Michaela Spangenberg

"This is a start, and that's what I want to make sure the community knows — that limited funding allows us to start this. As more funds are available, we can identify more areas," said Interim Superintendent Dr. Brent Wilson.

The Hammond School Board has a new member. Current board members selected Tevonne Ellis to fill the roughly three months remaining in Lisa Miller's term.

The Hammond School Board wants a forensic audit of the district's finances. The school board last week agreed to issue a request for proposals.