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PUBLIC NOTICE

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, March 28, 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.

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Jackson Parish School Board Meeting Minutes
March 3, 2025

The Jackson Parish School Board met in a regular scheduled meeting at 11:00 a.m. on
March 3, 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 Wagogner and Dennis Clary
Absent: None
Rick Barlow gave the Invocation.
May Saulters led in the Pledge of Allegiance.
The meeting was called to order by Gerry Mims.
A motion was made by Wade McBride, seconded by Mary Saulters and carried to
approve the minutes from the Regular Scheduled meeting held on February 3, 2025.
A motion was made by Mary Saulters, seconded by Calvin Waggoner and carried to
approve the 2025-2026 School Calendar.
Jackson Parish Schools
2025-2026
Approved 3-3-2025
New Teacher Orientation August 14, 2025
Professional Development August 15, 18-19, 2025
First Day for Students August 20, 2025
Parent Teacher Conference October 24, 2025 (Conferences will be
held Oct. 23 – 3:00-8:00 p.m.)
Professional Development January 16, 2026
Seniors Last Day May 12, 2026
Students Last Day May 27, 2026
Teacher Work Day May 27, 2026
Holidays:
Labor Day September 1, 2025
Fall Break Dismiss: Thursday, October 23, 2025
(Students)
Return: Wednesday, October 29, 2025
Veteran’s Day Observed November 11, 2025
Thanksgiving Dismiss: Friday, November 21, 2025
Return: Monday, December 1, 2025
Christmas Dismiss: Thursday, December 18, 2025
Return: Monday, January 5, 2026
Dr. Martin Luther King January 19, 2026
President’s Day/Winter Break Dismiss: Thursday, February 12, 2026
Return: Wednesday, February 18, 2026
Spring Break Dismiss: Friday, March 13, 2026
Return: Monday, March 23, 2026
Easter Break Dismiss: Thursday, April 2, 2026
Return: Tuesday, April 7, 2026
Memorial Day May 25, 2026
Information Only:
End of Grading Periods: October 17, 2025
January 15, 2026
March 30, 2026
May 27, 2026
Note: 392 Instructional minutes per day – 4.45 Emergency Days
Mandatory in-services for non-certified employees will include three (3) days as
assigned by Respective supervisors for the 2025-2026 school year.
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 Paulette Belton, seconded by Calvin Waggoner and carried
approving to grant the Superintendent authorization to purchase Textbooks/Curriculum teaching resources and consumables for the 2025-2026 school year. Not to exceed $350,000.00.
A motion was made by Dennis Clary, seconded by Rick Barlow and carried to accept
low quote of $17,309.18 from Rapid Signs to purchase and install an LED Sign for
Quitman High School, to be paid from Quitman District funds.
Kristi Bass, Business Manager presented the Financial Report.
Wade McBride reported to the Board on the meeting of the Building and Grounds
Committee.
A motion was made by Mary Saulters, seconded by Dennis Clary and carried to accept low quote from Dodson Enterprises, Inc. in the amount of $215,200.00 for materials and labor to remodel the Quitman High School Gym Locker room, to be paid from Quitman District funds.
Rick Barlow reported to the Board on the meeting of the Transportation Committee held prior to the Board meeting.
A motion was made by Mary Saulters, seconded by Paulette Belton and carried to
approve out of state travel for Jana Potts, Ellie Mae Ray, Madison Taylor and Advisor,
Niki St. Clair from Quitman High School to attend the Senior Beta National Convention in Orlando, Florida, June 22-26,2025. The Jackson Parish School Board will reimburse for expenses according to policy IFCB – Field Trips and Excursions.
A motion was made by Paulette Belton, seconded by Rick Barlow and carried to
approve out of state travel for Molly Beaubouef, Kari Beth Gates, Marcela Gonzalez,
Alley Hines, Makayla Johns, Brianna Moffitt, Olivia Otwell, Anna Shows, Abram Toms,
Megan Walker and Advisors: Kimberly Shows, Cyndi Beaubouef, Ashley Hines and
Elizabeth Gates from Weston High School to attend the Senior Beta National
Convention in Orlando, Florida, June 22-26,2025. The Jackson Parish School Board
will reimburse for expenses according to policy IFCB – Field Trips and Excursions.
Superintendent Claxton announced the qualified candidates for Superintendent:
 Troy Bell
 William Carter
 Dr. Robin Potts
 Karen Ray
A motion was made by Rick Barlow, seconded by Paulette Belton and carried to
schedule the interviews on March 13th, 2025 at 11:00 a.m.
A motion was made by Mary Saulters, seconded by Wade McBride and carried to
adjourn at 11:50 a.m