The Monroe City School Board met in a call meeting on Tuesday, July 27, 2004, at the Central Office, 2101 Roselawn Avenue, Monroe, Louisiana 71201. The meeting was called to order by the President. Prayer was offered by Mr. James "Mickey" Traweek. The Pledge of Allegiance was recited in unison.

Members Present:

Mr. Jessie L. Handy
Mr. Anthony "Tony" Cain
Mrs. Victoria Vickie Dayton
Mrs. Brenda Shelling
Mrs. Stephanie Smith
Mr. James "Mickey" Traweek

Dr. George D. Cannon, Superintendent
Mr. L. Douglas Lawrence, Board Attorney

Employees, representatives from professional organizations, and the news media were in attendance.

Action Item 4:

Mrs. Shelling stated that after reading her agenda, she asked the President to inquire about the agenda item, Misconduct Investigation. 

On a motion by Mr. Traweek that was seconded by Mrs. Dayton, the Board adopted the agenda as printed.  The motion carried five to one.  Mrs. Shelling abstained.

Mrs. Shelling: stated, "I abstained due to a lack of information"

Report  5:

President Handy stated that the purpose of this called meeting is to discuss a misconduct investigation regarding WRC Media, Inc.  He also stated that Reverend Rodney McFarland is out of the district attending the Democratic Convention.

Action Item 6:

On a motion by Mrs. Smith that was seconded by Mrs. Dayton, the Board convened into an executive session at 5:15 p.m. for the purpose of discussing a misconduct investigation regarding WRC Media, Inc. for a period of time not to exceed thirty minutes.  The motion carried five to one.  Mrs. Shelling opposed.

Mrs. Shelling stated, "I oppose for the same reason previously stated.  I am not in opposition of the executive session, just the manner in which this action is taken."

The Board reconvened at 6:10 p.m.

President Handy stated that the Board discussed a misconduct investigation regarding WRC Media, Inc.  He also appointed the following committee to work on the investigation

            Mrs. Brenda M. Shelling

            Mr. Anthony Cain

            Mr. L. Douglas Lawrence

            Mr. Jessie L. Handy - ex officio

Report Item 7:

The Board and Superintendent set the next board meting for Monday, August 2, 2004, at 6 p.m. on Tuesday, August 3, 2004, the Superintendent's Search Firm will be in the district.

Action Item 8:

On a motion by Mrs. Smith that was seconded by Mrs. Shelling, the Board adjourned at 6:40 p.m.  The motion carried on a unanimous vote:

Mr. Jessie L. Handy, President                                                             

George D. Cannon, Ed.D., Superintendent