The Monroe City School Board met in regular session, Tuesday, August 7, 2007 at 5:00 p.m. at 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. Handy. The Pledge of Allegiance was recited in unison.

Item 4: Roll Call

Board Members Present
Mrs. Victoria "Vickie" Dayton
Mrs. Victoria "Vickie" Krutzer
Mr. James Mickey Traweek
Mr. Jessie Handy
Mrs. Stephanie Smith
Mrs. Brenda Shelling

Board Member Absent
Reverend Rodney McFarland, Sr.

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

Agenda Item 5: The President's Report and Announcements

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

Action Item 6 - Action from the Superintendent

Superintendent Dupree recommended that Action Item 10 (Distribution of MFP funds) be removed from the agenda. Superintendent Dupree also updated the Board on the E-rate project. McKee Electronics will continue to work through the weekend to complete wiring prior to the opening of school.

Mrs. Shelling asked that an updated report be emailed to the Board by the first day of school.

Action Item 7: Consent Agenda Items

Ms. Sandie Lollie addressed the Board on the need for exit interviews with employees leaving the district.

On a motion by Mr. Traweek that was seconded by Mr. Handy, the Board approved the following consent agenda items with the deletion of Action Item 10:
7:A - Adoption of the Agenda
7:B - Adoption of the Minutes - July 23, 2007
7:C - Human Resources Agenda
7:D - Awarding of Bid - School Food Products
7:E - Permission to allow Richland Parish School District to piggyback on MCS's
school food products bid

The motion carried on a unanimous vote.

Agenda Item 8 - First Reading: Pupil Progression Plan

Ms. Sallie Sutherland presented a PowerPoint presentation on the proposed changes for the Pupil Progression Plan.

Agenda Item 9 - Academic Performance Report

Ms. Rachelle May addressed the Board on the academic performance report on Clara Hall Elementary School.

Mrs. Teresa Foreman presented a report on the 2007 LEAP Test.

Board members voiced their concerns on the performance of 8th grade students.

President Dayton stated that this subject is very important; therefore, a work session is needed to further discuss this issue in depth.

Action Item 10 - Distribution of MFP funds

Deleted

Agenda Item 11 - Discussion/Action: Board Committee Updates

Mrs. Smith stated that since she only received feedback from one Board member regarding the Superintendent's Evaluation, an executive session was not placed on the agenda. It was noted that the committee decided to use the same instrument that was used last year with a few adjustments. Mrs. Smith asked that the evaluation be turned in to Attorney Lawrence by Wednesday, August 15, 2007.

Attorney Lawrence stated that the results of the evaluation will be received in executive session at the next Board meeting. Board members were also reminded of the confidentiality of the evaluation instrument.

Mrs. Krutzer briefed the Board on the Policy Committee meeting. A draft of the fine arts policy was distributed to all Board members for review.

Agenda Item 12 - Superintendent's Announcements and Updates

No announcements from the Superintendent.

Agenda Item 13 - Public Discussion and Comments on Non-Agenda Items

Mrs. Joan Hollis read and distributed a letter to all Board members and the Superintendent concerning a personnel matter.

Action Item 14 - Adjournment/Recess

It was moved by Mrs. Shelling and seconded by Mr. Handy, to adjourn the official meeting at 7:15 p.m. and recess for 15 minutes prior to starting the tenure hearing for Mr. Thomas Hutson.

The motion carried on a unanimous vote.

 

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