School board grants settlement authority in Nalco tax appeal
July 02, 2026 | St. John the Baptist Parish, School Boards, Louisiana
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The St. John the Baptist Parish School Board voted Aug. 18 to grant settlement authority to Attorney Patrick Amadee in ongoing litigation, St. John the Baptist Parish School Board v. Nalco, La. Board of Tax Appeal No. L00253.
The board first moved into executive session to discuss the pending litigation. After reconvening in open session, the board approved a motion to grant settlement authority to Amadee. The motion carried on a recorded roll call vote with nine members present voting in favor; two members were absent.
The vote followed the executive session called specifically to consider the Nalco matter. The minutes record the motion and the roll call vote but do not list settlement terms or limits on the authority granted. The board’s attorney was authorized to proceed on settlement discussions or resolution within the scope set by the board during the meeting.
No additional details about proposed settlement amounts, deadlines, or specific negotiating parameters were included in the minutes. The board’s minutes indicate that the matter was discussed in executive session in accordance with state law prior to the public vote to grant authority.
The board first moved into executive session to discuss the pending litigation. After reconvening in open session, the board approved a motion to grant settlement authority to Amadee. The motion carried on a recorded roll call vote with nine members present voting in favor; two members were absent.
The vote followed the executive session called specifically to consider the Nalco matter. The minutes record the motion and the roll call vote but do not list settlement terms or limits on the authority granted. The board’s attorney was authorized to proceed on settlement discussions or resolution within the scope set by the board during the meeting.
No additional details about proposed settlement amounts, deadlines, or specific negotiating parameters were included in the minutes. The board’s minutes indicate that the matter was discussed in executive session in accordance with state law prior to the public vote to grant authority.
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