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JOB OPPORTUNITY
Benoit Ford – Need two outgoing people to train for professional sales representatives! Guaranteed income with unlimited potential commission! We offer a full benefit package including insurance and 401k. Apply in person Monday – Friday from 9:00 am – 5:00 pm at the dealership located at 601 Hudson Avenue in Jonesboro or call Anthony Gray @ 225-200-8289.
JOB OPPORTUNITY
The Jackson Parish Police Jury is hiring for the following open position. Please submit all applications to: Jackson Parish Police Jury Administrative Building, 160 Industrial Drive, Jonesboro, LA 71251. Applications will be received until 4:30 pm on Friday, January 31, 2025. To request a detailed job description, please contact our office at (318) 259-2361 or by email: nevans@jppj.org.
POSITION: General Laborer
DEPARTMENT: Jackson Parish Road Department
Description:
Under close supervision, the Road Department General Laborer performs unskilled manual labor, operation of light equipment requiring no special training or experience, and performs related work as required by the supervisor. Laborers in this position class are also responsible for the operation of a variety of construction and maintenance equipment and for performing manual labor activities as needed and/or required by the Road Department.
Minimum Qualifications:
• Must be 18 years of age.
• High school diploma, or equivalent, required.
• Class E Driver’s License; progression towards a CDL license a plus.
• Three (3) months of experience in the operation of equipment listed above preferred, but not required.
• Must be able to lift up to 100 pounds frequently.
• Ability to work safely in all weather conditions, including adverse conditions.
• Can understand and follow oral and written instructions.
• Able to work in elevated areas, confined spaces, and on and off ladders.
• Must be able to sit and stand for extended periods of time.
Basic Responsibilities:
• The General Laborer is responsible for performing industrial and safety housekeeping of assigned areas following the instructions from their Supervisor.
• Operates Police Jury-owned vehicles, such as pick-up trucks, backhoe, street sweeper, dump trucks, farm–type tractors, bush hog cutters, boom mowers, etc. as required.
• Operates hand and power tools and equipment, such as mowers, chain saws, air compressor, small compaction equipment, etc. as required.
• Mows grass and rights of ways with hand power equipment.
• Uses hand tools to load and unload sand, dirt, gravel, and hot and cold mix asphalt.
• Repairs pot holes.
• Required to inspect and repair equipment as directed by department procedures, as well as be able to make repairs to parish roads, curbs and sidewalks.
• Performs road and ditch maintenance and associated work.
• Cleans culverts and other drainage structures including placing rip rap and filter cloth.
• Sweeps streets, shop, and sidewalks; cleans up debris and materials from roads, bridges, and culverts.
• Flags traffic when needed.
• Manually moves and transports equipment, materials, etc.
• Loads and unloads materials from trucks including debris, sand, dirt, gravel, etc.
• Cleans trucks, replaces blades, and other maintenance of equipment as needed.
• Performs building maintenance, cleaning offices, restrooms, and shop as needed.
• Assists operators, truck drivers, mechanics etc. with specific projects as requested.
• Performs a variety of other heavy manual work in connection with the maintenance of streets, bridges, and drainage of parish roads.
• Ready to learn from on-the-job training when necessary.
• Follows safety procedures and practices as required, as well as wearing required safety equipment.
• Performs other job-related duties as assigned.
Detailed Job Description available upon request.
PUBLIC NOTICE
Jackson Parish School Board Meeting Minutes
January 13, 2025
The Jackson Parish School Board met in a regular scheduled meeting at 11:00 a.m. on January 13, 2025 at Jackson Parish School Board, 315 Pershing Highway, Jonesboro, La.
The following were present for roll call: Gerry Mims, Mary Saulters, Paulette Belton, Rick Barlow, Wade McBride, Calvin Waggoner, Dennis Clary
Absent: none
Dennis Clary gave the Invocation.
Paulette Belton led in the Pledge of Allegiance.
The meeting was called to order by Gerry Mims.A motion was made by Mary Saulters, seconded by Wade McBride and carried to approve the minutes from the Regular Scheduled meeting held on December 9, 2024.
The Board recognized the following:
• Lainey Elmore – 5th Grade Student of the Year
• Elsie Flynn – 8th Grade Student of the Year
• Cali Deal – 12th Grade Student of the Year
• Amber Lee – Elementary Teacher of the Year
• Rhonda Howell– Middle School Teacher of the Year
• Lori Rash – High School Teacher of the Year
• Madison Brown – New Teacher of the Year
• Danielle Copeland – Principal of the Year
• Michael Cannon – Elementary Support Staff of the Year
• Nicole Jacobs – Middle School Support Staff of the Year
• Valma Williams – High School Support Staff of the Year
A motion was made by Mary Saulters, seconded by Paulette Belton and carried to accept the resignation of David Claxton as Superintendent of Schools for the purpose of retirement, effective June 30, 2025.
