BOGALUSA SCHOOL BOARD OFFICE MEDIA CENTER

1705 Sullivan Drive

Bogalusa, Louisiana

BOARD MEETING

Wednesday, November 04, 2020

5:30 p.m.

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The Bogalusa City School Board met in Regular Board Meeting at the Bogalusa City School Board Office in the Rev. Raymond E Mims Media Center, located at 1705 Sullivan Drive, Bogalusa, Louisiana, on November 04, 2020.  The purpose of the meeting is to address information received from Department Supervisors on October 26, 2020, during the Committee Meeting, regarding updates and approval request.

1.)        Call to Order – President Paul Kates.

2.)        Pledge of Allegiance – Deloris Walker.

3.)        Prayer – Dr. Williams.

4.)        Roll Call: _X_ President Paul Kates, ___ Vice President Ricky Killingsworth, ___ Mrs. Breaux, _X__ Mr. Creel, X__ Mrs. Duke, ___ Mr. Kemp, _X_ Dr. Williams

5.)        Approval of Minutes of Regular Board Meeting – September 24, 2020.  It was motioned by Mr. Creel.  A second was made by Mrs. Duke.  The motion passed with unanimous approval.

6.)        Board Officer and Committee Report – Mr. Kates mentioned to the board members it has been agreed upon by the committee members to have committee meetings on a regular basis.

Mr. Kates also mentioned about the water leak at Central Elementary, but he said it was found.  Mr. Creel stated the leak started September 5, 2020, but we, BCS, wasn’t made aware of the issue until 27days later.  The broken pipe leaked 5k gallons of water an hour.  Mr. Kates mentioned the water leak was of the city’s but Mr. Creel opposed and stated it is the school’s property.  The water leaked down Columbia Street into the manhole.  Mrs. Duke questioned do we, BCS, have to pay the expenses?  Mr. Creel stated at this time, we are not aware and that he will speak with the Mayor of the city.

7.)        Recess to Public Session – None.

8.)        Old Business

a.         Approval of distribute Sale Tax Excess to all fulltime employees.  It was motioned by Dr. Williams.  A second was made by Duke.  The motion passed with unanimous approval.

b.         Approval of September 2020, Financial Statements General Funds, Food Service, Special Revenue and School Activities.  It was motioned by Mrs. Duke.  A second was made by Creel.  The motion passed with unanimous approval.

c.         Approval of June 30, 2020, Louisiana Compliance Questionnaire for Audit Engagement.  It was motioned by Dr. Williams.  A second was made by Mr. Creel.  The motion passed with unanimous approval.

d.         Deletion of Fixed Assets.  The motion was passed by Mrs. Duke.  A second was made by Dr. Williams.  The motion passed with unanimous approval.

e.         Preapproval of BCS Boys and Girls Basketball team to travel to Columbia, MS on November 2, 2020.  It was motioned by Mr. Creel.  A second was made by Dr. Williams.  The motion passed with unanimous approval.

9.)        Superintendent Tanner Comments –  None.

10.)      Board Members Comments –  None.

11.)       Meeting Adjourn by Mr. Kates 6:44p.m.

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Lisa Tanner, Superintendent                                                                    Paul Kates, President

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