November 18, 2025
CPSB Meeting - Immediately following the Executive Committee Work Session
The Caddo Parish School Board (CPSB) met on Tuesday, November 18, 2025, immediately following the Executive Committee Work Session 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 7:20 p.m.
1.02 Consideration of Minutes of the October 21, 2025 CPSB Meetings
Move to approve the minutes of the October 21, 2025 CPSB Meetings as presented.
Motion by Jessica Yeates, seconded 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
2.01 Visitors
Jon Glover voiced her concern about the posting of the CPSB minutes available to the public on the district website. Jon Glover spoke on agenda item 6.07. She asked what was the student population at CVA and questioned the decision to invest in a new building. Jacqueline Miller explained her concern of the revision of the policy regarding the community public hearing. Bobby Woodruff stated his concern with the board members and the fact that the community is not being heard.
3.01 Establish the agenda and the proposed consent agenda for the November 18, 2025, CPSB meeting.
Move to establish the agenda and the proposed consent agenda for the November 18, 2025 CPSB Meeting.
Motion by Barry Rachal, seconded 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
Move to add the following to the November 18, 2025 CPSB Agenda: Consideration to approve a Resolution signed by Board President Jasmine Green on behalf of the Caddo Parish School Board honoring the life and legacy of Officer Marc Brock.
Motion by Jessica Yeates, seconded by Katie McLain.
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
Move to approve a Resolution signed by Board President Jasmine Green on behalf of the Caddo Parish School Board honoring the life and legacy of Officer Marc Brock
Motion by Barry Rachal, seconded by Jerry Bowman Jr.
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
3.02 Confirm the Consent Agenda
Move to confirm the consent agenda for the November 18, 2025 CPSB meeting.
Motion by Barry Rachal, seconded 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, Dottie Bell
Not Present at Vote: Jessica Yeates
Agenda Items placed on Consent
4.01 Personnel Leaves - Certified & Classified
4.02 Personnel Resignations - Certified & Classified
6.01 To consider and take action with respect to adopting a Resolution authorizing the incurring of debt and issuance of General Obligation School Bonds Series 2026, of the Parishwide School District of Caddo Parish, Louisiana; and providing for other matters in connection therewith.
6.03 Consideration to approve Mental Health Interagency Agreement
6.04 Consideration to approve the Easement Agreement with the Village of Mooringsport
6.05 Consideration to approve the extension of the State of LA Agency Lease No. 22131 with Apex Natural Gas, LLC for an additional two-year period
6.06 Begin the process of naming the existing softball field at C. E. Byrd High School after Jerry Badgley and receive community input
6.07 Consideration to approve staff to formally initiate price negotiations for the property owned by Louisiana Tech University, which includes the current site where Caddo Virtual Academy is located, and additional frontage property owned by the Greater Shreveport Chamber of Commerce or others
6.08 Consideration for approval to accept the Purchase Offer for the Pine Valley Elementary property
6.11 Consideration to approve revision to CPSB Policy IDDF - Education of Students with Exceptionalities
9.01 Request for Settlement Authority - Claimant: Bridget Lindsey obo Rylee Lindsey - Date of Loss: 11/30/23 - Claim #C3665C6207000101
5.01 Purchasing Bids
Motion 1 (Original Motion)
Move to approve the following bid as recommended by staff and submitted in the electronic mailout on the scoring tabulation sheet: Bid 07C-26 Calculators awarded to Focus Camera LLC.
Motion by Barry Rachal, seconded by Dr Bonita Douzart.
Substitute motion
Move to reject all bids for Bid 07C-26 Calculators and resubmit for bid
Motion by Dr Terence Vinson, seconded by Dr Bonita Douzart.
Motion Fails
Yes: Steve Umling, Dr Terence Vinson
No: Jasmine Green, Don Little, Dr Bonita Douzart, Mary Trammel, Jerry Bowman Jr, Jeri Bowen, Barry Rachal, Katie McLain, Jessica Yeates, Dottie Bell
Call for the question to end debate.
Motion by Dr Terence Vinson, seconded by Jessica Yeates.
Motion Carries
Yes: Steve Umling, Jasmine Green, Dr Terence Vinson, Don Little, Dr Bonita Douzart, Mary Trammel, Jerry Bowman Jr, Jeri Bowen, Barry Rachal, Jessica Yeates, Dottie Bell
No: Katie McLain
Original Motion
Motion by Barry Rachal, seconded by Dr Bonita Douzart.
