The Monroe City School Board met in regular session, Tuesday, June 27, 2006 at 6:00 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
Ms. Edith Douzart
Mrs. Betty Carroll
Mrs. Vickie Irwin
Mr. Bobby 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. Traweek that was seconded by Rev. McFarland, the Board adopted the agenda with the following additions:

Addition: Human Resources Agenda Item H-1 (Change in Status - Certified); Anthony Turner from elementary principal to classroom teacher.

Addition: Human Resources Agenda Item H-2 (Change in Status - Certified); TBA

Addition: Agenda Item 10:I - Resolution to adopt the revised 2005-2006 consolidate budgets.

The motion carried on a unanimous vote of members present.

Action Item 6

Adoption of the Minutes

On a motion by Rev. McFarland that was seconded by Mrs. Dayton, the Board approved the June 6, 2006 minutes 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. President Handy informed the public on procedures for addressing the Board on agenda and non-agenda items.

Action Item 8

Report from the Superintendent

No report was given by the Superintendent.

Action Item 9:A

Human Resources Agenda Item A-H:1

On a motion by Rev. McFarland that was seconded by Mr. Cain, the Board approved Human Resources Agenda Items A-H:1. The motion carried on a unanimous vote of members present.

Human Resources Agenda Item H:2

Board Discussion:

Superintendent Dupree recognized Ms. Edith Douzart for her years of service to the District. With the retirement of Ms. Douzart, Dr. Dupree announced that Derenda Flowers would be seconded in charge. Dr. Dupree selected Dr. Tammye Turpin as Interim Executive Director of Instructional Support Services.

Mrs. Shelling arrived during discussion of this agenda item.

On a motion by Mr. Cain that was seconded by Rev. McFarland, the Board approved a change in status for Dr. Tammye Turpin from Chief Academic Supervisor to Interim Executive Director of Instructional Support Services. The motion carried on a unanimous vote.

Board Discussion:

Dr. Dupree stated that the process has begun for filling the position of acting principal at Lee Junior High. A recommendation will be brought to the Board by the next Board meeting.

The position of principal at Lincoln Elementary School will be open for the month of July. A recommendation should be brought to the Board by the August 8th Board meeting.

Addition to the agenda

It was moved by Mr. Cain and seconded by Rev. McFarland, to add to the agenda the authorization to advertise for the position of principal at Lincoln Elementary School. The motion carried on a unanimous vote.

Human Resources Agenda Item I

On a motion by Mr. Cain that was seconded by Rev. McFarland, the Board authorized the administration to advertise for the position of principal at Lincoln Elementary School. The motion carried on a unanimous vote.

Action Item 9:B

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

On a motion by Mrs. Dayton that was seconded by Mr. Cain, the Board accepted the second reading of the addendum to the Extended Sick Leave Policy for teachers and bus drivers. The motion carried on a unanimous vote.

Action Item 10:A

Awarding of Bid

On a motion by Rev. McFarland that was seconded by Mr. Cain, the Board awarded the Sports and Fitness Supplies bid to Sporttime LLC. The motion carried on a unanimous vote. (See Addendum for spreadsheet)

Action Item 10:B

Permission to advertise for Bids

On a motion by Rev. McFarland that was seconded by Mr. Cain, the Board authorized the administration to advertise for the following bids:
1. School Food Service Food Products for 2006-2007
2. School Food Service Pizza Delivery
3. Pest Control Services
4. Science Materials and Supplies

The motion carried on a unanimous vote.

Action Item10:C

Permission to Advertise for Surplus Sale

On a motion by Rev. McFarland that was seconded by Mr. Cain, the Board authorized the administration to advertise for a surplus sale. The motion carried on a unanimous vote. (See addendum for surplus items)

Action Item 10:D

Adoption of Resolution - 2003 Dell Lease Project

On a motion by Rev. McFarland that was seconded by Mr. Cain, the Board adopted a resolution to extend the 2003 Dell Lease Project for a period of one year. The motion carried on a unanimous vote.

Action Item 10:E

Awarding of RFP - 3 Year Lease and Buy Option

On a motion by Rev. McFarland that was seconded by Mr. Cain, the Board awarded the RFP to Dell for a 3 year Lease and Buy Option. The motion carried on a unanimous vote.

Action Item 10:F

Awarding of RFP - HVAC Preventive Maintenance

On a motion by Rev. McFarland that was seconded by Mr. Cain, the Board awarded the HVAC Preventive Maintenance RFP to Siemens Building Technologies, Inc. The motion carried on a unanimous vote.

Action Item 10:G - 2006 -2007 Insurance Proposals

On a motion by Mrs. Dayton that was seconded by Rev. McFarland, the Board approved the 2006-2007 Insurance Proposals with a $25K deductible as presented by the administration and Arthur J. Gallagher Risk Management Services, Inc. The motion carried on a unanimous vote.

Agenda Item 10:H - Resolution to accept the 2006-2007 Consolidated Budgets

On a motion by Rev. McFarland that was seconded by Mr. Cain, the Board approved the 2006-2007 Consolidated Budgets as presented by the administration. The motion carried on a unanimous vote.

Agenda Item 10:I - Resolution to accept the revised 2005-2006 Consolidated Budgets

On a motion by Mrs. Shelling that was seconded by Rev. McFarland, the Board approved the revised 2005-2006 Consolidated Budgets as presented by the administration. The motion carried on a unanimous vote.

Agenda Item 11

Superintendent's Announcements
 Independence Day Holiday - July 3-4, 2006
 Next Board Meeting - July 31, 2006

Mr. Cain announced to the Board that he would not be returning as a Board member after this year.

Agenda Item 12

Public Input on Non-Agenda Items

Ms. Gloria Walker addressed the Board on pay raises for substitute teachers. Ms.
Walker also requested information on Katrina students and employees.

Mr. Greg Coates of Johnson Controls addressed the Board on the HVAC Preventive Maintenance.

Action Item 13

Adjournment

On a motion by Mr. Cain that was seconded by Mrs. Shelling, the meeting adjourned at 7:00 p.m.

The motion carried on a unanimous vote.
 

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