New report finds Livingston Parish Schools' employees are among lowest paid in surrounding districts

LIVINGSTON PARISH - Twenty million dollars is the magic number Livingston Parish Public Schools need to give underpaid employees raises, and that money doesn't exist.In 2023, LPPS attempted to get a one percent sales tax passed in local elections that would aid employee salaries. The sales tax was turned down by voters. One school board member said he believes this is a product of the public's distrust.To affirm the majority of opposing voters that the school district does not have $20 million