The Monroe City School Board met in regular session, Tuesday, April 24, 2007 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 led by Kaici Gordon, Sallie Humble Elementary School.

Item 4: Roll Call

Members Present
Mrs. Victoria "Vickie" Dayton
Mrs. Victoria "Vickie" Krutzer
Mr. James Mickey Traweek
Mr. Jessie Handy
Reverend Rodney McFarland, Sr.
Mrs. Stephanie Smith
Mrs. Brenda Shelling

Superintendent and Administrative Staff
Dr. James Dupree
Mrs. Derenda Flowers
Mr. Andrew Hill
Ms. Mamie Williams
Mr. Bobby Williams
Attorney L. Douglas Lawrence

Action Item 5: - Adoption of the Agenda

On a motion by Mrs. Shelling that was seconded by Mr. Handy, the Board approved the agenda as printed.

The motion carried on a unanimous vote.

Action Item 6: Adoption of the Minutes - March 27, 2007

On a motion by Mrs. Smith that was seconded by Mrs. Shelling, the Board approved the March 27, 2007 minutes as printed.

The motion carried on a unanimous vote.

Agenda Item 7: The President's Report and Announcements

President Dayton thanked everyone for their attendance at tonight's meeting. The public was informed on procedures for addressing the Board on agenda and non-agenda items.

Action Item 8: Discussion/Action from the Superintendent

Action Item 8:A - Resolution: Teacher Appreciation Week

On a motion by Mrs. Shelling that was seconded by Mrs. Krutzer, the Board adopted a resolution recognizing May 6-12, 2007 as National Teacher Appreciation Week.

Action Item 8:B - Resolution: Accelerating hiring of teacher personnel.

On a motion by Mrs. Krutzer that was seconded by Mr. Handy, the Board approved a resolution authorizing the administration to accelerate the hiring of teacher personnel by offering a Letter of Commitment to qualified recruits and applicants for instructional purposes.

The motion carried on a unanimous vote.

Action Item 9:A - Human Resources Agenda

On a motion by Rev. McFarland that was seconded by Mr. Traweek, the Board approved Human Resources Agenda Items A-I as presented by the administration.

The motion carried on a unanimous vote.

Agenda Item 10 - Board Committee Updates

The Board met in a work session on Monday, March 23rd to discuss the Technology Plan. An additional work session will be scheduled to further discuss this plan.

A Policy Committee and Transportation Committee meeting will be announced at a later date.

Agenda Item 11 - Superintendent's Announcements and Updates

The administration will meet to devise a plan on how the District will flex to provide coverage in areas where employees are absent due to attendance at the rally in Baton Rouge.

Agenda Item 12 - Public Discussion and Comments on Non-Agenda Items

Ms. Sandie Lollie addressed the Board on the rally in Baton Rouge.

Mr. Thomas Hudson addressed the Board on pay raises for bus drivers.

Ms. Cathy Brown and Ms. Debbie Rizzo addressed the Board on the bleachers at Neville.

Ms. Gloria Walker addressed the Board on the Scholars' Banquet.

Ms. Rachelle May addressed the Board on the rally in Baton Rouge.

Action Item 13 - Adjournment

On a motion by Mrs. Krutzer that was seconded by Mrs. Shelling, the meeting adjourned at 7:15 p.m.

The motion carried on a unanimous vote.
 

Mrs. Victoria Dayton, President                                                             
Dr. James A. Dupree, Superintendent