September 23, 2004

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

Also Present: Connie Aslin, Board Secretary, Gordon Robertson, Business Manager, Adonica Duggan, Administrative Assistant, Donald Thomas, Personnel Director, Michelle Clayton, Director of Accountability and Testing, Cathy Black, Director of Technology, Kathy Valentine, Child Nutrition Director and Frances Price, Director of School & Home Relations.

The regular meeting of the Zachary Community School Board was held on September 23, 2004 at 4700 Main Street.

The invocation was given by David Dayton.

The Pledge of Allegiance was given by Jonathan Nogueira and Lee

Ard, Eagle Scouts, Boys Scouts Troop 272, who attend Zachary High.

ROLL:

Roll: 9 Present 0 Absent

APPROVAL OF MINUTES FOR 9-9-04

Mrs. Kimmell made the motion to approve the minutes for September 9, 2004 and Mrs. Coleman seconded the motion.

VOTE: 9 YEAS 0 NAYS 0 ABSENT

PUBLIC COMMENT

There were none.

YMCA PRESENTATION

Mr. Bob Jacobs, CEO, Capital Area YMCA, gave a presentation on the YMCA.

SUPERINTENDENT REPORT

Mr. Drake reported that Mr. Gordon Robertson has sent in the Financial Report to the State Department of Education. This week the final decisions regarding furniture and colors were made for the Early Learning Center. The United Way campaign will begin in October. Mr. Drake will meet with Copper Mill to accept the donation of the property from Copper Mill on September 24, 2004, at Lonny Myles’ office.

RECOGNITION OF TEACHERS OF THE YEAR:

Mr. Drake recognized the Teacher of the Year from each school. The Teacher of the Year at Northwestern Elementary is Elizabeth Day, Kindergarten Teacher, at Zachary Elementary is Mrs. Patty Miller, Language Arts, Northwestern Middle is Mrs. Michelle Powell, 8^th Grade Reading, and Zachary High School, Coach Elmer Staggs, Social Studies. Each Teacher of the Year was presented with a plaque.

APPROVAL OF PERSONNEL MATTERS

There were none at this time.

APPROVAL OF FOOD SERVICE BIDS

Mrs. Valentine asked the board for approval of food service bids. These bids are good thru July 31, 2005. Mrs. Coleman made the motion to approve the food service bids and Mr. Johnson seconded the motion.

VOTE: 9 YEAS 0 NAYS 0 ABSENT

COMMITTEE REPORTS

There was none.

COMMITTEE MEETINGS

Finance Committee Meeting @ 6:00PM on 9-30-04 @ Old Bank

Building Facilities Meeting @ 6:00PM on 9-28-04 @ Police Station

AGENDA ITEMS FOR OCTOBER 14, 2003 Board Meeting

Approving Personnel Matters and Approving Policies

AGENDA ITEMS FOR OCTOBER 14, 2003 WORK SESSION

Policies, Building Facilities Update, Valedictorian Requirements, and Maintenance Building.

ADJOURN

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

VOTE: 9 YEAS 0 NAYS 0 ABSENT

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Gaynell Young, President Warren Drake, Superintendent