December 13, 2001

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

The regular meeting of the Zachary Community School Board was held on December 13, 2001 at the Zachary Community School Board Office.

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

Roll was taken: 8 Present, 1 Absent ( Mr. Snowden)

Mr. Moore made the motion to approve the minutes of November 8, 2001 and Mrs. Womack seconded it.

VOTE : 8 YEAS 0 NAYS (1 Absent)

Mrs. Womack made the motion for the board to go into Executive Session. Mr. Moore seconded it.

VOTE: 8 YEAS 0 NAYS (1 Absent)

Dr. Leggett, President of the board -called the meeting back to order. He said that he would like to introduce a resolution to the board members. He wanted to authorize Dr. Glenn Brady to direct the law firm of Shows, Cali & Berthelot and Lonny Myles to execute any agreement or stipulations which will facilitate the separation of the Zachary Community-School Board from the East Baton Rouge School Board or the resolution of issues in the Lawsuit of Davis, et al. v. East Baton Rouge, et al.

Mr. Moore made the motion for the board to approve this resolution. Mrs. Coleman seconded it.

VOTE 8 YEAS 0 NAYS (1 Absent)

Attorney Sheri Morris gave us an update report on Litigation. She told the board that we have agreed to mediations with Judge Brady to separate the Zachary Schools from East Baton Rouge Parish School Board. The mediations will start in January and trial date is set for February 19, 2001.

Dr. Brady gave his Superintendent Report. He asked the board for permission to pay Dr. Culbertson and Dr. Rankin for the resorts that they have put together and also to pay the law firm of Shows, Cali & Berthelot.

Mrs. Coleman made the motion to pay these bills and Mrs. Horton seconded it.

VOTE 8 YEAS 0 NAYS (l Absent)

Mr. Davis gave his budget report. He handed out a proposed budget and ask the board to look over it for next board meeting.

Mrs. Young told the board that she would be ready to talk about policy updates at the next board meeting.

Dr. Leggett told the board that we would have a board wing on Dec. 27, 2001. The board members all agreed to have one.

The board wanted on the agenda for next board meeting: Fund Raisers and Champion Reports.

Mrs. Coleman made the motion that we adjourn and Mr. Davis seconded it.

VOTE: 8 YEAS 0 NAYS (1 Absent)

Dr. Harold Leggett, President

Dr. Glenn Brady, Superintendent