February 10, 2005

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

Also Present, Nicole Robinson, Board Attorney, Connie Aslin, Board Secretary, Aeneid Mason, Student Support Services, Donald Thomas, Personnel Director, Cathy Black, Director of Technology, and Kathy Valentine, Child Nutrition Director.

The regular meeting of the Zachary Community School Board was held on February 10, 2005 at 4700 Main Street.

The invocation was given by Mrs. Scott.

The Pledge of Allegiance was given by Mr. Snowden.

ROLL:

8 Present 1 Absent ( Mrs. Young)

APPROVAL OF MINUTES FOR JANUARY 27, 2005:

Mr. Moore moved to approve the Minutes for January 27, 2005 and Mr. Dayton seconded the motion.

VOTE: 8 YEAS 0 NAYS 1 ABSENT

PUBLIC COMMENT

There was no comment.

SUPERINTENDENT REPORT

Mr. Drake reported that the ribbon cutting for the Northwestern Elementary Early Learning Center will be at 10AM on Feb. 11, 2005. There will be a press conference at the Bank of Zachary on February 14, at 10AM to introduced a new program called” Manners of the Heart”. Sam Barham, Athletic Director and Carl Snowden, School Board Member, had a successful trip at Brookwood High School Athletic Department in Snellville, Ga. The Pre K and Kindergarten Roundup will be held March 10, 2005 at 9AM. On Tuesday, Feb. 22 at 6:30PM, Mrs. Mason will hold an informational meeting on available programs available after high school for parents of students with special needs. This meeting will be held at the high school.

APPROVAL OF PERSONNEL MATTERS

There was none.

APPROVAL OF POLICIES

Mrs. Kimmell asked the board to table the Sick Leave policy.

Mr. Moore made the motion to table the Sick Leave policy and Mr. Davis seconded the motion.

VOTE: 8 YEAS 0 NAYS 1 ABSENT

BUILDING FACILITIES UPDATE

Chris Pellegrin of CSRS presented a visual program updating the board on progress of all projects. Mr. Pellegrin told the board that construction will begin in April at the schools and the projects are within the budget.

APPROVAL OF A CHANGE IN SCOPE AND BUDGET FOR THE ZES KITCHEN RENOVATION PROJECT

Mr. Johnson asked the board for approval of a change in scope and budget for the ZES kitchen renovation project. Mr. Dayton moved to approve the change in scope and budget for the ZES kitchen renovation project and Mrs. Horton seconded the motion.

VOTE: 8 YEAS 0 NAYS 1 ABSENT

COMMITTEE MEETINGS

Athletic Committee Meeting February 17 @ 6PM @ Old Bank Building

AGENDA ITEMS FOR FEBRUARY 24, 2005 BOARD MEETING

Recognition Students of the Year, Personnel Matters, School Calendar & Policies

ADJOURN

Mr. Dayton moved to adjourn and Mr. Johnson seconded the motion.

VOTE: 8 YEAS 0 NAYS 1 ABSENT

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Lynda Coleman, President Warren Drake, Superintendent