The Monroe City School Board met in regular session, Tuesday, March 21, 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. Stephanie S. Smith

Mrs. Brenda Shelling

 

Superintendent and Administrative Staff

Dr. James A. Dupree

Dr. Tammye Turpin

Mr. Bobby Williams

Mrs. Julie Staley

Mrs. Vickie Irwin

Ms. Mai Bui

Mrs. Teresa Foreman

Mrs. Derenda Flowers

Attorney L. Douglas Lawrence

 

Action Item 5:

 

Adoption of the Agenda

 

On a motion by Mrs. Smith that was seconded by Rev. McFarland, the Board adopted the agenda with the following addition: Addendum to the Agenda (Action Items 8:C, 8:D, 8:E)

 

The motion carried on a unanimous vote.

 

Action Item 6

 

Adoption of the Minutes

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

 

The motion carried on a unanimous vote.

 

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

 

Actions from the Superintendent

 

Field Trip Request

 

On a motion by Rev. McFarland that was seconded by Mr. Cain, the Board approved the following field trips:

 

8:A  Wossman High School to Orlando, FL - April 27-30, 2006

8:C  Barkdull Faulk Elementary to Galveston, TX - May 5-6, 2006

8:D  J. S. Clark Elementary to St. Louis, MO - April 27-28, 2006

8:E  Lee Junior High to Gatlinburg, TN - March 29 - April 2, 2006

 

Agenda Item 8:B

 

Report: Magnet School Recognition

 

Mrs. Christy Taylor addressed the Board on the National Magnet School recognition.  J.S. Clark Magnet School will be honored during the April 23-27, 2006, 24^th Magnet Schools of America Conference in Omaha, Nebraska.  Clark was selected as a Magnet School of Excellence from a national field of candidate magnet schools based on criteria that includes desegregation/diversity goals, innovative instructional strategies, student achievement, and parent/community involvement.

 

Action Item 9

 

Human Resources Agenda

 

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

 

The motion carried on a unanimous vote.

 

Action Item 10

 

On a motion by Mr. Cain that was seconded by Rev. McFarland, the Board approved the following:

 

10:A   Permission to advertise for bids: Band instruments for Neville High School.

 

10:B   Awarding of bid: Magna Climbing Walls to Everlast Climbing Industries, Inc. (See addendum for spread sheet)

 

The motion carried on a unanimous vote.

 

Action Item 11

 

11:A   2006-07 School Calendar

 

Dr. Tammye Turpin and Mrs. Vickie Irwin presented the 2006-07 School Calendar.

 

On a motion by Mr. Cain that was seconded by Rev. McFarland, approved the calendar and presented.

 

The motion carried on a unanimous vote.

 

11:B   K-12 Accountability Rewards

 

The following schools were presented 2005-06 K-12 Accountability Rewards allocations:

 

Recognized Academic Growth:

            Lincoln Elementary - $5,431.48

 

Exemplary Academic Growth:

            Carver Elementary - $ 5,401.30

            J. S. Clark Elementary - $6,759.17

Barkdull Faulk Elementary - $5,000.00

Clara Hall Accelerated School - $6,110.41

Berg Jones Elementary - $6,849.70

Robert E. Lee Junior High - $7,030.75

Lexington Elementary - $8,765.80

Neville High - $13,639.05

Minnie Ruffin Elementary - $7,588.98

Wossman High - $10,531.03

Cypress Point Elementary - $6,744.09

Madison James Foster Elementary - $6,729.00

Thomas Jefferson Elementary - $5,000.00

 

Item 12

 

Superintendent's Announcements

Beouf River Community Meeting: March 22, 2006 - 6:30 p.m. at Madison James Foster Elementary

Spring Break: April 3-7, 2006

The April 4^th Board Meeting has been cancelled

Next scheduled Board Meeting: April 18, 2006 - 6:00 p.m. at Carroll High School.

Tax Renewal Public Information Meetings:

April 18^th - 7:00 p.m. at Carroll High School

April 20^th - 7:00 p.m. at Neville High School

April 25^th - 5:00 p.m. at Madison James Foster Elementary School

             April 25^th - 7:00 p.m. at Wossman High School

 

Agenda Item 13

 

Public Discussion and Comments on Non-Agenda Items

 

Mrs. Gloria Walker addressed the Board on the accomplishments of the soccer and basketball teams at Wossman High.  Ms. Walker also addressed the Board on summer school and consistency with students.

 

Action Item 14

 

Adjournment

 

On a motion by Mr. Cain that was seconded by Rev. McFarland, the meeting adjourned at 6:40 p.m.

 

The motion carried on a unanimous vote.

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