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SHERIFF’S SALE
PARISH OF JACKSON
STATE OF LOUISIANA
ONSLOW BAY FINANCIAL
vs 37903
SHAWN ETHAN BARR A/KIA SHAWN E BARR A/KIA SHAWN BARR
By virtue of a Writ of Seizure and Sale issued out of the Honorable Second Judicial District Court, Parish of Jackson, State of Louisiana, and to me directed, I have seized and taken into my possession and will offer for sale for cash at the Jackson Parish Sheriff Office, , Jonesboro, Louisiana, on Wednesday, the 10th day of DECEMBER, 2025. Between the hours governing judicial sales, the following property to wit:
LOT 2 OF THE DEERFIELD SUBDIVISION, SITUATED IN JACKSON PARISH, LOUISIANA.
Seized as the property of the above named defendant and will be sold to satisfy said Writ and all cost, sale to be made for cash WITHOUT the benefit of appraisal.
BRENT BARNETT, SHERIFF
EX-OFFICIO, AUCTIONEER
SHERIFF’S SALE
PARISH OF JACKSON
STATE OF LOUISIANA
BOKF, N.A.
VS 37927
CHRISTOPHER LEE RICE
By virtue of a Writ of Seizure and Sale issued out of the Honorable Second Judicial District Court, Parish of Jackson, State of Louisiana, and to me directed, I have seized and taken into my possession and will offer for sale for cash at the Jackson Parish Sheriff Office, Jonesboro, Louisiana, on Wednesday, the 7th day of JANUARY, 2026. Between the hours governing judicial sales, the following property to wit:
BEGINNING AT THE INTERSECTION OF THE EAST LINE OF THE SE 1/4 OF NW 1/4, SECTION 22, TOWNSHIP 17 NORTH, RANGE 3 WEST AND THE WEST LINE OF THE U.S. HIGHWAY 167 AND RUN SOUTH 40 DEGREES 45′ WEST ALONG THE WEST LINE OF SAID HIGHWAY FOR A DISTANCE OF 80 FEET FOR A STARTING POINT. FROM STARTING POINT RUN SOUTH 39 DEGREES 00′ WEST ALONG THE WEST LINE OF U.S. HIGHWAY 167 FOR A DISTANCE OF 210 FEET, THENCE NORTH 51 DEG 00′ WEST FOR A DISTANCE OF 210 FEET, THENCE NORTH 39 DEG 00′ EAST PARALLEL TO THE WEST LINE OF SAID HIGHWAY FOR A DISTANCE OF 210 FEET, THENCE SOUTH 51 DEG 00′ EAST TO STARTING POINT, A DISTANCE OF 210 FEET. ALL IN THE SE 1/4 OF NW 1/4, SECTION 22, TOWNSHIP 17 NORTH, RANGE 3 WEST, CONTAINING 1.0 ACRE. LESS AND EXCEPT A 0.171 ACRE TRACT TRANSFERRED BY DEED FILED IN CONVEYANCE BOOK 333, AT PAGE 213 OF THE RECORDS OF JACKSON PARISH, LOUISIANA, TOGETHER WITH ALL IMPROVEMENTS AND APPURTENANCES THEREUNTO BELONGING.
