Bogalusa City Schools

Regular Board Meeting Minutes 01/25/2024 - 05:30 PM

Bogalusa School Board Office- Rev. Dr. Raymond E. Mims Media Center

1705 Sullivan Drive

Bogalusa, Louisiana 70427

MEETING MINUTES

Attendees Voting Members

President Paul Kates, District 1 Curtis Creel, District 5

Willie "Toni" Breaux, District 3 Dr. LaVerne Cook, District 2 Odie Hughes, District 6

Cathy Mitchell, District 4 Brad Williams, District 7

A Meeting Opening

1.  Pledge of Allegiance

2.Call to Order Paul Kates

3.  Roll Call

B.  Approve Minutes and Agenda

1.   December 14, 2023, Regular Board Meeting

Motion made by: Curtis Creel Motion seconded by· Cathy Mitchell

Unanimously Approved

Roniqua Watkins made a public response.

2.   Approve Current Agenda

Motion made by· Dr. Laverne Cook Motion seconded by· Odie Hughes Voting·

Unanimously Approved

C. Presentation to Bogalusa City Schools Maintenance Department - Dr. Byron Hurst, Superintendent

D.  BCSD's 2023-2024 District Teachers of the Year - Charlotte Tillman, Chief Academic Officer

1.   Glenda Robertson - Byrd Avenue Primary School: Elementary School Teacher of the Year

2.   Olivia Kemp King - Bogalusa High School: High School Teacher of the Year

E. New Business

1.   Adopt Resolution in Support of Louisiana School Board Appreciation Month and Present Certificates of Recognition to Board Members

Motion made by: Curtis Creel Motion seconded by· Brad Williams Voting:

Unanimously Approved

2.  Adopt School Board Member Training Resolution

Motion made by: Curtis Creel Motion seconded by: Brad Williams VQting:

Unanimously Approved

F. Superintendent Report

•   The Bogalusa City School District Administrators had a great staff retreat. We focused on team building relationships and building trust.

•   Friday tutoring will start tomorrow. Breakfast and a snack for the students will be provided. Transportation will also be provided at pickup points. Students will need to wear their uniforms.

•   40 days of focus. During instructional time, special activities, events, and extracurricular activities are prohibited. Excluding the college tour trip.

•   Met with the Student Advisory Council.

G. Approve Committee Reports

1.   Approve Finance, Student Services & Technology Committee Reports as a whole - January 25, 2024

Motion made by: Brad Williams Motion seconded by· Odie Hughes Voting:

Unanimously Approved

Roniqua Watkins made a public response.

H. Executive Session

1.   Discuss District Matters

Superintendent Dr. Byron Hurst asked the board to cancel the executive session.

I.  Board Members' Comments

J. Public Session

Roniqua Watkins spoke concerning her issues with the board and a change for the district.

K.  Meeting Closing

1.   Announcement of next meeting - February 29, 2024, at 5:30 p.m.

2.   Ajourn

Paul Kates, Board President