January 13, 2005

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

Also Present, Nicole Robinson, 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 January 13, 2005 at 4700 Main Street.

The invocation was given by David Dayton.

The Pledge of Allegiance was given by Beth Kimmell.

ROLL:

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

APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF 12-16-04 & 12-21-04

Mr. Davis moved to approve the minutes of 12-16-04 and 12-21-04 and Mr. Johnson seconded the motion.

VOTE: 7 YEAS 0 NAYS (2 ABSENT)

PUBLIC COMMENT

There was none.

SUPERINTENDENT REPORT

Mr. Drake reported that the Zachary High School Band received awards at the Peach Bowl. All schools and central office will be closed Monday in observance of Martin Luther King, Jr. Holiday. A MLK candlelight march will be held on Jan. 17, beginning at city hall and ending at the New Pilgrim Church. The January issue of Neighbors has an article with pictures of the Renaissance Festival that was held at Northwestern Middle School. The Early Learning Center will open the first week of February at Northwestern Elemenatry.

PRESENTATION OF ANNUAL AUDIT

Mr. Robertson introduced Mike Schexnayder of Postlethwaite & Netterville, Inc. Mr. Schexnayder reported that the school board is in excellent shape. Mrs. Kimmell moved to accept the annual audit and Mr. Snowden seconded the motion.

VOTE: 7 YEAS 0 NAYS 2 ABSENT

APPROVAL OF ELEMENTARY DISCIPLINARY CENTER

Mr. Johnson moved to approve the funding of the Elementary Disciplinary Center and Mr. Dayton seconded the motion.

VOTE: 7 YEAS 0 NAYS 2 ABSENT

APPROVAL OF PERSONNEL MATTERS

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

VOTE: 7 YEAS 0 NAYS 2 ABSENT

APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION FOR MR. DRAKE TO SIGN COPPER MILL AGREEMENT, TO ACCEPT COPPER MILL DONATION AND NAME NEW ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Mr. Johnson made the motion to approve the Resolution for Mr. Drake to sign Copper Mill agreement, to accept Copper Mill donation and to name the new elementary school, Copper Mill Elementary. Mr. Davis seconded the motion.

Public Comment, Mr. Gary Pentek, citizen, urged the board to postpone accepting the donation and do more comprehensive analysis of the risk posed by two pipelines in the area.

Mrs. Coleman thanked Mr. Pentek for his comments.

VOTE: 7 YEAS 0 NAYS 2 ABSENT

The School Board Members thanked Ross Bruce, Tony Bruce and Mrs. Bruce for the donation of land. Mr. Ross Bruce was not able to attend.

Mr. Tony Bruce and Mr. Drake signed the Act of Donation papers and Connie Aslin signed the Resolution. Mr. Drake presented the Bruces’ with plaques.

COMMITTEE MEETINGS

Athletic Committee – Jan. 20, 2005 @ 6:00PM @ Old Bank Building

Building Committee – Jan. 25, 2005 @ 6:00PM @ Police Station

AGENDA ITEMS FOR JANUARY 27, 2005 BOARD MEETING

Election of Officers, Recognition of Zachary High School Band, Policies, Personnel Matters.

ADJOURN

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

VOTE: 7 YEAS 0 NAYS 2 ABSENT

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Lynda Coleman – Vice President Warren Drake, Superintendent