A 0.131 ACRE TRACT OF LAND DESIGNATED TRACT “2”, ON THAT CERTAIN PLAT OF SURVEY FOR MR. TROY JOHNSTON DATED JULY 15, 2008, BY W. G. KIRKLAND, P,L.S., SITUATED IN THE SE 1/4 OF NW 1/4 SECTION 22, TOWNSHIP 17 NORTH, RANGE 3 WEST, LAND DISTRICT NORTH OF RED RIVER, JACKSON PARISH, LOUISIANA AND BEING MORE SPECIFICALLY DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS, TO-WIT:
COMMENCE AT A 3/4″ IRON ROD (SET) ON THE WEST LINE OF STATE PROJECT #023-06-0050 (U,S. HIGHWAY NO. 167) SAID IRON ROD BEING 2880.69 FEET NORTH AND 2395.87 FEET EAST OF A 2″ IRON SHAFT MARKING THE SOUTHWEST CORNER OF SECTION 22, TOWNSHIP 17 NORTH, RANGE 3 WEST,
THENCE LEAYING SAID WEST LINE PROCEED NORTH 57 DEG 49 MINUTES 54 SECONDS WEST 233.08 FEET TO A 3/4″ IRON ROD (SET); THENCE PROCEED NORTH 30 DEG 48 MINUTES 14 SECONDS EAST 126.32 FEET TO A 3/4″ IRON ROD (SET); THENCE PROCEED NORTH 53 DEGREES 26 MINUTES 31 SECONDS EAST
158.09 FEET TO A 3/4″ REBAR (FOUND) MARKING THE NORTHWEST CORNER OF THE SHANNA LYNN STROZIER PROPERTY FOR THE POINT OF BEGINNING OF THE 0.131′ ACRE TRACT OF LAND HEREINAFTER DESCRIBED; THENCE PROCEED SOUTH 80 DEGREES 55 MINUTES 01 SECONDS EAST 89,70 FEET TO A 3/4″‘1RON ROD (SET); THENCE PROCEED SOUTH 53 DEGREES 05 MINUTES 52 SECONDS EAST 97.47 FEET TO A 3/4″ IRON ROD (SET) ON THE WEST LINE OF STATE PROJECT #023-06-0050 (U.S. HIGHWAY NO.167); THENCE PROCEED ALONG THE WEST LINE OF STATE PROJECT #023-06-0050 (U.S. HIGHWAY NO. 167) SOUTH 36 DEG 31 MINUTES 08 SECONDS WEST 41.86 FEET TO A 3/4″ IRON ROD (FOUND) MARKING THE NORTHEAST CORNER OF THE SHANNA LYNN STROZIER PROPERTY; THENCE PROCEED NORTH 53 DEG 05 MINUTES 52 SECONDS WEST ALONG THE NORTH LINE OF THE SHANNA LYNN STROZIER PROPERTY, 177.08 FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING CONTAINING 0.131 ACRES AND BEING SUBJECT TO ALL SERVITUDES OF RECORD OR OF USE. ALL AS PER PLAT OF SURVEY DATED JULY 15, 2008 BY WALTER GLEN KIRKLAND, PROFESSIONAL LAND SURVEYOR, LOUISIANA REGISTRY NO. 4759.
A 0.428 ACRE TRACT OF LAND, DESIGNATED TRACT “1” ON THAT CERTAIN PLAT OF SURVEY FOR MR. TROY JOHNSTON DATED JULY 15, 2008, BY W.G. KIRKLAND, P.L.S., SITUATED IN THE SE 1/4 OF NW 1/4, SECTION 22, TOWNSHIP 17 NORTH, RANGE 3 WEST, LAND DISTRICT NORTH OF RED RIVER, JACKSON PARISH, LOUISIANA AND BEING MORE SPECIFICALLY DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS, TO-WIT:
BEGIN AT A 3/4″ IRON ROD (SET) ON THE WEST LINE OF STATE PROJECT #023-06-0050 (U.S. HIGHWAY NO. 167) SAID IRON ROD BEING 2880.69 FEET NORTH AND 2395.87 FEET EAST OF A 2″ IRON SHAFT MARKING THE SOUTHWEST CORNER OF SECTION 22, TOWNSHIP 17 NORTH, RANGE 3 WEST, THENCE LEAVING SAID WEST LINE PROCEED NORTH 57 DEGREES 49 MINUTES 54 SECONDS WEST 233.08 FEET TO A 3/4″ IRON ROD (SET); THENCE PROCEED NORTH 30 DEGREES 48 MINUTES 14 SECONDS EAST 126.32 FEET TO A 3/4″ IRON ROD (SET) ; THENCE PROCEED NORTH 53 DEGREES 26 MINUTES 31 SECONDS EAST 158.09 FEET TO A 3/4″ REBAR (FOUND) MARKING THE NORTHWEST CORNER OF THE SHANNA LYNN STROZIER PROPERTY; THENCE PROCEED SOUTH 37 DEG 31 MINUTES 24 SECONDS WEST ALONG THE WEST LINE OF THE SHANNA LYNN STROZIER PROPERTY 210.00 FEET TO A 3/4″ IRON ROD (FOUND); THENCE PROCEED SOUTH 53 DEG 05 MINUTES 51 SECONDS EAST ALONG THE SOUTH LINE OF THE SHANNA LYNN STROZIER PROPERTY 180.77 FEET TO A 3/4″ IRON ROD (FOUND) ON THE WEST LINE OF STATE PROJECT (#023-06-0050 (U.S. HIGHWAY NO. 167); THENCE PROCEED ALONG THE WEST LINE OF STATE PROJECT #023-06-0050 (U.S. HIGHWAY NO.167) SOUTH 36 DEG 31 MINUTES 08 SECONDS WEST 2.50 FEET TO A RIGHT OF WAY MONUMENT
(FOUND) AND SOUTH 10 DEG 52 MINUTES 17 SECONDS WEST 50.56 FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING CONTAINING 0.428 ACRES AND BEING SUBJECT TO ALL SERVITUDES OF RECORD OR OF USE. ALL AS PER PLAT OF SURVEY DATED JULY 15, 2008 BY WALTER GLEN KIRKLAND, PROFESSIONAL LAND SURVEYOR, LOUISIANA REGISTRY NO. 4759.
