Monroe City School System public meetings in 2022
31 substantive meetings from 2022, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Imported Meetings: 2011- 2025
The Curriculum Committee will consider approving minutes from September 27, 2022, and receive updates on early childhood standards and a 21st Century afterschool tutoring program. The main action item is a discussion on installing cameras in 27 special education classrooms, as required by state law, with installation beginning in January.
- Approval of September 27, 2022 Curriculum Committee minutes
- Early Childhood Standards Update presented by Jackie Anderson
- 21st Century Afterschool Tutoring Update presented by Lametria Robinson
- Special Education Camera Installation: state law mandates cameras in 27 classrooms, installation to start in January
Imported Meetings: 2011- 2025
The Monroe City School System Facilities Committee will meet to approve minutes from October 25, 2022, and receive updates on multiple school facility projects. Items include restrooms, playground, band rooms at Carroll and Neville High Schools, a health clinic at Wossman High School, expansion at Sallie Humble Elementary, a dental facility at Carroll High School, Cypress Point parking lot, a scoreboard at Carroll High School, and bleachers/field house for track and soccer at Wossman High School (discussion/action).
- Update on Wossman High School bleachers and field house (discussion/action)
- Update on Sallie Humble Elementary multi-purpose building expansion
- Update on Carroll High School dental facility
- Update on Cypress Point parking lot
- Update on Carroll and Neville High School band rooms
Imported Meetings: 2011- 2025
The Board of Education is reviewing several consent agenda items including school facility bids and policy changes. Discussion includes budget reports, salary increases for staff, and student travel approvals.
- Bid# MC23-06: Chiller replacements for Clara Hall, Minnie Ruffin, and Roy Neal Shelling
- Bid# MC23-04: Carroll High School mechanical improvements
- Bid# MC23-05: Carroll High School band renovations and additions
- Proposed salary increase for interpreters and crossing guards
- Amended policy JCDAF regarding bullying and hazing
Imported Meetings: 2011- 2025
The Monroe City School System Policy Committee will meet to approve minutes and discuss/act on several policies. Items include bullying/hazing policy JCDAF, patriotic organizations policy LEH, cameras in special education classrooms policy IDDFC, and board member travel regulations BBBE-R with proposed deletion of expense caps. No votes or dollar amounts are specified in the agenda.
- Policy JCDAF - Bullying and Hazing (discussion/action)
- Policy LEH - Patriotic Organizations (discussion/action)
- Policy IDDFC - Cameras in Special Education Classrooms (discussion/action)
- Policy BBBE-R - Board Member Travel Regulations (deletion of expense caps & limits)
Imported Meetings: 2011- 2025
The Monroe City School Board will consider consent agenda items including modifications to Carroll High School's band expansion (postponing bids), the Cypress Point Elementary parking lot project, and hiring an architect for Sallie Humble Elementary's multipurpose building. New business includes hiring an architect for Wossman High School visitor bleachers. The board will also receive August 2022 financial reports and hold executive sessions on student and employee misconduct complaints.
- Approval of modifications to Carroll High School Band Expansion and postponement of bids
- Approval to move forward with Cypress Point Elementary School Parking Lot Project
- Approval to hire Fred Bennett as architect for Sallie Humble Elementary multipurpose building
- Hiring of M3A Architect for Wossman High School visitor side bleachers
- Approval of policies: GBDA (retired personnel), GBN (dismissal), GBRID (military leave), JBCE (school choice), JGCE (child abuse)
Imported Meetings: 2011- 2025
The Monroe City School System Safety Committee is meeting to review existing safety policies and measures, prioritize safety needs, and discuss best practices for violence prevention. The committee may also consider forming a task force of citizens, parents, safety experts, school administrators, and board members. No decisions are being made at this meeting; it is for discussion and information only.
- Identify existing safety policies and measures currently in place
- Identify policy, procedure, or physical measures in place
- Prioritize safety needs
- Discuss best practices for violence prevention (with attached PDFs: Flannery-Scientific-Evidence-Osher-book-Uvalde-blog-2022-rev.pdf, AIR_SafeSupportiveSuccessfulSchoolsStepbyStep.pdf)
- Determine timeline if necessary to form a task force of citizens, parents, safety experts, school administrators, and board members
Imported Meetings: 2011- 2025
The Monroe City School System Facilities Committee will meet to approve minutes from August 15, 2022, and receive updates on various facility projects including restrooms, playgrounds, carpet and furniture at Madison James Foster and Jefferson Elementary, painting at Roy Neal Shelling, a dental facility at Carroll High, band rooms at Carroll and Neville High, sewage backup at Carroll High, a health clinic at Wossman High, the old MLK Junior High building, and the Thomas Morehead Foundation. New business includes discussion of a project summary spreadsheet, Cypress Point Elementary parking lot, Carroll High School scoreboard, and Lexington Elementary awning, plus an action item to hire an architect for Sallie Humble Elementary's multipurpose building expansion.
