October 14, 2004

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

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

The Regular Meeting of the Zachary Community School Board was held on October 14, 2004 at 4700 Main Street.

The Invocation was given by Mr. Moore.

The Pledge of Allegiance was given by Mrs. Kimmell.

ROLL:

8 Present 1 Absent (Carl Snowden)

APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF 10-14-04

Mrs. Kimmell made the motion to approve the minutes of October 14, 2004 and Mrs. Coleman seconded the motion.

VOTE: 8 YEAS 0 NAYS 1 ABSENT

PUBLIC COMMENT

There was none.

SUPERINTENDENT REPORT

Mr. Drake reported that building plans are being worked on with the new schools. At the high school the 11^th graders have taken the PSAT test. Next week 64 students from the 8^th grade have been selected to take the SAT test sponsored by the John Hopkins Talent Search. On October 15, at 5:30PM there will be a reception at Zachary High School honoring the latest Athletic Hall of Fame inductees. The new inductees are Warren Banks, Leonard Scott, Kedrick Brown and Robert Stokes. Gordon Robertson and Mr. Drake will be going to First Student in Columbia, South Carolina on October 18 & 19. They will be meeting with the Governor of South Carolina about the advantages of contracting bussing needs. Mr. Drake told the board that 8 students from the Zachary High School Band have been selected for the Louisiana All State Honor Band. They are: Johnathon Fletcher, Daniel Hembree, Phillip Hembree, Claire Mashburn, Jonathon McCauley, Joel Nezianya, Tyler Spell, and Josh Young. Mr. David Dayton presented each student a certificate. Mr. Jason Venable, Band Director, told the board that Zachary High School had more students selected for the jazz ensemble than any other school in the state. Zachary High School was also the only band in the state to have at least one student selected for each of the 4 performing groups. Mr. Venable thanked the board for allowing him to purchase more band equipment this summer. The board thanked Mr. Venable and the students for outstanding work.

PERSONNEL MATTERS

Mr. Drake asked the board for approval of Personnel Matters. (See Attached List) Mr. Dayton made the motion to approve the Personnel Matters and Mr. Moore seconded the motion.

VOTE: 8 YEAS 0 NAYS 1 ABSENT

APPROVAL OF POLICIES

Mrs. Coleman made the motion to approve the following Policies.

Equipment Maintenance-File:ECF, Contracts and Compensation-File:GBA, Curriculum-File:ID, Home Study Program-FilelDCH, Adult Education-FileIDG, Student Fees, Fines, and Chargers-File:JS. Mr. Johnson seconded the motion.

VOTE: 8 YEAS 0 NAYS 1 ABSENT

APPROVAL OF CONSOLIDATED APPLICATION

Mr. Moore made the motion to approve the Consolidated Application presented by Cathy Black and Mr. Dayton seconded the motion.

VOTE: 8 YEAS 0 NAYS 0 ABSENT

APPROVAL OF TECHNOLOGY PLAN

Mrs. Horton made the motion to approve the Technology Plan presented by Cathy Black and Mr. Davis seconded the motion.

VOTE: 8 YEAS 0 NAYS 1 ABSENT

COMMITTEE REPORTS

Finance Committee has met on Mr. Drakes’ contract and will meet again.

COMMITTEE MEETINGS

Board Work Session on Oct. 21, 2004 @ 6:00PM @ Lonny Myles Office

Building Facilities Meeting on Oct. 26, 2004 @ 6:00PM @ Police Station

AGNEDA ITEMS FOR 10-28-04 BOARD MEETING @ 7:00PM

Approval of Policies, Replace Tile Flooring at Zachary Elem., Personnel Matters

WORK SESSION AGENDA ITEMS FOR 10-28-04 @ 6:00 PM

Discussion of Policies, Discussion of Building Plans, Miscellaneous

ADJOURN

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

VOTE: 8 YEAS 0 NAYS 1 ABSENT

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Gaynell Young, President Warren Drake, Superintendent