Zachary Community School Board Minutes

April 17, 2003 7:00 PM

Members Present: Mrs. Coleman, Mr. Davis, Mrs. Horton, Mr. Johnson, Mr. Moore, Mrs. Womack, Mrs. Young and Mr. Drake, Superintendent

Also Present: Stacy Naquin, Board Attorney, Connie Aslin, Board Secretary, Gordon Robertson, Business Manager, Donald Thomas, Personnel Director, Patricia Hosemann, Food Service, Aeneid Mason, Student Support Service, and Adonica Duggan, Administrative Assistant.

The regular meeting of the Zachary Community School Board was held on April 17, 2003, at the Zachary School Board Office.

The meeting was called to order by Chip Moore, President of the Board. The Invocation was given by Mrs. Gaynell Young and the Pledge of Allegiance by Mr. Mark Johnson.

Roll was taken: 6 Present 3 Absent (Mrs. Kimmell, Mr. Snowden & Mr. Davis)

Mr. Davis arrived at 7:15.

Mr. Chip Moore, Board President asked for any Public Comment. There was none.

Mr. Warren Drake introduced Mrs. Sherry V. Smelley and her LSU Class to the board. Mrs. Sherry Smelley's class gave a power point presentation, that lasted for 30 minutes. Group 1 talked about the potential impact on the community by major changes in Zachary. Group 2 talked about the community and social service networking. Group 3 talked about meeting the needs and requirements of the special needs families in Zachary. Group 4 talked about the economic factors affecting the Zachary School District and Group 5 talked about Childcare, Parenting and Enrichments programs. Mr. Drake thanked the class for all of their hard work and Mark Johnson presented them with a $125.00 gift certificate to Sammys.

Mrs. Womack made the motion to approve the minutes of April 10, 2003 and Mrs. Coleman seconded the motion.

VOTE: 7 YEAS 0 NAYS                               2 Absent

Mr. Drake gave his Superintendent Report. He thanked ReMaxUnlimited, Commerce Title and Abstract Company and Sammy's Restaurant for the $125.00 gift certificate that was presented to Mrs. Sherry Smelley and her class. Mr. Drake told the board that on May 2, 2003 the board members would be serving food in the survival tent for Relay for Life at 5:45 PM. On May 19, 2003, there will be a reception for the Zachary Community School Employees at Fennwood Hills Country Club at 5:30 PM. On May 10, 2003 the Zachary Elementary and Northwestern Elementary employees will go to the First Baptist Church for their drug and finger print testing and learn about the different benefits that will be offered to them. On May 17, 2003, Northwestern Middle and Zachary High School employees will do the same. Mr. Drake reminded everyone about the Copper Mill Golf Tournament that will take place on April 21, 2003 and at 5:45PM, a Jambalaya Dinner will be served. Mr. Drake told the board that the school board office will be closed on April 18 through April 22, 2003 for Easter.

Mr. Moore told the board that the lease contract was ready to be voted on. This lease is on the building at 4656 Main Street for one year at $200.00 a month. Mrs. Coleman made the motion to approve this lease contract and Mrs. Horton seconded the motion.

VOTE: 7 YEAS 0 NAYS (2 Absent)

W. Drake asked the board for approval of the following employees for the Zachary Community School System. Mr. Drake read each name and place of employment.  After the names were read, Tracy Simoneaux told the board that her place of employment should be reading at Northwestern Middle instead of Northwestern Elementary. Mr. Drake thanked Ms. Simoneaux and told her that was a mistake that it should read Northwestern Middle School.(See Attached for Names) Mr. Johnson made the motion for approval of the employees and Mr. Davis seconded the motion.

VOTE: 7 YEAS 0 NAYS (2 Absent)

Mr. Drake asked the board for the approval of the Organizational Chart. After discussion from the board, Mrs. Coleman made the motion to approve the Organization Chart and Mr. Johnson seconded the motion.

VOTE: 7 YEAS 0 NAYS (2 Absent)

Mr. Drake told the board that he does not need the Staffing Chart approved just wanted to show the board the way it looks now.

Mr. Mark Johnson gave his Building Committee report. He told the board that his committee is working on a report and he would have it at the May 8, 2003 board meeting.

Mrs. Gaynell Young told the board that she wanted to table the approval of Student Activity Fund Policy until changes could be made to the policy. Mrs. Horton made the motion to Table Agenda Item 13, Approval of Student Activity Fund Policy and Mr. Johnson seconded the motion.

VOTE: 7 YEAS 0 NAYS      (2 Absent)

The board wanted to have on the May 8, 2003 Board Meeting the following: Approval of Employees, Approval of Board Secretary and Minute Clerk, Approval of School Time, Approval of Ms. Hosemann Food Service Bids, Approval of Student Activity Fund, Salary Schedules and Job Descriptions, Technology Director, Dental Insurance Approval and Building Committee Report.

Mrs. Coleman made the motion to adjourn and Mr. Davis seconded the motion. VOTE: 7 YEAS 0 NAYS (2 Absent)

R. M. Moore III, President