Seized as the property of the above named defendant and will be sold to satisfy said Writ and all costs, sale to be made for cash WITH the benefit of appraisal.
BRENT BARNETT, SHERIFF
EX-OFFICIO AUCTIONEER
SHERIFF’S SALE
PARISH OF JACKSON
STATE OF LOUISIANA
FIRST HORIZON BANK
vs 37730
DARRY LAMAR NELSON AND JUDITH ANN HUMBYRD NELSON
By virtue of a Writ of Seizure and Sale issued out of the Honorable Second Judicial District Court, Parish of Jackson, State of Louisiana, and to me directed, I have seized and taken into my possession and will offer for sale for cash at the Jackson Parish Sheriff Office, Jonesboro, Louisiana, on Wednesday, the 14th day of JANUARY, 2026 Between the hours governing judicial sales, the following property to wit:
ALL THAT PART OF THE NE 1/4 OF SW 1/4 OF THE SE 1/4 OF SECTION 30, TOWNSHIP 16 NORTH, RANGE 1 WEST, LAND DISTRICT NORTH OF RED RIVER, JACKSON PARISH, LOUISIANA, LYING SOUTH OF THE CENTERLINE OF LOUISIANA HIGHWAY 146, CONTAINING 1.3 ACRES, MORE OR LESS, TOGETHER WITH ALL IMPROVEMENTS THEREON, APPURTENANCES THEREUNTO BELONGING AND COMPONENT PARTS.
AND
A TRACT OF LAND IN THE SOUTH 1/2 OF THE SW 1/4 OF THE SE 1/4 OF SECTION 30, TOWNSHIP 16 NORTH, RANGE 1 WEST, LAND DISTRICT NORTH OF RED RIVER, JACKSON PARISH, LOUISIANA, BEING MORE PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS, TO-WIT:
COMMENCING AT AN ANGLE IRON FOUND MARKING THE SOUTHEAST CORNER OF SAID SECTION 30, THENCE ALONG THE SOUTH LINE THEREOF NORTH 89 DEGREES 51 43″ WEST 2635.82 FEET TO THE UN-MONUMENTED SOUTH QUARTER CORNER; THENCE ALONG THE WEST LINE OF SAID SOUTH 1/2 OF SW 1/4 OF SE 1/4, NORTH O DEGREES 17 ’30” WEST 658.48 FEET TO THE UN-MONUMENTED NORTHWEST CORNER THEREOF; THENCE ALONG THE NORTH LINE THEREOF, SOUTH 89 DEGREES 54′ 07” EAST 467.28 FEET TO THE NORTHWEST CORNER OF THE GLADYS NELSON ESTATE 2 ACRE TRACT; THENCE CONTINUE ON THE LAST DESCRIBED COURSE, AND ALONG THE NORTH LINE OF SAID 2 ACRE TRACT, 295.68 FEET TO A 3/4″ IRON PIPE SET MARKING THE NORTHEAST CORNER THEREOF, AND THE POINT OF BEGINNING, THENCE ALONG THE NORTH LINE OF SAID SOUTH 1/2 OF SW 1/4 OF SE 1/4, SOUTH 89 DEGREES 54′ 07” EAST 208.71 FEET TO A 3/4″ IRON PIPE SET; THENCE DUE SOUTH 208.71 FEET TO A 3/4′ IRON PIPE SET; THENCE NORTH 89 DEGREES 54′ 07” WEST 208,71 FEET; THENCE DUE NORTH 208.71 FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING, CONTAINING 1.00 ACRES OF LAND, TOGETHER WITH ALL IMPROVEMENTS THEREON, APPURTENANCES THEREUNTO BELONGING AND COMPONENT PARTS, SITUATED IN JACKSON PARISH, LOUISIANA; SUBJECT TO RESTRICTIONS, SERVITUDES, RIGHTS-OF-WAY AND OUTSTANDING MINERAL RIGHTS OF RECORD AFFECTING THE PROPERTY.
