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The Monroe City School Board met in regular session, Tuesday,
February 6, 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. Rodney McFarland. The Pledge of Allegiance
was recited in unison.
Item 4: Roll Call
Members Present
Mrs. Victoria "Vickie" Dayton
Mrs. Victoria "Vickie" Krutzer
Mr. James Mickey Traweek
Mr. Jessie L. Handy
Reverend Rodney McFarland, Sr.
Mrs. Stephanie S. Smith
Mrs. Brenda Shelling
Superintendent and Administrative Staff
Dr. James A. Dupree
Dr. Tammye Turpin
Mr. Bobby Williams
Mrs. Betty Carroll
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
On a motion by Rev. McFarland 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 - January 16, 2007
On a motion by Rev. McFarland that was seconded by Mrs. Smith, the Board
approved the January 16, 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.
President Dayton asked the Board for additional time to appoint the 2007-2008
Board Committees. A Finance Committee Meeting is scheduled for Monday, February
12, 2007 at 3:00 p.m.
Mrs. Shelling reported on a recent lobbying trip to Washington, D.C. The goal of
the trip was to meet with congressional and senatorial delegates and ask for
support of NSBA's issues. Delegates were asked to sign a pledge supporting
legislation that would improve education for children in our nation. Issues
addressed were: Federal Funding for education; Improvement of the No Child Left
Behind Act; Pre-school Funding and Highly Qualified Teacher Requirements.
Mrs. Shelling asked that a copy of the handouts and Pledge to American's
Schoolchildren be made a part of the Monroe City School Board records.
Action Item 8 -Discussion/Action from the Superintendent
No discussion/action from the Superintendent.
Action Item 9:A - 2007-2008 School Calendar
Mrs. Vickie Irwin presented the proposed 2007-2008 school calendar.
Mrs. Shelling asked that the calendar state that August 9-10, 2007 are staff
development days for teachers.
On a motion by Mr. Handy that was seconded by Mrs. Shelling, the Board approved
the calendar with the recommended change.
Ms. Rachelle May addressed the Board on the need for staff development for
support staff.
The motion carried on a unanimous vote.
Action Item 10:A - Human Resources Agenda
On a motion by Rev. McFarland that was seconded by Ms. Smith, the Board approved
Human Resources Agenda Items A-D as presented by the administration.
The motion carried on a unanimous vote.
Action Item 10:B - UNUM Short Term Disability Plan
Public Comment:
Ms. Sandie Lollie asked the Board to approve the UNUM Plan that pays 65% of
salary instead of 50% of salary.
It was moved by Mrs. Shelling and seconded by Rev. McFarland to accept the UNUM
Short Term Disability Plan that pays 60% of the employee's salary.
Mrs. Dayton stated that the UNUM Plan is a good plan and that she is unaware of
any other school district that offers this type of benefit to its employees.
In favor: Rev. McFarland, Mrs. Smith, Mrs. Shelling
Opposed: Mrs. Dayton, Mrs. Krutzer, Mr. Traweek, Mr. Handy
The motion failed.
It was moved by Mr. Handy and seconded by Mr. Traweek, to approve the two year
UNUM Short Term Disability Plan for designated classified employees not covered
by other extended sick leave provisions to receive extended sick leave at a
level of 50% of salary with an elimination period of 0/7.
In favor: Mrs. Dayton, Mrs. Krutzer, Mr. Traweek, Mr. Handy
Opposed: Rev. McFarland, Mrs. Smith, Mrs. Shelling
The motion carried on a majority vote.
Action Item 11:A - Awarding of bid: Schools Food Service Food Products
On a motion by Mr. Traweek that was seconded by Rev. McFarland, the Board
awarded the schools food service food products bid to Sysco. (See addendum for
spreadsheet)
The motion carried on a unanimous vote.
Action Item 11:B - Principal's Salary Schedule
Mrs. Dayton stated that this schedule is the first step; the Board will be
looking at salary schedules for central office staff, secretaries,
paraprofessionals, bus drivers and other employees.
Mrs. Krutzer stated that there will be evaluations and accountability with the
new salary schedule.
Rev. McFarland stated that the list of names on the salary schedule does not
include every principal. Rev. McFarland asked Attorney Lawrence how this will
affect the unlisted principal if the resolution is adopted.
Attorney Lawrence stated that if the resolution is adopted it will only affect
the persons named on the salary schedule.
