The Monroe City School Board met in regular session, Tuesday, March 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 led by Emoni Davis, Carver Elementary School.

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.

Members Absent
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
Ms. Karla Bowlin
Attorney L. Douglas Lawrence

Action Item 5: - Adoption of the Agenda

Superintendent Dupree asked that Agenda Item 9:A (21st Century Plan) be deleted from the agenda.

On a motion by Rev. McFarland that was seconded by Mr. Handy, the Board approved the agenda with the recommended change.

The motion carried on a unanimous vote.

Action Item 6: Adoption of the Minutes - February 20, 2007

On a motion by Rev. McFarland that was seconded by Mrs. Krutzer, the Board approved the February 20, 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 announced the Louisiana School Boards Association Conference. The conference will be held March 8-10, 2007 in New Orleans, LA.

The March 20th Board meeting will be moved to March 27th and the April 12th meeting will be canceled.

Rev. McFarland asked that the next Personnel Committee meeting begin at 5:30p.m. in order to discuss employee contracts.

Action Item 8 -Discussion/Action from the Superintendent

No action/discussion from the Superintendent.

Agenda Item 9:A - 21st Century Plan

Deleted

Action Item 10:A - Human Resources Agenda

On a motion by Rev. McFarland that was seconded by Mr. Handy, the Board approved Human Resources Agenda Items A-G as presented by the administration.

The motion carried on a unanimous vote.

Action Item 11:A - Awarding of RFP: Design, Construct and Installation of a Challenge Course

On a motion by Mr. Handy that was seconded by Mr. Traweek the Board awarded the RFP bid to Project Adventure to design, construct and install a challenge course at Martin Luther King Middle School. (See addendum for spreadsheet)

The motion carried on a unanimous vote.

Agenda Item 12 - Board Committee Updates

President Dayton briefed the Board on the Finance Committee Meeting held March 5, 2007. The Committee discussed moving forward with other salary schedules. President Dayton asked that packets be given to Board members that were not in attendance.

Rev. McFarland stated that he has received the organizational chart and he does not see where Mrs. Flowers is in charge if something happens to the Superintendent. Rev. McFarland asked what can be done to make this legal.

Dr. Dupree stated that the position of second-in-command is a designation that he makes and there is no pay or position change associated with it.

Rev. McFarland stated that it needs to be documented.

Dr. Dupree stated that he will put it in writing.

Mrs. Krutzer stated that she would still like to tour the facilities.

Agenda Item 13 - Superintendent's Announcements and Updates

Wossman High School's basketball team will play in the semi-finals in Lafayette on Thursday, March 8th at 7:30 p.m.

Neville High School's choir is going to State for the first time in seven-five years.

Agenda Item 14 - Public Discussion and Comments on Non-Agenda Items

Ms. Rachelle May addressed the Board on stipends for principals.

Ms. Gloria Walker addressed the Board on accountability for Board members.

Action Item 15 - Adjournment

On a motion by Mr. Handy that was seconded by Mrs. Krutzer, the meeting adjourned at 6:55 p.m.

The motion carried on a unanimous vote.
 

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