Final Resolution: Motion Carries
Yes: Jasmine Green, Don Little, Dr Bonita Douzart, Mary Trammel, Jerry Bowman Jr, Jeri Bowen, Barry Rachal, Katie McLain, Jessica Yeates, Dottie Bell
No: Steve Umling, Dr Terence Vinson
6.02 Consideration to approve MOU between Caddo Parish Public Schools and Brentwood Hospital of Shreveport
Move to approve MOU between Caddo Parish Public Schools and Brentwood Hospital of Shreveport and parents/guardians must provide written consent for any behavioral health services for students referred to this program.
Motion by Dottie Bell, second by Barry Rachal.
Final Resolution: Motion Carries
Yes: Steve Umling, Jasmine Green, Dr Terence Vinson, Dr Bonita Douzart, Mary Trammel, Jerry Bowman Jr, Jeri Bowen, Barry Rachal, Katie McLain, Jessica Yeates, Dottie Bell
Abstain: Don Little
Jon Glover spoke about agenda item 6.02 and asked if this a violation of HIPPA. She asked what issues do the other board-approved agencies address.
Board Member McLain asked to make a friendly amendment to the motion that parents/giuardians must provide written consent for any behavioral helath services. The maker of the motion, Dottie Bell, and Barry Rachal that seconded the motion have approved the friendly amendment.
6.09 Consideration to approve revision to CPSB Policy EFAB - Employee Use of Social Media
Move to approve revision to CPSB Policy EFAB - Employee Use of Social Media to add #11 Employees shall not post or share content that supports, incites or glorifies unlawful violence or threats of harm toward any individual or group which has a tendency to disrupt workplace efficiency, undermine public trust, and/or poses a reasonable risk of harm to others as recommended by the Policy Review Committee and submitted in the electronic mailout.
Motion by Katie McLain, seconded by Don Little.
Final Resolution: Motion Carries
Yes: Don Little, Jeri Bowen, Barry Rachal, Katie McLain, Jessica Yeates, Dottie Bell
No: Steve Umling, Jasmine Green, Dr Terence Vinson, Mary Trammel, Jerry Bowman Jr
Abstain: Dr Bonita Douzart
6.10 Consideration to approve proposed changes to the Caddo Parish School Board Insurance Plans
Move to approve the proposed changes to the Caddo Parish School Board Insurance Plans: Self-Funded Plans 7.5% premium increase; Require retirees & spouses to enroll in Medicare A & B if they retire or turn 65 on or after 4/1/2026 with the following exceptions: The retiree is not eligible to enroll in Medicare Part B based on federal eligibility rules or the retiree is required to pay a premium higher than the standard Medicare Part B premium due to Income Related Monthly Adjustment Amount (IRMAA) surcharges; Require eligible retirees & spouses to enroll in the Medicare Advantage plan; Add $100 Specialty Drug Co-pay; Increase ER Co-pay from $120 to $250 as recommended by the Insurance and Finance Committee and submitted in the electronic mailout.
Motion by Dottie Bell, seconded by Jeri Bowen.
Final Resolution: Motion Carries
Yes: Steve Umling, Jasmine Green, Don Little, Jerry Bowman Jr, Jeri Bowen, Barry Rachal, Katie McLain, Dottie Bell
No: Dr Terence Vinson, Dr Bonita Douzart, Mary Trammel, Jessica Yeates
Jon Glover shared her experience when she was a participant in the Blue Advantage Plan. She changed back to Medicare A & B, and she said she was disappointed she is being forced to go back to the Advantage Plan.
7.01 Superintendent's Announcements
The Superintendent announced he pulled the agenda item to approve the 2026-2027 and 2027-2028 CSPB Academic Calendar to reaccess to align with Bossier Parish School Board. He said he would bring back to the board for the December meeting. Mr. Burton reminded the board to join staff at the old Parent Resource Center to assist with Stuff the Bus. He announced to the board that the Christmas Luncheon will be held at Superior Steakhouse on Tuesday, December 16th at 11:30 a.m..
8.01 Board Member Announcements and Requests
Dr. Vinson announced Ad Hoc committee will meet at 10:00 a.m. on December 16th. Mrs. Bell told everyone Happy Thanksgiving.
10.01 Adjournment
Move to adjourn the November 18, 2025 CPSB Meeting.
Motion by Mary Trammel, seconded by Jessica Yeates.
Final Resolution: Motion Carries
Yes: 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
Not Present at Vote: Steve Umling
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