March 17, 2005

Members Present: Mrs. Coleman, Mr. Dayton, Mrs. Horton, Mr. Johnson, Mrs. Kimmell, 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; Gordon Robertson, Business Manager; Michelle Clayton, Director of Accountability and Testing; and Frances Price, Director of School & Home Relations; & Kathy Valentine, Child Nutrition Director.

The regular meeting of the Zachary Community School Board was held on March 17, 2005 at 4700 Main Street.

The invocation was given by Fr. Matthew Rowe, Rector of St. Patrick’s Episcopal Church.

The Pledge of Allegiance was given by Beth Kimmell.

ROLL:

6 Present 3 Absent (Mr. Davis, Mr. Moore & Mrs. Young)

MINUTES FOR FEBRUARY 24, 2005

Mrs. Kimmell moved to approve the minutes for February 24, 2005 and Mrs. Horton seconded the motion. VOTE: 6 YEAS 0 NAYS 3 ABSENT

PUBLIC COMMENT

There was none.

SUPERINTENDENT REPORT

Mr. Drake reported that LEAP & Iowa testing was held this week at the schools. Mr. Drake thanked the Church of Christ for providing rooms for testing and Walmart for finding supplies for testing. Construction bids are underway for Copper Mill Elementary. The first school District Newsletter was mailed out to all households and will be mail quarterly. Easter Holiday will be observed for 9, 10, & 11 month certificated and non certificated employees on March 25 - April 1, 2005. All 12 month certificated and non certificated employees will be observed March 25 - March 29, 2005. The Zachary High Baseball Team is ranked # 1 in the state for 2 weeks in a row.

RECOGNITION OF ZACHARY HIGH SCHOOL MOCK TRIAL TEAM

Mr. Drake recognized the students of the Mock Trial Team of Zachary High School and the Attorney Coaches, Michele Staggs and Joe Stevenson. Coach Chris Staggs Faculty Representative, told the board about the many hours that his team puts in practicing for a trial. Everyone was presented a certificate and Mr. Drake presented Chris Staggs with a lap top computer for the team.

RECOGNITION OF ZACHARY COMMUNITY SCHOOL BOARD MEMBERS

Mr. Drake recognized the board members who attended the LSBA Convention in Alexandria and presented them with a certificate. Mr. Drake presented Beth Kimmell a LSBA Certificate of Merit.

CSRS BUILDING PLAN UPDATE

Chris Pellegrin spoke to the board about the building plans. He told the board that bids will be open for Copper Mill Elementary on March 24. The successful bidder will have until July 15, 2006 to finish the school.

Advertising for bids for the other schools will begin next month. By July

there will be major construction going on at all schools.

PERSONNEL MATTERS

Mr. Drake asked the board for approval of Personnel Matters. Mr. Dayton moved to approve Personnel Matters and Mrs. Horton seconded the motion.

(See Attached List)

VOTE: 6 YEAS 0 NAYS 3 ABSENT

MANDATED MFP PAY RAISES

Mrs. Johnson moved to approve the permanent MFP pay raise for Cathy Black, Director of Technology, and Mr. Snowden seconded the motion.

6 YEAS 0 NAYS 3 ABSENT

Mr. Snowden moved to approve the MFP pay raise for Mr. Drake as stated in his Contract and Mr. Dayton seconded the motion.

6 YEAS 0 NAYS 3 ABSENT

COMMITTEE MEETINGS

Athletic Committee – 3-22-05 @ 6:00PM @ School Board Office

Finance Committee – Meet in a few weeks.

Facilities Committee – Meet in a few weeks.

AGENDA ITEMS FOR APRIL 14, 2005 BOARD MEETING

Personnel Matters, Building update, Policies, Transportation for Baseball Players

AGENDA ITEMS FOR WORK SESSION

Policies, Strategic Plan, Transportation for Baseball Players, Building Update

ADJOURN

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

VOTE: 6 YEAS 0 NAYS 3 ABSENT

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Lynda Coleman, President Warren Drake, Superintendent