The Monroe City School Board met in regular session on Tuesday, March 7, 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
Ms. Mamie Williams
Mrs. Theresa Foreman
Attorney L. Douglas Lawrence

Action Item 5:

Adoption of the Agenda

On a motion by Mr. Cain 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 Mrs. Shelling, the Board adopted the February 21, 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.

Action Item 8

Actions from the Superintendent

Field Trip Request

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

The motion carried on a unanimous vote.

Action Item 9

Human Resources Agenda Items A-G

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

The motion carried on a unanimous vote.

Agenda Item 10

RFP - Computer Lease

On a motion by Mr. Cain that was seconded by Rev. McFarland, the Board authorized the administration to advertise for request for proposals for computer lease.

The motion carried on a unanimous vote.

Action Item 11

2nd Reading - Sexual Harassment and Discrimination Policy

On a motion by Mrs. Shelling that was seconded by Rev. McFarland, the Board adopted the Sexual Harassment and Discrimination Policy revisions as recommended by the Superintendent.

The motion carried on a unanimous vote.

Agenda Item 12

Curriculum Committee Report (Summer School)

Ms. Mamie Williams briefed the Board on 2006 Summer School offerings.

Summer School Sites: Berg Jones (Extended Year Program), J. S. Clark, Lee, and Neville
Summer School Date: May 31 - June 30, 2006
Summer School Fees: To remain the same as 2005

See addendum for full Curriculum Committee report and additional summer programs.

Public comment

Ms. Donnie Johnston addressed the Board on notification to 5th grade parents regarding Summer School.

Agenda Item 13

Facility/Maintenance Committee Report

Mr. Traweek briefed the Board on the following:
Playground equipment: Installation of playground equipment is in progress at Clara Hall and Jefferson Upper
Neville Facilities Issues: Mr. Monroe provided a cost analyst to bring into compliance the east side stadium concession stand
Madison James Foster: Attorney Lawrence briefed the committee on the leak at Madison James Foster. A third party was brought in to assess the situation (See addendum for report)
Tabled items: Field house expansion (Wossman) and exterior bleachers (Lee)

Mr. Monroe will do a needs assessment for each school.

Mrs. Shelling asked that the gymnasium issue at Lee Junior High School be addressed at the next Facility/Maintenance Committee meeting.

Agenda Item 14

Superintendent's Announcements

LSBA - March 9th -11th - Baton Rouge, LA
Next School Board Meeting - March 21st
LEAP, iLEAP and GEE Test - March 20th -24th
IOWA Test - March 27th - 31st

Agenda Item 15

Public Input on Non-agenda Items

Ms. Sandie Lollie asked Board members to seek support from Legislators for pay raises on behalf of support workers. Ms. Lollie also addressed the Board on inconsistencies in lunch periods and the ninety day hiring policy.

Ms. Donnie Johnson addressed the Board on air conditioning in schools.

Action Item 16

Adjournment

On a motion by Mr. Traweek that was seconded by Mrs. Smith, the meeting adjourned at 6:35 p.m.

The motion carried on a unanimous vote.


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