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MINUTES
November 18, 2003 The Monroe City School Board met in regular session on Tuesday, November 18, 2003, 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 Larry Tillman, Pastor of Gaines Chapel Baptist Church. The Pledge was recited in unison. Members Present:
Mr. Jessie L. Handy Superintendent and Administrative Team:
Dr. George D. Cannon Administrators, employees, parents, representatives from professional organizations, and the news media were in attendance. Action Item 4: Adoption of the Agenda: and the Addendum: On a motion by Mrs. Shelling that was seconded by Mr. Traweek, the Board adopted the agenda with the following changes:
Recognition Item 7 was taken out of sequence to follow action item 4 The motion carried on a unanimous vote. Recognition Item 7: - Taken out of sequence: Raymece Savage Wins Heisman Trophy: The Louisiana High School Athletic Association chose Raymece Savage, Wossman senior quarterback as the Wendy's High School Heisman Trophy Winner. Savage was chosen out of a list of 14,150 students. Wossman High School will receive a $500.00 cash award for Savage's honor. Dr Cannon and the Board congratulated Raymece Savage and recognized his parents and other family members who accompanied Savage to the board meeting. Action Item 5: The Adoption of the Minutes of October 28, 2003: On a motion by Mr. Traweek that was seconded by Mrs. Smith, the Board adopted the minutes of October 28, 2003. The motion carried on a unanimous vote. Report Item 6: The President's Report and Announcements: The President thanked the public for their support . He also asked for their continued support for the school system. Recognition Item 8: Clark Elementary Magnet School: Dr. Cannon congratulated Mrs. Christy Taylor and staff for being one of nine outstanding schools in the state for their sustained academic achievement. Mrs. Christy Taylor, Principal, thanked the Superintendent and Board for their support. Report: Item 12A: Property Tax Millages: Mrs. Flowers briefed the Board on the procedure that was used in levying the 2003 tax millages. Each board member received a copy of the presentation. See addendum for presentation. Action Item 13: Lincoln School - Dean of Students: On a motion by Mr. Traweek that was seconded by Mrs. Smith, the Board employed Jennifer Staten to the position of Dean of Students at Lincoln School, effective December 1, 2003. She will serve as Dean for the remainder of the 2003-2004 school year. The motion carried six to one. Mr. Cain opposed. Mr. Cain stated the he opposed this board action for the following reasons:
There is no written job description Action Item 14: Lee Junior High Administrative Assistant: On a motion by Mrs. Smith that was seconded by Mr. Traweek, the Board employed Anthony Tisdale to the position of Administrative Assistant at Lee Junior High School, for the remainder of the 2003-2004 school year, effective December 1, 2003 The motion carried six to one. Mr. Cain opposed. Mr. Cain stated that he opposed for the same reasons as stated in agenda item 13. Action Item 9: Permission to Advertise for Bids:
On a motion by Mrs. Shelling that was seconded by Mrs. Smith,
the Board authorized the administration to advertise for bids as listed below: The motion carried on a unanimous vote. Action Item 9A: Awarding of Bid: On a motion by Mrs. Shelling that was seconded by Mrs. Smith, the Board awarded portable buildings bid to USA Mission Church in the amount of $15,000 as indicated on the tabulation sheet. The motion carried on a unanimous vote. (See addendum for tabulation sheet.) Report Item 10: Berg Jones School Project: Mr. Charles Monroe, Maintenance Manager, gave a status report on the Berg Jones school project. Mr. Monroe's report addressed the PTO's concerns, current renovation project, and other facilities concerns. The report was filed in the addendum to the minute book. Action Item 11 Distribution of the 14th Sales Tax Surplus Checks: The Superintendent recommended the distribution of the 14th sales tax surplus checks with the November payroll. Certified staff will receive $2,155.04 and Classified staff will receive $709.42. On a motion by Mr. Cain that was seconded by Mrs. Smith, the Board approved the distribution of the sales tax supplement checks as presented by Mrs. Flowers and recommended by Dr. Cannon. The motion carried on a unanimous vote. (See addendum for information on sales tax supplement checks.) Action Item 12: Louisiana Compliance Questionnaire: