December 16, 2004

Members Present: Mrs. Coleman, 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 Supprot 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 December 16, 2004 at 4700 Main Street.

The Invocation was given by Danny Davis.

The Pledge of Allegiance was given by Brad Wood, Eleventh Grader at Zachary High.

ROLL:

7 Present 2 Absent (Mr. Dayton & Mr. Snowden)

APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF 11-18-04

Mr. Moore moved to approve the minutes of November 18, 2004 and Mrs. Horton seconded the motion.

VOTE: 7 YEAS 0 NAYS 2 ABSENT

PUBLIC COMMENT

There were none.

SUPERINTENDENT REPORT

Mr. Drake reported that Adonica Duggan had a little girl, Calla Olivia Duggan. Mother and baby are doing fine. Christmas break will begin December 21, 2004 for 9, 10 and 11 month certificated and non-certificated personnel and on December 23 for 12 month employees. All employees will return to work on January 3 and students will return on Tuesday, January 4, 2005. The Zachary Community School Board has received a Certificate of Appreciation for 2004 Uniforms for Kids Effort. The Zachary High School Band will perform at the Peach Bowl in Atlanta on New Years Eve. All Teacher Contracts are signed. Report cards will be mailed out Wednesday.

TAMMY WOOD, GIFTED COORDINATOR, PRESENTATION

Tammy Wood presented a power point on the exciting things happening in the Gifted Program. Micah Scott, 8^th grader from Northwestern Middle, told the board about the wonderful things going on in the Gifted Program.

RECOGNITION OF ZACHARY HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL TEAM-BOB HOWELL, COACH

Mr. Drake reported to the board that the Zachary High School football team has earned the Football Team’s 2004 District 6-4A Championship season. Mr. Drake and the School Board thanked Coach Howell and the football team for a great season. Coach Howell presented a short video of season highlights.

The Board presented Coach Howell a plaque and the football players with certificates.

RECOGNITION OF NANCY FORBES, NATIONAL BOARD CERTIFIED TEACHER

Mr. Drake reported teacher Nancy Forbes, Northwestern Elementary has received the National Board Certification. Mr. Drake presented Mrs. Forbes with a plaque. Mrs. Forbes thanked the Board for allowing her to teach in the Zachary School System.

RECOGNITION OF STACEY NAQUIN, BOARD ATTORNEY

Mr. Drake recognized Stacey Naquin. Stacey has accepted a job as Assistant DA, in Jennings, La. Mr. Drake thanked Stacey for all of her hard work that she has done for the School Board. The Board presented Stacey with a plaque. Stacey thanked everyone and introduced Nicole Robertson as our new Board Attorney.

APPROVAL OF PERSONNEL MATTERS

Mr. Drake asked the board for approval of the Personnel Matters.

Mrs. Coleman moved to approve Personnel Matters and Mrs. Kimmell seconded the motion. (See Attached List)

VOTE: 7 YEAS 0 NAYS 2 ABSENT

Mrs. Kimmell moved to approve the $1500 per year Supplement for National Board Certification. The Senior Counselor position increase from 10 Month to 11 Month position, and the stipend pay for teachers and Mr. Johnson seconded the motion.

VOTE: 7 YEAS 0 NAYS 2 ABSENT

APPROVAL OF BOARD MEETING DATES FOR 2005

Mrs. Coleman moved to approve the Board Meeting Dates for 2005 and Mrs. Kimmell seconded the motion. ( See Attached List)

VOTE: 7 YEAS 0 NAYS 2 ABSENT

APPROVAL OF TELECOMMUTE PROPOSAL FOR ADONICA DUGGAN

Mrs. Coleman moved to approve the Telecommute Proposal for Adonica Duggan and Mr. Moore seconded the motion.

VOTE: 7 YEAS 0 NAYS 2 ABSENT

APPROVAL OF JPAMS PROPOSAL

Mr. Johnson moved to approve the JPAMS Student Data Software System Proposal to replace the Pentamation software system and Mrs. Coleman seconded the motion.

VOTE: 7 YEAS 0 NAYS 2 ABSENT

APPROVAL OF PIZZA BID

Mrs. Horton moved to approve the Pizza Bid from Buck’s Pizza and Mr. Davis seconded the motion.

VOTE: 7 YEAS 0 NAYS 2 ABSENT

APPROVAL TO AUTHORIZE INSURANCE COMMITTEE TO SET INSURANCE REQUIREMENTS FOR CONSTRUCTION PROJECTS

Mr. Davis made the motion to give authorization to the Insurance Committee, composed of Mr. Drake, to set insurance requirements for construction projects and Mrs. Coleman seconded the motion.

VOTE: 7 YEAS 0 NAYS 2 ABSENT

APPROVAL TO AUTHORIZE SUPERINTENDENT TO NEGOTIATE AND PURCHASE LOT ON AVE.A

Mrs. Coleman made the motion to approve negotiation and purchase of the lot Ave. A and Mr. Johnson seconded the motion.

VOTE: 7 YEAS 0 NAYS 2 ABSENT

AMEND AGENDA

Mr. Johnson moved to amend the agenda and Mr. Moore seconded the motion.

VOTE: 7 YEAS 0 NAYS 2 ABSENT

APPROVAL TO GIVE MR. DRAKE AN OPTION TO PURCHASE HWY. 19 PROPERTY

Mr. Moore made the motion to give Mr. Drake approval to offer an option to purchase Hwy. 19 and Mr. Johnson seconded the motion.

VOTE: 7 YEAS 0 NAYS 2 ABSENT

APPROVAL OF SUPERINTENDENT CONTRACT

Mr. Johnson moved to table the Superintendent Contract Mr. Moore seconded the motion.

VOTE: 7 YEAS 0 NAYS 2 ABSENT

COMMITTEE REPORTS

None at this time.

COMMITTEE METTINGS

Executive Committee - Dec. 17- 4:30PM @ Lonny Myles Office

SPECIAL BOARD MEETING – December 21, 2004 @ 7:00PM – Approval of Superintendent Contract

AGENDA ITEMS FOR JANUARY 13, 2005 @ 7:00PM

Election of Officers, Approval of Elementary Disciplinary Center, and Copper Mill Donation

Work Session for January 13, 2005 @ 6:00PM

Discussion of Copper Mill Donation, Land on Hwy. 19

ADJOURN

Mrs. Coleman moved to adjourn and Mr. Davis seconded the motion.

VOTE: 7 YEAS 0 NAYS 2 ABSENT

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Gaynell Young, President Warren Drake, Superintendent