Www.thecentersquare.com – By Jacob Mathews | The Center Square – 2024-09-25 11:18:00. SUMMARY: The Caddo Parish School Board approved Keith Burton as the new superintendent, following a contentious hiring process that included a lawsuit from community groups. Despite concerns over fairness—since Burton was the only candidate interviewed—Burton received a 9-2 vote. Plaintiffs argued that the search firm failed to provide a diverse candidate pool despite spending $70,000 on the search. A judge denied the restraining order against the hiring and ruled that the petitioners could not demonstrate community harm. Burton emphasized his commitment to listening to community needs, starting his three-year contract on October 1.