Seized as the property of the above-named defendants and will be sold to satisfy said Writ and all costs, sale to be made for cash, WITH the benefit of appraisal.
BRENT BARNETT, SHERIFF
EX-OFFICIO, AUCTIONEER
SHERIFF’S SALE
Parish of Jackson
State of Louisiana
GUARANTY BANK AND TRUST COMPANY OF DELHI
vs 37958
ADMC PROPERTIES, LLC
By virtue of a Writ of Seizure and Sale issued out of the Honorable Second Judicial District Court, Parish of Jackson, State of Louisiana, and to me directed, I have seized and taken into my possession and will offer for sale for cash at the Jackson Parish Sheriff’s Office, Jonesboro, Louisiana, on Wednesday, the 21st day of JANUARY 2026. Between the hours governing judicial sales, the following property, to wit:
LOT ONE (1) OF BLOCK “B” OF THE J.D. JEFFRESS ADDITION NO. TWO (2) TO THE TOWN OF JONESBORO AS PER PLAT OF RECORD IN THE RECORDER’S OFFICE OF JACKSON PARISH, LOUISIANA, TOGETHER WITH ALL IMPROVEMENTS AND APPURTENANCES THEREUNTO BELONGING.
Seized as the property of the above-named defendant and will be sold to satisfy said Writ and all costs, sale to be made for cash, WITH the benefit of appraisal.
BRENT BARNETT, SHERIFF
EX-OFFICIO, AUCTIONEER
SHERIFF’S SALE
Parish of Jackson
State Of Louisiana
GUARANTY BANK & TRUST COMPANY OF DELHI
vs 37878
AM PROPERTIES & INVESTMENTS, LLC
By virtue of a Writ of Seizure and Sale issued out of the Honorable Second Judicial District Court, Parish of Jackson, State of Louisiana, and to me directed, I have seized and taken into my possession and will offer for sale for cash at the Jackson Parish Sheriff’s Office, Jonesboro, Louisiana, on Wednesday, the 21ST day of JANUARY, 2026. Between the hours governing judicial sales, the following property to wit:
THOSE CERTAIN PIECES, PARCELS OF TRACTS OF LAND, TOGETHER WITH ALL OF THE IMPROVEMENTS SITUATED THEREUPON, ALL APPURTENANCES THEREUNTO BELONGING AND COMPONENT PARTS SITUATED AND LOCATED IN THE NE 1/4 OF THE SW 1/4 OF SECTION 1, TOWNSHIP 14 NORTH, RANGE 4 WEST, JACKSON PARISH, LOUISIANA, BEARING THE MUNICIPAL ADDRESS OF: 869 FIREWOOD ROAD, JONESBORO, LOUISIANA 71251, AND BEING MORE
PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS:
LOT 22 OF THE SOUTH HIGHLAND SUBDIVISION TO THE TOWN OF JONESBORO, AS MORE FULLY SHOWN ON THAT SURVEY SHOWING SOUTH HIGHLAND SUBDIVISION, PREPARED BY U.S. ROANE, C.E., DATED OCTOBER 26, 1956, RECORDED AT CONVEYANCE BOOK 90, PAGE 428, ACQUIRED AND FILED ON JULY 29, 1970, IN COB 136, PAGE 202, RECORDS OF JACKSON PARISH, LOUISIANA.
