About the Grant Parish school Board

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Grant Parish School Board

About Us

The Grant Parish Public School System is dedicated to providing a quality education for every student in the parish. We are governed by a dedicated eight-member Board, and led by our visionary Superintendent, Dr. Erin Stokes.

Our Story

Grant Parish is named for Ulysses S. Grant, General-in-Chief of the Union Army during the Civil War and 18th President of the United States. Our parish has a rich history of education, and we are committed to carrying on that tradition.

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Superintendent

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Dr. Erin Stokes

Superintendent

Phone: (318)627-3274 Ext. 1102

Message from the Superintendent

Welcome to the Grant Parish School Board website!

We're excited to have you here. Our goal is to provide you with all the information you need to support your child's education. From important updates to helpful resources, you'll find everything you need right here.

I'm committed to providing the best possible education for every student in Grant Parish. Together, we can create a bright future for our children.

Thank you for your continued support!

Erin Stokes, Ed.D
Superintendent
Grant Parish Schools

Meet the Board

The Grant Parish School Board is led by eight dedicated individuals who are elected to represent different districts within the parish. These volunteers are passionate about providing the best possible education for every Grant Parish student. They work tirelessly to make important decisions that shape the future of our schools.

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April Brouilette

Vice President

District 1

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Llyod Whitman

District 2

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Karen Layton

District 3

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Mason Briggs

President

District 4

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Lisa Roberts

District 5

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Mike Slaughter

District 6

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Debbie McFarland

District 7

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Bill Riggs

District 8

District Map

GPSB Policy Manual

This policy manual is an overview and summary of the Grant Parish School Board's policies currently in effect. It may also contain some regulations and/or procedures. Nothing contained in this policy manual or any verbal statement about the provisions of this manual shall constitute creating any type of employment contract, express or implied, nor is any information presented intended to make any commitment to any employee concerning how individual employment action can, should, or will be handled. The information contained in this policy manual is subject to change at any time as deemed necessary to ensure effective application of the policies of the Grant Parish School Board. While the Board will normally attempt to provide employees advance notice of any change, the School Board reserves the right to alter these policies, regulations, and/or procedures at any time without advance notice.

The Grant Parish School Board does not violate the law and does not tolerate those who do. If an employee believes that anyone in or associated with the School Board has requested or directed him or her to do anything that violates state or federal law or has prohibited the employee from doing anything that state or federal law requires him or her to do, the employee shall report any such incident immediately to the Superintendent.

PLEASE NOTE: All copies of this manual are the property of the Grant Parish School Board.

Upcoming Meetings

SCHOOL BOARD MEETING

January 7, 2025 @ 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm

SCHOOL BOARD MEETING

February 4, 2025 @ 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm

SCHOOL BOARD MEETING

March 4, 2025 @ 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm

Meeting Minutes

**PUBLIC NOTICE**

Anyone wishing to address the Grant Parish School Board must adhere to the following policy:
  • AGENDA Items of business may be suggested by Grant Parish School Board members, administrators, or patrons of the district for inclusion on the agenda.  Business items suggested by patrons of the district shall be submitted in writing and received in the office of the Superintendent of Schools at least ten (10) days before the meeting to ensure inclusion on the written agenda.
  • Items of business may not be suggested from the floor for discussion or action at the same meeting except at the discretion of the majority of the Board members present.
Ref: La. Rev. Stat. Ann. S 42:7

Grant Parish School Board

All public records request shall be made in writing to Superintendent Paxton Teddlie at P. O. Box 208, Colfax, LA, 71417.  The approved request will be assessed a $20.00 fee for a certified copy plus an additional fee of $.25 per page for photocopies, electronic files, CD-ROMs, or USB Drives.
The Grant Parish School System periodically receives Public Records Requests for information regarding our employees such as their home addresses and home telephone numbers.  Unless an employee indicates that he or she wishes for us to release such information, we will not provide it.