Zachary Community School Board Minutes

May 8, 2003

7:00 PM

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

Also Present: Stacy Naquin, Board Attorney, Connie Aslin, Board Secretary, Gordon Robertson, Business Manager, Donald Thomas, Personnell 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 May 8, 2003 at the Zachary School Board Office.

The meeting was called to order by Gaynell Young, Vice President of the Board. The Invocation was given by Mrs. Kimmell and the Pledge of Allegiance by Mrs. Horton.

Roll was taken: 7 Present       2 Absent (Mr. Snowden & Mr. Moore)

Mrs. Coleman made the motion to approve the minutes of April 17, 2003 and Mrs. Womack seconded the motion.

VOTE :     7 YEAS 0 NAYS

Mrs. Gaynell Young asked for any Public Comment. Mrs. Tanya Stroud asked the board to name a committee to review instructional curriculum.

Mr. Drake gave his Superintendent Report. He told the board that Mr. Thomas has received a LA 4 Grant for $215,000 and we are the first in the state to receive this grant. Mr. Drake thanked Shelia Joyner for Relay for Life and Hubie Owen for all the work that he has done in our lease building. Mr. Drake said that we should be moved by the end of the month. Mr. Drake told the board that on May 19, 2003 at 5:30 PM we will have a reception at Fennwood Hills Country Club for all of the employees that have been hired. Also, on May 10th and 17th we will have enrollment days for the employees at the First Baptist Church beginning at 8AM. Mr. Drake told the board that some employees will begin Pentamation training on May 12, 2003.

Mr. Drake asked the board for approval of the Job Descriptions and Salary Schedules with the exception of the Maintenance Manager, Job Description and Salary schedule.

Mr. Davis made the motion to approve the Job Descriptions and Salary Schedules for the employees and Mrs. Horton seconded the motion.

VOTE: 7 YEAS 0 NAYS        (2 Absent)

Mr. Drake asked the board for approval to hire Cathy Black as the Director of Technology/Federal Programs/Grants/Textbooks at the salary of $60,450.00 a year. Mrs. Coleman made the motion to hire Cathy Black as the Director of Technology/Federal Programs/Grants/Textbooks at the salary for $60,450.00 a year and Mr. Johnson seconded the motion.

VOTE: 7 YEAS       0 NAYS (2 Absent)

Mr. Drake asked the board for approval to hire the following for Assistant Principals: Ms. Jennifer Marangos for Northwestern Elementary School, Ms. Claire Stewart for Northwestern Middle, Ms. Cynthia Myers for Zachary Elementary, Mr. Scott Devillier, Assistant Principal for Zachary High School and Ms. Linda Lewis for Zachary High School. Mr. Johnson made the motion to approve these employees for Assistant Principals and Mrs. Horton seconded the motion.      VOTE: 7 YEAS 0 NAYS (2 Absent)

Mr. 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, Mrs. Brian told the board that Ms. Patty Davis name was left out as clerk for Northwestern Middle School. Mr. Drake told Ms. Davis that her name would be added to the list.(See Attached List) Mr. Davis made the motion for approval of the employees and Mr. Johnson seconded the motion.

VOTE: 7 YEAS        0 NAYS (2 Absent)

Ms. Hosemann asked for approval to advertise for food bids. Mr. Johnson made the motion for approval to advertise for food bids and Mrs. Coleman seconded the motion. VOTE: 7 YEAS 0 NAYS     (2 Absent)

Mitzy Gregory told the board that Always Dental Starmount has withdrawn their bid on dental insurance. She asked the board for approval for Dental Direct Southern National Insurance and told the board that any dentist would honor the company. Mrs. Coleman made the motion to approve Dental Direct Southern National Insurance and Mr. Johnson seconded the motion.

VOTE: 7 YEAS       0 NAYS    (2 Absent)

Mrs. Young asked the board for approval of the Student Activities Fund Policy (JHB). Mrs. Young told the board that they added that the School Board shall not permit door to door soliciting or sales involving students at any grade level. (see attached)

Mrs. Horton made the motion to approve this policy with the added changes and Mrs. Coleman seconded the motion.                           VOTE: 7 YEAS 0 NAYS (2 Absent)

Mrs. Young asked the board to table Student Assignment (Policy JBCC) until the May 22, 2003 meeting. Mr. Johnson made the motion to table Student Assignment (Policy JBCC) until May 22, 2003 meeting and Mr. Davis seconded the motion. VOTE: 7 YEAS 0 NAYS 9        (2 Absent)

Mr. Johnson told the board that he was not ready to give the Building Committee Report. Mrs. Coleman made the motion to table the Building Committee Report and Mrs. Kimmell seconded the motion.

Mr. Drake told the board that on May 10, 2003 we would have a workshop from 9 AM til and on May 17, 2003 we will have a workshop from 9 AM til. The Agenda Items at the May 17, 2003 meeting will be Building Committee, Discipline and Dress Code and Maintenance.

The board wanted to have on the May 22, 2003 Board Meeting Agenda the following: Recognize the Students of the Year, Hiring of Employees, Job Descriptions and Salary Schedules, Maintenance Procedures approval and Update on First Student.

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

Warren Drake, Superintendent

Zachary Community School Board

Employee Recommendations

2003-2004 School Year

May 8, 2003 Agenda Item 9