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PUBLIC NOTICE
Jackson Parish School Board Special Called Meeting Minutes
October 1, 2026
The Jackson Parish School Board met in a Special Called Meeting on October 1,2026, 11:00 a.m. at Jackson Parish School Board, 315 Pershing Highway, Jonesboro, La.
The following were present for roll call: Mary Saulters, Rick Barlow, Gerry Mims, Paulette Belton, Wade McBride and Dennis Clary
Absent: Calvin Waggoner
Motion by Dennis Clary, seconded by Rick Barlow and carried to enter into Executive Session pursuant to La.R.S. 42:17 (A) (4).)
Motion by Gerry Mims, seconded by Wade McBride and carried to return to open session with no action taken.
Public Comments were heard at this time in support of Superintendent Carter.
A motion was made by Rick Barlow, seconded by Paulette Belton and carried to bring charges against Superintendent Carter.
Ayes: Mary Saulters, Dennis Clary, Rick Barlow, Gerry Mims, Paulette Belton and Wade
McBride
Nays: None
Absent: Calvin Waggoner
A motion was made by Wade McBride, seconded by Gerry Mims and carried to place Superintendent Carter on Administrative Leave pending outcome of hearing.
Ayes: Mary Saulters, Dennis Clary, Rick Barlow, Gerry Mims, Paulette Belton and Wade McBride
Nays: None
Absent: Calvin Waggoner
A motion was made by Dennis Clary, seconded by Rick Barlow and carried to appoint Dr. Robin Potts as Acting Superintendent until the regular scheduled Board Meeting, October 5, 2026.
Ayes: Mary Saulters, Dennis Clary, Wade McBride, Gerry Mims, Paulette Belton and Rick Barlow
Nays:
None
Absent: Calvin Waggoner
Motion by Gerry Mims, seconded by Paulette Belton and carried to adjourn at 1:30 p.m
PUBLIC NOTICE
RESOLUTION OF THE JACKSON PARISH SCHOOL BOARD CALLING A HEARING IN ACCORDANCE WITH LA. R.S. 17:54 TO DETERMINE WHETHER OR NOT WILLIAM CARTER SHOULD BE DISCIPLINED OR REMOVED AS SUPERINTENDENT OF THE JACKSON PARISH
SCHOOL SYSTEM
WHEREAS, La. R.S. 17:54 provides that if a superintendent is found incompetent, unworthy, or inefficient or is found to have failed to fulfill the terms and performance objectives of his contract or to comply with School Board policy, the superintendent shall be removed from office; and
WHEREAS, the Jackson Parish School Board (“School Board”) retained special counsel to conduct a thorough investigation of complaints regarding the job performance of Superintendent Carter; and
WHEREAS, following the investigation, the School Board received information suggesting that Mr. Carter exhibited conduct that was unworthy, inefficient, and in violation of State Law and School Board Policy; and
WHEREAS, the School Board further received information suggesting that Mr. Carter breached his employment contract; and
WHEREAS, after considering the information received, the School Board has determined that it should call a hearing in accordance with the provisions of La R.S. 17:54 for the purposes of determining whether or not Mr. Carter should be disciplined, including removal as Superintendent or otherwise disciplined; and
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, by theJackson Parish School Board in a regularly called session duly convened on the 1st day of October, 2026, that a hearing be called and held in accordance with La. R.S. 17:54 to determine the truth or falsity of such allegations against Mr. Carter
and to determine whether or not such allegations, if true, warrant his removal or other discipline.
AND NOW, BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that a copy of this resolution signed and certified by the President of the Board be forwarded to Mr. Carter informing him that this Board will hold a hearing
in Jonesboro, Louisiana to consider the charges and to determine whether or not he should be removed or otherwise disciplined. Further, special counsel is directed by the Board to inform Mr. Carter through his counsel in writing of the charges, specific reasons for charges, and potential witnesses against him at least 20 days before the hearing to determine the truth or falsity of allegations against Mr. Carter and to determine whether or not such allegations, if true, warrant his removal or other discipline.
AND NOW, BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that special counsel is hereby authorized to retain such expert witnesses as may be necessary to assist the Board in determining the truth or falsity of the allegations against Mr. Carter and to determine whether or not such allegations, if true, warrant his removal or other discipline.
AND NOW, BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that special counsel is hereby directed to inform Mr. Carter that the hearing may be public or private at his option and that he may be represented by legal counsel and may present witnesses or other evidence that he desires on his behalf, all in accordance with La. R.S. 17:54.
