Monroe City School Board of Education
2006 Tower Drive
Monroe, Louisiana 71201
MINUTES
The Monroe City School Board met in regular session, Tuesday, April 20, 2021 at Monroe City School District Central Office, 2006 Tower Drive, Monroe, Louisiana 71201. The meeting was called to order at 6:00 p.m. by President Daryll Berry. Prayer was offered by Pastor Harris Bond, Ouachita Presbyterian Church and the Pledge of Allegiance was led by Samantha Murataya, Sallie Humble Elementary.
Agenda Item 1C – Roll Call
Present: Mr. Rick Saulsberry, Ms. Jennifer Haneline, Mr. Bill Willson, Mr. Daryll Berry, Mr. Brandon Johnson, and Mrs. Sharon Neal Greer
Absent: Ms. Betty Ward Cooper
Action Item 1D – Adoption of the Agenda
On a motion by Mr. Willson and seconded by Mrs. Greer, the Board approved the agenda as printed. The motion carried on a unanimous vote.
Agenda Item 2A and 2B – Louisiana State Student/Teacher of the Year Semi-Finalist
The Board congratulated David Anderson, 8th grader at Neville Jr. High and Mr. Karari Hanks, teacher at Neville High, for advancing to the state semi-finals. Dr. Vidrine believes this is the first time the district has a student and teacher that is a semifinalist at the same time.
Agenda Item 3 – Highlights of the Monroe City School District
Dr. Vidrine provided an overview of the district. He presented information on student and teacher demographics by gender/sex and race/ethnicity; teacher credential by degree, out of field and certification; district performance scores and letter grades; student performance; college enrollment rate; ACT/WorkKeys; graduation rates; debt services, millage rates and bonds; and the one-to-one student/computer initiative.
Action Item 4 – Consent Agenda
On a motion by Mr. Willson and seconded by Ms. Haneline, the Board approved March 16, 2021 board meeting minutes, granted permission to advertise for bids for 2021-2022 school food service products, instructional supplies, janitorial supplies, and surplus sale. The motion carried on a unanimous vote.
Action Item 5 – Consent Items for Separate Consideration
None
Action Item 6A – Authorization to Contract with Primary Health Services Center for a School-Based Health Center at Wossman High
It was moved by Ms. Haneline and seconded by Mr. Willson to contract with Primary Health Services Center for a school-based health care center at Wossman High School.
Mr. Saulsberry stated that he does not have an issue with the concept; however, he is concerned that the overall cost is unknown. He asked if consideration was given for placement at the new M.L.K. School. Mr. Johnson responded that Wossman was considered because the field house is not in use. Also, the true cost is unknown until bids are received; at that time, the Board can either accept or reject the bid.
The motion carried on a unanimous vote.
Action Item 6B – Authorization to Contract with Land 3 Architect Inc. for Carroll High School Band Room Renovations
It was moved by Mr. Willson and seconded by Mr. Johnson to contract with Land 3 Architect Inc. for Carroll High School Band Room renovations. The motion carried on a unanimous vote.
Action Item 6C – Authorization to contract with The Architecture Alliance Group (TA2G) for High School Press Box Renovations
It was moved by Mr. Willson and seconded by Mr. Johnson to contract with The Architecture Alliance Group (TA2G) for high school press box renovations. The motion carried on a unanimous vote.
Action Item 6D – Permission to Advertise for Bids and Contract with Land 3 Architect Inc. for Development and Replacement of the Cooling/Heating Plant at Carroll High
It was moved by Mr. Willson and seconded by Mr. Johnson to advertise for bids and contract with Land 3 Architect Inc. for development and replacement of the cooling/heating plant at Carroll High School. The motion carried on a unanimous vote.
Agenda Item 7A – Financial Reports
* Staffing for the 2021-2022 school year is complete.
* The chief financial officer is meeting with department heads to complete their budgets.
* Detailed February 2021 financial reports can be viewed in BoardDocs.
Agenda Item 7B – Report of Superintendent
* State of the School Presentations will begin in May and end in July and will commence after each board meeting. Principals will make their presentations followed by questions from the Board.
* The teacher job fair is May 10th at Carroll Jr. High.
* Summer Enrichment Camps will be held the entire month of June at each school, except for Sherrouse.
Agenda Item 7C – Report of Board Members
Ms. Haneline congratulated Sallie Humble and J. S. Clark Robotics Team on their placement in regional competition.
Mr. Willson thanked the superintendent and staff for planning summer enrichment for all students.
Mr. Berry congratulated district students that were recognized at the Scholars’ Banquet.
Agenda Item 8 – Future Meetings
Board Meetings – May 18, 2021 and June 15, 2021 at 6:00 p.m.
Action Item 9 – Recess/Adjournment
There being no further business to come before the board, the meeting adjourned at 6:57 pm.
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/Daryll Berry/ /Brent Vidrine/
Daryll Berry Dr. Brent Vidrine
Board President Superintendent
Note: These minutes summarize the final decisions made by the Board at the referenced meeting. This meeting was also audio recorded and that recording is available for review by contacting the Board clerk at laura.jacobs@mcschools.net.