A motion was made by Rick Barlow, seconded by Wade McBride and carried to begin the process to select a new Superintendent beginning with the application process.
A motion was made by Dennis Clary, seconded by Mary Saulters and carried to approve the revised Jackson Parish Schools Mission Statement.
Mary Saulters reported to the Board on the meeting of the Executive Finance Committee held prior to the Board meeting.
A motion was made by Dennis Clary, seconded by Rick Barlow and carried to approve for payment the following bills: General Fund, Federal Program, School Food Service, Sales Tax, Special Education, District Maintenance bills.
A motion was made by Wade McBride, seconded by Paulette Belton and carried to approve the sharing agreement between Jackson Parish School Board and Jackson Parish Sheriff’s Office for July 1, 2024 – June 30, 2025.
Kristi Bass, Business Manager presented the Financial Report.
Paulette Belton reported to the Board on the meeting of the Policy Committee held prior to the Board meeting.
A motion was made by Mary Saulters, seconded by Dennis Clary and carried to approve new policies:
• GAMK – Use of Pronouns and Given Names
• JGCF – Behavioral Health and Support for Students
A motion was made by Calvin Waggoner, seconded by Rick Barlow and carried to approve revising policies:
• CBD – Employment of Superintendent
• GAK – Personnel Records
• GBC – Recruitment
• IDBA – Sex Education
• JGCFA – Behavioral Health Services for Students
• IDDF – Education of Students with Exceptionalities
• JGC – Student Health Services
A motion was made by Calvin Waggoner, seconded by Rick Barlow and carried to adjourn at 11:20 a.m.
PUBLIC NOTICE
Village of Chatham Regular Call Meeting Minutes
January 14, 2025
The Village of Chatham held its regularly scheduled meeting on Tuesday, January 14, 2025, at 6:00 pm.
The meeting was called to order and roll call was taken and the following were present: Mayor Gregory Harris, council members Bernadean James, Toni Malone and Sue Ann Proffer.
Brad Warren with Sky Rider Communications presented Mayor and Council with information on installing high speed fiber optics within village limits as part of the bi-partisan infrastructure grant.
Motion to confirm Mayor Harris was made by Bernadean James, seconded by Toni Malone and approved by all.
Motion to appoint Toni Malone as Mayor Pro-Tempore, was made by Sue Ann Proffer, seconded by Bernadean James and approved by all.
Motion to appoint Chief of Police, when hired, as Tax Collector was made by Toni Malone, seconded by Bernadean James and approved by all.
Motion to appoint Lillian Pittman as Village Clerk and Ex-Officio Tax Collector was made by Bernadean James, seconded by Toni Malone and approved by all.
Motion to appoint Gary Nunn as Village Attorney was made by Toni Malone, seconded by Bernadean James and approved by all.
No minutes from December 10 , 2024 meeting. Meeting was not held due to lack of quorum.
Motion to approve minutes from regular meeting held on November 12, 2024 was made by Toni Malone, seconded by Bernadean James and approved by all.
Motion to approve payment of monthly bills was made by Toni Malone, seconded by Bernadean James and approved by all.
Motion to adopt Ordinance 2024-05 Display of Historical Memorable in Village Hall was made by Toni Malone and seconded by Bernadean James. Motion carried with the following Vote: Toni Malone – Yes, Berdean James – Yes, Sue Proffer – Yes.
Motion to adopt Ordinance 2024-06: Alcohol Restaurant License was made by Toni Malone and seconded by Bernadean James. Motion carried with the following Vote: Toni Malone – Yes, Berdean James – Yes, Sue Proffer – Yes.
Council discussed the qualifications of the Chief of Police for the Village. Motion to give permission to the Clerk to post job opening for Chief of Police was made by Bernadean James, seconded by Toni Malone and approved by all.
Motion to adopt Resolution 2025-01: LGAP 2024-2025 was made by Toni Malone, seconded by Bernadean James and approved by all.
Motion to adopt Resolution 2025-02: CWEF 2024-2025 was made by Toni Malone, seconded by Bernadean James and approved by all.
Motion to acknowledge receipt of rate study preformed by Freese & Nichols was made by Toni Malone, seconded by Bernadean James and approved by all.
Motion to accept rate study proposal and option 1 for water of 11% initial increase beginning FY 2026 and 3% for the next four fiscal years was made by Toni Malone, seconded by Bernadean James and approved by all.
Motion to accept financial statements was made by Toni Malone, seconded by Bernadean James, and approved by all.
Motion to adjourn was made by Toni Malone and seconded by Bernadean James and approved by all.
Meeting adjourned at 7:41 pm.
These minutes reflect the proceedings of the meeting held on January 14, 2025, and are subject to approval in the next meeting.
The next regular meeting will be held at 6:00 pm on February 11, 2025, at Village Hall located at 1709 Oak St. Chatham, LA.