May 24, 2001

Members Present: Mrs. Coleman, Mr. Davis, Mrs. Horton, Mrs. Kimmell, Dr. Leggett, Mr. Moore, Mr. Snowden, Mrs. Young, and Dr. Brady. Mrs. Womack was absent

The regular meeting of the Zachary Community School Board was held May 24, 2001 at 7 P.M. at the Zachary Community School Board office.

The Invocation was given by Mrs. Horton. The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Mr. Moore.

Roll call was taken. 8 Present, 1 Absent ( Mrs. Womack)

The Commissioner of Agriculture, Mr. Bob Odom gave out framed certificates in recognition to our board members that Governor Mike Foster, Jr. appointed. Those board members that received special recognition were, R. E. Amrhein, Gene Bruner, Daniel Davis, Theodore Hansen, Jackie Harris, Jr., Louise Horton, and Jesse, Spears, Jr. Mr. Brent Kelly and Mrs. Terry Womack were not present.

There was a motion made by Mr. Moore to approve the minutes of the May 10, 2001 meeting as written, seconded by Mrs. Horton. Vote 8 Yeas, 0 Nays, 1 absent.

President Hal Leggett handed out the Zachary Community School Board Guidance sheets. He explained to the board that these committees should focus on the immediate challenge of obtaining approval for the Zachary Community School system to operate. He asked the committee to develop a mission /vision statement for the committee for the June 28, 2001 meeting. He said that goals should be established for each committee with a schedule for achieving each goal defined. The goals should be clearly defined and achievable with the schedule provided. Budget/Cost estimate for the committee and it's action should be established. Short term and long term budget needs must be identified. He asked the Committee Chairperson to utilize all resources in our community to, develop their goals.

Dr. Glenn Brady told the board that Mr. Prescott would come and address things that we wanted to know about the Policy Manual. Dr. Brady also told the board members that they need to keep the public inform about the Litigation Schedule. He also said at the next meeting he would have copies of responses that the board would go over.

Mrs. Coleman asked the board to put on the agenda for the next meeting about her Area Foundation Grant report.

Mrs. Coleman made the motion to adjourn and Mrs. Young Seconded the motion. Vote 8 Yeas, 0 Nays and 1 Absent.