ALSO:
BEGINNING AT THE SW CORNER OF THE NE 1/4 OF THE SW 1/4, SECTION 1, TOWNSHIP 14 NORTH, RANGE 4 WEST, AND RUNNING DUE EAST 243 FEET TO THE EAST SIDE OF THE ROAD RUNNING NORTHEAST AND SOUTHWEST THROUGH SAID FORTY, THENCE RUN N13 DEGREES 45' EA DISTANCE OF 350 FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING; FROM SAID POINT OF BEGINNING THENCE RUN DUE EAST 150 FEET; THENCE RUN IN A NORTHEASTERLY DIRECTION PARALLEL WITH THE ABOVE ROAD 100 FEET; THENCE RUN DUE WEST 150 FEET OR A DISTANCE SUFFICIENT TO INTERSECT THE RIGHT OF WAY OF THE ABOVE ROAD; THENCE RUN IN A SOUTHWESTERLY DIRECTION ALONG AND WITH THE RIGHT OF WAY OF SAID ROAD A DISTANCE SUFFICIENT TO
INTERSECT THE POINT OF BEGINNING.
ALSO:
LOT NUMBER SIX (6) OF BLOCK ONE (1) OF THE J.D. JEFFRESS ADDITION TO THE TOWN OF JONESBORO, LOUISIANA.
Seized as the property of the above-named defendants and will be sold to satisfy said Writ and all costs, sale to be made for cash, WITH the benefit of appraisal.
BRENT BARNETT, SHERIFF
EX-OFFICIO, AUCTIONEER
PUBLIC NOTICE
Jackson Parish Library Board of Control
Regular Board Meeting Minutes
November 7, 2025
The Jackson Parish Library Board of Control met on Friday, November 7, 2025, at 4:30 p.m. at the Jonesboro Branch of the Jackson Parish Library for the rescheduled quarterly board meeting. The meeting was called to order by Mrs. Massey, Board President.
Members present: Mrs. Essmeier, Mrs. Standley, Mrs. Jenkins, Mrs. Tew, Mrs. Massey, and Mr. Chatham.
Also present was Floyd Knox and Judy Robertson.
Members absent: Mrs. Cooper and Mrs. Nunn.
Mrs. Jenkins led the invocation.
There being no public comments, the Board proceeded with the proposed agenda.
Mrs. Essmeier made the motion to approve the minutes for the August 25, 2025 board meeting. Mr. Chatham seconded. All yes. Motion carried.
Mrs. Standley made the motion to accept the 3rd quarter financial reports. Mrs. Jenkins seconded. All yes. Motion carried.
Mrs. Jenkins made the motion to accept the July, August, and September statistical reports. Mrs. Essmeier seconded. All yes. Motion carried.
Mrs. Essmeier made the motion to accept the quote from Triad Builders to build two (2) emergency doors with 5×5 concrete landings at each door at the Jonesboro branch as recommended by Paul Riley. Mr. Chatham seconded. All yes. Motion carried.
Mr. Chatham made the motion to adopt the amended 2025 budget and 2026 budget proposal as presented. Mrs. Standley seconded.
District 1: Nay District 2: Absent District 3: Aye District 4: Absent
District 5: Aye District 6: Nay District 7: Aye Ex-Officio: Aye
The results were 4 yes, 2 no, and 2 absent. Motion carried.
Mrs. Standley made the motion to adjourn the meeting. Mrs. Essmeier seconded. All yes. Motion carried.
Mrs. Carol Massey, Board President
Mr. Floyd Knox, Secretary
PUBLIC NOTICE
Jackson Parish School Board Meeting Minutes
December 1, 2025
The Jackson Parish School Board met in a regular scheduled meeting at 11:00 a.m. on December 1, 2025, at Jackson Parish School Board, 315 Pershing Highway, Jonesboro, Louisiana.
The following were present for roll call: Gerry Mims, Mary Saulters, Rick Barlow, Paulette Belton, Wade McBride, Dennis Clary, and Calvin Waggoner
Absent: None
Paulette Belton gave the Invocation.
Calvin Waggoner led in the Pledge of Allegiance.
The meeting was called to order by Gerry Mims.
