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The Monroe City School Board met in regular session, Thursday, September 8, 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 Mr. Mickey Traweek. 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
Member Absent
Reverend Rodney McFarland
Superintendent and Administrative Staff
Dr. James A. Dupree
Mrs. Betty Carroll
Dr. Tammye Turpin
Mrs. Julie Staley
Mr. Andrew Hill
Mrs. Teresa Foreman
Ms. Mai Bui
Mrs. Derenda Flowers
Action Item 5:
Adoption of the Agenda
On a motion by Mrs. Shelling that was seconded by Mr. Cain, the Board adopted
the agenda with the following changes as presented by the Superintendent:
Deletion: Item 9 - Report (Hurricane Katrina Education Project)
Addition: Addendum - Human Resources Agenda (A-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 August 23, 2005 minutes as printed.
The motion carried on a unanimous vote.
Item 7
The President's Report and Announcements
The President thanked the administrators, support staff, media and citizens for
their presence.
President Handy informed the public that forms are being provided for persons
that would like to address Agenda Items and Non-Agenda Items.
Action Item 8
Actions from the Superintendent
8:A - 2005-2006 School Calendar Revisions
Dr. Tammye Turpin briefed the Board on the revisions to the 2005-2006 school
calendar.
On a motion by Mr. Cain that was seconded by Mr. Traweek, the Board adopted the
revised school calendar. (See addendum)
The motion carried on a unanimous vote.
8:B - 2005-2006 Pupil Progression Plan
On a motion by Mrs. Shelling that was seconded by Mrs. Smith, the Board adopted
the 2005-2006 Pupil Progression Plan as presented by Mr. Bobby Williams. (See
addendum)
The motion carried on a unanimous vote.
8C: - Proclamation - Constitution Week
Dr. Dupree read into the official record the Superintendent’s and the School
Board's Proclamation proclaiming September 17, 2005 as Citizenship Day and
September 17-23, 2005 as Constitution Week.
Action Item 9
9:A - Awarding of Bids
On a motion by Mrs. Shelling that was seconded by Mr. Traweek, the Board awarded
the bid to Ross Bus and Equipment for one special education bus. (See addendum)
The motion carried on a unanimous vote.
9:B - 2005-2006 Salary Schedules
Public Discussion
Ms. Sandie Lollie addressed the Board on the salary schedules.
Mrs. Flowers presented the certified and classified salary schedules to the
Board.
The Board briefly discussed the salary schedules and took the following action:
On a motion by Mrs. Shelling that was seconded by Mr. Cain, the Board tabled
action on Item 9:B until the schedules have gone through the Finance Committee.
The motion carried on a unanimous vote.
9:C - Adoption of the Official Journal
On a motion by Mrs. Shelling that was seconded by Mrs. Smith, the Board adopted
the Monroe Dispatch as the official journal for the Monroe City School Board as
presented by Mrs. Flowers.
The motion carried on a unanimous vote.
Action Item 10
10:A - Human Resources Agenda and Addendum
On a motion by Mr. Cain that was seconded by Mrs. Shelling, the Board approved
Human Resources Agenda/Addendum Items 10:A, 10:B, and 10:D-10:G as presented by
Mrs. Carroll and recommended by the Superintendent.
The motion carried on a unanimous vote.
Mrs. Smith questioned Mrs. Carroll on Items 10:C (Professional
Appointments-Certified)
On a motion by Mr. Cain that was seconded by Mr. Traweek, the Board approved
Human Resources Agenda/Addendum Items 10:C as presented by Mrs. Carroll and
recommended by the Superintendent.
The motion carried on a unanimous vote.
Item 10:B - Adoption of Teacher Contracts
On a motion by Mrs. Shelling that was seconded by Mrs. Dayton, the Board
approved teacher contracts as presented by Mrs. Carroll. (See addendum for
contracts).
The motion carried on a unanimous vote.
Item 11
Superintendent's Announcements
Public Relations Committee Meeting - 5:00 p.m. - Friday, September 9, 2005
Dr. Dupree briefed the Board as to what individual schools were doing to aid the
Hurricane Katrina evacuees.
The current evacuee enrollment is 459.
Superintendent's Schedule
September 16, 2005 - Out of the District
September 22-23, 2005 - Cognitive Science Workshop - San Francisco, California
September 29-30, 2005 - Southeastern Superintendent’s Institute - Charlotte,
North Carolina
Mr. Cain requested that a tentative date be set for September 16, 2005 at 3:30
for a Finance Committee Meeting.
Mrs. Smith and Mrs. Shelling commended the staff on the wonderful job they have
done to assist the evacuees.
Mrs. Shelling requested a count by school, race, and grade of the new students.
Action Item 12
Public Discussion and Comments on Non-Agenda Items
Ms. Gloria Walker addressed the Board on textbooks, school supplies, and public
relations.
Mrs. Smith requested a list of textbook needs by schools.
Dr. Dupree stated that he was encouraged by State Superintendent Picard and Dr.
Stafford to take care of the needs of the evacuees and that the system can
request reimbursements from FEMA and the State.
Ms. Sandie Lollie stated that her office is collecting items and will be
distributing them to those in need.
Mr. Cain and Mrs. Shelling voiced their concerns regarding reimbursements from
FEMA.
Mrs. Shelling stated that a resolution should be drafted to request help from
the LSBA to intervene with FEMA and the State on the District’s behalf.
Action Item 13
Adjournment
On a motion by Mr. Traweek that was seconded by Mrs. Smith, the meeting
adjourned at 7:20 p.m.
The motion carried on a unanimous vote.
Mr.
Jessie L. Handy, President
Dr. James A. Dupree, Superintendent
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