East Baton Rouge Parish School Board elects new president and vice president
January 10, 2026 | East Baton Rouge Parish, School Boards, Louisiana
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The East Baton Rouge Parish School Board on Jan. 8 elected its president and vice president in roll-call votes held during a special meeting.
Board member Patrick Martin nominated Mark Beaulieu for a second term as president; Shoshone Stewart also was nominated. After brief remarks by several board members in support of each nominee, the board closed nominations and voted by roll call. The secretary reported the tally as five votes for Stewart and four for Beaulieu; the chair then announced Beaulieu the winner and he later took the oath of office.
The board then opened nominations for vice president. Shoshone Stewart nominated Cliff Lewis, and Emily Soule was also nominated. A roll-call vote returned five votes for Cliff Lewis and four for Emily Soule; Lewis was declared vice president and was sworn in alongside the president.
The votes followed short remarks from board members praising the nominees’ leadership and experience. Board members highlighted the nominees’ service to district schools and emphasized continuity as the district continues work on school realignment and facility investments.
The board’s actions were procedural and limited to selecting officers; no policy changes or additional directives accompanied the votes. Administrators coordinated the swearing-in with the board clerk immediately after the results were announced.
Board member Patrick Martin nominated Mark Beaulieu for a second term as president; Shoshone Stewart also was nominated. After brief remarks by several board members in support of each nominee, the board closed nominations and voted by roll call. The secretary reported the tally as five votes for Stewart and four for Beaulieu; the chair then announced Beaulieu the winner and he later took the oath of office.
The board then opened nominations for vice president. Shoshone Stewart nominated Cliff Lewis, and Emily Soule was also nominated. A roll-call vote returned five votes for Cliff Lewis and four for Emily Soule; Lewis was declared vice president and was sworn in alongside the president.
The votes followed short remarks from board members praising the nominees’ leadership and experience. Board members highlighted the nominees’ service to district schools and emphasized continuity as the district continues work on school realignment and facility investments.
The board’s actions were procedural and limited to selecting officers; no policy changes or additional directives accompanied the votes. Administrators coordinated the swearing-in with the board clerk immediately after the results were announced.
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