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MINUTES
November 16, 2004
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MINUTES Monroe City School Board 2101 Roselawn Avenue Monroe, Louisiana 71201 The Monroe City School Board met in regular session on Tuesday, November 16, 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 Mr. Anthony "Tony" Cain Mrs. Victoria "Vickie" Dayton Reverend Rodney McFarland Mrs. Brenda M. Shelling Mrs. Stephanie S. Smith Mr. James "Mickey" Traweek Superintendent, Administrative Staff, and Board Attorney: Dr. James A. Dupree Dr. LaVargne Gunn-Ford Mrs. Bobbie Hamilton Mrs. Derenda Flowers Miss Maria Maggio Dr. Daphene Singleton Ms. Mai Bui Mrs. Edith Lowe-Douzart Mrs. Vickie Irwin Mrs. Teresa Foreman Attorney L. Douglas Lawrence Administrators, parents, citizens, students, and the news media were in attendance. Action Item 5: Adoption of the Agenda: On a motion by Mrs. Smith that was seconded by Mrs. Shelling, the Board adopted the Agenda with the addition of a presentation by the Associated Professional Educators of Louisiana. The motion carried on a unanimous vote. Action Item 6: Adoption of the Minutes of October 27, 2004 On a motion by Mr. Traweek that was seconded by Mrs. Shelling, the Board adopted the Board Minutes of October 27, 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 "Happy Thanksgiving." Report Item 8: Report From the Superintendent: Dr. Dupree read into the official record the Superintendent's and School Board's Proclamation of American Education Week. November 14-20, 2004, was proclaimed as the 83rd annual observance of American Education Week. A copy of this proclamation will be on display in the Superintendent's Conference Room at the Central Office from November 17-20, 2004. (See addendum for file copy). Attorney Doug Lawrence briefed the Board on the information received from the Attorney General's Office in reference to the Georgia Tucker Property. Mr. Lawrence and Mr. Charles Ryan at the Boles Law Firm met to discuss the use of the Georgia Tucker Property. Their discussion included: Georgia Tucker Foundation having a long-term lease with the school district The Foundation purchasing the property A Cooperative endeavor agreement. The Superintendent and Board members received a copy of Mr. Lawrence's presentation. (See addendum for presentation). Associated Professional Educators of Louisiana: Mrs. Sammie Saulsberry and representatives from the Associated Professional Educators of Louisiana addressed the Board in reference to the active chapter of the Associated Professional Educators of Louisiana, in the Monroe City School System. The Superintendent and Board members received an information package of services rendered through this organization. Action Item 9: Adoption of Resolutions: On a motion by Mrs. Shelling that was seconded by Reverend McFarland, the Board adopted the following resolutions: Time and Attendance Policy School Choice Policy Create a One Time Retirement Incentive Plan. The motion carried on a unanimous vote. (See addendum for resolutions). Action Item 10: Field Trip: On a motion by Mrs. Shelling that was seconded by Reverend McFarland, the Board approved the field trip of J.S. Clark Magnet School fifth grade students to travel to Baton Rouge on November 18, 2004. The motion carried on a unanimous vote. (See addendum for information). Action Item 11: Agenda Items A-F - Chief Financial Officer Action Item A: System and Compliance Questionnaire for Monroe City Schools: On a motion by Mr. Cain that was seconded by Mrs. Smith, the Board approved the System and Compliance Questionnaire for Monroe City Schools for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2004. The motion carried on a unanimous vote. (See addendum for Questionnaire). Action Item B: Indoor Bleachers for Wossman High School: On a motion by Mrs. Smith that was seconded by Mr. Traweek, the Board awarded bid No. MC05-13 - Indoor Bleachers for Wossman High School to D&A Associates, Inc., in the amount of $82,992.00. The motion carried on a unanimous vote. (See addendum for chart.) Action Item C: Ready-To-Eat CN Delivered Pizzas: On a motion by Mr. Cain that was seconded by Mrs. Smith, the Board awarded bid No. SFS05-02 - Ready-To-Eat CN Delivered Pizzas to DOMINO Pizza, as indicated on the chart. (See addendum for chart). Action Item D: On a motion by Mrs. Shelling that was seconded by Mr. Traweek, the Board recommended that the Board authorize the administration to advertise for science equipment and materials for Neville High School. (Funding source 8(g) grant). Action Item E: On a motion by Mrs. Shelling that