July 31, 2003

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

Also Present, Stacey Naquin, Board Attorney, Connie Aslin, Board Secretary, Donald Thomas, Personnel Director, Cathy Black, Director of Technology and Michelle Clayton, Director of Accountability and Testing.

The regular meeting of the Zachary Community School Board was held on July 31, 2003 at 4700 Main Street.

The meeting was called to order by Gaynell Young, Vice President of the Board.

The Invocation was given by Danny Davis.

The Pledge Allegiance was led by Terry Womack

ROLL:

6 Present 3 Absent (Mr. Johnson, Mr. Moore & Mr. Snowden)

Approval of Minutes for July 24, 2003

Mrs. Womack made the motion to approve the Minutes of July 24, 2003 and Mrs. Kimmell seconded the motion.

VOTE: 6 YEAS 0 NAYS 3 Absent

APPROVAL OF CHILD WELFARE AND ATTENDANCE OFFICER

Mr. Drake asked the board to table Child Welfare and Attendance Officer, as he is still working on that. Mrs. Coleman made the motion to table Welfare and Attendance Officer and Mrs. Horton seconded the motion.

VOTE: 6 YEAS 0 NAYS 3 Absent

APPROVAL OF EMPLOYEES

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. (See Attached List) Mrs. Horton made the motion to approve the employees and Mrs. Coleman seconded the motion.

VOTE: 6 YEAS 0 NAYS 3 Absent

APPROVAL OF JOB DESCRIPTIONS

Mr. Drake asked the board for approval of an Employee Job Descriptions Manual. Mr. Davis made the motion to approve the Employee Job Descriptions Manual and Mrs. Coleman seconded the motion.

VOTE: 6 YEAS 0 NAYS 3 Absent

DISTRICT TECHNOLOGY PLAN ADOPTION

Cathy Black spoke to the board about the District Technology Plan. She told the board that it is a safe plan that covers everything that the State requires. Mrs. Coleman made the motion to adopt the District Technology Plan and Mrs. Kimmell seconded the motion.

VOTE: 6 YEAS 0 NAYS 3 Absent

AGENDA ITEMS FOR AUGUST 14, 2003 BOARD MEETING

The board requested that the following items be placed on the August 14, 2003 Board Meeting Agenda: Approval of Updated Medical Policies, Approval of Employees, Approval of No Child Left Behind Policies, Approval of Pupil Progression and Approval of Master Planner for the District.

ADJOURN

Mrs. Coleman made the motion to adjourn and Mr. Davis seconded the motion.

VOTE: 6 YEAS 0 NAYS 3 Absent

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Gaynell Young, Vice President Warren Drake, Superintendent