April 22, 2004

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

Also Present: Stacey Naquin, Board Attorney, Connie Aslin, Board Secretary, Gordon Robertson, Business Manager, Adonica Duggan, Administrative Assistant, Aeneid Mason, Student Support Services, Donald Thomas, Personnel Director, 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 April 22, 2004 at 4700 Main Street.

The Invocation was given by Adonica Duggan

The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Beth Kimmell

ROLL:

Roll: 8 Present 1 Absent (Gaynell Young)

APPROVAL OF MINUTES FOR APRIL 1, 2004

Mr. Moore made the motion to approve the Minutes of April 1, 2003 and Mr. Johnson seconded the motion. VOTE: 8 YEAS 0 NAYS 1 ABSENT

PUBLIC COMMENT

Mrs. Coleman, Vice President, asked for any public comment and there was none.

RECOGNITION OF SERVICE TO ZACHARY COMMUNITY SCHOOL BOARD TERRY WOMACK

The School Board Members thanked Terry Womack for her service as a School Board Member and Mrs. Horton and Mr. Davis presented her with a plaque.

RECOGNITION OF TEACHERS AND STUDENTS

Mr. Drake recognized the Zachary High School Mock Trial Team and Mr. Johnson presented each one with a certificate. Mr. Drake recognized Ms. Cathy Glover, of Northwestern Middle School, who earned National Board Certification. Mrs. Glover was not able to attend the Board Meeting. Mr. Drake recognized Mr. Jeff Travasos, Zachary High School, who earned the Nation Board Certification and Mr. Moore presented him with a plaque. Mr. Drake recognized Mrs. Cathy Raziano, Zachary High School, who was selected for the Presidential Award in Science from Louisiana. Mrs. Kimmell presented her with a plaque. Mr. Drake recognized Mr. Davis Rayborn, Zachary High School, who was selected as the American Welding Society National Teacher of the year. Mr. Snowden presented him with a plaque.

PRESENTATION OF CHECK FROM ZACSPAC

Mr. David Horton presented a check to the Zachary Community School Board for $1139.31 from the Zachary Community Schools Political Action Committee. These were funds left over from the campaign to approve the 39 million dollar bond issue.

SUPERINTENDENT REPORT

Mr. Drake announced that the Relay For Life will be held at Zachary High School on April 23, 2004. Sheila Joyner talked about Relay For Life and asked everyone to come. Mr. Drake reported to the board that Pre- Kindergarten and Kindergarten roundup was a success. There were 80 children that signed up for Kindergarten and 40 for Pre K. Mr. Drake met with the Mayor and the City Planner this week. They went over the Master Plan for the city and good things are happening. Mr. Drake announced the Strategic Planning Committee report and work session will be held at the Georgia-Pacific pavilion on Wednesday, April 28^th, from 1-3 PM. Tim Crawford will be there and everyone is welcome to attend. Zachary High School Honors Night was held Monday, April 19 at the Baptist Church. There were 250 students honored. Zachary High School Career Day will be featured on Cox Ch 4, Tuesday, April 27 from 7-8:30PM.

APPROVAL OF JOB DESCRIPTION & SALARY SCHEDULE FOR MAINTENANCE TECHNICIAN

Mr. Drake asked the board for approval of the Job Description and Salary Schedule for Maintenance Technician. Mr. Moore made the motion to approve the Job Description and Salary Schedule for Maintenance Technician and Mrs. Horton seconded the motion.

VOTE: 8 YEAS 0 NAYS 1 ABSENT

APPROVAL OF EMPLOYEES

Mr. Drake asked for approval to hire Billy Messenger as a Maintenance Technician. Mr. Drake told the board that Mr. Messenger would start on April 26, 2004 under the non-certified pay scale. Mr. Johnson made the motion to hire Billy Messenger as a Maintenance Technician and Mr. Davis seconded the motion.

VOTE: 8 YEAS 0 NAYS 1 ABSENT

APPROVAL OF INSURANCE RENEWAL RATES

Mitzy Gregory asked the board to approve of the insurance renewal rates, which included a 25% reduction in health insurance rates. Dental went up 4.8%. Mr. Moore made the motion to approve the insurance renewal rates and Mr. Davis seconded the motion.

VOTE: 8 YEAS 0 NAYS 1 ABSENT

APPROVAL OF INVENTORY CONTRACT

Mr. Robertson asked the board for approval of the Inventory Contract, using the Valuation Advisory Group, Inc. The cost would be $8200.00 plus $375.00 for tags. Mrs. Kimmell made the motion to approve the Inventory Contract and Mr. Snowden seconded the motion.

VOTE: 8 YEAS 0 NAYS 1 ABSENT

APPROVAL OF SUPPLEMENTAL PAY AND SALARY ADJUSTMENTS

Mr. Drake asked the board to approve Supplemental Pay and Salary Adjustments. (See Attached List) Mr. Moore made the motion to approve Supplemental Pay and Salary Adjustments and Mr. Snowden seconded the motion.

