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Mr. Moore moved to insert a new section giving students the right to appeal a denial of graduation participation to the board and specifying that the board would hear the appeal at its next regularly scheduled meeting and that the board’s decision would be final. He framed the amendment as an equity and restorative-justice measure for students who completed requirements at alternative programs. Several board members expressed sympathy with the goal but raised procedural questions: whether appeals tied to academic requirements (for example, not meeting coursework or LEAP testing) should be eligible, what timelines would be required so appeals could be heard before ceremonies, and how administrative discretion for principals and the superintendent should be preserved.

Given the timing and the need for clearer timelines and definitions, a motion was made to send the proposed changes to the next policy committee meeting for further drafting; that motion passed, with Miss Richards recorded as voting no. Committee members asked Mr. Moore to provide a written draft of the appeal language and recommended that the superintendent and principal responses be part of the appeal record so the administration’s reasoning can be considered before a board decision.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","TPSS Policy 5 6 25","oneSentenceSummary","A board member proposed allowing students denied participation in high-school graduation ceremonies to file a written appeal to the board; members agreed to send the issue to the next policy committee meeting, and the motion to table passed with one no vote.","taxTitle","Tangipahoa Parish, School Boards, Louisiana","taxId",13131,"location","Louisiana","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":77,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":78,"_41":79,"_43":80,"_45":81,"_47":82,"_49":83,"_51":84,"_53":85,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":86,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":87,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6031786,"Committee eases naming rules; board will allow more local control over naming classrooms and fields",681,1761000,2442000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5468447-c794d06b470a3d386b922e32b555745f&start=1761&end=2442","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5468447-c794d06b470a3d386b922e32b555745f/thumbnail_1761000.jpg","/articles/6031786/Louisiana/Committee-eases-naming-rules-board-will-allow-more-local-control-over-naming-classrooms-and-fields","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6031786-295c007daf0c0635490499cd4ec2afbc/orig.mp4?Expires=1770392034&Signature=LtkDCInTRYimunKBgL59lvfHcpG3LE2XOIC6242zCLHV3CwJ6FryXdFaOfZLJxMxrRkAlqKAoImSg8aLFvq64ivgt-7xgD9ldXseGB4HHo-RECLMAYxz1Q9eWI5WMC8QzbVfLjX5~~t-aH5DJDJsKEQFF3WvtOlnesM1d5Y3c1fWZrLup7SgGgajYdYCPKdcc6Tfb2ZPSfm9Y0zBXhFLFy~m4Q7YTrdw2qpv1TQc45GShya7NCRD5fvfKy4vT-O2KkFf0PAQdp0UTmY2dS80iC-lBalrG9DmFITlYHhEDSV1s8MEYKeTHyh2vRgZvORtOv9ywZpRAQa-elVF60kjlA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Tangipahoa Parish School Board policy committee voted to amend Policy FDC (naming school board property), creating three categories for naming and clarifying when public petition is required.

Under the amended approach discussed and approved by the committee, (1) streets that the school system maintains may be renamed by majority board vote, whether the namesake is living or deceased; (2) smaller in-school dedications — individual classrooms, offices, or athletic courts — may be named after deceased individuals with board approval; and (3) renaming an entire school building or campus remains subject to a more rigorous process, which the committee agreed should include donor designation or comparable public notice and a public hearing but no longer require a petition by a majority of registered voters.

Board members debated how easy it should be to change names over time and emphasized preserving the significance of building names, given the limited supply of major facilities to name. The committee agreed to require a standard plaque for any naming approved by the board and to create clearer internal procedures so the board would not be surprised by signage changes initiated externally. A request to allow the board to name facilities without a public petition was moved by Miss Abrams and seconded by Mr. Piazza; the amendment and the final amended policy passed unanimously.

