Zachary School Board Minutes

July 14, 2005

7:00PM

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

The invocation was given by Mr. Dayton.

The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Mr. Snowden.

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

7 PRESENT  2 ABSENT ( Mr. Davis & Mrs. Young)

MINUTES FOR JUNE 23, 2005

Mr. Dayton moved to approve the minutes for June 23, 2005 and Mr. Johnson seconded the motion.

VOTE:    7 YEAS   0 NAYS  2 ABSENT

PUBLIC COMMENT

There was none.

SUPERINTENDENT REPORT

Mr. Drake reported that Kindergarten Orientation was held today at Northwestern Elementary. Opening day of the school year for the staff will be held at the Fellowship Church on August 8, 2005 at 9:00AM. August 10, 2005 will be first day of school for students.  The school board office will resume regular hours on July 25.  Mayor Kip Holden presented the Zachary School System with a $5000 Technology Grant .

PERSONNEL MATTERS

Mrs. Kimmell moved to approve the job descriptions for Federal Grants Clerk and Social Worker and Mrs. Horton seconded the motion. 

VOTE:  7 YEAS  0 NAYS  2 ABSENT

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

(See Attached List)

VOTE:  7 YEAS   0 NAYS  2 ABSENT

ZACHARY COMMUNITY SCHOOL BOARD CURRICULUM

Mr. Benda moved to approve the Zachary Community School Board Curriculum and Mr. Snowden seconded the motion. 

VOTE:  7 YEAS   0 NAYS   2 ABSENT

WORKERS COMPENSATIOM INSURANCE

Mr. Benda moved to approve the Workers Compensation Insurance for 2005 - 2006 with Lemic Insurance Company for $76,603.00 and Mrs. Kimmell seconded the motion.  

VOTE:  7 YEAS   0 NAYS  2 ABSENT

SALARY SCHEDULES FOR 2005-2006

Mrs. Horton moved to approve the Salary Schedules for 2005-2006 and Mr. Snowden seconded the motion.

VOTE:  7 YEAS   0 NAYS   2 ABSENT

HEALTH INSURANCE BENEFITS

Mr. Benda moved to approve the Health Insurance Benefits for 2005-2006 with Blue Cross Insurance using Plan 44 instead of Plan 41 and Mr. Snowden seconded the motion.    

VOTE:  7 YEAS   0 NAYS    2 ABSENT

APPROPRIATION OF FUNDS TO NORTHWESTERN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Mr. Dayton moved to approve the appropriation of funds ($21,304.32) for Northwestern Elementary School and Mr. Johnson seconded the motion.

VOTE:  7 YEAS   0 NAYS   2 ABSENT

APPROVAL OF CHANGE IN SCOPE FOR THE ZES KITCHEN RENOVATIONS

Mrs. Kimmell moved to approve the change in scope for the ZES kitchen renovations due to high cost and change of priorities. They would spend $60,000 to $100,000 in necessary renovations and Mr. Snowden seconded the motion.                            

VOTE:  7 YEAS  0 NAYS  2 ABSENT

APPROVAL OF CHANGE IN BUDGET FOR NWE KITCHEN RENOVATIONS AND ADDITIONS

Mr. Snowden moved to approve the change in budget for the Northwestern Elementary kitchen renovations and additions from $521,675.00 to $863,912 and Mr. Benda seconded the motion.

VOTE:  7 YEAS   0 NAYS   2 ABSENT

APPROVAL OF CHANGE IN BUDGET FOR NEW MAINTENANCE WAREHOUSE

Mr. Benda moved to approve a change in budget for new maintenance warehouse from $252,000 to $441,000 and Mr. Dayton seconded the motion.   

VOTE:  7 YEAS   0 NAYS  2 ABSENT

APPROVAL TO PROCEED THROUGH CONSTRUCTION DOCUMENTS FOR PHASE ONE OF A NEW ATHLETIC TRAINING FACILITY AT ZHS

Mr. Snowden moved to proceed through construction documents for phase one of a new athletic training facility at ZHS and Mr. Dayton seconded the motion.

VOTE:  7 YEAS   0 NAYS   2 ABSENT

RESOLUTION FOR MR. DRAKE TO NEGOTIATE A SITE FOR ZACHARY COMMUNITY SCHOOL BOARD OFFICE

Mr. Benda moved to approve a resolution for Mr. Drake to negotiate a Purchase Agreement with the land owners for land on Hwy. 964 for the new school board office and Mrs. Kimmell seconded the motion.

VOTE:  7 YEAS  0 NAYS   2 ABSENT

PARTNERSHIP BETWEEN ZACHARY COMMUNITY SCHOOLS & LSU COLLEGE OF EDUCATION FOR STUDENT TEACHERS

Mrs. Horton moved to approve the partnership between Zachary Community Schools & LSU College of Education for Student Teachers and Mrs. Kimmell seconded the motion.

VOTE:  7 YEAS   0 NAYS   2 ABSENT

COMMITTEE MEETINGS

Athletic Committee will announce meeting date.

AGENDA ITEMS FOR JULY 28, 2005 BOARD MEETING

Approval of Purchase of Land for School Board Office, Food Bids

AGENDA ITEMS FOR WORK SESSION

Discussion of Purchase of Land for School Board Office, Discussion of Food Bids

ADJOURN

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

VOTE:  7 YEAS  0 NAYS  2 ABSENT

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Lynda Coleman, President                        Warren Drake, Superintendent