Awards were presented at the March School Board meeting to the Town of Coushatta and the officer who patrols the school zone at the elementary school.  Superintendent Alison Hughes presented the awards.

Hughes said, “If you ever drive past the elementary school or to games or any functions at school, we do not assure the safety of kids and traffic flow on our.”  Hughes called Mayor Johnny Cox and Police Chief Kevin Stafford to the front.  “We express our appreciation to city hall, police department, and officers who help support our school system.  They are assuring our kids are safe,” said Hughes.

Mayor Johnny Cox said, “Thank you so much.  I thank God for our chief and council who allow us to do that.”  And Cox thanked his police department “because you are doing an excellent job of making our school system safe and protected.”  Chief Stafford added, “Thank you for this award and for trusting me with your precious cargo.”

Officer Ashanti Cole was recognized by the Superintendent for his work during school zone hours at Red River Elementary.  Hughes said, “It takes a tremendous effort to keep the school zone safe.  Officer Cole, we certainly want you to know I and the board appreciate your efforts.”

Cole accepted a plaque and said, “I am grateful to be here for this recognition.  It motivates me do it because I am very concerned about safety of the kids in the school zone.”