January 24, 2002

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

The regular meeting of the Zachary Community School Board was held on January 24, 2002 at the Zachary Community School Board Office.

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

Roll was taken: 8 Present, 1 Absent ( Mrs. Young)

Mrs. Kimmell made the motion to approve the minutes of January 10, 2002 and Mrs. Horton seconded it. VOTE: 8 YEAS 0 NAYS ( 1 Absent)

Dr. Leggett asked the board to amend the agenda so he could introduce Mrs. Nancy Jensen, from Capital Region Planning Commission. Mrs. Coleman made the motion to amend the agenda and Mrs. Womack seconded it.

VOTE 8 YEAS 0 NAYS (1 Absent)

Mrs. Jensen gave the board members a map and chart of her proposed redistricting plan that was developed by the Capital Region Planning Commission from the 2000 census figures. After some discussion the board agreed to study the plan and vote on it at a later board meeting.

Dr. Leggett asked the board to amend the agenda so the board could go into executive session. Mr. Moore made the motion to amend the agenda and Mrs. Coleman seconded it. Vote 8 YEAS 0 NAYS ( 1 Absent)

Attorney Lonny Myles gave the Litigation Report. He told the board that he could not tell us much because U.S. District Judge Brady issued a gag order. Attorney Myles said that the trial date was still on for February 19 and negotiating is still on going. He is also meeting with Attorney Fred Benton to begin drafting the ordinances needed to collect sales taxes and property taxes once Zachary takes over the schools.

Dr. Brady gave his Superintendent Report. He talked to the board about the necessary central office staff that was needed to run a successful school system. He also told the board that he had been talking to the former Livingston Parish School Superintendent Rogers Pope and he has agreed to help us without pay. Dr. Brady told the board that he was still going into each of the Zachary Schools to stay in touch with the administrators and faculty.

Mrs. Coleman led a discussion on guidelines on hiring a superintendent. She wanted some input from the board so she could bring back to the Personnel Committee.

Dr. Leggett said that all of the school board members have been busy with their committees and he encouraged the committees to keep having meetings.

Danny Davis went over the January Financial Statement.

The board wanted the following on the agenda for next board meeting:

Nurse Renee' Moore will talk about her duties at the Zachary Schools, Gaynell Young will talk about School Board Members Development and the board will talk about Fund Raisers.

Mrs. Coleman made the motion to adjourn and Mr. Moore seconded it. VOTE: 8 YEAS 0 NAYS ( 1 Absent)

Dr. Glenn Brady, Superintendent