The Monroe City School Board met in regular session on Tuesday, May 25, 2004, at the Monroe City School Board Media Center, 2009 Auburn Avenue, Monroe, Louisiana 71201.  The meeting was called to order by the President.  Prayer was offered by Reverend Rodney McFarland.  The Pledge of Allegiance was recited in unison.

Members Present:

Mr. Jessie L. Handy
Mr. Anthony "Tony" Cain
Reverend Rodney McFarland
Mrs. Stephanie Smith
Mr. James "Mickey" Traweek


Superintendent and Administrative Team:

Dr. George D. Cannon
Mr. Julian Gray
Miss Maria Maggio
Mrs. Bobbie Hamilton
Dr. Daphene Singleton
Mrs. Edith Lowe-Douzart

Administrators, employees, parents, representatives from professional organizations, and the news media were in attendance.

Action Item 4:

On a motion by Mr. Cain that was seconded by Mrs. Smith, the Board adopted the agenda and the addendum as recommended by Dr. Cannon. The motion carried on a unanimous vote of members present.

The President's Report and Announcements:

President Handy thanked the public and the news media for their support of the Monroe City School System.

Information/ Comprehensive Medical Magnet Specialty Program: Dr. Cannon briefed the Action public on the proposed improvements in the medical program at Carroll High School. Miss Maria Maggio presented Mr. Corey Denton, who introduced the proposed comprehensive medical magnet specialty program for Carroll High School.

On a motion by Mr. Cain that was seconded by Reverend McFarland, the Board approved the Comprehensive Medical Magnet Specialty Program for Carroll High School as presented by Mr. Denton and recommended by Dr. Cannon.

Report Item 8:

Principalship at Wossman High School: Dr. Cannon recommended Mr. Sam Moore for the principalship at Wossman High School, effective July 30, 2004. The Board will ratify Mr. Moore's position at the next board meeting.

Action Items 9A through 10B:

Personnel Changes:

Mrs. Bobbie Hamilton asked the Board to delay action of agenda item 9F (16). Action will be taken at a later date.

Dr. Cannon recommended approval of all personnel changes with the deletion of item 9F (16) as listed in the agenda.

Extended Sick Leaves:

Allience Scoby, Clara Hall Elementary School
Position: Teacher
Effective: May 17, 2004 - One day

Dorothy King, Wossman High School
Position: Retired Teacher
Effective: May 11-13, 2004 - Three days

Sabbatical Leaves:

Sara Caldwell, Barkdull Faulk Elementary School
Position: Teacher
For: Professional Improvement
Effective: 2004-2005
One Academic Year

Alliece Scoby, Clara Hall Elementary School
Position: Teacher
For: Medical - Maternity Leave
Effective: August 11 through October 11, 2004

Laura Kolarik, Lincoln Elementary School
Position: Teacher
For: Medical Leave
Effective: August 12, 2004 - May 31, 2005

Certified Retirements:

Dorothy Lewis, Jefferson Elementary School
Position: Special Education Teacher
Years of Service: 29
Effective: May 31, 2004

Rita Miles, Lincoln Elementary School
Position: Guidance Counselor
Years of Service: 42
Effective: May 31, 2004

Certified Resignations:

Tomeka Hood, Berg Jones Elementary School
Position: Teacher
Reason: Relocating
Effective: May 28, 2004

Janice Miller, Berg Jones Elementary School
Position: Third Grade Teacher
Reason: Relocating
Effective: May 28, 2004

Tarta Giddens, Clara Hall Elementary School
Position: First Grade Teacher
Reason: Not listed
Effective: July 7, 2004

Diana Bowman, Clark Magnet Elementary School
Position: Special Education Teacher
Reason: Relocating
Effective: June 25, 2004

Kelly Bankston, Minnie Ruffin Elementary School
Position: Second Grade Teacher
Reason: Relocating
Effective: May 31, 2004

Christopher Rodgers, Martin Luther King Middle School
Position: Teacher -TAT
Reason: Not listed
Effective: June 29, 2004

John Carr, Neville High School
Position: Teacher
Reason: Relocating
Effective: May 28, 2004

LaDonald Ensley, Wossman High School
Position:: Retired Music Teacher
Effective: July 6, 2004

Upgrading of Certified Personnel:

Vickie Irwin, Pupil Appraisal Center
From: Coordinator
To: Interim Supervisor
Replacing: Bobbie Hamilton
Effective: June 8, 2004

Deborah Minor, Pupil Appraisal Center
From: Classroom Teacher at Sallie Humble Elementary school
To: IEP Facilitator - 11 months
Serving: Elementary Schools
Replacing: Gloria Clark - retired
Effective: July 20, 2004

Mary Ann Toft, Pupil Appraisal Center
From: Classroom Teacher at Madison James Foster School
To: IEP Facilitator - 11 months
Serving: Junior High Schools
Replacing: Gloria Clark - retired
Effective: July 20, 2004

Certified Applicants:

Tracey Basco, Barkdull Faulk Elementary School
Position: Kindergarten Teacher
Replacing: Wanda Ramsey - retired
Effective: August 12, 2004

Cora Martin, Barkdull Faulk Elementary School
Position: Fifth Grade Teacher
Replacing: Sara Caldwell - sabbatical leave
Effective: August 12, 2004 - One year only

Stacie Sylvestri, Barkdull Faulk Elementary School
Position: First Grade Teacher
Replacing: Self
Effective: August 12, 2004

Rachel Turnbough, Barkdull Faulk Elementary School
Position: First Grade Teacher
Replacing: Self
Effective: August 12, 2004

Karva Yvette Baker, Berg Jones Elementary School
Position: Special Education Teacher
Replacing: Linda Turnage -  transferred to Carver
Effective: August 12, 2004