was seconded by Mr. Traweek, the Board authorized the administration to advertise for play-ground equipment for the elementary schools. (Funding source - construction account). Action Item F: On a motion by Mr. Cain that was seconded by Mrs. Smith, the Board authorized the administration to distribute sales tax supplement checks and sabbatical leave checks as listed below: Certified: 1994 Sales Tax $1,904.47 1968 Sales Tax $1,000.00 Classified: 1994 Sales Tax $ 233.58 1968 Sales Tax $ 350.00 Sabbatical Leave Savings as indicated on the distribution sheet. The motion carried on a unanimous vote. (See addendum for tabulation). Action Item 12: Personnel Items A - H: A Professional Leave of Absence - Certified On a motion by Mr. Traweek that was seconded by Reverend McFarland, the Board approved all certified leaves as presented by Mrs. Hamilton and recommended by Dr. Dupree. The motion carried on a unanimous vote. B Professional Resignations - Certified: On a motion by Mrs. Shelling that was seconded by Mr. Traweek, the Board approved all certified resignations as presented by Mrs. Hamilton and recommended by Dr. Dupree. The motion carried on a unanimous vote. C Professional Appointments - Certified: On a motion by Mrs. Shelling that was seconded by Mrs. Dayton, the Board approved all professional appointments - certified as presented by Mrs. Hamilton and recommended by Dr. Dupree. The motion carried five to two. Mr. Traweek recused himself because a family member will benefit from this action. Mr. Cain recused himself because a relative will benefit from this action. D Conditional Professional Appointments - Certified: On a motion by Reverend McFarland that was seconded by Mrs. Shelling, the Board approved the conditional professional appointment - certified-applicant as presented by Mrs. Hamilton and recommended by Dr. Dupree. The motion carried on a unanimous vote. E Professional Leave of Absence - Classified: On a motion by Reverend McFarland that was seconded by Mrs. Dayton, the Board approved the professional leave of absence - classified employee - as presented by Mrs. Hamilton and recommended by Dr. Dupree. The motion carried on a unanimous vote. F Professional Resignations - Classified: On a motion by Mrs. Shelling that was seconded by Reverend McFarland, the Board approved the professional resignations - classified employees - as presented by Mrs. Hamilton and recommended by Dr. Dupree. The motion carried on a unanimous vote. G Professional Appointments - Classified: On a motion by Mr. Traweek that was seconded by Mrs. Dayton, the Board approved the professional appointments - classified employees - as presented by Mrs. Hamilton and recommended by Dr. Dupree. H Conditional Professional Appointment - Classified: On a motion by Mrs. Shelling that was seconded by Mr. Traweek, the Board approved the conditional professional appointment - classified applicant - as presented by Mrs. Hamilton and recommended by Dr. Dupree. The motion carried on a unanimous vote. I Resolution to go into an Executive Session: On a motion by Mr. Cain that was seconded by Mrs. Smith, the Board went into executive session at 6:35 p.m. for a period of time not exceed fifteen minutes to discuss a misconduct matter of an employee. The motion carried on a unanimous vote. The Board reconvened at 6:48 p.m. and continued with the board agenda. Dr. Dupree stated that this agenda item (tenure hearing) will be placed on the next board agenda for action. During the discussion of Dr. Dupree's recommendation, the following motion was offered: It was moved by Mrs. Shelling and seconded by Reverend McFarland that the Board add to the agenda a second executive session to continue the discussion on this agenda item. The motion failed three to four. In favor: Mrs. Shelling, Mrs. Smith, and Reverend McFarland. Opposed: Mr. Cain, Mr. Traweek, Mrs. Dayton, and Mr. Handy. The motion failed for a lack of a majority vote. Report Item 13: The Superintendent's Announcements: A. The Second Superintendent/Board Retreat: December 1 & 2, 2004. B. Football Playoffs: Neville and Wossman High Schools C. Accent on Excellence Breakfast - Monroe Civic Center, Wednesday, November 17th at 7:30 A. M. D. The District will be closed in observance of Thanksgiving Holidays, November 22 - 26, 2004. Other: The Facilities Committee will meet on Tuesday, November 30th at 5:30 p.m. Superintendent's Conference Room. Action Item 14: Adjournment: On a motion by Mr. Traweek that was seconded by Mr. Cain, the Board adjourned at 7:07 p.m. The motion carried on a unanimous vote. Mr. Jessie L. Handy, President Dr. James A. Dupree, Superintendent |