The Monroe City School Board met in a call meeting on Monday, October 20, 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 Mr. Mickey Traweek. The Pledge of Allegiance was recited in unison.

Members Present:

Mr. Jessie L. Handy
Mr. Anthony Cain
Mrs. Vickie Dayton
Mrs. Brenda Shelling
Mr. Mickey Traweek

Superintendent and Administrative Team:

Dr. George D. Cannon
Mrs. Derenda Flowers
Mrs. Edith Lowe-Douzart

Action Item 4:

Adoption of the Agenda:

On a motion by Mr. Traweek that was seconded by Mrs. Dayton, the Board adopted the agenda as printed. The motion carried on a unanimous vote of members present.

Report Item 5:

The President's Report and Announcements:

President Handy stated that Reverend McFarland and Mrs. Smith, are out of town, and Mr. Cain will be late. The President further stated that the October 21st board meeting will be held on Tuesday, October 28, 2003.

Action Item 6:

Adoption of the Adjusted Millage:

On a motion by Mr. Traweek that was seconded by Mrs. Shelling, the Board adopted the adjusted millage rates for the tax year of 2003. The motion carried on a unanimous vote of members present.

Action item 7: Adoption of Adjusted Millage Rates after Reassessment

Action Item 8:

Authorized Millages:

Mr. Cain arrived during the discussion of these two agenda items.

On a motion by Mrs. Shelling that was seconded by Mrs. Dayton, the Board adopted the adjusted millage rates after reassessment and rolled forward the millage to rates not to exceed the maximum millage for the year 2002, and adopted other authorized millages. The motion carried on a unanimous vote. (See addendum for resolutions one and two).

Mr. Cain stated: "Let the record reflect that I am in support of all three agenda items."

Report Item 9:

The Superintendent's Report and Announcements:

The Superintendent announced that the next scheduled board meeting will be held on Tuesday, October 28, 2003.

Action Item 10:

Adjournment:

On a motion by Mrs. Shelling that was seconded by Mr. Traweek, the Board adjourned at 6:17 p.m. The motion carried on a unanimous vote.


Mr. Jessie Handy, President

George D. Cannon, Ed.D., Superintendent