The Monroe City School Board met in regular session, Tuesday, June 6, 2006 at 5:30 p.m. in 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 Rev. McFarland. The Pledge of Allegiance was recited in unison.

Item 4: Roll Call

Members Present
Mrs. Victoria "Vickie" Dayton
Mr. Anthony "Tony" Cain
Mr. James "Mickey" Traweek
Mr. Jessie L. Handy
Reverend Rodney McFarland
Mrs. Brenda Shelling

Member Absent
Mrs. Stephanie S. Smith

Superintendent and Administrative Staff
Dr. James A. Dupree
Dr. Tammye Turpin
Mrs. Betty Carroll
Mr. Bobby Williams
Ms. Mamie Williams
Mrs. Julie Staley
Mrs. Teresa Foreman
Mrs. Derenda Flowers
Mr. Andrew Hill
Attorney L. Douglas Lawrence

Action Item 5:

Adoption of the Agenda

On a motion by Mr. Cain that was seconded by Mrs. Dayton, the Board adopted the agenda with the following changes:

Deletion: Agenda Item 10:C (Dell Equipment Buy-Out)
Deletion: Agenda Item 10:D (Awarding of RFP to Dell)
Addition: Agenda Item 10:G (First Readin - Addendum to Extended Sick Leave Policy: Teachers and Bus Drivers)

The motion carried on a unanimous vote of members present.

Action Item 6

Adoption of the Minutes

It was moved by Mr. Cain and seconded by Mrs. Dayton to approve the May 23, 2006 minutes as printed.

Rev. McFarland stated that a correction needed to be made to the minutes. He stated that he made the motion on Agenda Item 10E.

Mr. Cain stated that he would accept the change if it is reflected on the tape recording.

NOTE: A review of the tape revealed that the May 23, 2006 minutes are correct and are approved as printed.

The motion carried on a unanimous vote of members present.

Agenda Item 7

The President's Report and Announcements

President Handy thanked everyone for their attendance at tonight's meeting. President Handy informed the public on procedures for addressing the Board on agenda and non-agenda items.

Action Item 8

Discussion/Action from the Superintendent

Agenda Item 8:A

Presentation

Ms. Margie Godwin briefed the Board on the Summer Institute for the Gifted and introduced the students that will be participating in the program.

Action Item 8:B

Field Trip Request

On a motion by Mr. Cain that was seconded by Rev. McFarland, the Board approved a field trip request for students participating in the Summer Institute for the Gifted. (See addendum for locations)
The motion carried on a unanimous vote of members present.

Action Item 8:C

2006-2007 School Board Meeting Schedule

On a motion by Rev. McFarland that was seconded by Mrs. Dayton, the Board approved the 2006-2007 School Board Meeting Schedule with the option to make changes as needed.

The motion carried on a unanimous vote of members present.

Agenda Item 8:D

Call Meeting

A Call Meeting has been scheduled for June 27, 2006

Action Item 9:A

Human Resources Agenda Items A-D

On a motion by Rev. McFarland that was seconded by Mrs. Dayton, the Board approved the Human Resources Agenda Items A-D.

The motion carried on a unanimous vote of members present.

Action Item 10:A

Adoption of the Official Journal

On a motion by Rev. McFarland that was seconded by Mrs. Dayton, the Board approved the Monroe Dispatch as the Official Journal for 2006-2007.

The motion carried on a unanimous vote of members present.

Action Item 10:B

Awarding of Bid - Classroom Library Books

On a motion by Rev. McFarland that was seconded by Mrs. Dayton, the Board awarded the Classroom Library Books Bid to Scholastic Library Publishing, Inc. (See addendum for spreadsheet)

The motion carried on a unanimous vote of members present.

Action Item10:E

Permission to Purchase School Buses

Board Discussion:

Mr. Cain and Mrs. Dayton asked why a local company wasn't recommended.

Mr. Traweek and Mrs. Shelling arrived during discussion of this agenda item.

Mrs. Flowers stated that the fleet is made up of predominately Blue Bird Buses and the District's mechanics are highly qualified and trained to work on this particular type of bus.

Mr. Michael Felton, Transportation Manger, addressed the Board on specifications of similar buses.

Rev. McFarland stated that it is the recommendation of the Transportation Committee to purchase Blue Bird Buses.

Mrs. Flowers stated that the recommendation is two-fold: 1.) to purchase buses from Ross as a rider on a bid by Richland Parish and 2.) to negotiate a lease/purchase finance package.

On a motion by Rev. McFarland that was seconded by Mr. Cain, the Board authorized the administration to purchase 21 Blue Bird Buses as a rider on Richland Parish and to negotiate a lease-purchase finance package for said buses.

The motion carried on a unanimous vote.

Agenda Item 10:F

Second Reading - Facility Usage Policy

On a motion by Rev. McFarland that was seconded by Mrs. Shelling, the Board accepted the second reading of the Facility Usage Policy.

The motion carried on a unanimous vote.

Agenda Item 10:G

First Reading - Addendum to the Extended Sick Leave Policy: Teachers and Bus Drivers

On a motion by Mr. Cain that was seconded by Rev. McFarland, the Board accepted the first reading of the addendum to the Extended Sick Leave Policy for teachers and bus drivers.

The motion carried on a unanimous vote.


Agenda Item 11

Superintendent's Announcements
 Next Board Meeting - June 27, 2006

Mrs. Shelling briefed the Board on various items being addressed by the House Education Committee. Mrs. Shelling encouraged any interested parties to attend the meeting.

Rev. McFarland left the meeting at 6:10 p.m.

Agenda Item 12

Public Input on Non-Agenda Items

Ms. Gloria Walker requested a report on the following: dyslexia, 504 provisions, music, drama, summer school, alternative program, and Gear-Up.

Action Item 13

Adjournment

On a motion by Mr. Cain that was seconded by Mr. Traweek, the meeting adjourned at 6:20 p.m.

The motion carried on a unanimous vote of members present.

 

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