Monroe City School System public meetings in 2021
30 substantive meetings from 2021, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Imported Meetings: 2011- 2025
The Board of Education is considering the adoption of a new redistricting plan based on 2020 Census data. The meeting also includes discussions on school attendance zone modifications and one-time COVID-19 supplemental pay for in-person employees.
- Adoption of Monroe City School Board Redistricting Plan
- Approval of elementary, middle, and secondary school attendance zone modifications
- Proposed bus route rate increase from $22.00 to $32.00 for afterschool activities
- One-time COVID-19 supplemental pay for employees working in person
- Authorization to upgrade playground equipment for all elementary schools
Imported Meetings: 2011- 2025
The Monroe City School Board of Education is meeting to discuss school policies, financial reports, and facility updates. The board will consider authorizations for renovations and the naming of facilities at Carroll High School.
- Authorization to hire an architect for the Neville High School band room renovation
- Naming of Carroll High School Gymnasium for Coach Jimmy Jones and the Gymnasium Floor for Coach Jesse Burnette
- Approval of an affiliation agreement between Carroll High School Medical Magnet and Ouachita Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center
- Approval of policies regarding School Board Ethics, Curriculum, Kindergarten, and Student Records
- Resolution approving the Compliance Questionnaire for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2021
Imported Meetings: 2011- 2025
The Facilities Committee is meeting to discuss and take action on several school improvement projects. These include gymnasium expansions, feasibility studies for parking and new construction, and the naming of facilities at Carroll High School.
- Gymnasium expansions at Lexington Elementary and Sallie Humble Elementary
- Feasibility studies for Cypress Point Elementary parking lot and a new Carroll High School gym
- Band room expansions at Carroll High School and Neville High School
- Painting cost estimate for Roy Neal Shelling Elementary
- Naming of Carroll High School Gymnasium and Gymnasium Floor
Imported Meetings: 2011- 2025
The Finance Committee is meeting to review the September 8, 2021, minutes. The committee will also discuss a rate increase for afterschool activity bus routes and playground equipment for all elementary schools.
- Bus route rate increase for afterschool activities
- Playground equipment for all elementary schools
Imported Meetings: 2011- 2025
The Board of Education is considering the suspension of policy BD and the approval of a new COVID Leave policy. The board will also review revised operational guidelines regarding parent choice for student quarantines.
- Approval of Policy GBRIBC regarding COVID Leave
- Review of revised Ready to Achieve 2021-2022 School Operational Guidelines
- First reading of multiple school policies including Ethics, Curriculum, and Student Records
- Permission to travel for Neville High School Seniors to England, France, and Germany
- Presentation by Prime Time Head Start
Imported Meetings: 2011- 2025
The Monroe City School System Policy Committee will discuss and potentially approve revisions to multiple school board policies to comply with new state laws. Items include mandatory kindergarten starting 2022-2023, cameras in special education classrooms, and updates to ethics, curriculum, and enrollment policies.
- Mandatory kindergarten for children turning 5 by Sept. 30, effective 2022-2023 (Policy IDCC)
- New policy on cameras in special education classrooms per Act 456 (Policy IDDFC)
- School board ethics update allowing employment of family members as certified bus operators (Policy BE)
- Public school choice policy revised with new notice and deadline requirements (Policy JBCE)
- School admission policy updated to allow early registration for children of military families (Policy JBC)
Imported Meetings: 2011- 2025
The Board of Education is meeting to adopt revised 2020-2021 budgets and beginning 2021-2022 budgets. The agenda also includes several policy updates, contract renewals, and requests for new school equipment.
- Adoption of General Fund and Special Revenue Funds Budget Resolution
- Authorization to purchase ExploreLearning Reflex Math Curriculum
- Permission to advertise for installation of approximately 150 water bottle fillers
- Approval of contract with North Delta Regional Planning and Development District for redistricting
- Adoption of multiple board policies regarding discipline, student alcohol/drug use, and weapons
Imported Meetings: 2011- 2025
The Curriculum Committee is reviewing potential replacements for discontinued math fluency software. The committee is also reviewing a writing proposal and an initiative from the Louisiana Department of Education.
- Review of ExploreLearning Reflex Math to replace Math Facts in a Flash
- Review of The Writing Revolution proposal
- Information regarding the Louisiana Department of Education Parent & Family Engagement Initiative
- Approval of August 4, 2021, Curriculum Committee minutes
Imported Meetings: 2011- 2025
The Finance Committee is conducting a public hearing regarding budget presentations. The session includes revised budgets for 2020-2021 and beginning budgets for 2021-2022.
