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Board approves revised 2024‑25 general fund budget after prior presentation
Summary
The board approved the revised 2024‑25 general fund budget after a carryover presentation; administration said a more stakeholder‑engaged balanced budget will be presented next month and the motion carried.
The East Baton Rouge Parish School Board voted May 15 to approve a revised 2024‑25 general fund budget after the item returned to the board as carryover from a prior meeting.
Finance staff had presented the revised budget previously after a thorough briefing; at the May 15 meeting board members were given an opportunity to ask follow‑up questions. Board Member Russ had requested the item be moved without action at the prior meeting to allow further review. A motion to approve the revised budget passed on a board vote.
Why it matters: the superintendent told the board the administration has worked with a budget consultant over the past year and plans to present a balanced budget next month that reflects broader stakeholder engagement and the district’s three strategic pillars: student achievement, operational excellence and employee development.
Next steps: the superintendent said the district will provide scheduled opportunities next week to discuss the coming budget before it goes live. Board members did not request additional changes on the record at the May 15 vote.