On a motion by Mrs. Shelling that was seconded by Mrs. Smith, the Board approved Louisiana Compliance Questionnaire as presented by Mrs. Flowers and recommended by Dr. Cannon. The motion carried on a unanimous vote. (See addendum for questionnaire). Action Item 15: TAT Review: The Superintendent asked the Board to take action on rehiring of the following TAT teachers, first semester only, effective November 19, 2003: Linda Woods, permanent substitute teacher Ruby Johnson, permanent substitute teacher Richard Wilson, Carroll Junior High School The motion carried six to one. Mr. Cain opposed. Report Item 16: Certified Job Descriptions: The Superintendent stated that the final copy of the certified job descriptions are incomplete. However, the final copy will be presented to the Personnel Committee prior to board action. Action Item 17: Telecommunications Facilitator: On a motion by Mr. Cain that was seconded by Reverend McFarland, the Board employed Mrs. Nancy Hodges to the position of Telecommunications Facilitator in the Instructional Technology Department, effective December 1, 2003. The motion carried on a unanimous vote. Action Item 18: MIS Administrator: On a motion by Mrs. Shelling that was seconded by Reverend McFarland, the Board employed Mrs. Mai T. Bui to the position of MIS Administrator, effective December 1, 2003. The motion carried on a unanimous vote. Discussion /Action Item 18A: Jefferson Upper Elementary School Guidance Counselor: On a motion by Mrs. Shelling that was seconded by Mrs. Smith, the Board approved the employment of a Guidance Counselor and Curriculum Coordinator at Jefferson Upper Elementary School for the remainder of the 2003-2004 academic year. The motion carried six to one. Mr. Cain opposed. Mrs. Shelling commended Dr. Gunn-Ford on the detailed report the Board received from her. Action Items 19A through 20D: Personnel Changes: On a motion by Mr. Cain that was seconded by Mrs. Shelling, the Board approved all personnel changes that were recommended by Dr. Cannon. Certified Resignation:
Jim Clint Anding,
Barkdull
Faulk
School Extended Sick Leave:
Ruthie Player,
Lincoln
School Sabbatical Leaves for Rest and Recuperation:
Rita Anders,
Neville
High School
Mary Frances Young,
Neville
High School Certified Applicants:
Annie Nance,
Lexington
School
Kimball Tate,
Jefferson
Upper
Elementary School Classified Retirement:
Doris Parks,
Clark
Magnet School Classified Resignations:
Glythenia Garr,
Clark
Magnet School
Nancy Henry,
Cypress
Point
School Upgrading of Classified Position:
Bernadine Allen, Special Education Services Classified Applicants:
Jacqueline Dottle,
Clark
Magnet School
Aabigail Johnson,
Neville
High School
Felicia Wines, Central Office The Motion carried on a unanimous vote. Action Item 21: Executive Session: On a motion by Mrs. Shelling that was seconded by Mrs. Smith, the Board went into executive session at 7:38 p.m., for a period time to exceed 15 minutes, to receive an update from the Superintendent and Board Attorney on pending litigations. The Board reconvened in open session at 8:15 p.m. Attorney Lawrence stated that the Board received an update on the following cases: Carrie Burk's Litigation: (Case No. CV03-1751-M (USDC-W.D. of LA)) Donita Hudspeth: (Legal Opinion) Report Item 22: The Superintendent's Report and Announcements: Dr. Cannon stated that in the very near future Mr. Cecil J. Picard, State Superintendent will release the 2002-2003 School Accountability Report Card for parents and school principals. The Superintendent also announced that the Monroe City School System will be closed Monday through Friday, November 24-28, 2003, in observance of the Thanksgiving Holidays. Other: President Handy announced: "Beginning with the December 16th board meeting, the public will be given an opportunity to have input on agenda items prior to Board discussion and action. Once the Board discuss or take action, the public will not be given an opportunity to give additional comments." President Handy also asked that a space be provided at the Superintendent's staff table for Attorney Douglas Lawrence. Mrs. Smith announced that the Curriculum/Textbook Committee will schedule a committee meeting for December. The date and time will be announced. Action Item 23: Adjournment:
On a motion by Mrs. Smith that was seconded by Mrs. Shelling,
the Board adjourned at
8:21 p.m. The motion carried on a unanimous vote. Mr. Jessie Handy, President George D. Cannon, Ed.D., Superintendent
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