- Approval of Facilities Committee Minutes from August 15, 2022
- Action: Hiring of architect for Sallie Humble Elementary Multipurpose Building Expansion
- Discussion: Cypress Point Elementary Parking Lot
- Discussion: Carroll High School Scoreboard
- Discussion: Lexington Elementary Awning
Imported Meetings: 2011- 2025
The Monroe City School Board will consider forming a new safety committee and vote on several consent agenda items, including naming the Carroll High School music building after Roosevelt Pine, approving produce bids, and renewing a medical magnet program contract with ULM. The board will also hold first readings of policies on retired personnel, employee dismissal, military leave, public school choice, and child abuse.
- Form a new safety committee (action/discussion)
- Approval to add Roosevelt Pine name to Carroll High School music building
- Permission to advertise for 2022-2023 SFS Produce and Fresh Fruit & Vegetable Program
- Renewal of contract between Carroll High Medical Magnet and ULM School of Nursing
- First readings of policies: GBDA (retired personnel), GBN (dismissal), GBRID (military leave), JBCE (public school choice), JGCE (child abuse)
Imported Meetings: 2011- 2025
The Monroe City School System Policy Committee will meet to approve minutes from September 6 and discuss or take action on multiple policy updates. Items include new policies on cameras in special education classrooms and patriotic organizations, as well as revisions to policies on employee dismissal, sick leave, military leave, and more. The meeting is both informational and action-oriented.
- New policy IDDFC: Cameras in Special Education Classrooms (action/discussion)
- Policy GBN: Dismissal of Employees (action/discussion)
- Policy GBRIB: Sick Leave (action/discussion)
- Policy LEH: New Policy on Patriotic Organizations (action/discussion)
- Policy BBBE-R: Board Travel (discussion/action)
Imported Meetings: 2011- 2025
The Monroe City School System Curriculum Committee will meet to approve minutes from August and receive information on two topics: a preview of LEAP assessments for grades 3-8 and high school, and a discussion on the frequency of curriculum changes. No votes or decisions are scheduled; the items are for information only.
- Approval of Curriculum Committee Minutes from August 16, 2022
- Preview of LEAP 2025 Assessment Guides for 3rd-8th grade and high school
- Discussion on frequency of curriculum changes
Imported Meetings: 2011- 2025
The Board of Education is meeting to adopt the General Fund and Special Revenue Funds Budget Resolution for the 2022-2023 school year. The agenda also includes several policy updates, a tax exemption request, and a proposal to increase substitute teacher pay.
- Adoption of 2022-2023 General Fund and Special Revenue Funds Budget Resolution
- Proposal to increase substitute teacher pay
- Approval for Neville High School Band Expansion and New Multipurpose Room
- Consideration of Mid-South Extrusion (2022) tax exemption request
- Second reading of multiple school policies including ethics, dress code, and discipline
Imported Meetings: 2011- 2025
The Monroe City School System Policy Committee will meet to discuss and potentially act on a revised policy (JCDAF) addressing bullying and hazing. The committee will also consider approval of minutes from its August 8, 2022 meeting.
- Approval of Policy Committee minutes from August 8, 2022
- Discussion/Action on Revised Policy JCDAF (bullying and hazing)
Imported Meetings: 2011- 2025
The Monroe City School System Finance Committee will hold a budget hearing to review and discuss revised budgets for the 2021-2022 fiscal year and proposed beginning budgets for 2022-2023 for the General Fund and Special Revenue Funds. The committee will also consider approval of minutes from the June 6, 2022 meeting.
- Approval of Finance Committee minutes from June 6, 2022
- Budget presentation for General Fund 2022-2023
- Budget presentations for 1968, 1994, 2001 Sales Tax funds 2022-2023
- Budget presentation for School Food Service & Summer Feeding 2022-2023
- Budget presentation for Grants 2022-2023
Imported Meetings: 2011- 2025
The Curriculum Committee met to discuss several new programs for the Fall 2022 term. Items included a partnership with Bailey Education Group, LLC and updates on Career and Technical Education initiatives. The committee also reviewed restorative practices and a literacy coach program involving the Louisiana Children's Research Center for Development.
- Partnership with Bailey Education Group, LLC for student support services
- Career and Technical Education New Initiatives for Fall 2022
- Approval for Restorative Practices
- Approval for Louisiana Children's Research Center for Development literacy coach
Imported Meetings: 2011- 2025
The Board of Education is meeting to adopt several amended board policies and conduct first readings on numerous new or updated policies. The agenda also includes reviewing preliminary June 2022 financial reports and discussing restorative practices.
