May 12, 2005

The regular meeting of the Zachary Community School Board was held on May 12, 2005 at 4700 Main Street.

The invocation was given by Mrs. Louise Horton.

The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Mr. Danny Davis.

ROLL: Mrs. Coleman, Mrs. Young, Mr. Johnson, Mrs. Kimmell, Mr. Snowden, Mr. Davis, Mr. Benda, Mrs. Horton and Mr. Dayton 0 Absent

MINUTES FOR APRIL 14, 2005

Mr. Dayton moved to approve the minutes for April 14, 2005 and Mr. Snowden seconded the motion.

VOTE: 9 YEAS 0 NAYS 0 ABSENT

PUBLIC COMMENT

There was none.

RECOGNITION OF OUTSTANDING SCHOOL SUPPORT EMPLOYEES

Mr. Drake recognized outstanding School Support Employees for each school and each employee was presented a certificate and plaque. The following are the outstanding school support employees and the school that they represent.

Monica Meeker – Secretary at Zachary Elementary

Ronald Quincy – Head Custodian at Northwestern Elementary

Russell Parker – Head Custodian at Northwestern Middle

Curtis Fisher – Head Custodian at Zachary High School

RECOGNITION OF ZHS DRAMA TEAM & NWM SCHOOL DRAMA TEAM

Mr. Drake recognized the ZHS Drama Team and NWM School Drama Team.

The board presented certificates to everyone.

SUPERINTENDENT REPORT

Mr. Drake reported that the test scores are in and all the schools did outstanding. Each school improved from last year. The Zachary High School Baseball Team are District 4 A Champions. They are playing against West Ouachita tonight in Lafayette and if they win, they will play in the state finals Friday night. Graduation will be at Bethany Church tomorrow night at 6:30PM. The Community Breakfast will be at the high school on May 20 at 7:30AM and Cecil Picard will be guest speaker. The Welding Class is District ranked and received trophies and certificates from the Associated Builders and Contractors. The Northwestern Middle and Zachary High internal audits are completed. The BESE Finance Committee Meeting will be held on May 18 at 2:00PM. The Zachary Community School Board is now a member of the Zachary Chamber of Commerce.

PERSONNEL MATTERS

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

(See Attached List)

VOTE: 9 YEAS 0 NAYS 0 ABSENT

RESOLUTIONS

Mr. Benda moved to adopt a resolution providing for the review of the bids received for the purchase of $10,000,000 of General Obligation School Bonds, Series 2005, of the Zachary Community School District No. 1, State of Louisiana, and approval of the Official Notice of Bond Sale and Official Statement in connection therewith and Mr. Johnson seconded the motion.

VOTE: 9 YEAS 0 NAYS 0 ABSENT

Mr. Johnson moved to adopt a resolution to accept the lowest and best bid received for the purchase of Ten Million Dollars ($10,000,000) of General Obligation School Bonds, Series 2005, of the Zachary Community School District No.1, State of Louisiana, and to provide for other matters in connection therewith and Mr. Davis seconded the motion.

VOTE: 9 YEAS 0 NAYS 0 ABSENT

Mrs. Young moved to adopt a resolution authorizing incurring dept and issuance of Ten Million Dollars ($10,000,000) of General Obligation School Bonds, Series 2005, of Zachary Community School District No. 1, State of Louisiana; prescribing the form, terms and conditions of said Bonds; designating the date, denomination and place of payment of said Bonds; providing for the payment thereof in principal and interest; and providing for other matters in connection therewith and Mr. Snowden seconded the motion.

VOTE: 9 YEAS 0 NAYS 0 ABSENT

Mrs. Kimmell moved to adopt a resolution by Zachary Community School Board to authorize Warren Drake to sign all necessary documents required as requested by the City of Zachary to combine all properties owned by Zachary Community School Board as Northwestern Elementary into one site and Mr. Benda seconded the motion.

VOTE: 9 YEAS 0 NAYS 0 ABSENT

CHANGE IN SCOPE FOR NEW AGRICULTURE FACILITY AT ZHS

Mr. Johnson reported that due to increasing demands on the available land in and around Zachary High School, the facility committee recommends that we change the scope of the New Agriculture Facility project at ZHS.

Mr. Snowden moved that we modify the scope of the new Agriculture Facility to locate the teaching space, office, storage, and hydroponics area inside the new Industrial Arts Building which will become part of the project. The greenhouses and site work will remain as a separate project. There is no change in the budget for this change. Mr. Davis seconded the motion. VOTE: 9 YEAS 0 NAYS 0 ABSENT

PROCEED WITH SCHEMATIC DESIGN FOR THE ATHLETIC FACILITIES PRIORITY LIST

Mrs. Young moved to table until further discussion and Mr. Davis seconded the motion.

VOTE: 9 YEAS 0 NAYS 0 ABSENT

FUSION ARCHITECTURE AS ARCHITECT FOR THE NEW MAINTENANCE WAREHOUSE

Mr. Johnson reported that due to the critical need for warehouse space for the maintenance department, the Facilities Committee recommends proceeding with the new maintenance warehouse facility. The change in scope from a renovation to a new facility was previously approved by the board.

Mrs. Horton moved that we appoint Fusion Architecture as the architect for the new Maintenance Warehouse and that we authorize CSRS to proceed with the project. There is no change in the budget for this project. Mr. Snowden seconded the motion.

VOTE: 9 YEAS 0 NAYS 0 ABSENT

POLICIES

Mr. Johnson moved to approve the Board Member Compensation and Expense Policy –File: BBBE and Mr. Snowden seconded the motion.

VOTE: 9 YEAS 0 NAYS 0 ABSENT

Mr. Johnson moved to table Board Member Compensation & Expense – File: BBBC and Officers of the Board – File:BBA and Mr. Snowden seconded the motion.

VOTE: 9 YEAS 0 NAYS 0 ABSENT

TECHNOLOGY PLAN 2006-2007

Mr. Johnson moved to approve the Technology Plan for 2006-2007 and Mr. Davis seconded the motion.

VOTE: 9 YEAS 0 NAYS 0 ABSENT

DECLARE 1987 FORD VAN AS SURPLUS

Mr. Johnson moved to declare the 1987 Ford Van as surplus and Mrs. Young seconded the motion.

VOTE: 9 YEAS 0 NAYS 0 ABSENT

COMMITTEE MEETINGS

None at this time.

AGENDA ITEMS for MAY 26, 2005 BOARD MEETING

School Board Members Raise, Policies, Board Member Continuing Education File:BBBE and Officers of the Board – File:BBA, Servitude Agreement with Copper Mill, Authorizing Mr. Drake to sign the Servitude Agreement and 50 Ft. Construction Servitude.

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