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MINUTES
December 14, 2004
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The Monroe City School Board met in regular session on Tuesday, December 14, 2004, at 6:00 p.m. 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. Item 4: Roll Call: Members Present: Mr. Jessie L. Handy Superintendent, Administrative Staff, and Board Attorney: Dr. James A. Dupree Administrators, parents, citizens, and the news media were in attendance. Action Item 5: Adoption of the Agenda and the Addendum: On a motion by Mrs. Shelling that was seconded by Mr. Traweek, the Board adopted the agenda and the addendum as recommended by Dr. Dupree. The motion carried on a unanimous vote. Action Item 6: Adoption of the Minutes of November 16, 2004: On a motion by Mrs. Smith that was seconded by Reverend McFarland, the Board adopted the minutes of November 16, 2004. The motion carried on a unanimous vote. Report Item 7: The President's Report and Announcements: The President thanked those in attendance and wished everyone a Merry Christmas and A Happy New Year. Report Item 8: Report From the Superintendent: Dr. Dupree briefed the Board on the Renaissance Learning Program at Cypress Point University Elementary School. He also presented Mrs. Ann Cook, principal at Cypress Point Elementary School, who introduced Mrs. Margie Godwin, librarian at Cypress Point Elementary School. Special recognition was given to Mrs. Godwin for her initiatives in securing the Renaissance Learning Program for the Monroe City School District. Mrs. Godwin stated that the reading and mathematics program was funded by Mr. William J. Ruane of New York at a total cost of $750,000. Agenda Item 9: Public Discussion and Comments on Agenda Items: Ms. Sandie Lollie, President of Monroe Federation of Teachers & School Employees, addressed the Board on agenda item 10: Parameters for 2004-05 Retirement Incentive Plan. Action Item 10: 10 A: One Time Retirement Incentive Plan: On a motion by Mr. Cain that was seconded by Mr. Traweek, the Board adopted the revised One Time Retirement Incentive Plan as recommended by Dr. Dupree. The motion carried on a unanimous vote. (See addendum for retirement Incentive Plan). 10B - District Plan for Educational Technology/District Networking Plan: On a motion by Mr. Traweek that was seconded by Mrs. Shelling, the Board approved the revised District Plan for Educational Technology/District Networking Plan as presented by Mrs. Karla Bowlin and Ms. Mai Bui and recommended by Dr. Dupree. The motion carried on a unanimous vote. 10C - Pipeline Property Settlement: On a motion by Mrs. Shelling that was seconded by Mr. Traweek, the Board approved the recommendation of Dr. Dupree to cast a "no" vote on the pipeline settlement offer and a "yes" vote in support of going to court to resolve the dispute. The motion carried six to one. Mr. Cain opposed. Action Item 11: Resolution to Approve a Field Trip: On a motion by Reverend McFarland that was seconded by Mrs. Shelling, the Board approved the field trip for the Carroll High School Band to travel to New Orleans, February 4-8, 2004. The motion carried on a unanimous vote. (See addendum for information). Action Item 12: Item 12A: Purchase of Library Materials: On a motion by Mrs. Shelling that was seconded by Mrs. Smith, the Board authorized the administration to purchase library materials from Follett Library Resources under an extension of their bid agreement with the St. Mary Parish School Board. The motion carried on a unanimous vote. (See addendum for information). Item 12B - Revised Travel Reimbursement On a motion by Mrs. Shelling that was seconded by Mrs. Dayton and Rev. McFarland, the Board approved the revised request for travel reimbursement as presented by Mrs. Flowers and recommended by Dr. Dupree. The motion carried on a unanimous vote. (See addendum for information). Action Item 13: Personnel Items A - D: On a motion by Mrs. Smith that was seconded by Mrs. Shelling, the Board approved all personnel items as presented by Mrs. Hamilton and recommended by Dr. Dupree. The motion carried on a unanimous vote. Necrology: Mrs. Hamilton asked for a moment of silent prayer for those employees who have passed away from July, 2004 through December, 2004. (See addendum for information). Action Item 13 - E: Scheduling of a Tenure Hearing: On a motion by Mr. Cain that was seconded by Mrs. Dayton, the Board scheduled a tenure hearing for Demetrius Tippit, a bus operator, for January 13, 2005, at 4 p.m., to be held at the Monroe City School Board Media Center, 2009 Auburn Avenue, Monroe, Louisiana 71201. The motion carried five to two. Reverend McFarland and Mrs. Shelling opposed. Item 14: Public Discussion and Comments on Non-Agenda Items: No comments were made. Report Item 15 The Superintendent's Announcements: Dr. Dupree made the following announcements: Early Dismissal - Friday,
December 17, 2004 Christmas Holiday Schedule -
Monday, December 20 through Friday, December 31, 2004. Carroll and Neville High School football teams advanced to state playoffs. Dr. Dupree congratulated Dr. Gunn-Ford on the excellent Christmas Parade that was held on the South Side of Monroe. Dr. Dupree was the Grand Marshall, and Mrs. Dupree shared the convertible with her husband. Action Item 16: Adjournment: President Handy asked Mr. Traweek to close this board meeting as well as this year with a prayer. On a motion by Reverend McFarland that was seconded by Mrs. Smith the Board adjourned at 7:15 p.m. The motion carried on a unanimous vote.
Dr. James A. Dupree,
Superintendent |