Resolution by Rep. John Bel Edwards pumps money into education budget

Just as he did two years ago, Rep. John Bel Edwards (D-Amite) found a way to increase funding for schools even after public education’s Minimum Foundation Program formula had been rejected.
As the session drew to a close, the Senate finally approved Rep. Edwards’ HCR 231, which calls for an additional 1.375%, or $36 million, to be included in the budget for public education. It had been held up while waiting for the House to take a crucial vote on the controversial SAVE plan.

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Calcasieu Parish School Board Meeting

May 26, 2015

“In a Nut Shell”

1.       Budget revisions and the 2015-2016 General Fund Budget was presented to the board and after a brief presentation and discussion, both measures passed without opposition.

2.       School Audit Reports were presented. Issues and ways to assure compliance were discussed.

3.       The board voted to change the Administrative Interns’ job title to Assistant Principal and pay them accordingly. A Principal and Administrative Intern spoke on behalf of the measure stating that Administrative Interns are required to perform the