Bogalusa City Schools
Regular Board Meeting Agenda
08/29/2024 - 05:30 PM
Bogalusa School Board Office- Rev. Dr. Raymond E. Mims Media Center
1705 Sullivan Drive
Bogalusa, Louisiana70427
MEETING MINUTES
VotingMembers
President Paul Kates, District1
Vice President Curtis Creel, District 5
Willie "Toni" Breaux, District 3
Dr. LaVerne Cook, District 2
Odie Hughes, District 6
Cathy Mitchell, District 4
Dr. Brad Williams, District 7 - Not Present
Dr. Byron Hurst
Matthew Garver,Attorney
1. Pledge of Allegiance
President Paul Kates
President Paul Kates
B. Public Hearing 2024-2025 Budget - Deloris Walker
*Daryll Smith questioned why tax money was being given to the Charter School?
*Ronquia Watkins asked several questions regarding the 2024-2025 budget, and a question regarding funding for extracurricular activity
Tamira Smith, a board member of the Bogalusa Southeast Louisiana Pregnancy Center for Women and Children, spoke about the pregnancy center and what it has to offer to women who are expecting a child. Donations and volunteers are welcomed.
De'Anna Keating, Bogalusa High School teacher and BETA Sponsor, acknowledged the students who received The National BETA All-Star School Service Award.
Steven Franklin - 12th Grade Anaya Jackson - 11th Grade Lillyana Seal - 12th Grade Devin Adams - 12th Grade Lyric Pam - 12th Grade Jordyn Phillips - 11th Grade
Mechele Frazier, new Assistant Principal at Central Elementary, was recognized by Superintendent, Dr. Byron Hurstand Principal Natasha Oatis. Mrs. Oatis presented Mechele Frazier with some roses.
Superintendent Hurst also recognized the Bogalusa High School JROTC. LSU has a program called the Louisiana Youth Seminar. Six (6) students were selected to attend the seminar, who were fully sponsored by the Bogalusa City School District. Two cadets came before the board: Steven Franklin and Tyler Williams with a report about the seminar.
1. July 18, 2024, Regular Board Meeting
Motion to approve July 18, 2024, regular board meeting.
Motion made by: Cathy Mitchell
Motion seconded by: Vice President Curtis Creel Voting:
Unanimously Approved
Roniqua Watkins made a public comment concerning the minutes.
1. Approve for position to be added - Public Information Manager
Motion to approve the request for the position for Public Information Manager
Motion made by: Vice President Curtis Creel Voting:
President Paul Kates - Vote Not Recorded
Vice President Curtis Creel - Vote Not Recorded
Willie "Toni" Breaux - Vote Not Recorded
Dr. LaVerne Cook - Vote Not Recorded
Odie Hughes- Vote Not Recorded
Cathy Mitchell - Vote Not Recorded
The motion was not seconded. Motion dies because of lack of support.
1. Approve to discard system wide fixed assets
Motion to approve to discard system-wide fixed assets
Motion made by:Odie Hughes
Motion seconded by: Vice President Curtis Creel Voting:
Unanimously Approved
Roniqua Watkins made a public comment concerning the assets.
Motion to approve June 30, 2024, revised budgets and financial statements: general fund, food service, special revenue, and school activities.
Motion made by:Odie Hughes
Motion seconded by: Dr. LaVerne Cook Voting:
Unanimously Approved
Roniqua Watkins made a comment concerning the budget.
Motion to approve Budget Resolution and 2024–2025 Budgets.
Motion made by: Dr. LaVerne Cook
Motion second by: Cathy Mitchell
Roll Call Vote
Voting:
President Paul Kates - Yes
Vice President Curtis Creel - Yes
Willie "Toni" Breaux - Abstain
Dr. LaVerne Cook - Yes
Odie Hughes - Yes
Cathy Mitchell - Yes
Dr. Brad Williams - Not Present
Motion to approve July 2024, Financial Statements: General Funds, Food Service, Special Revenue, and School Activities
Motion made by: Cathy Mitchell
Motion seconded by:Odie Hughes
Voting:
Unanimously Approved
Motion to approve SPED Contracts for the 2024-2025 School Year.
Motion made by: Dr. LaVerne Cook
Motion seconded by: Vice President Curtis Creel
Voting:
Unanimously Approved
Roniqua Watkins questioned the SPED Contracts.
Motion to approve the Bogalusa High School Band to travel to Jackson, MS to the Southern University and Jackson State University Football Game on September 14, 2024.
Motion made by: Vice President Curtis Creel
Motion seconded by: Odie Hughes
Voting:
Unanimously Approved
Motion to approve the Bogalusa High School JROTC to travel to Fort Knox, Kentucky for JROTC Raider Nationals on October 23-27, 2024.
Motion made by: Vice President Curtis Creel
Motion seconded by: Cathy Mitchell
Voting:
Unanimously Approved
* Daryll Smith made a public comment regarding the JROTC trip to Fort Knox, Kentucky.
* A student at Bogalusa High School made a public comment regarding the JROTC trip to Fort Knox, Kentucky.
* Roniqua Watkins made a public comment regarding JROTC.
Motion to approve the Daily News as the official journal for the Bogalusa City Schools 2024-2025 school Year.
Motion made by: Odie Hughes
Motion seconded by:Cathy Mitchell
Voting:
Unanimously Approved
Roniqua Watkins made a public comment regarding the official journal and fees.
Charlotte Tillman, Chief Academic Officer of the Bogalusa City Schools, presented academic updates. Topics included:
*LEAP Trend Data - Mastery and Advanced ELA
*LEAP Trend Data - Mastery and Advanced -Math
*LEAP Trend Data - Mastery and Advanced - Science
*LEAP Trend Data - Mastery and Advanced - Social Studies
*ACT Trend Data (scores of 18 and above)
*Strength and Opportunities for Growth
*Recalibration of Intentional Practices for the 4-Day School Week
*2024-2025 Friday Tutoring Program Calendar
Superintendent Report
*Student Parent Handbook
*Accountability meeting at LDOE with BESE
*Employee Advisory Committee - September 4
*Student Advisory Committee - September12
*Parent Advisory Committee - In process
*Strategic Plan Steering Committee- December 9th and 17th
*Book Study - The Knowledge Gap
*Opening Ceremony- Guest Speaker: Hazel Regis-Buckels
*New Employee Orientation
*24-25 SPED Summit
*NBC Early Educational Panel
* Meeting with BCS Bus Drivers
*Bogalusa High School PLC Meeting
*Bogalusa City Schools District ILT Meeting
K. Public Session
*Daryll Smith made several comments concerning the district.
*Roniqua Watkins made several comments concerning the district.
L. Meeting Closing
1. Announcement of next board meeting - September 26, 2024, at 5:30 p.m.
2. Adjourn
7:23 p.m.
Paul Kates,Board President Dr. Byron Hurst, Superintendent