A motion was made by Mary Saulters, seconded by Rick Barlow, and carried to approve the minutes from the Regular Scheduled meetings held on November 3, 2025.
The Board recognized Amy Hay, District Testing Coordinator, who presented information of the 2024-2025 School Performance Scores.
Dennis Clary nominated Rick Barlow as Vice-President for 2026. Motion by Mary Saulters, seconded by Dennis Clary, and carried that nominations cease. Rick Barlow was named Vice-President.
A motion was made by Mary Saulters, seconded by Wade McBride and carried to approve the updated Disciplinary Hearing Officer (DHO) list.
Disciplinary Hearing Officer (DHO) List
Revised November 2025 – La. R.S. 17:443
Brandon Decuir (Attorney)
DeCuir, Clark & Adams, L.L.P.,
732 North Boulevard
Baton Rouge, LA 70802
Phone: 225.346.8716
Reginald “Reggie” Abrams (Attorney)
330 Marshall Street, Suite 707
Shreveport, LA 71101-3017
Phone: (318)222-9100
Wendy Giovingo (Attorney)
1503 N 19th Street
Monroe, LA 71201-4941
Phone: (318) 387-8000
Greg Belfour (Attorney)
1135 Lakeshore Drive, Floor 6
Lake Charles, LA 70601
Phone: (337) 439-8315;
L. Douglas Lawrence (Attorney)
1900 N 18th Street, Suite 213
Monroe, LA 71201
Phone: (318) 361-5004
Mike Cassidy (Attorney)
1601 E. Academy Avenue
Jennings, LA 77054
Phone: (337) 824-0315
A motion was made by Wade McBride, seconded by Dennis Clary and carried to approve the updated Hearing Procedures for Employee Discipline. This policy shall govern the conduct of such hearings before a DHO within the school district.
HEARING PROCEDURES FOR EMPLOYEE DISCIPLINE
(Revised November 4, 2025)
La. R.S. 17:443, La. R.S. 17:444, La. R.S. 17:493 requires school districts to utilize Disciplinary Hearing Officers (DHO) when certain disciplinary actions, as defined by law, are contemplated against certain employees. This policy shall govern the conduct of such hearings before a DHO within the school district.
LIST OF HEARING OFFICERS
A list of persons meeting those qualifications imposed by law to serve as a DHO shall be approved and maintained by the school board. The minimum number of persons on such a list shall be fixed in accordance with law, depending upon the number of students enrolled in the school district.
SELECTION OF DISCIPLINARY HEARING OFFICERS; CONFLICTS OF INTEREST
When the services of a DHO are required, the Superintendent shall randomly select the name of a DHO from the Board-approved list in the presence of at least one witness. Such random appointment shall be made by the use of either a random name generator or by the blind drawing of a name from the entire list of board-approved DHOs.
Upon such selection, the proposed DHO shall be provided with written notification of appointment and a listing of the parties and potential witnesses. The DHO must confirm and attest in writing to both the DHO’s continued qualification to serve and the absence of a conflict of interest that would prohibit him/her from serving.
In the event that the DHO selected is an immediate family member of any of the parties or witnesses to testify at the hearing, prohibited from serving due to a conflict of interest prescribed by the Louisiana Rules of Professional Conduct, or is otherwise unavailable to conduct the hearing within the time delays provided by law, another name shall be randomly selected. To avoid delay, all hearing officers from the board-approved list may be drawn and their order of draw recorded to allow for the selection of another DHO in the order drawn, should the first selected be unable to serve.
COMPENSATION OF DISCIPLINARY HEARING OFFICERS
Each person selected as a DHO shall be entitled to compensation at the rate provided for attorneys with like experience by the Louisiana Attorney General, not to exceed $275 per hour. The DHO shall submit a detailed, itemized invoice to the Superintendent no later than 15 days after the conclusion of his/her duties. The invoice of the DHO shall be paid by this Board no later than 45 days after submission. Any expense for which reimbursement is sought must be supported by detailed receipts.
