September 9, 2004

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

Also Present: Stacey Naquin, Board Attorney, Connie Aslin, Board Secretary, Gordon Robertson, Business Manager, Aeneid Mason, Student Support Services, Donald Thomas, Personnel Director, Michelle Clayton, Director of Accountability and Testing, and Kathy Valentine, Child Nutrition Director.

The Regular Meeting of the Zachary Community School Board was held on September 9, 2004 at 4700 Main Street.

The Invocation was given by Mr. Snowden.

The Pledge of Allegiance was given by Mr. Johnson.

ROLL:

7 Present 2 Absent (Mrs. Horton & Mr. Moore)

APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF 8-26-04

Mrs. Coleman made the motion to approve the minutes of August 26, 2004 and Mrs. Kimmell seconded the motion.

VOTE: 7 YEAS 0 NAYS 2 ABSENT

PUBLIC COMMENT

There was none.

SUPERINTENDENT REPORT

Mr. Drake reported that he has been meeting with the architects and the design phase is nearly completed. Major construction should be under way by the first of the year. The high school football program

books are completed and will be on sale. Northwestern Middle football team has new uniforms this year. There has been a large turn out at the football games this year. Mr. Drake reported that all of the food service managers and workers are doing an excellent job this year and there is an increase in sales this year.

APPROVAL OF PERSONNEL MATTERS

There was none at this time.

APPROVAL CHANGE OF INSURANCE ANNIVERSARY DATE

Mr. Johnson made the motion to approve the change of insurance anniversary date from September 30, 2005 to September 1, 2005 and Mrs. Coleman seconded the motion.

VOTE: 7 YEAS 0 NAYS 2 ABSENT

APPROVAL OF OPTION TO PURCHASE HWY. 19 PROPERTY

Mr. Davis made the motion not to purchase Hwy. 19 property and

Mr. Dayton seconded the motion.

VOTE: 7 YEAS 0 NAYS 2 ABSENT

APPROVAL OF EXTENDED LEAVE POLICY FILE: GBRIB

Mrs. Kimmell made the motion to table approval on Extended Leave Policy, File:GBRIB, until board gathers more information and Mr. Snowden seconded the motion.

VOTE: 7 YEAS 0 NAYS 2 ABSENT

APPROVAL OF PIPELINE PROPERTY TAX LITIGATION

Mrs. Coleman made the motion to approve the pipeline property tax litigation and Mrs. Kimmell seconded the motion.

VOTE: 7 YEAS 0 NAYS 2 ABSENT

APPROVAL OF INVESTMENT ACCOUNT CORPORATE RESOLUTION

Mr. Snowden made the motion for approval of Investment Account Corporate Resolution giving Mr. Gordon Robertson and Mrs. Misty Cook approval to operate this account. Mr. Kimmell seconded the motion.

VOTE: 7 YEAS 0 NAYS 2 ABSENT

APPROVAL TO ADVERTISE FOR FOOD BIDS

Mr. Davis made the motion for approval to advertise for food bids and Mr. Dayton seconded the motion.

VOTE: 7 YEAS 0 NAYS 2 ABSENT

COMMITTEE REPORTS

There was none.

COMMITTEE MEETINGS

Will be announced.

AGENDA ITEMS FOR SEPTEMBER 23, 2004 BOARD MEETING

YMCA Presentation with Bob Jacobs, Recognition of Teachers of the Year, Approval of Personnel Matters, Approval of Food Service Bids

AGENDA ITEMS FOR 9-23-03 Work Session @ 6:00PM

Discussion of YMCA- Bob Jacobs, Discussion of Food Service Bids, and Discussion of Valedictorian Requirements

ADJOURN

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

VOTE: 7 YEAS 0 NAYS 2 ABSENT

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Gaynell Young, President Warren Drake, Superintendent