Staff will refine the redrafted language and bring a clean version back to the board for final approval; the committee also noted that some installations (for example, statues) would be handled as individual approvals.","The policy committee amended Policy FDC to streamline the process for naming school property: streets may be renamed by board majority, classrooms and athletic fields may be named for deceased individuals upon board vote, and renaming a full school building remains more restrictive.",{"_33":89,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":90,"_41":91,"_43":92,"_45":93,"_47":94,"_49":95,"_51":96,"_53":97,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":98,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":99,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6031790,"Board narrows charges for school facility use; principals can waive rent but utilities remain chargeable under state rule",736,1078000,1814000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5468447-c794d06b470a3d386b922e32b555745f&start=1078&end=1814","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5468447-c794d06b470a3d386b922e32b555745f/thumbnail_1078000.jpg","/articles/6031790/Louisiana/Board-narrows-charges-for-school-facility-use-principals-can-waive-rent-but-utilities-remain-chargeable-under-state-rule","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6031790-bac8adf07e967a62844ce6b9020624f1/orig.mp4?Expires=1770392090&Signature=O7HGC6561U4gpw~fkESr2dZW~oqJbji9HpDY~QuC56rsBLiJ-z5GWqsdbcWA8LFBNauK1mAN~y1RFUtwtvcRGIgR-C0eAFcjtLUlwHnS1ECst319ZV1LZXkqnyGOQp0Cixt~fkYMkYNW6hpbzUJ7gqqvrNux5BkPaVjMCFoyda2Jv0RPhLLsA7o0hXHDu2dnbCd7T3FqZJBS4xtLuH3pJpB9esJudZMh5Ypi6yOMV0v4~DwDOYPYglSsmxyj5TJElQ0dHas2z8pubiwMRlAsYxrJm5Mo5Lq4P7fDygiYs-xNrAb1zIMIC4hNn18ts-khn~xr1g0i3~rXmAZIm~GefA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Tangipahoa Parish School Board policy committee revised Policy KF (use of school facilities) to clarify when outside groups must pay utilities and custodial costs and when school-affiliated organizations are exempt.

Mr. McNeely explained the change responds to a previous incident and seeks to align board policy with state requirements on charging utilities. The revision specifies that groups affiliated with a school (for example, booster clubs or PTAs whose funds deposit into school activity accounts or who sign a cooperative endeavor agreement) are not required to pay utilities; non-school third parties must pay utilities, though principals may waive rental fees. The cooperative endeavor agreement requirement documents that the group benefits the school system and is not an independent nonprofit for purposes of the exemption.

Several board members asked how utility amounts are calculated; Mr. McNeely said the district’s use-of-facilities form lists hourly or per-event utility charges and that staff will provide the board with the fee schedule. Members discussed whether the board could discount rates for community youth leagues; staff and one board member noted state constitutional limitations and state law may constrain the district’s ability to waive utility charges for outside groups, though the board can set rental rates.

The committee approved the KF revisions unanimously and directed staff to circulate the use-of-facility form and the proposed rates for board review. Members agreed to consider fees at the next agenda so the board formally sets the rates.","The committee updated Policy KF to clarify which groups rent district facilities, when utilities and custodial costs apply, and when principals may waive rent; the policy passed unanimously and staff will supply a fee schedule.",{"_33":101,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":102,"_41":103,"_43":104,"_45":105,"_47":106,"_49":107,"_51":108,"_53":109,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":110,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":111,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6031796,"Committee adopts field-trip policy defining allowable off-site activities",193,879000,1072000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5468447-c794d06b470a3d386b922e32b555745f&start=879&end=1072","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5468447-c794d06b470a3d386b922e32b555745f/thumbnail_879000.jpg","/articles/6031796/Louisiana/Committee-adopts-field-trip-policy-defining-allowable-off-site-activities","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6031796-6c62e35d5bb3391f15d274629eaba1e2/orig.mp4?Expires=1770392077&Signature=hwllAMUNBtfJ64bk69RAa96C3kXDNP5K6NeOFUarXwPID-6B2UaIR2ltj3QzauOqxz4sVcoYD0-~mZ72sxaGw0a0ZQMk~Nx-NW4rI~JKbcOdDmyW11AG~KoBlL6CvE2ItDKvx4yOPmyDe0gAvi25AEA8uh8-FhdYjg7JxS8ClHtMUXF4wYhxEhFv-WSirBtoCnNRuYXYKRC6M6w2Q2fd1egw112tMYHu4xSuDqNKTPbqcmJZu6uW1I-LG7i1BfXBUuKb3WiMPSiMRQAiR0yVt3aGJeJx59kp1q03hdbJPAWTnrjgNuYrS2GLVNA2m6ehL~sTj1ERRYAsWZ9GM2f-Fg__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Tangipahoa Parish School Board policy committee voted unanimously to adopt revisions to Policy IFCB, which set standards for allowable off-site field trips and prohibited activities.