DUTIES OF AND RESPONSIBILITIES DISCIPLINARY HEARING OFFICERS
A DHO appointed as provided herein shall have the duty and responsibility to:
(1). confer with the parties and their counsel regarding scheduling;
B. advise the employee that the hearing will be either public or private, at the option of the employee;
C. review whether the interim decision of the Superintendent was arbitrary or capricious and shall either affirm or reverse the action of the Superintendent;
D. notify the Superintendent and the employee of his final determination, with written reasons, within ten (10) days of the conclusion of the hearing or the submission of post hearing briefs, if same are requested by the DHO;
E. maintain and safeguard all exhibits accepted or proffered into evidence at the hearing; and
F. such other duties and responsibilities as may be imposed upon him by law and/or this policy.
POWERS AND AUTHORITY OF DISCIPLINARY HEARING OFFICERS
A DHO appointed as provided herein shall have the powers and authority to:
A. schedule the date, time and location of the hearing, if the parties cannot agree;
B. administer oaths and affirmations;
C. regulate the course of the hearings, including ruling on objections;
D. fix the time for filing pre or post-hearing briefs, if requested;
E. direct the parties to appear and confer to consider simplification of the issues;
F. direct the exchange of witness names and documentation, in the event of a dispute between the parties; and
G. sign and issue subpoenas requiring attendance and giving of testimony by witnesses.
Notwithstanding the foregoing, all parties shall have the right to (1) present evidence on all issues of fact, (2) present argument on all issues of law and policy, and (3) conduct such examination of witnesses as may be required for the development of a complete record.
GENERAL RULES CONCERNING HEARINGS
A. Hearings shall be scheduled in accordance with the timelines established by law and shall be held in private or open session, at the option of the employee. Hearings shall be held at the school board’s central office, unless a different location is fixed by the DHO.
B. Hearings shall be conducted on weekdays during normal business hours, unless the DHO determines that the just and efficient completion of the hearing, compliance with the mandated delays, or the DHO’s, counsel’s or party’s schedule requires a deviation from such times.
C. The DHO may suspend a hearing, upon both parties’ agreement and request, when it appears that a resolution of the disciplinary action at issue has been reached between the parties. Before such hearing is suspended, such resolution shall be entered upon the record of such proceeding and shall have the same preclusive force and effect as a compromise entered and received in open court. Any verbal agreements placed into the record shall be memorialized in writing and signed by all parties within 7 calendar days.
D. The DHO shall require that the proceedings be conducted with dignity and in an orderly and expeditious manner and shall control the proceedings so that justice is done.
E. The normal order of the hearing shall be as follows:
1. The opening statements by the Superintendent and the employee, in that order;
2. The presentation of the evidence of the Superintendent and of the employee, in that order;
3. The presentation of the evidence of the Superintendent in rebuttal; and
4. The argument of the Superintendent, of the employee, and of the Superintendent in rebuttal, in that order. This order may be varied by the DHO when circumstances so justify.
F. Before testifying, every witness shall be required to declare that he will testify truthfully, by oath or affirmation.
G. A witness who is subpoenaed but who fails to appear or a witness who appears but refuses to testify without proper cause shall be considered in contempt, and the DHO may apply to a district judge in the Parish where the hearing is being held for an Order holding the recalcitrant witness in contempt.
H. The DHO may order, upon a showing of appropriate safeguards, live testimony of a witness to be presented during the hearing by teleconference, video link, or other visual remote technology, if the witness is beyond the subpoena power of the DHO or when compelling circumstances are shown.
I. Formal exceptions to rulings or orders of the DHO are unnecessary. Contemporaneous objections with the reasons stated therefore to such rulings are sufficient.
J. In all cases, the DHO shall state the reason for his ruling as to the inadmissibility of the evidence.
K. When the DHO rules against the admissibility of any evidence, he shall either permit the party offering such evidence to make a complete record thereof during a recess or such other time as the DHO shall designate or permit the party to offer an oral or written statement setting forth the nature of the evidence. When the record is completed during a recess or other designated time, there will be no necessity for the requesting party to make a statement setting forth the nature of the evidence.
L. If the DHO permits a party to make a complete record of the evidence held inadmissible, it shall allow any other party the opportunity to make a record in the same manner of any evidence bearing upon the evidence held to be inadmissible or, in case of the unavailability of such evidence or inability to the other party to do, to make a statement setting forth the nature of the evidence.
