Board ratifies termination, approves two principals’ performance contracts

The Livingston Parish School Board ratified a probationary employee’s termination, approved compliance with Act 705 training requirements, and approved two performance-based principal contracts during its meeting.

Board members moved to ratify the termination of a probationary employee for violations of board policy and job description. The motion to ratify the prior decision was made and carried by voice vote.

Staff presented a routine ratification under Act 705 confirming board members have met required education hours; the board approved that ratification by voice vote.

The superintendent recommended performance-based contracts for Miss Ashley Sharp at Doyle High School and Miss Amy Spearman at Walker Elementary. The Doyle High contract was approved by roll-call vote (six yeses, one abstention). The Walker Elementary contract was approved in a separate roll-call vote; several board members offered congratulations and appreciation for the principals’ work.

Minutes do not specify contract terms, salary changes or evaluation metrics; staff said the contracts were being approved per the superintendent’s recommendation.