- Adoption of amended Board Policies BBBE-R and DJD
- First reading of multiple policies including School Board Ethics, Student Dress Code, and Bullying and Hazing
- Review of preliminary June 2022 financial reports for General Fund and various Sales Tax funds
- Discussion regarding Louisiana Children's Research Center for Development and Learning Inc.
- Review of Restorative Practices overview
Imported Meetings: 2011- 2025
The Facilities Committee met to receive information regarding various school infrastructure projects. The agenda includes status updates on security, furniture, and facility improvements across multiple campuses.
- Updates on security entrances and breezeways at Neville Jr High, Carroll Jr High, and Carver Elementary
- Library carpet updates for Madison James Foster and Jefferson Upper Elementary
- Updates on dental facilities and band rooms at Carroll High School
- Status updates on health clinic and visitor side bleachers at Wossman High School
- Information regarding painting costs at Roy Neal Shelling Elementary
Imported Meetings: 2011- 2025
The Monroe City School System Policy Committee is meeting to discuss student misconduct and stipends for instructional activity sponsors. The committee will also review a July 2022 policy alert covering multiple district regulations.
- Review of Sexually Related Student Misconduct
- Discussion of stipends for Instructional Activity Sponsors
- Review of July 2022 Policy Alert including School Board Ethics (BE) and School Bus Scheduling (EDD)
- Review of policies on Bullying and Hazing (JCDAF) and Student Dress Code (JCDB)
- Review of new Student Voter Registration policy (JM)
Imported Meetings: 2011- 2025
The Board of Education will consider the adoption of 2022 millage rates and a resolution to adjust board travel mileage rates. The meeting includes several consent agenda items for awarding various school supply and food product bids.
- Adoption of Millage Rates for 2022
- Awarding Bid #SFS23-01 Bread Product
- Awarding Bid #SFS23-02 School Food Products
- Awarding Bid #SFS23-03 Paper and Cleaning Supplies
- Awarding Bid #MC23-01 Instructional Supplies
Imported Meetings: 2011- 2025
The Insurance Committee is meeting to discuss and take action on district insurance coverage for the 2022-2023 fiscal year. The body will also review minutes from the July 13, 2021 meeting.
- FY 2022-2023 District Insurance Coverage
- Approval of July 13, 2021 Insurance Committee Minutes
Imported Meetings: 2011- 2025
The Monroe City School Board will consider several action items including employee raises for 2022-2023, extending salary schedule steps from 15 to 25, and approving a bid for press box renovations at three high schools. The board will also vote on purchasing Lexia Core5 Reading software, permission to travel for cheer camp, and advertising for bids on chiller replacements at four schools. Consent agenda items are expected to be approved as a block.
- Employee raises for 2022-2023
- Extend salary schedule steps from 15 to 25
- Bid award for press box renovations at Carroll, Neville, and Wossman High Schools (Ref. Bid MC22-05)
- Permission to advertise for bids on chillers at Clara Hall, Minnie Ruffin, Roy Neal Shelling Elementary, and Carroll High School
- Approval of Lexia Core5 Reading software
Imported Meetings: 2011- 2025
The Finance Committee met to consider changes to the school system's compensation structure. Proposed items include extending salary schedule steps and addressing employee raises for the 2022-2023 period.
- Proposal to extend salary schedule steps from 15 to 25
- Discussion of employee raises for 2022-2023
- Review of substitute pay scale and bonuses
- Approval of November 8, 2021, meeting minutes
Imported Meetings: 2011- 2025
The Monroe City School Board will consider a second reading of Policy JBCE on School Choice, award bids for press box renovations at Carroll, Neville, and Wossman High Schools, and award a bid for a health center at Wossman High. The board will also vote on a facilities committee recommendation to relocate cooling chillers at Carroll High School and name the official journal for 2022-2023. A financial audit report for fiscal year ending June 30, 2021, will be presented.
- Second reading of Policy JBCE School Choice
- Accept or reject bids for press box renovation at Carroll, Neville, and Wossman High Schools
- Awarding of bid for Wossman High School School Based Health Center
- Acceptance of facilities committee recommendation to relocate cooling chillers at Carroll High School
- Naming of 2022-2023 Official Journal for the Monroe City School Board
Imported Meetings: 2011- 2025
The Facilities Committee met to receive information updates on several ongoing school projects. The agenda focused on progress reports regarding repairs, parking lots, and feasibility studies for various campus improvements.
