Bogalusa City Schools
Regular Board Meeting Agenda
09/26/2024 - 05:30 PM
Bogalusa School Board Office- Rev. Dr. Raymond E. Mims Media Center
1705 Sullivan Drive
Bogalusa, Louisiana 70427
MEETING MINUTES
Attendees
President Paul Kates, District 1
Vice President Curtis Creel, District 5 - Not Present
Willie "Toni" Breaux, District 3
Dr. LaVerne Cook, District 2
Odie Hughes, District 6
Cathy Mitchell, District 4
Dr. Brad Williams,District 7
Dr. Byron Hurst
Matthew Garver, Attorney
1. Pledge of Allegiance
Paul Kates
Paul Kates
3. Roll Call
B. Approve Minutes and Agenda
1. August 29, 2024, Regular Board Meeting
Motion made by: Odie Hughes
Motion seconded by: Dr. LaVerne Cook
Voting:
Unanimously Approved
*Roniqua Watkins made a comment regarding the minutes
1. Approve Personnel Evaluation Plan/Job Descriptions 2024-2025
Motion made by: Odie Hughes
Motion seconded by: Brad Williams
Voting:
Unanimously Approved
*Roniqua Watkins made a comment regarding the Personnel Evaluation Plan and Job Descriptions
*Joseph Darryl Smith made a comment regarding addressing concerns
None
Bill Barry, a representative of CSRS, spoke concerning the facilities assessments at the following schools: Byrd Avenue Primary School, Northside Alternative School, and Central Elementary School
CSRS is a company that helps plan, design, fund, and implement sustainable projects. Their team consists of trusted advisors and facilitators committed to building stronger, smarter communities.
Dr. Byron Hurst introduced Ann Buckalew-Culpepper and Trenise Graves, Prevention/Intervention Coordinators, to the Department of Student Services. Phlesher Mingo, Supervisor of Student Services Department, presented her staff with a card of thanks. Dr. Hurst and Phlesher Mingo also acknowledged Kate Creel, Data Manager, in her absence.
The Student Services Department worked with Panorama Education Company last May where an anonymous survey was presented to students, staff, and family to retrieve true feedback from the respondents. Student Services were able to gain true information on what the schools should look like, what respondents expect of the school, and what students were experiencing. A link to the survey was presented at each school site and to the parents. The link could also be found on the district website and a J-call also went out to the parents. After their findings, Student Services advised the schools they would need to come up with a plan to address the issues.
Phlesher Mingo also mentioned the following subjects:
*Vaping is a serious issue in schools.
*Family Advocacy Court was held at the board office to support parents. The goal was to meet and help the parents, so their child would not be truant or late for school. The child must be present in school for their mind set and academics to increase.
*Halos were installed in the schools to warn the staff about smoking and fights.
Trenise Graves presented the positive and the opportunities for growth at each school level and Ann Culpepper explained the next steps needed.
*Joseph Darryl Smith made public comments regarding the Student Services Department.
*Roniqua Watkins made public comments regarding the survey.
1. Approve $750.00 one-time supplement for completion of Vector training by September 30, 2024
Motion to approve $750.00 one-time supplemental for completion of Vector training by September 30, 2024.
Motion made by: Brad Williams
Motion seconded by: Cathy Mitchell
Voting:
Unanimously Approved
Motion to approve 2024-2025 General Liability Insurance.
Motion made by: Odie Hughes
Motion seconded by: Brad Williams
Voting:
Unanimously Approved
Motion to approve resolution authorizing the Superintendent to sign required LA Uninsured/Underinsured Motorist Bodily Injury Resolution.
Motion made by: Dr. LaVerne Cook
Motion seconded by: Cathy Mitchell
Voting:
Unanimously Approved
Motion to approve LA Compliance Questionnaire fiscal year 2024 for audit.
Motion made by: Brad Williams
Motion seconded by: Odie Hughes
Voting:
Unanimously Approved
Motion to approve August 2024, Financial Statement, General Fund, Food Service, Special Revenue, and School Activities.
Motion made by: Dr. LaVerne Cook
Motion seconded by: Cathy Mitchell
Voting:
Unanimously Approved
Deondra Warner, Special Populations Supervisor, and a staff member spoke concerning the following topics:
*SPED Settings-Using Data to Evidence LRE;
*SPED Advisory Council;
*Pre-employment transition services via LRS; and
*Virtual learning program pilot for the fall semester.
Superintendent, Dr. Byron Hurst Report:
*Northshore virtual charter conversion to a Type 2
*Friday tutoring update
*Employee Advisory Council update
*Strategic Planning update
*Infrastructure Plan update
*Student Advisory Council - October 2nd
*Homecoming
*National Beta School of Merit 2023-2024
*Tailgating
*McGinity Law Firm donated a swing set to Central Elementary School
*Bogalusa City Schools Invited to Northshore Technical College
*Bogalusa High School virtual learning program
*Jobs for American's Graduates
*Bogalusa High School Volleyball Team
I. Public Session
*Roniqua Watkins made public comments regarding Northshore Charter School, transparency, and the board.
* Joseph D Smith made public comments regarding public participation, minutes, and the board.
J. Meeting Closing
1. Announcement of next board meeting - October 31, 2024, at 5:30 p.m.
2. Adjourn
7:02pm
Paul Kates, Board President Dr. Byron Hurst, Superintendent