- Budget presentations for General Fund and Special Revenue Funds
- Review of 1968, 1994, and 2001 Sales Tax budgets for 2021-22
- Approval of June 15, 2021, Finance Committee minutes
Imported Meetings: 2011- 2025
The Monroe City School Board will consider adopting the 2021 millage rates and hold a first reading of several policies on discipline, records, and grants. The board will also receive a report on the 2021-2022 Ready to Achieve Continuous Learning Plan and preliminary June 2021 financial reports. The meeting includes procedural items and future meeting dates.
- Adoption of millage rates for 2021
- First reading of policies: DFF (Grants), DIE (Records Retention), GBQ (Retirement), JCD (Student Count), JCDAB (Dangerous Weapons), JCDAC (Student Alcohol and Drug Use), JD (Discipline), JDD (Suspension), JDE (Expulsion)
- 2021-2022 Ready to Achieve Continuous Learning Plan report
- June 2021 preliminary financial reports (General Fund, Sales Tax funds, Title I, GO Bonds)
- Future meetings scheduled for September 14, 2021 and October 5, 2021
Imported Meetings: 2011- 2025
The Curriculum Committee will meet to discuss several new business items, including the 2021-2022 Professional Development (NIET) program, K-3 Reading Focus, Jumpstart Curriculum Update, and the district's curriculum plans for ESSER funds. The meeting will also consider approval of the May 5, 2021 minutes. All new business items are listed for discussion only, not for a vote.
- Approval of May 5, 2021 Curriculum Committee Minutes
- Discussion of 2021-2022 Professional Development (NIET) with attached schedule and guides
- Discussion of K-3 Reading Focus with Science of Reading PD links
- Discussion of Jumpstart Curriculum Update
- Discussion of Monroe City School Districts' Curriculum Plans for ESSER Funds, including summer camp survey results
Imported Meetings: 2011- 2025
The Policy Committee is meeting to discuss and take action on several policy revisions. These include updates to student conduct, suspension, and expulsion rules to align with new statutory requirements, as well as changes to records retention and employee retirement procedures.
- Policy GBQ: Revision requiring written retirement notice to the Superintendent and prohibiting rescinding the decision
- Policy DIE: Requirement to maintain records three years after a program or grant ends
- Policy JCD: Updates to the Student Code of Conduct regarding progressive infractions and expulsion appeals
- Policy JDD: New rules for suspension, including electronic parent notification and payment for property damage
- Policy JDE: Revised expulsion notification processes and requirements for alternative academic instruction
Imported Meetings: 2011- 2025
The Monroe City School System Insurance Committee will meet on July 13, 2021, to approve minutes from July 28, 2020, and discuss new business. Action items include setting FY 2021-2022 insurance coverage for the district. An information item covers a student device damage coverage program, with a PDF on Chromebook damage coverage attached.
- Approval of July 28, 2020 Insurance Committee Minutes
- FY 2021-2022 District Insurance Coverage (action item, with attached premium PDF)
- Student Device Damage Coverage Program (information item, Chromebook damage coverage PDF)
Imported Meetings: 2011- 2025
The Monroe City School Board will meet on July 13, 2021, at 6:00 p.m. to take action on several items, including the superintendent's contract for January 1, 2022 to June 30, 2023, and adoption of policies on discipline, remote participation, and sick leave. The board will also award bids for instructional and janitorial supplies, approve a memorandum of understanding with Carmel Hill Fund, and consider FY 2021-2022 district insurance coverage. Additionally, the board will hear state of the school presentations from several schools.
- Action on the Superintendent’s Contract as per State Statute LSA-R.S. 17 §54(B)
- Adoption of Policies: BD (School Board Policy), BCAD (Teleconference/Remote Participation), and GBRIB (Sick Leave)
- Awarding Bid #MC22-01 Instructional Supplies
- Awarding Bid #MC22-02 Janitorial Supplies
- FY 2021-2022 District Insurance Coverage
Imported Meetings: 2011- 2025
The Finance Committee is reviewing proposals for extracurricular supplement increases and a substitute teacher pay supplement based on days worked. The committee is also reviewing the job description for a new Literacy Coach/Reading Interventionist position funded by the SuperApp Grant.
