Zachary School Board Minutes

September 8, 2005

7:00PM

The regular meeting of the Zachary Community School Board was held on September 8, 2005 at 4700 Main Street.

The invocation was given by  Adonica Duggan.

The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Danny Davis.

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

MINUTES FOR AUGUST 25, 2005

Mrs. Kimmell moved to approve the minutes for August 25, 2005 and Mr. Davis seconded the motion.

VOTE:   9YEAS    0 NAYS

PUBLIC COMMENT

Mr. James Godbold spoke on disbursement of day care promotional flyers at the schools.

SUPERINTENDENT REPORT

Lynda Coleman presented a plaque to Mark Johnson, outgoing board member for District 2.

Mr. Drake reported that they have 337 new students from the New Orleans area.  Mr. Drake wanted to thank everyone for all of the support and donations that have been made to the school district.  Donations are coming in from all over the United States to help with buying uniforms and supplies.  Mr. Drake thanked Beth Carbo of First Student for all they have done transporting people out of New Orleans.

PERSONNEL MATTERS

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

VOTE:  9 YEAS   0 NAYS    0 ABSENT                   (See Attached List)

CSRS BUILDING PLAN UPDATE

Mr. Pellegrin presented a update on construction projects. He told the board that things are happening at all of the schools.

ATTENDANCE INCENTIVE PAY

Mr. Drake asked the board to table Attendance Incentive Pay to a later time.

Mr. Snowden moved to table Attendance Incentive Pay and Mr. Davis seconded the motion.

VOTE:  9 YEAS   0 NAYS   0 ABSENT

EDUCATIONAL FACILITIES IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT – CHAIRMAN

Mr. Benda moved to appoint David Dayton as Educational Facilities Improvement District Chairman and Beth Kimmell and Scott Swilley as committee members and Mrs. Horton seconded the motion.

VOTE:   9 YEAS   0 NAYS   0 ABSENT

DECLARATION OF EMERGENCY FOR PURCHASING FOOD

Mrs. Horton moved to approve the declarations of emergency so the board can purchase food for the lunch program for a 90 day period, at the end of the 90 day period we will review it again, Mr. Benda seconded the motion.                                                                                                   VOTE:  9 YEAS   0 NAYS   0 ABSENT

DECLARATION OF EMERGENCY FOR PURCHASING STUDENT BOOKS & STUDENT DESKS

Mr. Dayton moved to approve the declaration of emergency to purchase student books and student desks and Mr. Swilley seconded the motion.

VOTE:   9 YEAS    0 NAYS   0 ABSENT

COMMITTEE MEETINGS

Finance Committee will meet on September 22, 2005 @ 5:30PM @ Old Bank

AGENDA ITEMS FOR 9-22-05

Policies, Personnel Matters, Pupil Progression Plan, and Honoring Teachers of the Year

ADJOURN

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

VOTE:   9 YEAS    0 NAYS    0 ABSENTS

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Lynda Coleman, President                                    Warren Drake, Superintendent