Bogalusa City Schools
Regular Board Meeting Agenda 10/28/2024 - 05:30 PM
Bogalusa School Board Office-Rev. Dr. Raymond E. Mims Media Center
1705 Sullivan Drive
Bogalusa, Louisiana70427
MEETING MINUTES
Attendees
President Paul Kates, District1
Vice President Curtis Creel, District 5
Willie "Toni" Breaux, District 3
Dr. LaVerne Cook,District 2
Odie Hughes, District 6
Brad Williams, District 7
Absent
Cathy Mitchell,District 4
Non-Voting Members
Dr. Byron Hurst,Superintendent
Matthew Garver, Attorney
A. Meeting Opening
1. Call to Order
Paul Kates
2. Pledge of Allegiance
Paul Kates
3. Roll Call
B. Approval of minutes for the September 26, 2024, Regular Board Meeting
Motion made by: Odie Hughes
Motion seconded by: Brad Williams
Voting:
Unanimously Approved
Roniqua Watkins made a public comment
C. Recognition of Bogalusa City Schools' Director of Human Resources, Karla McGehee - Retention and Recruitment Fellowship
D. Recognition of Bogalusa City Schools' Supervisor of Federal Programs, Shelley Gill - Computer Science Technology Assistance Grant
E. Washington Parish STEM and Innovative Learning Center - Roniqua Watkins
Roniqua Watkins spoke about the Washington Parish STEM & Innovative Learning Center. Please see the attached flyer.
F. New Business
1. Consider a motion to distribute sales tax checks to all eligible full-time employees on November 7, 2024
Motion to distribute sales tax checksto all eligible full-time employees on November 7, 2024
Motion made by: Odie Hughes
Motion seconded by: Dr. LaVerne Cook
Voting:
Unanimously Approved
Roniqua Watkins made a public comment
2. Consider a motion to approve September 2024, Financial Statement, General Fund, Food Service, Special Revenue, and School Activities
Motion to approve September 2024, Financial Statement, General Fund, Food Service, Special Revenue, and School Activities
Motion made by: Brad Williams
Motion seconded by: Dr. LaVerne Cook
Voting:
Unanimously Approved
Roniqua Watkins made a public comment
G. Consider a motion to adopt revised Bogalusa City School Board Policy File: ABCB - Qualifications for School Board Members; File: BBBC - School Board Member Continuing Education; File: BCBB - Notification of School Board Meetings; File: GBA - Contracts and Compensation
Motion to adopt revised Bogalusa School Board Policy File: ABCB - Qualifications for School Board Members;
File: BBBC - School Board Member Continuing Education;
File: BCBB - Notification of School Board Meetings;
File: GBA - Contracts and Compensation
Motion made by: Odie Hughes
Motion seconded by:Brad Williams
Voting:
H. Consider a motion to adopt revised Bogalusa City School Board Policy File: GBRIB - Sick Leave; File GBRIBB - Sick Leave Bank; File: JDA - Corporal Punishment; File: JGC - Student Health Services; File: JGCB - Immunizations; JGCD - Administration of Medication; JGCFA- Behavioral Health Services for Students
Motion to adopt revised Bogalusa City School Board Policy File: GBRIB - Sick Leave;
File GBRIBB - Sick Leave Bank;
File: JDA - Corporal Punishment;
File: JGC - Student Health Services;
File: JGCB - Immunizations;
JGCD - Administration of Medication;
JGCFA - Behavioral Health Services for Students
Motion made by: Odie Hughes
Motion seconded by: Dr. LaVerne Cook
Voting:
Unanimously Approved
I. Superintendent Report
* LDOE meeting regarding Northshore Charter
* Strategic Planning
* Infrastructure Plan
* Student Advisory Council
* Homecoming
*Principals Appreciation Month
*Student Advisory Council
*College of Education Dean's Speaker Series Launch
*Perfect Attendance Jambalaya luncheon
*SPED Instructional Support Professional Development for Self-Contained Teachers
*BCS Homecoming Queen Ty' Reionna Pittman
J. Executive Session
Paul Kates called for a motion to go into executive session
Motion made by: Brad Williams
Motion seconded by:Odie Hughes
Voting:
President Paul Kates - Yes
Vice President Curtis Creel - Yes
Willie "Toni" Breaux - Yes
Dr. LaVerne Cook - Yes
Odie Hughes - Yes
Brad Williams - Yes
Cathy Mitchell - Not Present
1. Smith v. Bogalusa City USDC No. 2:22-cv-3380
2. Mclemore v. Bogalusa City School District, et al USDC No. 2:24-cv-01407
Paul Kates called for a motion to bring the meeting back to order
Motion made by: Odie Hughes
Motion seconded by: Curtis Creel
Voting:
Unanimously Approved
K. Board Members' Comments
L. Public Session
None
M. Meeting Closing
1. Announcement of next board meeting - November18, 2024, at 5:30 p.m.
2. Adjourn
7:02 p.m.
Paul Kates,Board President Dr. Byron Hurst, Superintendent