AND NOW, BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that Mr. Carter is to remain on paid administrative leave pending the outcome of the hearing held in accordance with LA R.S. 17:54 to determine the truth or falsity and whether or not such allegations, if true, warrant his removal or other discipLine.
PUBLIC NOTICE
Jackson Parish School Board Regularly Scheduled Meeting Minutes
October 5, 2026
The Jackson Parish School Board met in a regular scheduled meeting at 11:00 a.m. on October 5, 2026 at Jackson Parish School Board, 315 Pershing Highway, Jonesboro, Louisiana.
The following were present for roll call: Mary Saulters, Rick Barlow, Dennis Clary, Wade McBride, Gerry Mims and Paulette Belton
Absent: Calvin Waggoner
Dennis Clary gave the Invocation.
Paulette Belton led in the Pledge of Allegiance.
The meeting was called to order by Mary Saulters.
A motion was made by Wade McBride, seconded by Gerry Mims and carried to approve the minutes from the Regular Scheduled meetings held on September 14, 2026.
Motion was made by Dennis Clary, seconded by Wade McBride and carried to make the following announcement:
Notice is hereby given that at its meeting to be held on Monday, November 2, 2026 at 11:00 a.m. at its regular meeting place, the Jackson Parish School Board Office, 315 Pershing Hwy., Jonesboro, Louisiana, the Parish School Board of the Parish of Jackson, State of Louisiana, plans to consider adopting a resolution ordering and calling an election to be held in the Consolidated School District No. 1 of the Parish of Jackson, State of Louisiana to authorize the levy of an ad valorem tax therein.
A motion was made by Paulette Belton, seconded by Gerry Mims and carried to approve the Memorandum of Understanding with the Jackson Parish Sheriff’s Office for five (5) School Resource Officers at a cost of $220,000.00, to be paid from General Fund.
A motion was made by Dennis Clary, seconded by Rick Barlow and carried to approve the 2026-2027 Pupil Progression Plan.
The Board recognized Justin Dodson from the Jackson Parish Recreation Department who spoke about the use of school facilities for Recreation Basketball.
A motion was made by Rick Barlow, seconded by Dennis Clary and carried to nominate Dr. Robin Potts as Interim Superintendent while Superintendent Carter is on Administrative Leave until the issue is resolved.
Rick Barlow 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 Paulette Belton and carried to approve for payment the following bills: General Fund, Federal Program, School Food Service, Sales Tax, Special Education and District Maintenance bills.
A motion was made by Gerry Mims, seconded by Paulette Belton and carried approving payment of $32,049.00 to Air Reading for High Dosage Tutoring at Jonesboro Hodge Elementary School, to be paid from High Dosage Tutoring grant. Air Reading is a sole source provider.
A motion was made by Dennis Clary, seconded by Gerry Mims and carried approving the declaring the following items at Weston High School Ag department as surplus:
• Tag #200 – 15″ Planer
• Tag #225 – Lathe Machine
• Tag #199 – Bender
• Tag #226 – Welding Rod Oven
These items are no longer usable and will be disposed of by taking them to a scrap yard.
A motion was made by Wade McBride, seconded by Paulette Belton and carried approving a part-time hourly contract for Kristi Bass to provide training support to the Business Department at a cost of $52.98 per hour (not to exceed 45 hours) plus mileage at the state rate to be paid out of General Fund. This contract will end December 18, 2026.
A motion was made by Paulette Belton, seconded by Rick Barlow and carried approving the purchase of curriculum (Frog Street) for three (3) and four (4) year olds at Union Bee Head Start at a cost of $12,426.70 to be paid from EC PDG Consolidated Grant fund. Frog Street is a sole source provider.
A motion was made by Dennis Clary, seconded by Rick Barlow and carried approving the purchase of an online program to assist with data collection and IEP writing for students with disabilities from GoalBook at a cost of $11,475.00 to be paid from General Fund. Goalbook is a sole source provider.
A motion was made by Dennis Clary, seconded by Paulette Belton and carried approving adopting the resolution granting Bonnie Buckelew permission to sign the State of Louisiana Cooperative Endeavor Agreement for Act 461 of the 2025 Regular Legislative Session in the amount of $150,000.00 for Acquisition, Equipment and Operating Expenses for materials and supplies, as well as labor costs to renovate and enhance the facilities at Jonesboro Hodge High School, Jonesboro Hodge Elementary School and Quitman High School) for and on behalf of the Jackson Parish School Board to finalize the 2025-2026 CEA invoices.
