The Monroe City School Board met in regular session, Tuesday, June 26, 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
Mr. James Mickey Traweek
Mr. Jessie Handy
Reverend Rodney McFarland, Sr.
Mrs. Stephanie Smith
Mrs. Brenda Shelling

Members Absent
Mrs. Victoria "Vickie" Krutzer (out of town)

Superintendent and Administrative Staff
Dr. James Dupree
Mrs. Derenda Flowers
Mrs. Betty Carroll
Dr. Tammye Turpin
Mrs. Teresa Foreman
Mrs. Vickie Irwin
Mr. Bobby Williams
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. Since the Board meets regularly in committee meetings, a consent agenda is now being used. This format will allow Board meetings to run smoothly. If any Board member believes that any item on the consent agenda requires discussion or a separate vote, the Board member may request that the item be removed from the consent agenda and placed on the regular agenda for consideration.

Agenda Item 6: Action from the Superintendent

No action from the Superintendent.

Action Item 7: Consent Agenda Items

Mrs. Shelling asked that Agenda Item 7:D (Resolution to adopt the 2007-2008 Consolidated Budgets) be removed from the consent agenda and placed on the regular agenda for clarification.

It was moved by Rev. McFarland and seconded by Mrs. Shelling to approve the following consent agenda items:
7:A - Adoption of the Agenda
7:B - Adoption of the Minutes - June 19, 2007
7:C - Human Resources Agenda Items A-C
7:E - Resolution to approve the 2007-2008 District's Property and Casualty
Insurance Renewals/Changes
7:F - Resolution to advertise for RFP for Fiscal Agency Agreement

The motion carried on a unanimous vote.

Action Item 7:D - Resolution to Adopt the 2007-2008 Consolidated Budgets

It was moved by Mrs. Shelling and seconded by Rev. McFarland to table agenda item 7:D.

Mr. Traweek stated that the budget has been discussed and the Board should move forward with approval.

Mrs. Shelling asked the status of the pay scale of the four or five employees that were discussed at the last Board meeting. Mrs. Shelling stated that she would like the issue addressed before the budget is approved.

Mrs. Flowers stated that funding has been set aside to handle classified salary increases. A new salary schedule is being prepared and the revised salary schedule will be presented to the Board for approval.

Mr. Handy asked that a salary schedule be presented for central office staff.

Mrs. Shelling withdrew her motion to table agenda item 7:D and Rev. McFarland withdrew his second.

It was moved by Mrs. Shelling and seconded by Rev. McFarland, to adopt the 2007-2008 consolidated budgets, to authorize the administration to bring to the Board pay increases for the individuals previously discussed and to present a salary schedule for central office staff.

Mr. Traweek offered a friendly amendment to include elementary computer operators in the revised salary schedule.

Mrs. Shelling and Rev. McFarland accepted the friendly amendment.

The motion carried on a unanimous vote.





Agenda Item 8 - Board Committee Updates

A Finance Committee meeting is scheduled for Wednesday, June 27th at 5:30 p.m.

Superintendent's Evaluation Committee meeting - TBA

Facilities Committee meeting - TBA

It is the consent of the Board to move the Board meeting to the same day as the tenure hearing - Monday, July 23, 2007 at 5:30 p.m.

Agenda Item 9 - Superintendent's Announcements and Updates

Superintendent Dupree asked Board members to submit names of community members to serve on the Pupil Progression Plan Committee.

Mr. Traweek announced the passing of a Neville student.

Agenda Item 10 - Public Discussion and Comments on Non-Agenda Items

Ms. Bessie Smith addressed the Board on MFP funds and the authority of principals.

Ms. Stephanie Stewart addressed the Board on MFP funds.

Action Item 11 - Adjournment

On a motion by Mr. Handy that was seconded by Mr. Traweek, the meeting adjourned at 6:45 p.m.

The motion carried on a unanimous vote.

 

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