It was moved by Mr. Traweek and seconded by Mrs. Krutzer to accept the
principal's salary schedule which includes only the names of principals as
listed on the schedule.
Mrs. Shelling asked if the supplement is compensation or a pay raise.
Dr. Dupree stated that the supplement is extra pay for extra work. Dr. Dupree
further stated that the intent of the salary schedule was not to increase pay,
but to provide structure.
Attorney Lawrence stated that because of the complexity of this agenda item,
this motion needs to have three parts.
A friendly amendment was offered by Mrs. Shelling and seconded by Rev. McFarland
to table this agenda item.
Attorney Lawrence stated that he could add supplemental language to the
resolution for clarity.
Public Comment:
Ms. Rachell May addressed the Board on accountability and supplemental pay for
principals.
Mrs. Gloria Walker addressed the Board on the principal's salary schedule.
The friendly amendment was amended by Mrs. Shelling and seconded by Rev.
McFarland to move Agenda Item 11:B to 15:B to allow Attorney Lawrence the
opportunity to develop proper wording for this agenda item.
The motion carried on a unanimous vote.
Action Item 11:C - Awarding of 2007-2008 E-Rate RFP
On a motion by Mrs. Shelling that was seconded by Rev. McFarland, the Board
awarded the 2007-2008 RFP to CenturyTel with the understanding that:
• there is no minimum one year term;
• the contract is fully contingent on receipt of E-Rate funding unless MCS is
negligent in timely filing;
• none E-Rate funding is equal to a null and void contract;
• monetary charges will equal a non-recurring onetime upfront charge of
$25,000.00;
• a recurring $36,000.00 monthly fee is charged for high speed internet access
and wide area network; and
• that the contract will contain a none appropriation clause.
The motion carried on a unanimous vote.
Agenda Item 12:A - Board Committee Updates
Mr. Traweek will be in contact with Board members to schedule a Facility
Committee Meeting.
The Board discussed the school site visit schedule.
Mrs. Krutzer asked that Georgia Tucker be added to the schedule. She also
suggested that the site visits take place between 3:00 p.m. and 5:00 p.m.
Agenda Item 13 - Superintendent's Announcements and Updates
A meeting was held with Mr. Harrington Watson to discuss the interim assistant
principal position at Carroll Junior High. The position will become vacant in
mid February.
Continuation of Board Discussion: Action Item 11:B - Principal's Salary Schedule
Attorney Lawrence stated that this agenda item needs to contain four parts:
1) Only principals listed in the two page document labeled "Cost Salary Schedule
Implementation" are to be include in the salary equalization schedule.
2) All principals will participate in optional days program. This pay is
supplemental only and will not permanently increase the base salary for contract
purposes.
3) All principals will participate in any MFP amounts approved by the Board.
4) All principals who earn a doctorate will participate in the $1,000 increase
in pay.
Mrs. Dayton asked what would be the retroactive date.
Dr. Dupree stated that it would be July 1, 2006.
Mrs. Smith stated that this agenda item should to be tabled because there are
too many complicated issues.
Rev. McFarland stated that he is in support of the salary schedule, but he wants
to be sure that the motion is worded properly so that the Board is protected.
It was moved by Rev. McFarland and seconded by Mrs. Smith to table Agenda Item
11:B until the next regular scheduled Board meeting.
In favor: Mrs. Krutzer, Rev. McFarland, Mrs. Smith, Mrs. Shelling
Opposed: Mrs. Dayton, Mr. Traweek, Mr. Handy
The motion carried on a majority vote.
Agenda Item 14 - Public Discussion and Comments on Non-Agenda Items
Ms. Sandie Lollie addressed the Board on Black History Month and fairness among
all employees.
Ms. Gloria Walker addressed the Board on testing and the GED program.
Ms. Emma West addressed the Board on a pay increase for support staff and
substitutes for custodial workers.
Agenda Item 15 - Executive Session
On a motion by Mr. Handy that was seconded by Rev. McFarland the Board convened
in Executive Session for fifteen minutes to discuss the case of Andrews vs.
Monroe City School (USDC-W.D. of Louisiana, No 11,297).
The motion carried on a unanimous vote.
Action Item 16 - Adjournment
The meeting convened in open session.
There being no further business to come before the Board, the meeting adjourned
at 10:05 p.m. upon a motion by Mr. Traweek that was seconded by Rev. McFarland.
The motion carried on a unanimous vote.
Mrs. Victoria Dayton,
President
Dr. James A. Dupree, Superintendent
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