Mr. McNeely presented the draft, noting the district previously lacked a written policy setting what trips the board considers allowable or prohibited. He said the revisions reflect input from district academic leaders and that guidance came primarily from staff with institutional experience.

Committee members raised a related question about on-site activities (for example, bounce houses at school field days). Mr. McNeely said the IFCB revisions address off-site excursions and that on-site rules should be placed in a different policy; staff will identify or draft the appropriate language for on-site events.

The motion to adopt Policy IFCB was made by Mr. Tolar and seconded by Mr. Anthony and passed unanimously. Members noted contributions from academic staff during drafting.","The policy committee approved revisions to Policy IFCB to define allowable field trips and prohibited activities; the item passed unanimously and staff will refine on-site activity rules in a separate policy.",{"_33":113,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":114,"_41":115,"_43":116,"_45":117,"_47":118,"_49":119,"_51":120,"_53":121,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":122,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":123,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6031801,"School board revises facility-project approval policy, sets lower committee threshold and reports process",663,17000,680000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5468447-c794d06b470a3d386b922e32b555745f&start=17&end=680","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5468447-c794d06b470a3d386b922e32b555745f/thumbnail_17000.jpg","/articles/6031801/Louisiana/School-board-revises-facility-project-approval-policy-sets-lower-committee-threshold-and-reports-process","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6031801-f88d3314f56418138e1975a46913e3c2/orig.mp4?Expires=1770396129&Signature=Z2kFO3YAjwIftUm3LWrYub0SJJtltWoizk5NZGRZzPduB9kBYX6zkwHJG6YJr0LrGU1BkN-SQj2BHyerMHK3hcd98Q8aoCGf5S~7GDhMtbap34xBMfOwZSPoNAmfy5gd19qxk4doT88nqngFQPCPEplEFYrXZ3MiC1q1p2dCQnUzsQC7BpEXQN6TAFvBDsNhxRBOJbPZ~q94wDYEA24NnpHmdKtqsQMMAt6fqQOOJJi8WuoVGX2ibLkm~LOIAmQSMcdxt2tY8~6ngZh8FFPQbZjvzQAjjdv0gIU1Be1D4ZR93sW2Qao24lCu4K9ZgS1l-8w1vImjkNwHGrD2SBx~RA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Tangipahoa Parish School Board policy committee members approved revisions to Policy FE (facility projects) that define which capital projects require board or administrative approval and set dollar thresholds for different review levels.

The committee approved the policy after an amendment to lower a proposed $500,000 threshold for capital projects requiring full capital outlay committee review to $200,000. The amendment and the final policy passed unanimously.

The revised policy defines capital projects to include new construction, equipment, infrastructure projects, and renovations that “significantly increase the value or extend the life of existing buildings or equipment,” distinguishing them from routine repairs and maintenance. Under the updated process, projects estimated under $10,000 are approved by the director of operations and the chief financial officer and reported to capital outlay; projects over $10,000 up to $50,000 require superintendent and local board-member involvement; projects between the mid-tier threshold (as amended to $200,000) and higher thresholds come to the capital outlay committee; and projects above the highest threshold require full committee review. The policy covers all capital projects, not only pay-as-you-go capital outlay.

During debate, committee members proposed and discussed alternative numeric thresholds. Board members noted an existing court requirement that certain projects require court approval at the $125,000 level as part of a court oversight process tied to the district’s unitary-status proceedings; several members recommended drafting the policy so the numeric cap could be adjusted without extensive rewording once unitary status changes. One member recommended including language referencing current court-approval limits, with an option to increase the local cap after unitary status is achieved. Another member cited the public-works bidding threshold (approximately $250,000) when discussing what level of review triggers public bidding rules.

Committee members emphasized that even projects handled administratively will be reported to capital outlay so board members are aware of improvements at their schools. The committee asked staff to prepare a five-year capital-outlay plan and to coordinate with the long-term committee chaired by a board member so major projects can be vetted before reaching capital outlay.

The committee recorded the amendment motion to change the $500,000 threshold to $200,000 and then approved the amended policy. Members asked staff to include court-approval language in the policy draft to make it straightforward to revise the numeric threshold later if unitary status changes.","The Tangipahoa Parish School Board policy committee approved revisions to Policy FE to define capital projects and set approval thresholds; members amended the draft to lower a $500,000 committee threshold to $200,000 and discussed court and public-works limits.","actionData","errors"]

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Board debates adding appeal right for students denied graduation participation; vote to delay overhaul to policy committee

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