- Update on Wossman High School Based Health Clinic
- Update on Jefferson Upper School Repairs
- Cost estimate update for painting at Roy Neal Shelling Elementary School
- Updates on parking lots at Cypress Point Elementary and Wossman High School
- Feasibility studies for a new gymnasium and chiller relocation at Carroll High School
Imported Meetings: 2011- 2025
The Curriculum Committee will consider approving minutes from March 10. They will discuss the STEM program in the district and review student achievement data. Additionally, they will receive information on the summer 2022 professional development schedule.
- Approval of March 10, 2022 Curriculum Committee Minutes
- Discussion of STEM Program in the District
- Review of Student Achievement in the District
- Professional Development Summer Schedule for 2022
Imported Meetings: 2011- 2025
The Board of Education is meeting to discuss a new redistricting plan based on 2020 Census data. The agenda also includes presentations regarding school expansions and several items for the consent agenda.
- Adoption of Monroe City School Board Redistricting Plan
- Resolution for Prime Time one-year lease extension
- Bids for Carroll High School Band Room expansion
- Bids for Neville High School Band Room expansion and multipurpose building
- Bids for all elementary playground equipment
Imported Meetings: 2011- 2025
The Monroe City School System Policy Committee is meeting to review and potentially act on updates to school choice and extracurricular stipend policies. The committee will also receive information regarding the vaccination exemption policy.
- Discussion and action on Policy JBCE (School Choice) update
- Discussion and action on Extra Curriculum Stipend Policy for Instructional Activity Sponsors
- Information on Vaccination Exemption Policy
- Approval of October 4, 2021 meeting minutes
Imported Meetings: 2011- 2025
The Board of Education is considering the approval of the 2022-2023 school calendar and updates to the Wossman High School press box renovation contract. The meeting also includes a presentation regarding Carroll High School improvements and financial reports for January 2022.
- Approval of the 2022-2023 School Calendar
- Renovation of Wossman High School visitor side bleachers to be added to press box contract
- Permission to advertise for Wossman High School visitor side bleachers
- Travel request for Carroll High School Band to Six Flags Arlington, Texas
- Travel request for J.S. Clark Elementary School trip to Epic Waters
Imported Meetings: 2011- 2025
The Curriculum Committee met to receive information updates on several educational initiatives. Discussions included updates on The Writing Revolution, the Online Virtual Program, and districtwide extracurricular consistencies.
- Update on The Writing Revolution (TWR)
- Update on Online Virtual Program
- Discussion of Summer Programs and Camps
- Review of districtwide extracurricular program consistencies
- Reports from Literacy Coaches
Imported Meetings: 2011- 2025
The Monroe City School System's Facilities Committee will meet on March 1, 2022, to discuss and potentially act on several facility projects. Items include selling the old Martin Luther King Jr. Building, an update on the gymnasium expansion at Lexington Elementary, and a request for a new entrance, breezeway, and weight room at Carroll High School. The committee will also hear a request from the Carroll High School Alumni Association.
- Sell of the Old Martin Luther King Jr Building (Discussion/Action)
- Update - Expansion of Gymnasium at Lexington Elementary (Information)
- Cypress Point Elementary - Parking Lot (Discussion/Action)
- Carroll High School - Request for New Entrance, Constructed Closed Breezeway and Weight Room (Discussion/Action)
- Request to Speak - Carroll High School Alumni Association (Discussion)
Imported Meetings: 2011- 2025
The Monroe City School Board will consider adopting a $10,875,000 bond resolution for school funding, hear a parent request to speak on vaccine options for students, and receive an LSU Ag Center update. Consent agenda items include approval of minutes, travel permissions for student groups, and authorizations to advertise for a high school press box and surplus sale.
- Adoption of $10,875,000 general obligation school funding bonds, Series 2022
- Parent request to speak on vaccine option for students (information only)
- LSU Ag Center update on programs offered
- Permission to travel for Barkdull Faulk Elementary 4-H, Wossman High School Band and Golden Girls, and Carroll High School HOSA
- Permission to advertise for high schools press box and for surplus sale
Imported Meetings: 2011- 2025
The Monroe City School Board will elect its 2022 president and vice president, and vote on a method for electing officers. The board will also hear presentations on a parent request regarding student vaccine options, a bond refinancing update, and a design for the Wossman High School Health Clinic. Consent agenda items include contract renewals, policy approvals, and bids for playground equipment and the health clinic.
- Election of 2022 Board President and Vice President
- Presentation on refinancing bond by Mr. Nnamdi Thompson
- Architectural Plus presentation on Wossman High School Health Clinic design
- Contract renewal with Louisiana Agricultural Corporation for workers' compensation claims (2022-2023)
- Permission to advertise for bids for Wossman High School Health Clinic and elementary school playground equipment