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The Monroe City School Board met in regular session,
Tuesday, November 1, 2005 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. A. J. Mansfield. 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
Rev. Rodney McFarland
Mrs. Stephanie S. Smith
Mrs. Brenda Shelling
Administrative Staff
Ms. Edith Douzart
Mrs. Betty Carroll
Ms. Mamie Williams
Dr. Tammye Turpin
Mrs. Julie Staley
Mr. Bobby Williams
Mrs. Vickie Irwin
Ms. Mai Bui
Mr. Andrew Hill
Mrs. Teresa Foreman
Mrs. Derenda Flowers
Attorney L. Douglas Lawrence
Action Item 5:
Adoption of the Agenda
On a motion by Mr. Traweek that was seconded by Mrs. Shelling, the Board
approved the agenda as printed.
The motion carried on a unanimous vote of members present.
Action Item 6
Adoption of the Minutes:
On a motion by Mrs. Smith that was seconded by Mrs. Shelling, the Board adopted
the October 18, 2005 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. He also informed the
public on procedures for addressing the Board on agenda and non agenda items.
President Handy stated that Rev. McFarland would be late.
Ms. Edith Douzart stated that Superintendent Dupree is in New York attending the
memorial service for Mr. William J. Ruane; founder of the Carmel Hill
Educational Program and avid supporter of the Monroe City Schools' reading and
math programs.
Action Item 8
Human Resources Agenda:
Rev. McFarland arrived at 6:20 p.m. during discussion of this agenda item.
Mrs. Sandie Lollie addressed the Board on extended sick leave for classified
personnel.
Mrs. Carroll stated that she has researched the policy and there are no
provisions in the current policy manual.
Mrs. Shelling asked that the policy be reviewed by the Personnel Committee.
On a motion by Mr. Traweek that was seconded by Mr. Cain, the Board approved
Human Resources Agenda Items A-E as presented by Mrs. Carroll.
The motion carried on a unanimous vote.
Agenda Item 9
School Support Presentations:
The following principals presented School Support PowerPoint presentations to
the Board:
Mrs. Lynn Hodge - Lexington
Ms. Addie Morehouse - Madison James Foster
Mr. Brent Vidrine - Neville
Mr. Sam Moore, III - Wossman
Mrs. Teresa Foreman thanked Ms. Mary Moncrief for assisting principals with
their PowerPoint presentations.
Board members commended each principal on their presentation.
Mrs. Shelling stated that this is an excellent way to inform the public on what
Monroe City Schools are doing. Mrs. Shelling further stated that the timing is
right being that Board meetings are now being videotaped.
Ms. Douzart thanked Mr. Ron Phillips for videotaping Board meetings.
Ms. Douzart introduced the Senior Staff and thanked them for their hard work and
commitment to the district.
Agenda Item 10
Superintendent's Announcements:
There were no announcements.
Agenda Item 11
Public Input on Non-Agenda Items:
Rev. Branson addressed the Board on substitute pay for bus drivers.
Ms. Bessie Smith, president of MCAE, thanked each Board member, Mrs. Flowers and
Superintendent Dupree for their assistance in obtaining a pay raise for support
personnel.
Ms. Emma West, vice president of MCAE, also thanked the Board for the raises and
asked that they consider a cost of living increase.
Ms. Sandie Lollie, president of LAE, addressed the Board on the salary schedule.
Ms. Lollie stated that some kind of communication should be given to employees
so that they can better understand how they were placed in their range.
Action Item 12
Adjournment:
On a motion by Mrs. Shelling that was seconded by Mr. Cain, the meeting
adjourned at 7:55 p.m.
The motion carried on a unanimous vote.
Mr.
Jessie L. Handy, President
Dr. James A. Dupree, Superintendent
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