The Monroe City School Board met in a call meeting on Tuesday, September 9, 2003, Monroe City School Board Media Center, 2009 Auburn Avenue, Monroe, Louisiana. The meeting was called to order by the President. The 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
Mrs. Stephanie Smith
Mr. Mickey Traweek

Superintendent and Administrative Team:

Dr. George D. Cannon
Mr. Julian Gray
Mrs. Derenda Flowers

The news media, and parents were in attendance.

The agenda was received as printed.

Report Item 4

The President's Report and Announcements:

The President announced that Reverend McFarland was out of state and could not be present at tonight's meeting. He also thanked those who were in attendance.

Action Item 5:

Budget Resolution:

On a motion by Mrs. Shelling that was seconded by Mr. Traweek, the Board adopted a resolution approving the consolidated budget for Monroe City School Board for 2003-2004 and approved the revised budget for 2002-2003 for all funds except the 2001 sales tax fund. The motion carried on a unanimous vote of members present. (See addendum for resolution)

Action Item 6:

Resolution:

On a motion by Mr. Cain that was seconded by Mrs. Shelling, the Board adopted a resolution authorizing the insurance and sale of an anticipation certificate, series 2003 of the Monroe City School Board, State of Louisiana in a principal amount not to exceed $3,500.000.00. The motion carried on a unanimous vote of members present. (See addendum for resolution).

Mrs. Smith entered after the votes were taken on agenda items 5 & 6, and made the following statement: " I am sorry that I was not here to vote of these two issues; however, let the record show that I am in favor of both resolutions."

Mrs. Dayton asked Mrs. Flowers for a copy of her "Power-Point Presentation" when she presented the Budget at the September 2nd board meeting.

Mrs. Flowers replied that a copy will be given to all board members.

Report Item 7:

The Superintendent's Report and Announcements:

ÿ At the September 16th board meeting, all personnel changes will be acted upon
ÿ We are still finalizing class size and teacher assignments.

Other:

The Personnel Committee will meet on Monday, September 15th at 4:30 P.M. This meeting will be held in the Superintendent's Conference Room at the Central Office.

Action Item 8:

Adjournment:

On a motion by Mrs. Shelling that was seconded by Mr. Cain, the Board adjourned at 6:20 P.M. The motion carried on a unanimous vote.


Mr. Jessie Handy, President

George D. Cannon, Ed.D., Superintendent