Bogalusa School Board Office-Media Center

Bogalusa, Louisiana

Regular Board Meeting

Monday, July 27, 2017

 

Proceedings of the Bogalusa School Board taken at the Regular Meeting that was held on Thursday, July 27, 2017.

 

The Bogalusa School Board met in a Regular Board Meeting at the Bogalusa City School Board Office Media Center, located at 1705 Sullivan Drive, Bogalusa, Louisiana, on Thursday, July 27, 2017. The purpose of the meeting is to address information received from Department Supervisors, on Monday, July 24, 2017, during the Committee Meeting, regarding updates and approval requests.

 

1.)       Call to Order – President Creel

 

2.)       Pledge of Allegiance – Superintendent Lisa Tanner

 

3.)       Prayer – Reverend Raymond Mims

 

4.)       Roll Call:  X President Creel, X Vice President Kates, X Mrs. Duke, X Mr. Hymel, A Mr. Kemp, X Rev. Mims, X Dr. Williams

 

5.)       Approval of Minutes of Regular Board Meeting June 5, 2017. It was motioned by Mr. Kates. A second was made by Rev. Mims. The motion passed with unanimous approval.

 

6.)       Board Officers and Committee Reports – NONE

 

7.)       New Business

  1. Approval to award 2017 -2018 Child Nutrition Bids for milk, bread, frozen processed foods and kitchen supplies. It was motioned by Dr. Williams. A second was made by Mrs. Duke. The motion passed with unanimous approval.

  2. Approval to award 2017-2018 contracts It was motioned by Rev. Mims. A second was made by Mr. Hymel. The motion passed with unanimous approval.

  3. Approval of Revised Budget and Financial Statements June, 2017 General Fund, Food Service, Special Revenue and School Activities. It was motioned by Dr. Williams. A second was made by Rev. Mims. The motion passed with unanimous approval.

  4. Approval of Resolution ordering and calling a Special Millage Election on November 18, 2017.

    Resolution: A resolution ordering and calling a special election to be held in the Bogalusa School District of the Parish of Washington, State of Louisiana, to authorize the levy of special taxes therein; making application to the State Bond Commission in Connection therewith; and providing for other matters in connection therewith.

    It was motioned by Mrs. Duke. A second was made by Mr. Kates. The motion passed with unanimous approval.

  5. Approval of Resolution to issue a Revenue Anticipation Note.

    Resolution: A resolution making certain findings with respect to and authorizing the Bogalusa School Board to incur debt and issue a Revenue Anticipation Note, Series 2017, in a principal amount not to exceed One Million Dollars ($1,000,000); approving the form and authorizing the execution and delivery of the Revenue Anticipation Note; authorizing the execution and delivery of other documents required in connection therewith; and authorizing the offices of the Bogalusa School Board to do all things necessary in connection with  the issuance,  sale and delivery of the Revenue Anticipation Note.

    It was motioned by Mr. Kates. A second was made by Mrs. Duke. The motion passed with unanimous approval.

  6. Approval to adopt new State Travel Reimbursement effective 7/1/2017. It was motioned by Dr. Williams. A second was made by Mr. Kates. The motion passed with unanimous approval.

  7. Approval of Personnel Evaluation Plan and Job Descriptions. It was motioned by Mrs. Duke. A second was made by Dr. Williams. The motion passed with unanimous approval.

  8. Approval of 2017-2018 Code of Conduct. It was motioned by Mr. Kates. A second was made by Rev. Mims. The motion passed with unanimous approval.

  9. Approval to abolish the following positions:

1.  Homeless Liaison/Parental Involvement Clerk – This position will done by Title 1 Supervisor.

2.  CNP Central warehouse Manager

3.  CNP Delivery Driver/Custodian

It was motioned by Dr. Williams. A second was made by Mr. Kates. The motion passed with unanimous approval.

 

8.)       Superintendent Comments – Discussed the JAG Program for BHS. The Meet and Greet was a great success and we registered 22 new students, mostly at BHS.  Will continue working with the Charter school CEO, to get the Charter School Type 1 process implemented and understood by all.

 

9.)       Board Members Comments – Welcomed Superintendent Tanner and stated they were looking forward to positive changes.

 

10.)    Adjourn

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Lisa Tanner, Superintendent                                                              Curtis Creel, President