M. The Louisiana Administrative Code is not applicable to hearings conducted before the DHO. In addition, a strict interpretation of the Louisiana Code of Evidence shall not be used to exclude evidence when, in the opinion of the DHO, the principles underlying the Code of Evidence and attendant circumstances suggest that such evidence is reliable.
N. Each hearing shall be recorded by a certified court reporter.
O. Such court report’s appearance fee shall be paid by the Board within 45 days of the presentation of an invoice.
P. Upon the request of any party to the DHO, he/she shall request the court reporter to transcribe the record of the entire hearing and transmit the original transcript of the hearing to the DHO. The requesting party shall be obligated to pay all costs and fees associated with the transcription of the hearing by the certified court reporter and for obtaining a copy thereof. Notice of such request for transcription shall be contemporaneously transmitted to all parties who may obtain a copy of such transcript from the court reporter upon paying for same.
Q. Upon request of any party directed to the DHO, he/she shall cause the original transcript of the hearing and all exhibits accepted or proffered into evidence to be filed with the appropriate district court. The requesting party shall be obligated to pay all costs and fees associated with the filing of the transcript and exhibits directly to the clerk of court at the time of filing.
R. All exhibits accepted or proffered into evidence shall be maintained and safeguarded by the DHO for a period of not less than 120 days after transmission of his/her final determination to the Superintendent. After the expiration of such 120-day period, all evidence shall be sealed and returned to the superintendent.
S. The DHO shall not be called as a witness upon review by the District Court, unless there is a dispute as to the formalities required by law for such hearings and only when ordered by the District Court, in accordance with any applicable law.
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 Calvin Waggoner, seconded by Dennis Clary and carried to approve for payment the following bills: General Fund, Federal Program, School Food Service, Sales Tax, Special Education, District Maintenance bills.
Kristi Bass, Business Manager presented the Financial Report.
Wade McBride reported to the Board on the meeting of the Building and Grounds Committee held prior to the Board meeting.
A motion was made by Paulette Belton, seconded by Rick Barlow and carried to accept low quote of $11,308.71 from Decker Equipment/School Fix to purchase material for restroom stalls at Jonesboro Hodge Middle School, to be paid from Jonesboro Hodge District funds.
A motion was made by Mary Saulters, seconded by Dennis Clary and carried to accept low quote of $51,400.00 from Insight Incorporated for materials and labor to install gym lockers at Quitman High School, to be paid from Quitman District fund.
A motion was made by Dennis Clary, seconded by Paulette Belton and carried to accept low quote of $45,750.00 from Dodson Enterprises, Inc. for materials and labor to upgrade restrooms at Jonesboro Hodge High School Baseball/Softball fields, to be paid from Jonesboro Hodge District funds.
A motion was made by Mary Saulters, seconded by Rick Barlow and carried to accept low quote of $11,375.00 from Dodson Enterprises, Inc. for materials and labor to install new scoreboard at Jonesboro Hodge High School Baseball field, to be paid from Jonesboro Hodge 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 Wade McBride, seconded by Dennis Clary and carried approving out of state travel for Derek Shields traveling to Nashville, Tenn, December 8 – December 12, 2025 to attend the National Association of Agriculture Educators convention. Expenses to be paid by La. Agriculture Teachers Association and the La. Department of Education.
A motion was made by Mary Saulters, seconded by Rick Barlow and carried to adjourn at 11:31 a.m.
ITEMS FOR SALE
LeBlanc Cypress Works – A stand-alone cooler box with a hinged top, complete with logo and/or exterior picture add-on capability, along with an outdoor chair and end table, is featured this month at LeBlanc Cypress Works. Other custom-made cypress or oak items, including benches, swings, gates, and fences, are available as well. Cost depends on the type of material used. For an estimate or to place an order, call Don LeBlanc at (318)-475-1161.
CAREER OPPORTUNITY
The Jackson Parish School District – If you have the skills and enthusiasm to make a difference, there is an opening for the following positions.
Grade 3-5 Special Education Teacher at Weston High School
Substitutes – All Areas
Apply today through the Jackson Parish School District website at www.jpsb.us or contact the central office at (318) 259 – 4456 for more details.
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