The Monroe City School Board met in a special call meeting, Monday, August 28, 2006 at 5:30 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. James "Mickey" Traweek
Mr. Jessie L. Handy
Reverend Rodney McFarland
Mrs. Stephanie S. Smith
Mrs. Brenda Shelling

Member Absent
Mr. Anthony "Tony" Cain (out-of-state)

Superintendent and Administrative Staff
Dr. James A. Dupree
Mrs. Betty Carroll
Ms. Mamie Williams
Mrs. Vickie Irwin
Mrs. Julie Staley
Mr. Bobby Williams
Mr. Karla Bowlin
Mrs. Derenda Flowers
Mr. Andrew Hill
Attorney L. Douglas Lawrence

Action Item 5:

Adoption of the Agenda

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

The motion carried on a unanimous vote.

Agenda Item 6

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.

Agenda Item 7

Discussion/Action from the Superintendent

No action from the Superintendent

Action Item 8

Human Resources Agenda Items 10:A-E

On a motion by Mrs. Smith that was seconded by Mrs. Dayton, the Board approved Human Resources Agenda Items 10:A-E as presented by the administration.

The motion carried on a unanimous vote.

Agenda Item 9

Superintendent's Announcements

Task, timeline and meeting date changes:
 Tuesday, September 5, 2006 - Superintendent's Evaluation results to Board Members
 Thursday, September 7, 2006 - Scheduled Board Meeting canceled
 Monday, September 18, 2006 - Next scheduled Board Meeting

Agenda Item 10

Public Input on Non-Agenda Items

No public input on non-agenda item

Action Item 11

Executive Session

On a motion by Mr. Traweek that was seconded Mrs. Smith, the Board went into Executive Session at 5:40 p.m. to discuss the Superintendent's evaluation.

The motion carried on a unanimous vote.

Action Item 12

Adjournment

The meeting reconvened in open session.

There being no further business to come before the Board, the meeting was adjourned at 7:10 p.m. upon a motion by Mr. Traweek and seconded by Mrs. Shelling.

The motion carried on a unanimous vote.

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