Zachary Community School Board Minutes
January 27, 2005
7:00PM
Members Present: Mrs. Coleman, Mr. Davis, Mr. Dayton, Mrs. Horton, Mr. Johnson, Mrs. Kimmell, Mr. Moore, Mr. Snowden, Mrs. Young and Mr. Drake.
Also Present, Nicole Robinson, Board Attoney, Connie Aslin, Board Secretary, Gordon Robertson, Business Manager, Aeneid Mason, Student Support Services, Donald Thomas, Personnel Director, Michelle Clayton, Director of Accountability and Testing, 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 27, 2005 at 4700 Main Street.
The invocation was given by Greg Davis, Pastor of Zachary United Methodist Church.
The Pledge of Allegiance was given by Chip Moore.
ROLL:
9 Present 0 Absent
ELECTING SCHOOL BOARD OFFICERS
Mrs. Young asked the board to elect School Board Officers for the 2005 year term. Mrs. Young made the motion to nominate Lynda Coleman as President of the Zachary Community School Board and Mrs. Kimmell seconded the motion.
VOTE: 9 YEAS 0 NAYS 0 ABSENT
Mrs. Kimmell made the motion to nominate David Dayton as Vice President of the Zachary Community School Board and Mrs. Young seconded the motion.
VOTE: 9 YEAS 0 NAYS 0 ABSENT
APPROVAL OF MUNUTES FOR JANUARY 13, 2005
Mr. Snowden made the motion to approve the Minutes for January 13, 2005 and Mr. Davis seconded the motion.
VOTE: 9 YEAS 0 NAYS 0 ABSENT
PUBLIC COMMENT
There was none.
SUPERINTENDENT REPORT
Mr. Drake reported that the Building Facilities met last night to hear a report of the progress of all projects. Carl Snowden and Sam Barham will be going to Snellville, Ga. next week to visit Brookwood High School Athletic Department which has a quality athletic program. The schools will be closed on February 7 & 8th for the Mardi Gras holiday and school board office will be closed on February 8th. Ribbon Cutting will be on February 11 at 10AM for the Northwestern Elementary Early Learning Center.
RECOGNITION OF ZACHARY HIGH SCHOOL BAND
Mr. Drake reported that the band traveled to Atlanta, Ga. to compete in the 2004 Chick-Fil-A Peach Bowl Marching Band Competition. The Zachary High School Band was selected as one of 20 bands nation wide to receive this honor. While there, the band performed in the concert ensemble, jazz ensemble, field show, and parade unit competitions. In all 4 of these categories, the band received first place within its respective class- school size. Beth Kimmell presented Mr. Jason Venable, Band Director, with a certificate. The school board presented certificates to the band, belles and flag core. Mr. Venable thanked everyone for the community support.
APPROVAL OF PERSONNEL MATTERS
Mr. Drake asked the board for approval of Personnel Matters. Mr. Davis moved to approve Personnel Matters and Mrs. Young seconded the motion. (See Attached List)
VOTE: 9 YEAS 0 NAYS 0 ABSENT
APPROVAL OF CHANGE IN BOARD MEETING DATES FOR MARCH
Mr. Horton moved to change board meeting dates March 10 & 24 and replace them with a meeting on March 17, 2005. Mr. Snowden seconded the motion.
VOTE: 9 YEAS 0 Nays 0 ABSENT
APPROVAL OF POLICIES
Mrs. Kimmell asked the board for approval of the following policies.
Field Trips & Excursions - File IFCB, Child Abuse -File JGCE, Administrative Records - File CG, Bids & Quotations - File DJED, Sabbatical Leave - File GBRHA, and Holidays - File GBRL.
Mr. Johnson moved to approve the policies and Mr. Snowden seconded the motion.
VOTE: 9 YEAS 0 NAYS 0 ABSENT
REVIEW OF EXPULSION
Mrs. Coleman asked the board if they received the report on the expulsion at Northwestern Middle Scool. A roll call was held.
Mrs. Young, yes, Mr. Johnson, yes, Mrs. Coleman, yes, Mrs. Kimmell, yes, Mr. Snowden, yes, Mr. Davis, yes, Mr. Moore, yes, Mrs. Horton, yes, Mr. Dayton, yes.
Mrs. Coleman asked the board if there is a motion to hold a hearing.
There was no motion.
COMMITTEE MEETINGS
Athletic Committee - February 17, 2005 @ 6:00PM @ Old Bank
AGENDA ITEMS FOR FEBRUARY 10, 2005
Personnel Matters, Building Update, Policies
ADJOURN
Mr. Dayton moved to adjourn and Mr. Snowden seconded the motion
VOTE: 9 YEAS 0 NAYS 0 ABSENT
______________________________ ____________________________
Lynda Coleman, President Warren Drake, Superintendent