Board & Governance

Grant Parish School Board

The Grant Parish School Board is composed of eight elected members who represent communities across Grant Parish. The board sets district policy, considers official business at public meetings, and provides oversight for Grant Parish Public Schools.

This page provides access to board member information, regular meeting information, current board agendas, special meeting notices, and the district’s CAPS board records and policy manual.

Official records notice: Board meeting records and the district policy manual are available through CAPS. Agendas posted on this page are provided for public access before scheduled board meetings.

Board Members

The Grant Parish School Board includes eight elected members, each representing a district within the parish. To contact the board, please use the district contact form or call the district office.

April Brouilette, Board President, District 1
President

April Brouilette

District 1
Lloyd Whitman, Board Vice President, District 2
Vice President

Lloyd Whitman

District 2
Karen Layton, Board Member, District 3

Karen Layton

District 3
Mason Briggs, Board Member, District 4

Mason Briggs

District 4
Lisa Roberts, Board Member, District 5

Lisa Roberts

District 5
Darin Pasche, Board Member, District 6

Darin Pasche

District 6
Debbie McFarland, Board Member, District 7

Debbie McFarland

District 7
Bill Riggs, Board Member, District 8

Bill Riggs

District 8

Board Meetings

Regular Meetings

Meeting Schedule

When First Tuesday of each month
Time 6:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.
Where Grant Parish School Board Central Office Board Room
512 Main Street, Colfax, LA 71417

If a regular meeting date changes because of a holiday or scheduling conflict, a notice may be posted below.

Public Participation

Public Comment

Community members are welcome to address the Grant Parish School Board at regular meetings. Items of business may be suggested by board members, administrators, or community patrons for inclusion on the agenda.

Items may not be introduced from the floor for discussion or action at the same meeting except at the discretion of the majority of board members present.

Contact Method

Contact the Board

Grant Parish Public Schools does not publish individual board member email addresses on this page. Messages related to board business may be submitted through the district contact form or by calling the district office.

Accessibility

Meeting Accommodations

Individuals who need a reasonable accommodation to participate in a public board meeting should submit a request as early as possible, preferably at least ten (10) days before the meeting.

Grant Parish Public Schools will make reasonable efforts to respond to requests submitted after that time.

Meeting Notices

Regular meeting changes and special meeting notices will appear here when needed.

Regular Meeting Update

Regular Board Meeting Date Change

The regular Grant Parish School Board meeting has been rescheduled.

Date
Tuesday, Month 00, 2026
Time
6:00 p.m.
Location
Grant Parish School Board Central Office Board Room, 512 Main Street, Colfax, LA 71417
Special Meeting Notice

Special Board Meeting

A special meeting of the Grant Parish School Board has been scheduled.

Date
Tuesday, June 30, 2026
Time
5:30 p.m.
Location
Grant Parish School Board Central Office Board Room, 512 Main Street, Colfax, LA 71417

Board Meeting Agendas

Board meeting agendas are posted for public access before scheduled meetings. Board meeting records and the district policy manual are available through CAPS.

Regular Meetings

Regular Board Meeting Agendas

Regular board meeting agendas are posted here when available.

Special Meetings

Special Board Meeting Agendas

Special board meeting agendas are posted here when a special meeting is scheduled.

Official Records

CAPS: Board Meetings & Policy Manual

CAPS provides access to Grant Parish School Board meeting information, official board records, and the district policy manual.