A motion was made by Paulette Belton, seconded by Rick Barlow and carried to give Bonnie Buckelew permission to contact the State of La. Legislators to request a change in the wording of HB 312, Act 961 of the 2026 Regular Legislative Session in the amount of $200,000.00 to (Acquisition, Equipment and Operating Expenses for materials and supplies, as well as labor costs to renovate and enhance the facilities at Jonesboro Hodge High School, Jonesboro Hodge Elementary School and Quitman High School.)
A motion was made by Wade McBride, seconded by Dennis Clary and carried approving a part-time hourly contract for a Speech Therapist at $65.00 per hour not to exceed 8 hours per week, to be paid from General Fund.
A motion was made by Wade McBride, seconded by Dennis Clary and carried approving to acquire two (2) Wal-Mart Pay by Invoice-Trevipay card for Central Office and Special Education Department use with the Business Manager being card holder (with guidelines attached).
Jennifer Colvin, 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 Dennis Clary, seconded by Paulette Belton and carried accepting low bid of $13,300.00 for Hot2Cold Heating, AC & Electrical for the three (3) ton Lennox Mini Split for Support Building and 3rd & 4th Grade building hallways at Jonesboro Hodge Elementary School, to be paid from Jonesboro Hodge District funds.
A discussion was held regarding the request from the Boys and Girls Clubs of North Louisiana concerning the use of school facilities. The board agreed to form a committee to negotiate a policy for Use of School facilities.
A discussion was held regarding the request from Jackson Parish Recreation Department concerning the use of school facilities. The board agreed to form a committee to negotiate a policy for Use of School facilities.
A motion was made by Gerry Mims, seconded by Rick Barlow and carried to accept low bid of $177,000.00 from Albritton Service Company for lighting and electrical upgrades at Weston High School Baseball and Softball fields, to be paid from Weston District funds (CEA Act 3 of 2026 RLS).
A motion was made by Dennis Clary, seconded by Rick Barlow and carried to adjourn at 11:25 a.m.
PUBLIC NOTICE
IMPORTANT INFORMATION ABOUT YOUR DRINKING WATER
Eros Community WS Failed to Take Corrective Action Following Identification of a Significant
Deficiency
On 5/19/2026, the Louisiana Department of Health (LDH) performed a detailed inspection and engineering of our water system called a sanitary survey. During this sanitary survey, they identified one or more significant deficiencies in our system. According to EPA’s Ground Water Rule, we were required to correct the deficiency (or deficiencies) or work with the State to develop a plan to correct the deficiency (or deficiencies). However, we failed to correct the deficiencies or contact the State before the established deadline and have therefore violated a requirement of the Ground Water Rule.
What should I do?
There is nothing you need to do. You do not need to boil your water or take other corrective actions. If a
situation arises where the water is no longer safe to drink, you will notified within 24 hours.
What does this mean?
This is not an emergency, you would have been notified with 24 hours.
This significant deficiency has the potential to result in lack of proper treatment and oversight of the water
system. Inadequately treated or inadequately protected water may contain disease-causing organisms.
These organisms can cause symptoms such as diarrhea, nausea, cramps, and associated headaches.
While we have not detected any evidence of contamination or other health threats related to our source
water, we are still committed to correcting the deficiency to eliminate the threat of contamination.
What was done?
We are currently working to address and resolve the identified violations. The pressure tank is currently in
use, although it was previously believed to be out of service. We are in the process of arranging for the tank to be painted and inspected and will ensure that the pressure tank and all associated piping and
connections are properly configured and maintained to protect the safety of the drinking water supply. We
are also working to bring our cross-connection control records up to date. Cross-connection questionnaires have been distributed, and we are following up with customers whose questionnaires have not yet been returned. Any connections identified as posing a potential cross-connection or contamination risk will be evaluated and addressed appropriately to protect the public water supply.
Please share this information with all the other people who drink this water, especially those who may not have received this notice directly (for example, people in apartments, nursing homes, schools, and other businesses). You can do this by posting this notice in a public place or distributing copies by hand or mail. For more information, please contact Heather Lewis at 318-417-6700 or PO Box 154, Eros, LA 71238