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The Monroe City School Board
met in a special meeting on Saturday, August 21, 2004, at 3:40 p.m., at Carroll
Junior High School, 2913 Renwick Street, 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
Reverend Rodney McFarland
Mrs. Brenda M. Shelling
Mrs. Stephanie S. Smith
Mr. James "Mickey" Traweek
Administrative Staff:
Mr. Julian Gray
Miss Maria Maggio
Mrs. Derenda Flowers
Attorney L. Douglas Lawrence
Dr. Julia Collier Earl, Associate Superintendent for Instruction and Student
Services, Klein
Independent School District, Klein, Texas.
Dr. James A. Dupree, Associate Superintendent for School Improvement, Director
of School Intervention, and Assistant to the Superintendent, Newburgh Enlarged
City School District, Newburgh, New York.
Dr. William L. Newman, Executive Director, and Dr. James Oglesby, Regional
Search Consultant, of Ray and Associates, Inc., Leaders In Executive Searches of
Cedar Rapids, Iowa; school employees; and the news media were in attendance
Action Item 4:
The Adoption of the Agenda:
On a motion by Mr. Traweek that was seconded by Mr. Cain, the Board adopted the
agenda as printed. The motion carried on a unanimous vote.
Report Item 5:
The President's Report and Announcements:
President Handy thanked the central office staff, administrators, teachers,
parents, and the news media for their support. President Handy announced that
the candidates will meet in a "Community Forum" at 5:30 p.m. This forum will be
held in the Carroll Junior High School Gymnasium.
Prior to meeting with the Board the candidates met the public in a community
forums, "Meet the Candidates," from 8:30 - 12:30 p.m.
The President stated that the purpose of this meeting is to allow the candidates
to ask questions of the Board. The Board also asked questions, of the same, to
each candidate as it relates to the operation of the Monroe City School System.
Each candidate met separately with the Board, questions being asked by the Board
and the candidates, as it relates to the future of the Monroe City School
System.
Action Item 7:
Adjournment:
On a motion by Mr. Cain that was seconded by Mrs. Dayton, the Board adjourned at
5:00 p.m. The motion carried on a unanimous vote.
Mr. Jessie L. Handy, President
Mr. Julian Gray, Assistant Superintendent
The Monroe City School Board met in a special meeting on Saturday, August 21,
2003, at 8:00 pm, at The Monroe City School Board Media Center, 2009 Auburn
Avenue, Monroe, Louisiana, 71202. The meeting was called to order by the
President. Prayer was offered by Reverend Rodney McFarland. The Pledge of
Allegiance was recited.
Members Present:
Mr. Jessie L. Handy
Mr. Anthony "Tony" Cain
Mrs. Victoria "Vickie" Dayton
Reverend Rodney McFarland
Mrs. Brenda M. Shelling
Mrs. Stephanie S. Smith
Mr. James "Mickey" Traweek
Administrative Staff:
Mr. Julian Gray
Mrs. Bobbie Hamilton
Mrs. Derenda Flowers
Attorney L. Douglas Lawrence
Dr. William L. Newman, Dr. James Oglesby of Ray and Associates, Parents, and the
news media were in attendance.
Action Item 4:
Adoption of the Agenda:
On a motion by Mrs. Shelling that was seconded by Mr. Traweek, the Board adopted
the agenda changing agenda item 6 from discussion/action to discussion only. The
motion carried on a unanimous vote.
Report Item 5:
The President's Report and Announcements:
President Handy thanked the administrative staff, parents, employees, the
public, and the news media for their support. He also thanked Dr. William L.
Newman and Dr. James Oglesby, of Ray and Associates, Inc., for their many hours
of guidance and assistance given to the Board during their Search for a New
Superintendent.
Discussion Item 6:
The Appointment of a New Superintendent of Schools:
Attorney Lawrence, Dr. Newman, Dr. Oglesby, and the Board discussed the contract
for the Superintendent of Schools for the Monroe City School System. The
discussion included, but not limited to, base salary, health insurance, life
insurance, travel expenses, vacation, sick leave, length of contract, relocating
expenses, retirement benefits, etc.
Dr. Newman and Dr. Oglesby thanked the Board for entering into a contract
agreement with Ray and Associated. They will continue to work with the Board in
the contract process. After a new superintendent has been appointed, Ray and
Associated will do follow-up session with the Board and Superintendent upon
request.
The Board thanked Ray and Associates for the professional way the worked with
the Board during this process.
The Board will meet in a special meeting on Tuesday, August 24th at 4 p.m. for
the purpose of naming a New Superintendent of Schools.
Action Item 7:
Adjournment:
On a motion by Reverend Rodney McFarland that was seconded by Mrs. Shelling, the
Board adjourned at 9:30 p.m. The motion carried on a unanimous vote.
Mr.
Jessie L. Handy, President
Mr. Julian Gray, Sr.,
Assistant
Superintendent
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