Board ratifies special counsel appellate review in Fulcrum case and extends teachers' CBA through Feb. 16
July 01, 2026 | St. John the Baptist Parish, School Boards, Louisiana
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Following an executive session on Jan. 19, the St. John the Baptist Parish School Board reconvened and ratified two items related to litigation and labor negotiations.
The board first entered executive session at 7:11 p.m. to discuss Fulcrum Enterprises, LLC v. St. John The Baptist Parish School Board (Suit No. C-77965) and to receive an update on collective bargaining negotiations. Upon reconvening at 8:14 p.m., the board voted (10 yeas, 1 absent) to ratify Special Counsel to seek appellate review in the Fulcrum matter.
Separately, the board considered and ratified an Agreement to extend the term of the Collective Bargaining Agreement with the St. John Association of Educators (LAE-NEA) through midnight on Feb. 16, 2023. The extension was moved by Ms. Debbie Schum and seconded by Mr. Mamou; the roll call showed 10 yeas and 1 absent (Burl).
Why it matters: Ratifying appellate review authorizes legal steps in pending litigation that may affect district obligations or projects. Extending the collective bargaining agreement preserves the terms of the existing contract while negotiations continue and prevents a lapse in coverage for bargaining unit members.
No additional action on collective bargaining was recorded at the meeting beyond the ratified extension.
The board first entered executive session at 7:11 p.m. to discuss Fulcrum Enterprises, LLC v. St. John The Baptist Parish School Board (Suit No. C-77965) and to receive an update on collective bargaining negotiations. Upon reconvening at 8:14 p.m., the board voted (10 yeas, 1 absent) to ratify Special Counsel to seek appellate review in the Fulcrum matter.
Separately, the board considered and ratified an Agreement to extend the term of the Collective Bargaining Agreement with the St. John Association of Educators (LAE-NEA) through midnight on Feb. 16, 2023. The extension was moved by Ms. Debbie Schum and seconded by Mr. Mamou; the roll call showed 10 yeas and 1 absent (Burl).
Why it matters: Ratifying appellate review authorizes legal steps in pending litigation that may affect district obligations or projects. Extending the collective bargaining agreement preserves the terms of the existing contract while negotiations continue and prevents a lapse in coverage for bargaining unit members.
No additional action on collective bargaining was recorded at the meeting beyond the ratified extension.
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