The Monroe City School Board met in regular session, Tuesday, March 27, 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 Mickey Traweek. The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Brittany Branch and Johnessha Lyons, Minnie Ruffin Elementary School.

Item 4: Roll Call

Members Present
Mrs. Victoria "Vickie" Dayton
Mrs. Victoria "Vickie" Krutzer
Mr. James Mickey Traweek
Mr. Jessie L. Handy
Mrs. Stephanie S. Smith
Mrs. Brenda Shelling

Member Absent
Reverend Rodney McFarland, Sr.

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

Action Item 5: - Adoption of the Agenda

Superintendent Dupree asked to delete Agenda Item 11:B (Resolution: Transportation Salary Schedule) and Agenda Item 11:C (Resolution: Administrative Salary Schedule) from the agenda.

On a motion by Mr. Handy that was seconded by Mrs. Shelling, the Board approved the agenda with the recommended deletions.

The motion carried on a unanimous vote.

Action Item 6: Adoption of the Minutes - March 6, 2007

On a motion by Mrs. Shelling that was seconded by Mrs. Smith, the Board approved the March 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.

Vice President Shelling reported on the 70th Annual Convention of the Louisiana School Boards Association. Each Board member was presented an official copy of the agenda. Mrs. Shelling thanked the Board for their support during her tenure as President of LSBA.

Action Item 8 -Discussion/Action from the Superintendent

No action/discussion from the Superintendent.

Agenda Item 9:A - Truancy Reduction Program

On a motion by Mr. Traweek that was seconded by Mrs. Krutzer, the Board approved a resolution to create two ten month Parental Outreach Social Worker positions to be funded by Title I.

The motion carried on a unanimous vote.

Action Item 10:A - Human Resources Agenda

On a motion by Mr. Handy that was seconded by Mr. Traweek, 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 - History of Sexual Misconduct Policy

On a motion by Mrs. Shelling that was seconded by Mr. Handy, the Board approved the History of Sexual Misconduct Policy as presented by the administration. Mrs. Shelling asked that the policy be implemented immediately.

Dr. Dupree stated that personnel files will be reviewed and persons hired after November 1, 2006 will be required to complete the authorization form.

The motion carried on a unanimous vote.

Action Item 10:C - Revised Professional Employee Contract

Section 3 of the revised Professional Employee Contract will read: Employer shall pay employee an annual salary in accordance with the Board's written administrative salary schedule. Employee shall be paid in twelve equal installments monthly and subject to all applicable assessments for retirement, payroll taxes and like assessments that are required to be withheld.

On a motion by Mr. Handy that was seconded by Mrs. Krutzer, the Board approved the revised Professional Employee Contract as presented by the administration.

The motion carried on a unanimous vote.

Action Item 11:A - Awarding of bid: School Bus Surplus Sale

On a motion by Mrs. Shelling that was seconded by Mr. Handy, the Board awarded the school bus surplus sale bid as indicated on the spreadsheet.

The motion carried on a unanimous vote.

Agenda Item 12 - Board Committee Updates

President Dayton announced that the Board will meet on Thursday, March 29, 2007 to discuss the Board's goals and self evaluation instrument. A Board work session is scheduled for Tuesday, April 10, 2007 at 8:30 a.m.

Mrs. Krutzer reported that the Policy Committee met on Monday, March 26, 2007. The committee will work with Superintendent Dupree and Mrs. Carroll to update the policy manual.

Mrs. Shelling announced a Curriculum Committee Meeting for Monday, April 23, 2007.

Agenda Item 13 - Superintendent's Announcements and Updates

Dr. Dupree announced Spring Break - April 2-9, 2007

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

Ms. Gloria Walker addressed the Board on accountability to students.

Action Item 15 - Adjournment

On a motion by Mr. Handy that was seconded by Mrs. Krutzer, the meeting adjourned at 7:05 p.m.

The motion carried on a unanimous vote.
 

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