LAFAYETTE PARISH SCHOOL BOARD
BOARD WORKSHOP
Tuesday, May 20, 2014 - 4:00 P.M., Board Room
Hunter, Beasley, Ph.D., President, Presiding
The School Board of the Parish of Lafayette, State of Louisiana, met in special session at
its regular meeting place, the Lafayette Parish School Board Administrative Building, Board
Room, Lafayette, Louisiana, on Tuesday, May 20, 2014 at 4:00 P.M., pursuant to notice given in
writing to every member.
MEMBERS PRESENT: Hunter Beasley, Ph.D., President; Tommy Angelle, Vice-President;
Gregory Awbrey, Mark Babineaux, Kermit Bouillion, Tehmi Chassion, Shelton J. Cobb,
Mark Cockerham and Rae Trahan, Board Members; Dr. Pat Cooper, SecretaryTreasurer/Superintendent
MEMBERS ABSENT: None
The Chair called the meeting to order.
1. Review of Budget Recap & Timeline
Billy Guidry, Executive Director and Chief Financial Officer informed the Board
that an additional Budget workshop has been scheduled for May 31 at 12:30 p.m. in the
Board Room.
2. Group Insurance Fund Proposed Budget
Mr. Guidry informed the Board the Group Insurance reflects an increase in
premiums for ½ of the year, and full implementation would take place 2015-2016.
He also said a proposed addition of a staff person is needed to assist with the
Affordable Act requirements to address eligibility requirements and automated
enrollment system.
3. Preliminary Report: General Fund Budget Summary, Projected Revenues &
Expenditures
Mr. Guidry presented Version 1: Use of General Fund Reserve (Fund
Balance) and 2002 Sales Tax Fund to help offset budget shortfall; and Version 2:
Expenditure Reductions to offset budget shortfall.
He also reviewed: 4. General Fund Cost Centers - Proposed Budgets for the 1100
Series; 5. General Fund Cost Centers - Proposed Budgets for the 1200 Series; 6. General
Fund Cost Centers - Proposed Budgets for the 1300 Series; 7. General Fund Cost Centers
- Proposed Budgets for the 1400 Series; and 8. General Fund Cost Centers - Proposed
Budgets for the 1500 Series
Some concerns shared by Board members were: use of the projected tax; state
revenue; MFP for charter enrollment; breakdown of what the state and local pieces are in
the projected budget; use of contracted services; maintenance team for physical
plants/grounds; positions budgeted but not filled; monies received from other parishes for
special education; list of social workers, instructional strategists, nurses and other
personnel that have been added to the budget in the last two years that do not teach(their
salaries); use of custodians at Central Office, LeRosen and Vermilion Conference Center;
and budget presentations in the schools.
Board members thanked Mr. Guidry for presenting Version 2 and showing the
Board what is possible to cut. They also said they would come back with their ideas and
give staff and departments an opportunity to defend possible cuts.
There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned.
SIGNED:
/s/ Hunter Beasley
Hunter Beasley, Ph.D., President
LAFAYETTE PARISH SCHOOL BOARD
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SIGNED:
/s/ Pat Cooper
Dr. Pat Cooper, Secretary-Treasurer
LAFAYETTE PARISH SCHOOL BOARD