February 24, 2005

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 Attorney; Connie Aslin, Board Secretary; Aeneid Mason, Student Support Services; Donald Thomas, Personnel Director; Cathy Black, Director of Technology; Gordon Robertson, Business Manager; Michelle Clayton, Director of Accountability and Testing; and Frances Price, Director of School & Home Relations.

The regular meeting of the Zachary Community School Board was held on February 24, 2005.

The invocation was given by Adonica Duggan.

The Pledge of Allegiance was given by Carl Snowden.

ROLL:

9 PRESENT 0 ABSENT

APPROVAL OF MINUTES FOR FEBRUARY 10, 2005

Mr. Moore moved to approve the minutes for February 10, 2005 and Mr. Johnson seconded the motion.

VOTE: 9 YEAS 0 NAYS 0 ABSENT

PUBLIC COMMENT

There was none.

SUPERINTENDENT REPORT

Mr. Drake reported that Professional Development Day was held on Feb. 18 at all schools. A Character Counts presentation was given at all but Northwestern Elementary. Northwestern Elementary will receive the presentation next week. Advertising for construction bids will begin February 25 for Copper Mill Elementary. Mr. Drake thanked Neighbors Federal Credit Union for hosting the nice reception before the board meeting for the Students of the Year. Each Friday, Adonica Duggan will post upcoming events in our district on the website. Testing in our schools will start on March 14.

RECOGNIZING THE STUDENTS OF THE YEAR

Mr. Drake recognized the Students of the Year for each school and each student was presented with a plaque by a school board member. The following are the Students of the Year and the school that they represent.

Northwestern Elementary – Rachel Miller

Zachary Elementary – Mason Pace

Northwestern Middle – Maggie Joyner

Zachary High – Leslie Alyn Smith

Parents and relatives of children were recognized. The principals from each school spoke about the students and thanked them for all of their hard work. Neighbors Federal Credit Union presented each student with $50.00 and a gift bag.

APPROVAL OF PERSONNEL MATTERS

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

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

VOTE: 9 YEAS 0 NAYS 0 ABSENT

APPROVAL OF SCHOOL CALENDAR FOR 2005 – 2006

Mrs. Kimmell moved to approve the school calendar for 2005-2006 and Mrs. Horton seconded the motion.

VOTE: 9 YEAS 0 NAYS 0 ABSENT

APPROVAL OF SICK LEAVE POICY

Mr. Snowden moved to approve the Sick Leave Policy-File GBRIB and Mrs. Horton seconded the motion.

VOTE: 9 YEAS 0 NAYS 0 ABSENT

COMMITTEE MEETINGS

None at this time.

AGENDA ITEMS FOR MARCH 17, 2005

Personnel Matters, Update on Building, Recognition of Mock Trial Team

ADJOURN

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

VOTE: 9 YEAS 0 NAYS 0 ABSENT

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Lynda Coleman, President Warren Drake, Superintendent