March 25, 2004

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

Also Present: Lonny Myles, Board Attorney, Connie Aslin, Board Secretary, Gordon Robertson, Business Manager, Donald Thomas, Personnel Director, Adonica Duggan, Administrative Assistant, Aeneid Mason, Student Support Services, Michelle Clayton, Director of Accountability and Testing, and Cathy Black, Director of Technology.

The Regular Meeting of the Zachary Community School Board was held on March 25, 2004 at 4700 Main Street.

The Invocation was given by

The Pledge of Allegiance was led by

ROLL:

8 Present 1 Absent ( Mrs. Womack)

APPROVAL OF MINUTES FOR MARCH 11, 2004

Mrs. K made the motion to approve the Minutes of March 11, 2004 and Mrs. C. seconded the motion.

VOTE: 8 YEAS 0 NAYS 1 ABSENT

PUBLIC COMMENT

Mrs. Young asked for any public comment and there was none.

RECOGNIZING THE STUDENTS OF THE YEAR

Mr. Drake recognized the Students of the Year for each school and presented each with a plaque. The following are the Students of the Year and the school that they represent.

Northwestern Elementary – Anthony Vicellio

Zachary Elementary – Haley McHugh

Northwestern Middle – Miriam Downing

Zachary High – Ryan Southall

SUPERINTENDENT REPORT

Mr. Drake spoke to the board

APPROVAL OF EMPLOYEES

None at this time.

RESOLUTION CANVASSING THE RETURNS OF THE MARCH 9, 2004 ELECTION

Mr. Robertson spoke to the board about canvassing the returns of the March 9, 2004 Election.

Mrs. C made the motion to adopt the Resolution Canvassing the returns of the March 9, 2004 Election and Mrs. K seconded the motion.

VOTE: 8 YEAS 0 NAYS 1 ABSENT

AUTHORIZATION ADVERTISING FOR PURCHASE OF GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS

Mr. Gordon Robertson asked the board for approval of advertising for purchase of General Obligation Bonds. Mrs. C made the motion to give Mr. Robertson the authorization advertising for purchase of General Obligation Bonds and Mr. J seconded the motion.

VOTE: 8 YEAS 0 NAYS 1 ABSENT

APPROVAL OF POTENTIAL SCHOOL SITES EXPENDITURES

Mr. Johnson made a motion to give Mr. Drake the authority to spend up to $500.00 per site to do a preliminary investigation on a potential school site and Mrs. K seconded the motion.

VOTE: 8 YEAS 0 NAYS 1 ABSENT

COMMITTEE REPORTS

CALL FOR COMMITTEE MEETINGS

AGENDA ITEMS FOR APRIL 22, 2004 BOARD MEETING

ADJOURN

Mrs. Coleman made the motion to adjourn and Mrs. K seconded the motion.

VOTE: 8 YEAS 0 NAYS 1 ABSENT

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Gaynell Young, President Warren Drake, Superintendent