Emilee Calametti

3 weeks ago | thecentersquare.com | Emilee Calametti

(The Center Square) — Some parish officials stressed the importance of additional funding for criminal justice as the Caddo Parish Commission voted on millages in Thursday's regular session. Two ordinances concerning millage rates were on the agenda this week, which received support from several commissioners. Ordinance 6536 passed with all commissioners voting in favor except Commissioners Grace Anne Blake, John Atkins, Chris Kracman and Ed Lazarus.

3 weeks ago | thecentersquare.com | Emilee Calametti

(The Center Square) — SkyWest Airlines set up its 13th maintenance base in Caddo Parish and the Caddo Parish Commission is providing an incentive of $250,000 in taxpayer funds to the company. A vote was taken on Thursday to adopt Ordinances 6545 and 6546. While not all commissioners were on board, 11 voted in favor of both ordinances. Commissioner Chris Kracman voted against them and did not comment on his vote.

3 weeks ago | thecentersquare.com | Emilee Calametti

(The Center Square) — The Caddo Parish School Board is reviewing the 25-26 fiscal year budget, and many are concerned about the lack of pay raises. After discussing the general fund budget in detail last week, the Caddo Parish School Board heard from Caddo Public Schools Chief Financial Officer Jeff Howard again regarding the debt service funds and special revenue capital projects fund. However, many took the podium to address a key issue they found — the lack of raises.

3 weeks ago | ktbs.com | Emilee Calametti

(The Center Square) — The Caddo Parish School Board is reviewing the fiscal 2025-2026 fiscal year budget, and many are concerned about the lack of pay raises. After discussing the general fund budget in detail last week, the Caddo Parish School Board heard from Caddo Public Schools Chief Financial Officer Jeff Howard again regarding the debt service funds and special revenue capital projects fund. However, many took the podium to address a key issue they found — the lack of raises.

3 weeks ago | thecentersquare.com | Emilee Calametti

(The Center Square) — Caddo Parish Public Schools Superintendent Keith Burton presented new potential policy revisions during a policy review committee meeting this week to address attendance issues in schools. "The district is implementing strategies to improve student attendance but must also acknowledge the impact of employee attendance on student achievement and school success," said Burton.