August 11, 2005

The regular meeting of the Zachary Community School Board was held on August 11, 2005 at 4700 Main Street.

The invocation was given by Danny Davis.

The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Beth Kimmell.

ROLL: Mrs. Young, Mr. Johnson, Mrs. Kimmell, Mr. Davis, Mr. Benda, Mrs. Horton and Mr. Dayton. 2 Absent (Mrs. Coleman & Mr. Snowden)

MINUTES FOR JULY 28, 2005

Mrs. Kimmell moved to approve the minutes for July 28, 2005 and Mr. Davis seconded the motion.

VOTE: 7 YEAS 0 NAYS 2 ABSENT

PUBLIC COMMENT

There was none.

SUPERINTENDENT REPORT

Mr. Drake reported that all of the schools had a great opening day and we have 200 more students than last year. Mr. Drake thanked the Community Center for helping out with uniforms this year. The Peoples Church is buying uniforms for families that need help. The 4^th graders and 8^th graders did an outstanding job on their summer Leap testing.

PERSONNEL MATTERS

Mr. Benda moved to approve Personnel Matters and Mrs. Young seconded the motion.

(See Attached List)

VOTE: 7 YEAS 0 NAYS 2 ABSENT

Mr. Benda moved to approve Rebecca Strickland as an Aide at Northwestern Elementary and Mrs. Young seconded the motion.

VOTE: 7 YEAS 0 NAYS 2 ABSENT

SUPERINTENDENT INCENTIVE PAY

Mrs. Young moved to approve the Superintendent Incentive Pay and Mrs. Kimmell seconded the motion. VOTE: 7 YEAS 0 NAYS 2 ABSENT

CERTIFIED TRAINER

Mr. Johnson moved to approve a Certified Trainer position at $19,000 and allow Mr. Drake to start negotiating a contract and create a job description. Mrs. Horton seconded the motion.

VOTE: 7 YEAS 0 NAYS 2 ABSENT

COMMITTEE MEETINGS

Finance Committee Meeting – 8-25-05 @ 5:30PM Old Bank Building

Mr. Johnson announced that as of Monday, August 15^th,2005 he will no longer be able to serve as the representative of District 2. He is taking a position within the Department of Civil Service, which does not allow employees to hold elected positions.

AMEND AGENDA TO ACCEPT RESIGNATION OF MARK JOHNSON

Mrs. Kimmell moved to amend the agenda to accept the resignation of Mark Johnson as of August 15, 2005 and Mrs. Horton seconded the motion.

VOTE: 7 YEAS 0 NAYS 2 ABSENT

AGENDA ITEMS FOR AUGUST 25, 2005 BOARD MEETING

Appointment of School Board Member for District 2, Summer Program Presentation by Tammy Wood, Strategic Plan Presentation, Approval of Athletic Trainer and Job Description & Attendance Incentive Pay.

ADJOURN

Mrs. Young moved to adjourn and Mr. Davis seconded the motion.

VOTE: 7 YEAS 0 NAYS 2 ABSENT

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David Dayton, Vice President Warren Drake, Superintendent