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MINUTES
May 21, 2007
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The Monroe City School Board met in regular session, Monday, May 21, 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 Superintendent and Administrative Staff Action Item 5: - Adoption of the Agenda Dr. Dupree asked that the following be added to the agenda: President Dayton asked that the Coalition for Quality Public Education be added to the agenda as Agenda Item 7:B. On a motion by Mrs. Shelling that was seconded by Mr. Handy, the Board approved the agenda with the recommended additions. The motion carried on a unanimous vote. Action Item 6: Adoption of the Minutes – April 24, 2007 On a motion by Mrs. Smith that was seconded by Mrs. Shelling, the Board approved the April 24, 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 Goals Ms. Evelyn Body addressed the Board on the drop-out-rate in Monroe City Schools. On a motion by Mr. Traweek that was seconded by Mr. Handy, the Board approved the Monroe City School Board goals for 2007-2008. The motion carried on a unanimous vote. Agenda Item 7:B – Coalition for Quality Public Education Rev. James Johnson, Dr. Bette Jo Kaufman, and Mr. Tom Nicholson read a statement on behalf of the Coalition for Quality Public Education regarding the present and future of Monroe City Schools. Action Item 8:A – Request for Travel: 2007 Summer Institute for the Gifted On a motion by Mrs. Shelling that was seconded by Rev. McFarland, the Board approved a request for travel to the Summer Institute for the Gifted to Atlanta, GA; June 24 - July 14 and Berkley, CA; July 1 – 21. The motion carried on a unanimous vote. Action Item 9: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. Agenda Item 9:B – Instructional Technology Coach job description Ms. Karla Bowlin briefed the Board on the job description for the Instructional Technology Coach. The on site coach will be responsible for workshops and technical support. This position will be renewed annually if funding is available. Action Item 10:A – Permission to advertise for bids Ms. Gloria Walker addressed the Board on the bidding process. On a motion by Rev. McFarland that was seconded by Mr. Handy, the Board authorized the administration to advertise for bids for 2007-2008 School Food Service paper and cleaning supplies, milk and orange juice, pizza delivery and food products. The motion carried on a majority vote. Mrs. Krutzer opposed. Action Item 10:B – Permission to advertise for bids On a motion by Mr. Traweek that was seconded by Mrs. Krutzer, the Board authorized the administration to advertise for bids for janitorial and instructional supplies The motion carried on a unanimous vote. Action Item 10:C – 2007-2008 Classified Salary Schedule Ms. Gloria Walker addressed the Board on part-time employees and substitute teachers. Ms. Sandie Lollie addressed the Board on the Classified and Transportation Salary Schedules. On a motion by Mrs. Shelling that was seconded by Mr. Handy, the Board approved the 2007-2008 Classified Salary Schedule as presented by the administration. The motion carried on a majority vote. Mrs. Smith recused. Action Item 10:D – 2007-2008 Transportation Salary Schedule On a motion by Mrs. Shelling that was seconded by Mr. Handy, the Board approved the 2007-2008 Transportation Salary Schedule as presented by the administration. The motion carried on a majority vote. Mrs. Smith recused. Action Item 10:E - District Plan for Educational Technology On a motion by Mrs. Shelling that was seconded by Mr. Handy, the Board approved the District Plan for Educational Technology as presented by the administration. The motion carried on a unanimous vote. Agenda Item 11 – Board Committee Updates Facilities Committee meeting – To be announced
Transportation Committee meeting – To be announced Superintendent’s Evaluation Committee meeting – To be announced Curriculum Committee Meeting – To be announced Agenda Item 12 – Superintendent’s Announcements and Updates The District will be closed for Memorial Day on Monday, May 28th. Agenda Item 13 – Public Discussion and Comments on Non-Agenda Items Ms. Gloria Walker addressed the Board on the LEAP, iLEAP and GEE test. Ms. Bessie Smith presented Rev. McFarland with an award of appreciation. Ms. Emma West addressed the Board on an additional pay increase for classified employees. Action Item 14 – Adjournment On a motion by Mr. Traweek that was seconded by Mr. Handy, the meeting adjourned at 7:58 p.m. The motion carried on a unanimous vote.
Mrs. Victoria Dayton, President
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