- Proposed extracurricular supplement increase
- Proposed substitute teacher pay supplement of $100, $300, or $500 based on days worked
- New Literacy Coach/Reading Interventionist position for all elementary and junior high schools
- Approval of April 19, 2021, Finance Committee minutes
Imported Meetings: 2011- 2025
The Monroe City School Board is deciding on facility upgrades and personnel pay changes. The meeting includes voting on equipment replacements and awarding several supply bids. The board will also review a new job description for Literacy Coaches and a pay supplement for substitute teachers.
- Chiller replacements at Clara Hall Elementary ($100,000) and Minnie Ruffin Elementary ($170,000)
- Proposed substitute teacher bonuses of $100, $300, or $500 based on days worked
- Awarding of bids for bread, milk and juice, school food, and paper and cleaning supplies
- Approval of a Literacy Coach/Reading Interventionist job description funded by the SuperApp Grant
- Proposed increase for extracurricular supplements
Imported Meetings: 2011- 2025
The Facilities Committee will consider approving minutes from April 19, 2021, and take action on chiller replacements at Minnie Ruffin Elementary (estimated $170,000) and Clara Clara Elementary (estimated $100,000). They will also receive updates on projects including Carroll High chiller, band room, Wossman High health clinic, Jefferson Elementary roof repairs, and junior/senior high restroom renovations.
- Approval of April 19, 2021 Facilities Committee minutes
- Chiller replacement at Minnie Ruffin Elementary ($170,000)
- Chiller replacement at Clara Hall Elementary ($100,000)
- Project updates: Carroll High chiller, band room, Wossman High clinic, Jefferson roof, restroom renovations
Imported Meetings: 2011- 2025
The Board of Education is reviewing a resolution for emergency repairs at Jefferson Upper Elementary School following roof damage. The board is also considering a contract with Architecture + A Professional Corporation for a health center project at Wossman High School.
- Emergency repair resolution for Jefferson Upper Elementary School roof damage
- Contract authorization for Wossman High School School-Based Health Center project
- Bid award for Junior and Senior High School bathroom renovations
- Review of March 2021 financial reports including General Fund and Sales Tax
- Recognition of LSBA Certified Board Members
Imported Meetings: 2011- 2025
The Monroe City School System Curriculum Committee is meeting to approve previous minutes and receive information on regional educational initiatives. The session includes presentations on early childhood development and the Broaden Horizons after-school program.
- Approval of April 13, 2021 Curriculum Committee Minutes
- Information session with Children's Coalition of Northeast Louisiana regarding early childhood development
- Information session on Broaden Horizons after-school program serving various Ouachita Parish schools
Imported Meetings: 2011- 2025
The Board of Education is considering contracts for a school-based health center at Wossman High School and renovation projects at Carroll High School. The agenda also includes requests to advertise for bids regarding food service products, supplies, and surplus property sales.
- Contract authorization for a School-Based Health Care Center at Wossman High School
- Contract authorization for Carroll High School Band Room Renovation Project
- Contract authorization for High School Press Box Renovation Project
- Permission to advertise for bids for 2021-2022 School Food Service Products
- Permission to advertise for replacement of the cooling/heating plant at Carroll High School
Imported Meetings: 2011- 2025
The Monroe City School System Facilities Committee will meet to discuss and potentially act on several facility-related items. These include the current location of Martin Luther King Jr. High School, chiller replacements at Wossman and Carroll High Schools, stadium seating at Wossman, press box renovations, and band room repairs at Carroll and Neville High Schools. The committee will also approve minutes from its February 9, 2021 meeting.
- Discussion of current Martin Luther King Jr. High location
- Chiller replacement for Wossman High and Carroll High
- Wossman High School visitor side stadium seating
- High school press box renovations
- Carroll High and Neville High band room repairs/updates
Imported Meetings: 2011- 2025
The Finance Committee will meet to approve minutes from March 16, 2021, and discuss the Wossman High School-Based Health Center. No other business items are listed.
- Approval of March 16, 2021 Finance Committee Minutes
- Discussion of Wossman High School-Based Health Center
Imported Meetings: 2011- 2025
The Curriculum Committee met to discuss summer learning opportunities for students, including credit and non-credit programs. The committee also reviewed Academy Elite Educational Enhancements presented by Tyree Hollins.
- Summer learning opportunities for Berg Jones, Carver, NJH, and WHS
- MCS Summer Camps 2021
- Academy Elite Educational Enhancements discussion
Imported Meetings: 2011- 2025
The Finance Committee is meeting to discuss a proposed supplement for full-time certified and classified employees. The payment would be funded through the General Fund.
