Bogalusa City Schools
Regular Board Meeting Agenda
08/28/2025 - 05:30 PM
Bogalusa School Board Office- Rev. Dr. Raymond E. Mims Media
Center
1705 Sullivan Drive
Bogalusa, Louisiana 70427
MEETING MINUTES
Attendance
Voting Members
Vice President Dr. LaVerne Cook, District 2
Willie "Toni" Breaux, District 3
Cathy Mitchell, District 4
Curtis Creel, District 5
Odie Hughes, District 6
Dr. Brad Williams, District 7
A. Meeting Opening
1. Pledge of Allegiance
Dr. Laverne Cook
2. Call to Order
Dr. Laverne Cook
3. Roll Call
B. Public Hearing 2025-2026 Budget - Deloris Walker
Public Comment(s):
Watkins
Voting:
Unanimously Approved
C. Approve Minutes and Agenda
1. July 24, 2025, Regular Board Meeting
Motion made by: Curtis Creel
Motion seconded by: Dr. Williams
Public Comment(s):
Watkins
Voting:
Unanimously Approved
D. New Business
1. Approve Budget Resolution 2025-2026 Budgets
Motion made by: Dr. Williams
Motion seconded by: Odie Hughes
Public Comment(s):
Watkins
Voting:
Unanimously Approved
2. Aprove June 30, 2025 revised budget: General Funds, Food Services, Special Revenue, and School Activities.
Motion made by: Odie Hughes
Motion seconded by: Cathy Mitchell
Public Comment(s):
Watkins
Voting:
Unanimously Approved
E. Superintendent Report
Dr. Hurst recognized studentservices addressing absences.
Dr. Hurst stated that high school attendance is up.
The student council president clearly outlined the activities and decisions made during the student council meetings.
Bogalusa City Schools now has Esports,a sport that our kids can compete in at the state level in high school.
Dr. Hurst recognized that Shelley Gill is now the acting president of LAFEPA.
Keisha Ward has been recognized as the chair of the volunteer and logistics of LAFEPA.
F. Board Members' Comments
Curtis Creel made a comment
Mrs. Breaux made a comment
G. Public Session Public Comment(s):
Watkins
H. Meeting Closing
Dr. LaVerne Cook
1. Announcement of next board meeting - September 18, 2025, at 5:30 p.m.
2. Adjourn
6:45
| ___________________________ | ___________________________ |
|
Paul Kates, Board President |
Dr. Byron Hurst, Superintendent |