Connie McKay, Berg Jones Elementary Schools
Position: First Grade Teacher
Replacing: Tomeka Hood -  relocated
Effective: August 12, 2004

Regina Honeycutt, Clara Hall Elementary School
Position: Special Education Teacher
Replacing: Peggy Wade -  transferred to regular education
Effective: August 12, 2004 - One year only

Jason Bowen, Jefferson Upper Elementary School
Position: Fifth Grade Teacher
Replacing: Alan Williams - TAT
Effective: August 12, 2004 - One year only

Michelle Derry, Jefferson Upper Elementary School
Position: Fourth Grade Teacher
Replacing: Jontaavis Jones - TAT
Effective: August 12, 2004 - One year only

Jennifer Graves, Jefferson Upper Elementary School
Position: Third Grade Teacher
Replacing: Ramona Martin - TAT
Effective: August 12, 2004

LaTanya Head, Jefferson Upper Elementary School
Position: Fourth Grade Teacher
Replacing: Margaret Newman - retired teacher
Effective: August 12, 2004 - One year only

Christy Hughes, Jefferson Upper Elementary School
Position: Fourth Grade Teacher
Replacing: Mary Cooper
Effective: August 12, 2004 - One year only

Danielle Staten, Jefferson Upper Elementary School
Position: Special Education Teacher
Replacing: Kimball Tate - TAT
Effective: August 12, 2004 - One year only

Brandi Ardoin, Lincoln Elementary School
Position: Special Education Teacher
Replacing: Self
Effective: August 12, 2004

Brandi Sisk, Lincoln Elementary School
Position: First Grade Teacher
Replacing: Patricia Jackson - retired teacher
Effective: August 12, 2004 - One year only

Kerry Sullivan, Lincoln Elementary School
Position: Second Grade Teacher
Replacing: Mary Brown - transferred to Minnie Ruffin Elementary School
Effective: August 12, 2004

Connie Lynn Taylor, Lincoln Elementary School
Position: Kindergarten Teacher
Replacing: Beverly Halsell - transferred to another grade
Effective: August 12, 2004 - One year only

Margaret McInnis, Sallie Humble Elementary School
Position: Special Education Teacher
Replacing: Linda Cookston - transferred to Lexington School
Effective: August 12, 2004

Regina Alexander, Carroll Junior High School
Position: English Teacher
Replacing: Sandra Maddry - transferred to Martin Luther King School
Effective: August 12, 2004

Patricia Strawder, Carroll Junior High School
Position: Special Education Teacher
Replacing: Tammie Gray - TAT
Effective: August 12, 2004 - One year only

Zack Sims, Carroll Junior High School
Position: Art Teacher
Replacing: Charlotte Dante - retired
Effective: August 12, 2004 - One year only

Lisa Butler Durham, Martin Luther King Middle School
Position: Science Teacher
Replacing: Yvette W. Griffin - transferred to Special Education
Effective: August 12, 2004

Carol McDonald, Martin Luther King Middle School
Position: Mathematics Teacher
Replacing: Christopher Rodgers - TAT
Effective: August 12, 2004

Lindsey Creech, Carroll High School
Position: Spanish Teacher
Replacing: Bernadette Monroe - TAT
Effective: August 12, 2004 - One year only

Robert Arvie, Wossman High School
Position: Health/P.E.
Replacing: Charles Smith
Effective: August 12, 2004

Christopher Broussard, Wossman High School
Position: English/Coach Teacher
Replacing: Angela Webb-Bass - TAT
Effective: August 12, 2004 - One year only

Xochitl Davis Grant, Wossman High School
Position: Biology Teacher
Replacing: Evelyn Jackson - retired teacher
Effective: August 12, 2004 - One year only


Gary Hines, Wossman High School
Position: Social Studies/P.E.
Replacing: Earlene Bryant - retired teacher
Effective: August 12, 2004

Classified Resignations:

Tanya Morris, Clark Magnet Elementary School
Position: Secretary
Reason: Not listed
Effective: July 16, 2004

Tanisha Berry, Central Office
Position: Accounts Payable
Reason: Relocating
Effective: July 5, 2004

Mary E. Johnson, Transportation Department
Position: Bus Attendant
Reason: Not listed
Effective: June 10, 2004

Classified Applicants:

Cresanico Jackson, Barkdull Faulk Elementary School
Position: Special Education Aide
Replacing: Self
Effective: August 12, 2004

Chester Walker, Barkdull Faulk Elementary School
Position: Computer Lab Manager
Replacing: Self
Effective: August 12, 2004

Mariyon Wade, Berg Jones Elementary School
Position: Title I Tutor
Replacing: Maxine Giovino
Effective: August 12, 2004 - One year only

Leslie England, Lincoln Elementary School
Position: Cafeteria Manager
Replacing: Self
Effective: August 12, 2004

Barbara Walker, Neville High School
Position: Secretary/Bookkeeper
Effective: July 1, 2004
The 2004-2005 School Year Only

Mary Evelyn Smith, Johnny Robinson's Boys Home
Position: Tutor
Effective: June 14, 2004

The motion carried on a unanimous vote.

Report Item 11:

The Superintendent's Report and Announcements:

The Superintendent announced that the next meeting of the Board is scheduled for August 3, 2004. However, the Board will have call meeting if necessary.

Mr. Cain asked that all interim positions be placed on the next board agenda for action.

Action Item 12:

Adjournment:

On a motion by Mr. Cain that was seconded by Mrs. Smith, the Board adjourned at 6:35 p.m The motion carried on a unanimous vote.
 

Mr. Jessie L. Handy, President                                                             

George D. Cannon, Ed.D., Superintendent