Zachary School Board Minutes

October 28, 2004

7:00PM

 

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

 

The Regular Meeting of the Zachary Community School Board was held on October 28, 2004 at 4700 Main Street.

 

The Invocation was given by Mrs. Louise Horton.

 

The Pledge of Allegiance was given by Mr. Mark Johnson

 

ROLL:  

7 Present             2  Absent     (Ms. Coleman & Mr. Snowden)

 

APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF 10-14-04

Mr. Moore made the motion to approve the minutes of October 14, 2004 and Mr. Dayton seconded the motion.

VOTE:  7 YEAS    0 NAYS   2 ABSENT

 

PUBLIC COMMENT

There was none.

 

SUPERINTENDENT REPORT

Mr. Drake reported that trip to South Carolina with First Student was successful. School will be closed on Monday, Nov. 1 for Staff Development Day and Tuesday, Nov. 2 for National Presidential Election Day.  Community Pep Rally will be on November 4th at 7:00PM.  The  Homecoming Parade will be held on November 5th. at 3PM.  The High School will dismiss at 12:15, Northwestern Middle at 12:25 and Elementary Schools at 1:20PM. The Football Game will be at 7:00PM.  On November 11, 2004 at 4 PM there will be a Pupil Progression Public Meeting at the old Bank Building. 

 

APPROVAL OF PERSONNEL MATTERS

None at this time. 

 

APPROVAL OF FLOOR REPLACEMENT OF ZES CAFTERIA/GYM

Mr. Johnson made the motion to approve the replacement of tile flooring for the cafeteria and gym at Zachary Elementary School at a cost of $53,302.50 to be taken out of General Funds.  Mrs. Kimmell seconded the motion.

VOTE:  7 YEAS   0 NAYS   2 ABSENT

 

APPROVAL OF TAX EXEMPT PURCHASE STATUS FOR CONTRACTORS

Mr. Moore made the motion to approve the tax exempt purchase status for Contractors and Mr. Dayton seconded the motion.

VOTE:  7 YEAS   0 NAYS   2 ABSENT

 

APPROVAL TO PROVIDE FLOOR PLANS TO ZACHARY FIRE AND RESCUE

Mr. Johnson asked the board to table approval of the cost of the floor plans to Zachary Fire and Rescue.  He will gather more information and bring it back to the board on November 19, 2004 Board Meeting.  Mr. Moore made the motion to table approval of the cost of floor plans to Zachary Fire and Rescue and Mrs. Horton seconded the motion.

VOTE:  7 YEAS   0 NAYS   2 ABSENT

 

APPROVAL OF CHANGE IN SCOPE TO AUDITORIUM/GYM PROJECT AT NWM

Mrs. Horton made the motion to change the scope of the Auditorium/Gym project at Northwestern Middle School and Mrs. Kimmell seconded the motion.

VOTE:  7 YEAS   0 NAYS   2 ABSENT

 

APPROVAL OF BUILDERS RISK INSURANCE

Mr. Johnson made the motion to approve the Builders Risk Insurance for construction projects and Mr. Davis seconded the motion.                    

VOTE:  7 YEAS   0 NAYS   2 ABSENT

 

APPROVAL OF POLICIES

Mrs. Kimmell asked the Board to table approval of Employment of Students Policy-File JJ until the November 18, 2004 Board Meeting.  Mr. Johnson made the motion to table the policy-Employment of Students-File JJ and Mr. Davis seconded the motion. 

VOTE:  7 YEAS   0 NAYS   2 ABSENT

 

Mr. Moore made the motion to approve the Dangerous Weapons Policy-File GAMG and Mr. Johnson seconded the motion.

VOTE:   7 YEAS   0 NAYS   2 ABSENT

 

Mr. Johnson made the motion to approve the Personnel Records Policy–File GAK and Mrs. Horton seconded the motion.

VOTE:  7 YEAS   0 NAYS   2 ABSENT

 

Mr. Johnson made the motion to approve the Dismissal of Professional Staff Member Policy-File GBN and Mr. Dayton seconded the motion.

VOTE:  7 YEAS   0 NAYS   2 ABSENT

 

Mrs. Kimmell asked the Board to table the Annual Leave Policy until November 18, 2004 Board Meeting. 

Mr. Johnson made the motion to table the Policy Annual Leave Policy-File GBRK and Mr. Moore seconded the motion. 

VOTE:  7 YEAS   0 NAYS   2 ABSENT

 

APPROVAL OF CHARACTER MODERATOR JOB DESCRIPTION

Mr. Dayton made the motion for approval of Character Moderator job description and Mrs. Kimmell seconded the motion.

VOTE:   7 YEAS   0 NAYS   2 ABSENT

 

COMMITTEE REPORTS

Mrs. Young announced that the Superintendent Contract is being finalized with the board attorney and the board will be meeting with Mr. Drake soon.

 

COMMITTEE MEETINGS

None at this time.

 

AGENDA ITEMS FOR NOVEMBER 18, 2004 BOARD MEETING

Policies-Employment of Students-FileJJ, Annual Leave-FileGBRK, Provide Floor Plans to Zachary Fire and Rescue, Affidavit of Domicile Amendment to Procedure in File-JBCC, Truancy, Pupil Progression Plan, Compensation Payable Policy.

 

AGENDA ITEMS FOR WORK SESSION

Policies-Employment of Students-FileJJ, Annual Leave-FileGBRK

Floor Plans to Zachary Fire and Rescue, Affidavit of Domicile Amendment to Procedure in File-JBCC, Truancy, Pupil Progression Plan, Compensation Payable Policy, 2005 Board Meeting Dates, Athletic Committee, LSBA Convention-March, M.L.K.Parade

 

ADJOURN

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

VOTE:   7 YEAS   0 NAYS   2 ABSENT

 

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Gaynell Young, President            Warren Drake, Superintendent