The Washington Parish School Board met in special session on the above date with the following members present: Richard Thomas, Jr., Dan Slocum, Karl Bickham, Susanne Jones, Holly James, Matthew Tate and Freddie Jefferson. Absent: Hayward Boone and Bruce Brown.
Agenda Item #1 - Call to order.
The meeting was called to order by President Richard Thomas, Jr. He welcomed news media and guests.
Agenda Item #2 - Invocation
The invocation was given by Matthew Tate.
Agenda Item # 3 - Pledge of Allegiance
Agenda Item #4 - Consider a motion to adopt General Fund Budget for 2004/2005 fiscal year in conformity with Section 88:Title 17 of the Louisiana Revised Statutes (Beth Fussell).
It was moved by Karl Bickham, seconded by Matthew Tate, that the Board adopt General Fund Budget for 2004/2005 fiscal year in conformity with Section 88:Title 17 of the Louisiana Revised Statutes, as recommended by Beth Fussell, Director of Finance. Motion carried unanimously. (On September 13, 2004, at 6:00 P.M., a Public Hearing on the 2004/2005 Fiscal Year Budgets was held in the Board Room).
Agenda Item #5 - Consider a motion to adopt Angie 5 Mill Tax Budget for 2004/2005 fiscal year in conformity with Section 88:Title 17 of the Louisiana Revised Statutes (Donna Alonzo).
It was moved by Freddie Jefferson, seconded by Matthew Tate, that the Board adopt Angie 5 Mill Tax Budget for 2004/2005 fiscal year in conformity with Section 88:Title 17 of the Louisiana Revised Statutes, as recommended by Donna Alonzo, Chief Accountant. Motion carried unanimously.
Agenda Item #6 - Consider a motion to adopt LA 4 Operating Budget for 2004/2005 fiscal year in conformity with Section 88:Title 17 of the Louisiana Revised Statutes (Donna Alonzo).
It was moved by Freddie Jefferson, seconded by Matthew Tate, that the Board adopt LA 4 Operating Budget for 2004/2005 fiscal year in conformity with Section 88:Title 17 of the Louisiana Revised Statutes, as recommended by Donna Alonzo, Chief Accountant. Motion carried unanimously.
Agenda Item #7 - Consider a motion to adopt Reading First Budget for 2004/2005 fiscal year in conformity with Section 88:Title 17 of the Louisiana Revised Statutes (Donna Alonzo).
It was moved by Matthew Tate, seconded by Holly James, that the Board adopt Reading First Budget for 2004/2005 fiscal year in conformity with Section 88:Title 17 of the Louisiana Revised Statutes, as recommended by Donna Alonzo, Chief Accountant. Motion carried unanimously.
Agenda Item #8 - Consider a motion to adopt Special Federal Funds Budget for 2004/2005 fiscal year in conformity with Section 88:Title 17 of the Louisiana Revised Statutes (Donna Alonzo).
It was moved by Freddie Jefferson, seconded by Susanne Jones, that the Board adopt Special Federal Funds Budget for 2004/2005 fiscal year in conformity with Section 88:Title 17 of the Louisiana Revised Statutes, as recommended by Donna Alonzo, Chief Accountant. Motion carried unanimously.
Agenda Item #9 - Consider a motion to adopt Drug Free Schools Budget for 2004/2005 fiscal year in conformity with Section 88:Title 17 of the Louisiana Revised Statutes (Donna Alonzo).
It was moved by Freddie Jefferson, seconded by Susanne Jones, that the Board adopt Drug Free Schools Budget for 2004/2005 fiscal year in conformity with Section 88:Title 17 of the Louisiana Revised Statutes, as recommended by Donna Alonzo, Chief Accountant. Motion carried unanimously.
Agenda Item #10 - Consider a motion to adopt School Food Service Budget for 2004/2005 fiscal year in conformity with Section 88:Title 17 of the Louisiana Revised Statutes (Marsha Newman).
It was moved by Matthew Tate, seconded by Karl Bickham, that the Board adopt School Food Service Budget for 2004/2005 fiscal year in conformity with Section 88:Title 17 of the Louisiana Revised Statutes, as recommended by Marsh Newman, School Food Service Supervisor. Motion carried unanimously.
Agenda Item #11 - Consider a motion to adopt School Food Service Summer Feeding Budget for 2004/2005 fiscal year in conformity with Section 88:Title 17 of the Louisiana Revised Statutes (Marsha Newman).
It was moved by Freddie Jefferson, seconded by Matthew Tate, that the Board adopt School Food Service Summer Feeding Budget for 2004/2005 fiscal year in conformity with Section 88:Title 17 of the Louisiana Revised Statutes, as recommended by Marsha Newman, School Food Service Supervisor. Motion carried unanimously.
Agenda Item #12 - Consider a motion to adopt IASA Title I, Title II and Title V Budgets for 2004/2005 fiscal year in conformity with Section 88:Title 17 of the Louisiana Revised Statutes (T. J. Butler, Jr.).
It was moved by Dan Slocum, seconded by Matthew Tate, that the Board adopt IASA Title I, Title II and Title V Budgets for 2004/2005 fiscal year in conformity with Section 88:Title 17 of the Louisiana Revised Statutes, as recommended by T. J. Butler, Jr., Supervisor of Federally Assisted Programs. Motion carried unanimously.
Agenda Item #13 - Consider a motion to adjourn.
It was moved by Dan Slocum, seconded by Susanne Jones, that the Board adjourn. Motion carried unanimously.
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Richard N. Thomas, Jr., President
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Dennie Fowler, Secretary