Zachary School Board Minutes

June 23, 2005

7:00PM

The regular meeting of the Zachary Community School Board was held on June 23, 2005 at 4700 Main Street.

The invocation was given by Mr. Dayton.

The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Mr. Benda.

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

MINUTES FOR JUNE 9, 2005

Mr. Dayton moved to approve the minutes for June 9, 2005 and Mr. Davis seconded the motion.

VOTE:  9 YEAS    0 NAYS   0 ABSENT

PUBLIC COMMENT – There was none.

SUPERINTENDENT REPORT

Mr. Drake reported that he attended the Louisiana Association of School Superintendents Summer Conference in Many, La.  Lynda Coleman, David Dayton and Gordon Robertson went to the Bond Delivery today in New Orleans, La.  A Principal’s meeting was held on Tuesday, June 21, 2005.  Mr. Drake thanked the teachers of the Zachary Community School District for all of their hard work and dedication.  Mr. Drake will be out of town beginning June 24 through July 4, 2005.

RECOGNITION OF VERA DUNBAR, RETIRING PRINCIPAL – NORTHWESTERN ELEMENTARY

Mr. Drake recognized Vera Dunbar, retiring Principal at Northwestern Elementary.  The School Board presented her with a plaque.

RECOGNITION OF DANA VICCELLIO, NATIONAL BOARD CERTIFIED SCHOOL COUNSELOR- NORTHWESTERN ELEMENTARY

Mr. Drake recognized Dana Viccellio as a National Board Certified School Counselor at Northwestern Elementary School.  The school board presented her with a plaque.

PERSONNEL MATTERS

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

(See Attached List)  

VOTE:  9 YEAS   0 NAYS   0 ABSENT

SCHOOL BOARD MEMBERS RAISE FROM $300 TO $500 PER MONTH

Mrs. Young made the motion to approve the School Board Members raise from $300 to $500 per month and Mr. Johnson seconded the motion.   

Roll Call Vote:  Mrs. Coleman, Mrs. Young, Mr. Johnson, Mrs. Kimmell, Mr. Snowden, Mr. Benda and Mrs. Horton  -  YEAS              Mr. Davis & Mr. Dayton  -  NAYS

DECLARE HIGH SCHOOL BAND INSTRUMENTS SURPLUS

Mrs. Horton moved to declare the high school band instruments surplus and Mr. Snowden seconded the motion.   

VOTE:   9 YEAS   0 NAYS   0 ABSENT

AUDIT ENGAGEMENT FOR 2004-2005

Mr. Davis moved to approve the Audit engagement for 2004-2005 with Postlethwaite and Netterville at $19,500 and Mr. Benda seconded the motion.                                                  

VOTE:   9 YEAS   0 NAYS   0 ABSENT

STUDENT ACCIDENT INSURANCE

Mr. Benda moved to approve the student accident insurance for 2005-2006 school year with ICT Insurance Company at $ 21,579.00 and Mr. Snowden seconded the motion.                             

VOTE:  9 YEAS  0 NAYS   0 ABSENT

WORKERS COMPENSATION INSURANCE

Mr. Snowden moved to approve the workers compensation insurance for 2005-2006 school year with Amicus Mutual Insurance at $76,066.00 and Mrs. Young seconded the motion.         

VOTE:  9 YEAS   0 NAYS     0 ABSENT

2004-2005 BUDGET AMENDMENT

Mr. Johnson moved to approve the 2004-2005 budget amendment to include the transfer of general funds to cover the Food Service deficit and Mr. Dayton seconded the motion.

VOTE:  9 YEAS   0 NAYS   0 ABSENT

Mr. Johnson moved to approve the 2004-2005 budget to include the transfer of general funds to cover the Food Service deficit and Mr. Davis seconded the motion.

VOTE:  9 YEAS   0 NAYS   0 ABSENT

COMMITTEE MEETINGS – None at this time.

AGENDA ITEMS FOR JULY 14, 2005 BOARD MEETING

Personnel Matters, Policies

WORK SESSION FOR JULY 14, 2005 - Policies

ADJOURN

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

VOTE:  9 YEAS   0 NAYS   0 ABSENT

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Lynda Coleman, President                   Warren Drake, Superintendent