Monroe City School Board of Education
2006 Tower Drive
Monroe, Louisiana 71201
MINUTES
The Monroe City School Board met in special session, Tuesday, September 12, 2023 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 Bill Willson. Prayer was offered by Board Vice-President Daryll Berry and Pledge was led by Board President Bill Willson.
Agenda Item 1C – Roll Call
Present: Mr. Sampognaro, Ms. Jennifer Haneline, Mr. Willson, Mr. Daryll Berry, Mrs. Betty Ward Cooper, Mr. Johnson, and Mrs. Brenda Shelling
Agenda Item 1D – Adoption of the Agenda
On a motion by Ms. Haneline and seconded by Mrs. Shelling the board approved the agenda as printed. The motion carried on a unanimous vote.
Action Item 2A – Executive Session
On a motion by Ms. Haneline and seconded by Mrs. Shelling, the Board convened in executive session at 6:02 p.m. to receive information concerning an ongoing misconduct investigation and to have follow up discussion regarding possible employee misconduct. The motion carried on a unanimous vote.
Reconvene in Open Session
On a motion by Mr. Johnson and seconded by Mrs. Shelling the Board reconvened in open session at 7:41pm.
It was moved by Mr. Johnson and seconded by Mrs. Shelling that Dr. Brent Vidrine be put on suspension for 30 days with pay and after the final investigation they move forward as a Board.
Board President Mr. Willson noted with the understanding for this to be placed on the agenda it takes a unanimous vote of the full board.
In favor: Ms. Jennifer Haneline
Mrs. Betty Ward Cooper
Mr. Brandon Johnson
Mrs. Shelling
Opposed: Mr. Sampognaro
Mr. Willson
Mr. Berry
Action Item 3 – Recess/Adjourn
There being no further business to come before the board, on a motion by Mr. Johnson and seconded by Ms. Haneline, the meeting adjourned at 7:47 p.m. The motion carried unanimously.
/William Willson/ ___/Brent Vidrine/ ___
William “Bill” Willson 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 tonya.robinson@mcschools.net.
