The Jackson Parish School Board has called a special meeting for 9:00 am on Wednesday, November 11th. The special session will be held solely to conduct a hearing pursuant to Louisiana Revised Statute (La.R.S.) 17:54 and Superintendent Billy Carter’s contract.

A portion of the meeting may be held in executive session according to the provisions of La.R.S.42.17(A) (1), (4), and (12). Moving into an executive session under these provisions generally requires an affirmative vote of a two-thirds majority of the members present during an open meeting. While discussions or investigations can happen behind closed doors, any final binding action or vote must be taken in an open, public meeting.

A definition of the Louisiana Revised Statutes is as follows.

Louisiana Revised Statute (La.R.S.) 17.54 – Governs the officers and superintendents of local public city and parish school boards.

Louisiana Revised Statute (La. R.S.) 42:17(A) – Sets out the specific legal exceptions to Louisiana’s Open Meetings Law, including when a public body may enter a closed “executive session.”

Under Louisiana Revised Statute (La. R.S.) 42:17(1) (part of Louisiana’s Open Meetings Law), – A public body may hold a closed executive session to discuss a person’s character, professional competence, or physical or mental health.

Louisiana Revised Statute (La. R.S.) 42:17(4) – A public body in Louisiana may hold an executive session (a closed meeting) for investigative proceedings regarding allegations of misconduct.

Louisiana Revised Statute (La. R.S.) 42:12 – Outlines the public policy regarding open meetings under Louisiana’s Open Meetings Law (part of Title 42, Chapter 13 / general public meetings provisions)

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