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The Monroe City School Board met in regular session,
Tuesday, February 20, 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
Mrs. Teresa Foreman
Ms. Mamie Williams
Ms. Mai Bui
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 - February 6, 2007
On a motion by Mr. Handy that was seconded by Rev. McFarland, the Board approved
the February 6, 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.
President Dayton appointed the following Board committees for 2006-2007:
Finance Committee: Mrs. Dayton, Chair - Committee of the Whole
Curriculum Committee: Mrs. Shelling, Chair - Mrs. Krutzer, Mrs. Smith
Personnel Committee: Rev. McFarland, Chair - Jessie Handy, Vickie Krutzer
Superintendent Evaluation Committee: Mrs. Smith, Chair - Mr. Traweek, Rev.
McFarland
Policy Committee: Mrs. Krutzer, Chair - Mrs. Smith, Mrs. Shelling
Facilities Committee: Mr. Traweek, Chair - Mr. Jessie Handy, Rev. McFarland
Transportation Committee: Mr. Handy, Chair - Rev. McFarland, Mickey Traweek
Insurance Committee: Mrs. Dayton, Chair - Mrs. Shelling, Mr. Traweek
President Dayton asked Attorney Lawrence to review the current policy on
committee appointments and provide the Board with a draft policy for review.
Vice President Shelling disseminated to the Board a survey that will be used to
guide the Board in developing their goals for the District. She suggested that
the Board convene after the LSBA Convention to collectively look at the
instrument.
Mr. Traweek announced that Neville High School girl's soccer team will compete
for the state championship.
Mrs. Shelling announced that Wossman High School girl's basketball team will
compete in the quarterfinal playoffs.
Mr. Handy announced that Carroll High School boy's basketball team will compete
for the district championship.
Action Item 8 -Discussion/Action from the Superintendent
Agenda Item 8:A - Presentation :Truancy Reduction Plan
Mrs. Sallie Sutherland presented a PowerPoint presentation on the Truancy
Reduction Plan. Numerous truancy planning meetings have been held with district
employees, community leaders and public officials. The committee is requesting
that two Social Workers be hired by the District to provide counseling, track
truant students, schedule hearings, and to locate agencies to provide needed
services. The goal is to provide family support, investigate the causes of
repeated truancy, track habitually truant students, and to ensure success of
MCSS students by assisting them to complete requirements for graduation.
Mrs. Shelling asked that a Board member be appointed to the Truancy Committee.
Ms. Helen Johnson addressed the Board on the need for a truancy officer.
Agenda Item 8:B - Presentation: School-Based Health Center
Mr. Bobby Williams introduced St. Francis Hospital partners Mrs. Yvonne
Boudreaux and Mrs. Stalanda Butcher.
Mr. Williams and Mrs. Butcher presented a PowerPoint presentation on the
proposed School-Based Health Center.
The program will initially be housed at Carroll Junior High School with possible
expansion to Carroll High School after an initial trial period.
By providing these services, the outcome goal is to instill good heath practices
in students, bring healthcare to the medically underserved population, reduce
the cost of healthcare by reducing the number of unnecessary emergency room
visits and create an environment where there are fewer critically ill students.
Agenda Item 9:A - Presentation: K-16 Partnership for School Reform
Mr. Glenn Beer for LA Tech University presented a PowerPoint presentation on the
K-16 Partnership for School Reform. The goal of the partnership for both Wossman
High and Carroll High is to:
1. Increase the percentage of students achieving basic or above on the GEE 21
math assessment to 68% by 2009;
2. Increase the percentage of students achieving basic or above on the GEE 21
English assessment to 68% by 2009;
3. Increase the number of students achieving basic or above on the ELA component
of the iLEAP to 68% by 2009;
4. Increase the number of students achieving basic or above on the ELA component
of the iLEAP to 68% by 2009;
5. Increase the average daily attendance to 96% by 2009; and
6. Decrease the dropout rate to 3.6% by 2009.
Mrs. Shelling asked for a report on offerings for at-risk students.
Action Item 9:B - Presentation: SREB (Making Middle Grades Work)
Ms. Rose Lee presented a PowerPoint presentation on Making Middle Grades Work.
Ms. Lee discussed key practices of a Comprehensive Improvement Framework,
purpose of the Making Middle Grades Work site visits, promising practices,
challenges, responses to challenges and the next steps for all junior high
schools.
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 11:A - Resolution: Principal's Salary Schedule
Public Input
Ms. Bessie Smith addressed the Board on the principal's salary schedule.
Ms. Sandie Lollie addressed the Board on supplemental pay for all employees.
Mr. Samuel Singleton read a letter to the Board regarding pay raises for
classified employees.
Ms. Stephanie Stewart read a statement concerning supplemental pay for
principals for Rachelle May in her absence.
Ms. Gloria Walker addressed the Board on pay raises for principals.
Ms. Stephanie Steward addressed the Board on supplemental pay for principals.
Board Discussion
Attorney Lawrence stated that this resolution addresses unanswered questions
regarding implementation of the salary schedule. The draft resolution contains
two blank sections that deal with compensation on optional days earned. The
recommended months are May and December.
It was moved by Mrs. Shelling and seconded by Rev. McFarland to accept the
resolution with the exception of Item #2 (Optional Days - Per Diem Pay).
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. Traweek and seconded by Mr. Handy to accept the resolution
as presented by the administration.
In favor: Mrs. Dayton, Mrs. Krutzer, Mr. Traweek, Mr. Handy
Opposed: Rev. McFarland, Mrs. Smith, Mrs. Shelling
The motion carried on a majority vote.
Mrs. Smith and Rev. McFarland stated that they are in favor of a pay increase
for principals but they are not in favor of supplemental pay.
Agenda Item 12 - Board Committee Updates
Mr. Traweek asked Facility Committee members to check their schedule to see if
Monday, February 26th is suitable for a committee meeting.
Mrs. Dayton asked that the Superintendent find acceptable times during the day
for Board members to visit schools.
Mr. Krutzer reported on the Finance Committee meeting held, February 12th. See
addendum for complete minutes.
Mrs. Shelling requested a report on travel for the last four years on all
employees except teachers by Friday, February 23rd.
Agenda Item 13 - Superintendent's Announcements and Updates
No announcements from the Superintendent.
Agenda Item 14 - Public Discussion and Comments on Non-Agenda Items
Ms. Bessie Smith addressed the Board on a pay increase for bus drivers.
Ms. Lakeisha Johnson addressed the Board on the comprehensive curriculum for 8th
graders and the absence of African American contributions to Louisiana history,
heritage and culture. Ms. Johnson asked the Board to revisit the policy on
braids for African American males.
Action Item 15 - Adjournment
On a motion by Mr. Handy that was seconded by Mrs. Krutzer, the meeting
adjourned at 9:20 p.m.
The motion carried on a unanimous vote.
Mrs. Victoria Dayton,
President
Dr. James A. Dupree, Superintendent
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