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The Monroe City School Board met in
regular session, Tuesday, December 19, 2006 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. Rodney
McFarland. The Pledge of Allegiance was recited in unison.
Item 4: Roll Call
Members Present
Mrs. Victoria "Vickie" Dayton
Mrs. Vickie Krutzer
Mr. James "Mickey" Traweek
Mr. Jessie L. Handy
Reverend Rodney McFarland
Mrs. Stephanie S. Smith
Mrs. Brenda Shelling
Superintendent and Administrative Staff
Dr. James A. Dupree
Dr. Tammye Turpin
Mrs. Teresa Foreman
Mrs. Betty Carroll
Mrs. Julie Staley
Mr. Bobby Williams
Mrs. Derenda Flowers
Mr. Andrew Hill
Ms. Mamie Williams
Ms. Mai Bui
Ms. Karla Bowlin
Mrs. Vickie Irwin
Attorney L. Douglas Lawrence
Action Item 5:
Adoption of the Agenda
Dr. Dupree asked to remove Agenda Item 9:C.
Mrs. Shelling asked that Agenda Item 9:C remain on the agenda as a discussion
item.
On a motion by Rev. McFarland that was seconded by Mrs. Smith, the Board
approved the agenda with Agenda Item 9:C for discussion only.
The motion carried on a unanimous vote.
Action Item 6
Adoption of the Minutes - November 14, 2006
On a motion by Mrs. Smith that was seconded by Rev. McFarland, the Board
approved the November 14, 2006 minutes as printed.
The motion carried on a unanimous vote.
Agenda Item 7
The President's Report and Announcements
President Handy 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. President Handy wished everyone a Merry Christmas and a Happy
New Year.
Action from the Superintendent
Action Item 8:A - Carroll High School JROTC Contract
On a motion by Rev. McFarland that was seconded by Mrs. Smith, the Board
approved a resolution authorizing the renewal of the JROTC contract for Carroll
High School.
The motion carried on a unanimous vote.
Action Item 8:B - Permission to Travel
On a motion by Rev. McFarland that was seconded by Mrs. Smith, the Board
approved a request for travel for Lexington Elementary to travel to
Houston/Galveston, Texas - May 3-4, 2007.
The motion carried on a unanimous vote.
Action Item 9:A - Human Resources Agenda
On a motion by Mrs. Smith that was seconded by Rev. McFarland, the Board
approved Human Resources Agenda Items A-H as presented by the administration.
The motion carried on a unanimous vote.
Action Item 9:B - Local Personnel Evaluation Process
It was moved by Mrs. Dayton and seconded by Mrs. Shelling, to approve the Local
Personnel Evaluation process for professional employees.
Public Comment:
Ms. Gloria Walker asked if any jobs were eliminated.
Dr. Dupree stated that repetition of job descriptions was deleted and that the
new process will follow state law.
The motion carried on a unanimous vote.
Agenda Item 9:C - UNUM Plan-Extended Leave for Classified Employees (Discussion
Only)
Mrs. Dayton asked how soon the plan could be in place.
Dr. Dupree stated that information could be ready for the January Board meeting.
Mrs. Shelling asked what the policy would cost employees.
Dr. Dupree stated that there is no cost to the employee.
Mrs. Shelling asked what the policy would cost the district.
Dr. Dupree stated that they are still trying to determine the cost.
Agenda Item 9:D - Resolution to Contract with WeStaff Temporary Services
It was moved by Rev. McFarland and seconded by Mrs. Krutzer, to approve a
resolution to contract with WeStaff Temporary Services to provide technical
services to MIS for substitutes and peak load assistance.
Public Comment:
Mrs. Gloria Walker questioned the need to contract with a temporary agency.
The motion carried on a unanimous vote.
Agenda Item 10:A - Report - Certified Nurse Assistant Program
Mrs. Vickie Irwin presented a PowerPoint presentation on the proposed Certified
Nurse Assistant Program.
Public Comment:
Mrs. Chris DeWitt briefed the Board on the various medial conditions of her son.
Mrs. DeWitt stated that she is pleased that her child can be in a regular
classroom setting, and that she would like her son to be able to continue in
those classes. Mrs. DeWitt further stated that additional medial staff is needed
because of the number of students in the district with medial problems.
Agenda Item 11:A - Facility Usage Policy
On a motion by Rev. McFarland that was seconded by Mrs. Krutzer, the Board
approved the facility usage policy as presented by the administration. (See
addendum for policy)
The motion carried on a unanimous vote.
Agenda Item 11:B - Awarding of Bid: Field House Addition for Wossman
On a motion by Rev. McFarland that was seconded by Mrs. Shelling, the Board
awarded the field house extension bid (Alternate #1) for Wossman High School to
Ouachita Builders. (See addendum for spreadsheet)
Agenda Item 11:C - Vacation Policy
It was moved by Mrs. Shelling and seconded by Rev. McFarland to approve a
resolution to allow twelve month employees to:
have until July 31st of each year to utilize vacation time accumulated during
the prior 12 month period in excess of 30 days;
to allow employees who have accumulated more than 30 days of vacation since
1999 a period of two years to use these days, with the two year period starting
after January 31, 2007;
and request that employees who have accumulated more than 30 days of vacation
time since 1999, submit and have approved by the Superintendent or his designee
no later than January 31, 2007, a plan that outlines how excess days will be
used within the two year period between February 1, 2007 and January 31, 2009.
Public Comment
Mr. Edward Corley addressed the Board on vacation days prior to 1994.
The motion carried on a unanimous vote.
Agenda Item 12:A - Resolution to Extend the Study of the Principal's Salary
Schedule
On a motion by Rev. McFarland that was seconded by Mr. Traweek, the Board
approved a resolution to extend the study of the principal's salary schedule, to
allow the Principal's Association to appoint a committee to include an
elementary, middle school, and high school principal representative and to
provide a recommendation to the Superintendent regarding building-level
administrator salaries only, for presentation to the Finance Committee and Board
for action at the February 6, 2007 Board meeting.
The motion carried on a unanimous vote.
Agenda Item 13
Superintendent's Announcements
Christmas Break - December 25, 2006 - January 5, 2007
Board Retreat - January 16, 2007 - MCSB-12:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.
Board Meeting - January 16, 2007
Dr. Dupree stated that he has been appointed to the Board of Directors of St.
Francis Hospital.
Dr. Dupree asked Dr. Turpin to introduce Ms. Rose Lee, new ELA/Social Studies
Coordinator.
Ms. Lee thanked the Board and Dr. Dupree for the opportunity to come back and
work for the Monroe City School System.
Mrs. Shelling thanked Dr. Dupree for his support in hosting the Louisiana School
Boards Association State Board meeting. Mrs. Shelling thanked everyone that made
the meeting a success. She further stated that LSBA would like Carroll High
School's Choir to perform at the convention in March 2007.
Ms. Smith thanked Ms. Emma West for her years of service to the district.
Rev. McFarland and Mr. Traweek extended their sympathy to the family of Ms.
Donnie Johnston.
Mr. Traweek recognized Ms. Alicia Minter on becoming nationally certified.
Agenda Item 14
Public Discussion and Comments on Non-Agenda Items
Ms. Emma West addressed the Board on pay increases for support staff.
Action Item 15
Adjournment
On a motion by Mrs. Krutzer that was seconded by Mrs. Shelling, the meeting
adjourned at 7:35 p.m.
The motion carried on a unanimous vote.
Mr.
Jessie L. Handy, President
Dr. James A. Dupree, Superintendent
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