- Proposed $1,500 supplement for 754 certified employees
- Proposed $750 supplement for 610 classified employees
- Total anticipated cost of $2,028,000
- Approval of November 24, 2020 Finance Committee minutes
Imported Meetings: 2011- 2025
The Board of Education is reviewing a proposed $2,028,000 supplement for full-time certified and classified employees. The meeting also includes discussions regarding a potential health center at Wossman High School and the 2021-2022 school calendar.
- Proposed $2,028,000 supplement for 754 certified and 610 classified employees
- Authorization for a grant application for a health center at Wossman High School
- Approval of the 2021-2022 school calendar
- Presentation of the financial audit report as of June 30, 2020
- Review of January 2021 financial reports
Imported Meetings: 2011- 2025
The Monroe City School Board will vote on naming the Carroll High School science building, Carver Elementary library, and Barkdull Faulk gymnasium. The consent agenda includes an affiliation agreement for CNA clinical training at Ouachita Healthcare and permission to advertise for restroom renovation bids. A presentation on a proposed EMT program at Carroll High will be discussed. Procedural items and reports are also on the agenda.
- Presentation of proposed High School EMT program at Carroll High by Acadian Companies
- Affiliation agreement with Ouachita Healthcare for CNA clinical training
- Permission to advertise for bids for renovation of junior high and high school restrooms
- Vote on naming Carroll High science building in honor of Matthew H. Williams Jr.
- Votes on naming Carver Elementary library and Barkdull Faulk gymnasium
Imported Meetings: 2011- 2025
The Curriculum Committee will discuss a proposed High School Emergency Medical Technicians (EMT) program at Carroll High, review reading scores and a plan to improve K-3 literacy, and receive updates on the state testing cycle, a healthy schools grant, and dyslexia screening.
- Proposed High School EMT Program at Carroll High (discussion/action)
- Report on reading scores and plan to increase K-3 literacy
- Louisiana Department of Education Testing Cycle discussion
- Louisiana Healthy Schools Grant (second phase) discussion
- Updated dyslexia screening test for K-3 and teacher training
Imported Meetings: 2011- 2025
The Facilities Committee is reviewing updates on hurricane damage repairs and ongoing work orders across all schools. The committee will also consider proposals to name the Carver Elementary Library and Barkdull Faulk Elementary Gymnasium.
- Naming of Carver Elementary School Library in honor of Dr. Lavargne Gunn-Ford
- Naming of Barkdull Faulk Elementary School Gymnasium in honor of Cleoria Dunn
- Hurricane damage repairs at Berg Jones Elementary School and Carroll High School
- Fence replacement at Roy Neal Shelling Elementary and Carroll Jr. High School
- Press box renovations at high school stadiums
Imported Meetings: 2011- 2025
The Monroe City School Board will elect its 2021 president and vice president, and vote on a one-vote method for electing officers. The board will also consider adopting a new policy for emergency family and medical leave related to the COVID-19 pandemic, and act on consent items including a bid for cafeteria equipment at the new MLK Jr. High School and a contract renewal for the construction project manager.
- Election of 2021 Board President and Vice President
- Adoption of Policy GBRIBC (Emergency Family and Medical Leave and Emergency Paid Sick Leave related to COVID-19)
- Awarding of Bid# MC21-03 for Cafeteria Fixed Equipment at new MLK Jr. High School
- Renewal of Construction Project Manager contract with Paul Crain for one year (Jan 1 – Dec 31, 2021)
- Request to travel for Neville Jr. High School to New York City and Washington, D.C., May 6-10, 2021
Imported Meetings: 2011- 2025
The Monroe City School System Policy Committee will meet to discuss and potentially act on several policy revisions. Key items include extending COVID-19 sick leave for employees, updating discipline policies to address virtual instruction, and revising procurement rules for small and disadvantaged businesses. The committee will also consider changes to suspension, expulsion, and teleconference meeting policies in response to recent state legislation.
- Extension of COVID-19 sick leave from December 31, 2020 to June 30, 2021 (Policy GBRIBC)
- New policy DJEAA on small and disadvantaged business procurement
- Revision of discipline policy JD to include rules for students engaged in virtual instruction
- Revision of suspension policy JDD and expulsion policy JDE to grant parents right of board review and appeal even if expulsion is reduced to suspension
- Revision of sick leave policy GBRIB to allow certification by physician assistants and nurse practitioners