Bossier Parish School Board is currently accepting resumes through Wednesday, June 17, 2026 to fill the District 8 seat which has been declared vacant.
Individuals interested in being appointed to fill the vacant School Board seat must reside in District 8 and meet all qualifications for seeking office. In accordance with La. R.S. 17:52, to qualify as a member of a school board a person must:
Read and write the English language;
Be at least eighteen (18) years old;
Have resided in the state for the preceding two (2) years; and
Have resided in the district for at least one (1) year.
Applicants can submit their resumes to the Bossier Parish School Board, P.O. Box 2000, Benton, LA 71006-2000.
The School Board will meet on Thursday, June 18, 2026 at Bossier Instructional Center, 2719 Airline Drive in Bossier City, to review potential candidates and appoint a replacement. The Board will vote and name an applicant based on their resume.
Any person the Board appoints to fill the vacant District 8 seat will be eligible to run for the permanent position in the general election on November 3, 2026. (Pending the Secretary of State’s notice of election)