The Monroe City School Board met in regular session, Tuesday, June 5, 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. 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 Handy
Reverend Rodney McFarland, Sr.
Mrs. Brenda Shelling

Member Absent
Mrs. Stephanie Smith (illness)

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

Action Item 5: - Adoption of the Agenda

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

The motion carried on a unanimous vote.

Action Item 6: Adoption of the Minutes – May 21, 2007

On a motion by Mr. Handy that was seconded by Mrs. Krutzer, the Board approved the May 21, 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.

Action Item 7:A – Adoption of the 2007-2008 Board Meeting Schedule

On a motion by Mrs. Shelling that was seconded by Mr. Handy, the Board adopted the 2007-2008 Board meeting schedule. The schedule may be adjusted if needed.

The motion carried on a unanimous vote.

Action Item 8:A – Request for Travel: Neville High School

On a motion by Mrs. Shelling that was seconded by Rev. McFarland, the Board approved a request for travel for Neville High School to Paris, France and Madrid, Spain; March 20 – 30, 2008.

The motion carried on a unanimous vote.

Action Item 9:A – Human Resources Agenda

On a motion by Rev. McFarland that was seconded by Mrs. Shelling, the Board approved Human Resources Agenda Items A-D as presented by the administration.

The motion carried on a unanimous vote.

Agenda Item 10 – Board Committee Updates

Title budgets will be presented by Dr. Turpin at the June 6th Board work session.

Rev. McFarland stated that he would like the Curriculum Committee to address the Bible as a course at its next scheduled meeting.  Materials will be provided to Board members.

Agenda Item 11 – Superintendent’s Announcements and Updates

No announcements from the Superintendent.

Agenda Item 12 – Public Discussion and Comments on Non-Agenda Items

Ms. Sandie Lollie addressed the Board on class size reductions.

Ms. Rachelle May addressed the Board on guidance counselors in elementary schools.

Action Item 13 – Adjournment

On a motion by Mrs. Shelling that was seconded by Rev. McFarland, the meeting adjourned at 6:28 p.m.

The motion carried on a unanimous vote.

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