Ralph Davenport

The board meeting included recognitions of the employee of the month and presentations to local organizations. Superintendent announcements covered the RIF Rubric, teacher reassignments, and upcoming Town Hall meetings regarding the Capital Improvement Plan. Financial approvals included monthly travel and bus requests, alongside the Sales Tax, General Fund, School Lunch, and East Morehouse Tax fund reports. The board selected the Ouachita Citizen as the official journal and accepted a lease bid for hunting purposes. Additional actions involved authorizing advertising for agricultural land leases, approving job descriptions for new roles funded by federal grants, implementing a Reduction in Force within the Child Nutrition Department, and declaring an emergency for repairs at several schools due to storm damage.

The board meeting included recognition for the employee of the month, student robotics achievements, and art contest winners. Superintendent announcements highlighted donations to the school district, receipts for carbon credits, and upcoming ACT tutorial workshops. Administrative actions included the adoption of the 2026 millage rate, approval of travel and bus requests, and adoption of the 2026 summer work schedule and the 2026-2027 school calendar. The board also approved the 2026-2027 meeting schedule and incorporated the findings from the Finance and Advisory Committee report, which involved review and acceptance of various fund reports and budget comparisons. Additionally, the board received reports on a reduction in force and disciplinary data, and approved a scheduling change for a future committee meeting.

The board meeting included the recognition of the Employee of the Month, superintendent announcements regarding school activities, and project proposals including potential wind turbine partnerships and the upcoming Capital Improvement Bond continuation meetings. Financial and operational reports for Sales Tax, General Fund, School Lunch Fund, and East Morehouse Tax Fund were received and approved. The board formally canceled and terminated a contract with the Morehouse Athletic Association, authorized an agreement with Hunt, Guillot and Associates for FEMA Public Assistance, and awarded several hunting lease contracts. Additionally, the board approved the continuation of the Summer Work Program for multiple schools, conducted an executive session to evaluate the Superintendent's professional performance and contract, and reviewed the personnel report.

The board meeting will address several key administrative and financial matters, including the adoption of millage rates and the approval of monthly travel and bus requests. Key discussions involve a letter of support for a solar facility, financial reporting for various funds including general, school lunch, and tax funds, and budget to actual comparisons. The board will consider adopting numerous policy updates, accepting bids for hunting leases, selecting an official journal, and reviewing staffing needs, including potential new positions for instructional facilitators, coordinators, and social workers. Additionally, the agenda includes discussions on building a new restroom facility and reviewing personnel reports.

This document outlines the comprehensive budget policy and financial management procedures for the Morehouse Parish School Board. It details the annual operating budget process, including preparation, approval, public involvement, and periodic reconciliation. Key components include ensuring equitable funding, managing contingency funds, maintaining a general fund reserve, defining budgetary item transfer authority, and establishing debt limitation protocols. The policy emphasizes fiscal responsibility, compliance with state regulations, and transparent financial reporting.