April 14, 2005

The regular meeting of the Zachary Community School Board was held on April 14, 2005 at 4700 Main Street.

The invocation was given by Mrs. Horton.

The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Mr. Johnson.

ROLL: Mrs. Coleman, Mrs. Young, Mr. Johnson, Mr. Snowden, Mr. Davis, Mrs. Horton & Mr. Dayton 1 Absent Mrs. Kimmell

MINUTES FOR MARCH 17, 2005

Mr. Dayton moved to approve the minutes for March 17, 2005 and Mr. Johnson seconded the motion. VOTE: 7 YEAS 0 NAYS 1 ABSENT

PUBLIC COMMENT

There was none.

RESIGNATION OF RICHARD ”r;CHIP” MOORE

Mr. Moore resigned as School Board Member of District 8. Mr. Drake presented Mr. Moore with a plaque. The board thanked Mr. Moore for his years of dedication.

APPROVAL OF APPOINTMENT OF SCHOOL BOARD MEMBER DISTRICT 8

Mr. Johnson moved to approve the appointment of Mr. Jonathan C. Benda to fill the unexpired term for School Board Member Chip Moore of District 8 and Mr. Dayton seconded the motion.

VOTE: 7 YEAS 0 NAYS 1 ABSENT

SWEARING IN DISTRICT 8 BOARD MEMBER

Mr. Benda was sworn in as District 8 Board Member by Judge Lonny Myles. Mr. Benda addressed the board.

Mr. Benda will be counted now.

AMEND AGENDA FOR PROCLAMATION OF SPECIAL ELECTION

Mrs. Young moved to amend the Agenda to include a change of Proclamation of Special Election to read October 15,2005 instead of October 16, 2005 and Mr. Johnson seconded the motion. VOTE: 8 YEAS 0 NAYS 1 ABSENT

PROCLAMATION OF SPECIAL ELECTION TO BE HELD OCT. 15, 2005

Mrs. Coleman asked the board approval for a Proclamation to call a Special Election to be held on October 15, 2005 to fill the vacancy of Chip Moore, District 8 School Board Member.

Mr. Davis moved to approve the Proclamation for a Special Election to be held October 15, 2005 and Mr. Dayton seconded the motion.

VOTE: 8 YEAS 0 NAYS 1 ABSENT

SUPERINTENDENT REPORT

Mr. Drake reported that testing is going on at Northwestern Elementary. Dr. Jim Kern, will be the guest speaker for the 2005-06 beginning of the year orientation. Mr. Drake met with all employees on the Strategic Plan at all the schools this week. The Zachary Chamber hosted a Spring Home Expo on Saturday, April 9 at the BREC Plank Road Park. LEAD N TEC Training was held on April 7 & of Commerce 8^th. Northwestern Elementary and Zachary Elementary internal audits are completed and reviewed. Honors Night was held on April 11 for the high school and the ROTC Banquet will be on April 15, 2005. Cemetery Day will be on April 16 and the public is invited. Zachary High School will perform ”r;GREASE” on April 14 & 15 at 7PM in the auditorium. The Rotary Club held a fundraiser in support of Zachary High School 4-14-05.

PERSONNEL MATTERS

Mr. Drake asked the board for approval of Personnel Matters. Mr. Davis moved to approve Personnel Matters (see attached list) and Mr. Dayton seconded the motion. VOTE: 8 YEAS 0 NAYS 1 ABSENT

GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS

Mr. Jerry Osborn explained General Obligations Bonds and told the board that it was time to sell some of these bonds.

Mr. Johnson moved to authorize the advertising for bids for the purchase of ten million dollars of General Obligation School Bonds, Series 2005, of the Zachary Community School District No. 1, State of Louisiana, the Bonds being the second emission of $39,000,000 of bonds that were authorized at an election held on March 9, 2004. The Bonds will be in fully registered form, will be dated June 1, 2005, will be in the denomination of five thousand dollars each, or any integral multiple thereof, or the most recent interest payment date to which interest has been paid or duly provided for, at a rate or rates not exceeding seven per centum per annum on any Bond in any interest payment period, said interest to be payable on March 1, 2006, and semiannually thereafter on March 1 and September 1 each year. Mr. Snowden seconded the motion. VOTE: 8 YEAS 0 NAYS 1 ABSENT

BID FOR COPPER MILL ELEMENTARY

Mr. Johnson asked the board to approve the low bid of $7,828,000.00 with Arrigi Simoneaux, LLC for Copper Mill Elementary and sign the contract with the contractor for that amount. Immediately following the signing of the contract, a deductive change order (1) will be executed for the amount of $232,910.00. This deductive change order along with other available funds directed to this project brings the contract amount within the budget.

Mr. Davis moved to approve Arrigi Simoneaux, LLC bid for Copper Mill Elementary and execute a change order to delete items as recommended by the program manager and Mr. Snowden seconded the motion. VOTE: 8 YEAS 0 NAYS 1 ABSENT

APPROVAL OF CHANGE IN SCOPE AND BUDGET FOR THE MAINTENANCE BUILDING PROJECT

Mr. Johnson asked the board to approve the change in scope of work on the maintenance building from a renovation project to the construction of a completely new building located on the School Board property across the street from Northwestern Middle School. The reason for this change is the original scope of work was to renovate the rear of the auditorium for the maintenance department, but this building will now be demolished as part of the new middle school project. The leasing of an existing building was studied, but buildings were either unavailable or cost prohibitive. Mr. Snowden moved to approve the change in scope and budget for the maintenance building project and Mr. Davis seconded the motion.

VOTE: 8 YEAS 0 NAYS 1 ABSENT

ADVERTISING FOR FOOD SERVICE BIDS STARTING

7-1-05 FOR THE 2006 SCHOOL YEAR

Mrs. Valentine asked for approval to advertise for Food Service Bids starting 7-1-05 for the 2006 school year. Mr. Johnson moved to approve to advertise for Food Service Bids for the 2006 school year and Mrs. Young seconded the motion. VOTE: 8 YEAS 0 NAYS 1 ABSENT

REIVEW OF STUDENT EXPLUSION

Mrs. Coleman asked the board if they received the report on the expulsion at Zachary High School. A roll call was held.

Mrs. Coleman yes, Mrs. Young, yes, Mr. Johnson, yes, Mrs. Kimmell, Absent, Mr. Snowden, yes, Mr. Davis, yes, Mr. Benda, Abstain, Mrs. Horton, yes and Mr. Dayton, yes.

Mrs, Coleman asked the board if there is a motion to hold a hearing.

Mrs. Young moved to hold a hearing and Mr. Dayton seconded the motion.

A roll call was held.

Mrs. Coleman, Nay, Mrs. Young, Yes, Mr. Johnson, Nay, Mrs. Kimmell, absent, Mr. Snowden Nay, Mr. Davis, Nay, Mr. Benda, Abstain, Mrs. Horton, Nay, and Mr. Dayton, Nay.

COMMITTEE MEETINGS

Athletic Committee – 5-3-05 @ 6:00PM @ Old Bank Building

Building Facilities -5-10-05 @ 6:00PM @ Police Station

Finance Committee – 5-12-05 @ 5:00PM @ Old Bank Building

AGENDA ITEMS FOR MAY 12, 2005 BOARD MEETING

Policies & School Board Members Raise

Work Session @ 6:00PM –Policies, School Board Members Raise, Strategic Plan

ADJOURN

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

VOTE: 8 YEAS 0 NAYS 1 ABSENT

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Lynda Coleman, President Warren Drake, Superintendent