The Monroe City School Board met in regular session on Tuesday, February 21, 2006 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
Mrs. Brenda Shelling
Mrs. Stephanie S. Smith
Mr. James "Mickey" Traweek
Reverend Rodney McFarland

Superintendent, Administrative Staff and Board Attorney
Dr. James A. Dupree
Mrs. Betty Carroll
Ms. Edith Douzart
Mrs. Vickie Irwin
Dr. Tammye Turpin
Mrs. Julie Staley
Mr. Andrew Hill
Mr. Bobby Williams
Ms. Mamie Williams
Mrs. Theresa Foreman
Ms. Mai Bui
Attorney L. Douglas Lawrence

Action Item 5:

Adoption of the Agenda

On a motion by Mr. Traweek that was seconded by Rev. McFarland, the Board adopted the agenda as printed.

The motion carried on a unanimous vote.

Action Item 6

Adoption of the Minutes

On a motion by Mrs. Smith that was seconded by Mr. Traweek, the Board adopted the February 7, 2006 minutes as printed.

The motion carried on a unanimous vote.

Agenda Item 7

The President thanked the administrators, support staff, media, teachers, parents and citizens for their attendance. President Handy informed the public on procedures for addressing the Board on agenda and non agenda items. President Handy congratulated Mrs. Shelling on her appointment as President Elect of the Louisiana School Boards Association.

Action Item 8

Actions from the Superintendent

8:A - Field Trip

On a motion by Mr. Cain that was seconded by Mrs. Shelling, the Board approved a field trip request to London, England for Neville High School. (See addendum for itinerary)

The motion carried on a unanimous vote.

8:B - Renaissance Award

Ms. Margie Godwin congratulated Carver, J. S. Clark, Lexington and Minnie Ruffin Elementary Schools for receiving the 2006 Renaissance School Improvement Award. The award was presented to the Superintendent at the National Renaissance Conference in Nashville, TN. Ms. Godwin thanked Superintendent Dupree for his leadership and vision on this project.

Action Item 9

Human Resources Agenda Items A-G

On a motion by Rev. McFarland that was seconded by Mrs. Smith, the Board approved Human Resources Agenda Items A-G as recommended by the Superintendent.

The motion carried on a unanimous vote.

Agenda Item 10

School Support Presentations:

The following principals presented School Support PowerPoint presentations to the Board:
Mr. Robert Rash - Sherrouse School
Mrs. Barbara Davis - Clara Hall Elementary School

The Superintendent and Board members praised the principals on their presentations.

Agenda Item 11

Superintendent's Announcements

 Early dismissal - February 28th
 Policy and Insurance Committee Meeting - February 27th - 4:30 p.m.
 Facility/Maintenance Committee Meeting - February 27th - 5:30 p.m.
 Finance Committee Meeting - March 6th - 4:00 p.m.
 Curriculum Committee Meeting - March 6th - 5:00 p.m.

Agenda Item 12

Public Input on Non-agenda Items

No comments were made.

Action Item 13

Adjournment

On a motion by Mr. Cain that was seconded by Mr. Traweek, the meeting adjourned at 6:50 p.m.

The motion carried on a unanimous vote.

Mr. Jessie L. Handy, President                                                             
Dr. James A. Dupree, Superintendent