, Jr., Katie McLain, Dottie Bell
No: Steve Umling, Mary Trammel, Jeri Bowen, Jessica Yeates
9.01 Superintendent's Announcements
None
10.01 Board Member Announcements and Requests
None
11.01 Executive Session
None
12.01 Adjournment
Move to adjourn the March 17, 2026, CPSB Meeting
Motion by Jessica Yeates, seconded by Jasmine Green
Final Resolution: Motion Carried
Yes: Steve Umling, Jasmine Green, Dr. Terence Vinson, Dr. Bonita Douzart, Mary Trammel, Jerry Bowman, Jr., Jeri Bowen, Katie McLain, Jessica Yeates, Dottie Bell
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