VOTE: 8 YEAS 0 NAYS 1 ABSENT

APPROVAL OF SUMMER 4 DAY WORK WEEK

Mr. Drake asked the board to approve a four day week beginning June 7^th and ending on July 15, 2004, from 7AM to 5PM, Monday thru Thursday. Mr. Johnson made the motion to approve the summer 4 day work week starting June 7 and ending July 15, 2004 and Mrs. Kimmell seconded the motion.

VOTE: 8 YEAS 0 NAYS 1 ABSENT

APPROVAL OF COCA-COLA AGREEMENT

Mr. Drake asked the board to approve a Coca-Cola Agreement.

Mrs. Horton made the motion to approve the Coca-Cola Contract and Mr. Dayton seconded the motion.

VOTE: 8 YEAS 0 NAYS 1 ABSENT

APPROVAL OF MANDATORY DIRECT DEPOSIT

Mr. Drake asked the board to approve mandatory direct deposit.

Mr. Snowden made the motion to approve mandatory direct deposit and Mr. Moore seconded the motion.

VOTE: 8 YEAS 0 NAYS 1 ABSENT

APPROVAL TO ADVERTISE AND AWARD BIDS

Mr. Drake asked the board to approve to advertise and award bids for ZHS Electrical Upgrade, ZHS, NWE, and ZES Fire Alarm and Intercom Replacements, and NWE, and ZES Classroom Lighting Improvements. Mr. Johnson made the motion to approve to advertise and award bids for ZHS electrical upgrade, ZHS, NWE, and ZES fire alarm and intercom replacements and NWE and ZES classroom lighting improvements and Mrs. Kimmell seconded the motion.

VOTE: 8 YEAS 0 NAYS 1 ABSENT

AMEND AGENDA TO ADD EMERGENCY SITUATION AT NWE

Mr. Moore made the motion to amend the agenda to add emergency situation at Northwestern Elementary and Mr. Johnson seconded the motion.

VOTE: 8 YEAS 0 NAYS 1 ABSENT

REPLACE CHILLED WATER LINE AT NWE

Mr. Chris Pellegrin told the board that there is an emergency at Northwestern Elementary School on the chilled water line. The chilled water line needs to be replaced before the pipe breaks. Mr. Pellegrin told the board that Assaf Simoneaux & Tauzin would do the job for $19, 312.00 and move lines to roof of school. Mr. Johnson made the motion to hire Assaf Simoneaux & Tauzin to replace the chill water pump at Northwestern Elem. for a total of $19,312.00 and Mr. Snowden seconded the motion.

VOTE: 8 YEAS 0 NAYS 1 ABSENT

APPROVAL OF SUPERINTENDENT POLICIES FILE: CB, CBA & CBI, and JOB DESCRIPTION

Mr. Johnson made the motion to approve the Superintendent Policies File CB, CBA & CBI, and Superintendent job description and Mr. Snowden seconded the motion.

VOTE: 8 YEAS 0 NAYS 1 ABSENT

COMMITTEE REPORTS

Mrs. Coleman asked for Committee Reports.

Mr. Johnson told the board that his Building Facilities Committee is busy with meetings and that they are looking for land for a new elementary school. Also Chris Pellegrin told the board that contracts are under way and everything is going smoothly. Mr. Thomas told the board that his Personnel Committee has met and they will meet again next week.

Mr. Snowden told the board that his Athletic Committee has met and they are working on job description and salary schedule for Coach Barham. Beth Kimmell told the board that the Executive Committee has met and they will meet again next week.

CALL FOR COMMITTEE MEETINGS

Building Facilities Committee – May 6 @ 6:00PM - Old Bank Building

Executive Committee – April 28 @ 3:30PM – St. Patricks’ Church

Technology Committee – April 27 @ 4:30PM – McHugh House

Strategic Plan Committee – April 28 @ 1:00PM – Georgia Pacific

AGENDA ITEMS FOR MAY 13, 2004 BOARD MEETING

Approval of Employees, Recognition of Volunteers, Approval to Advertise & Award Bids for all Projects, Approval of Computer Assisted Policy Manual System, Approval of Job Description and Salary Schedules for Coach Barham.

AGENDA ITEMS FOR MAY 13, 2004 WORK SHOP @ 6:00PM

Discussion of Advertising and Award Bids for all Projects, Discussion of Computer Assisted Policy Manual System, and Discussion of Job Description and Salary Schedules for Coach Barham and ROTC.

ADJOURN

Mr. Johnson made the motion to adjourn and Mr. Dayton seconded the motion.

VOTE: 8 YEAS 0 NAYS 1 ABSENT

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Lynda Coleman, Vice President Warren Drake, Superintendent