January 26, 2006

The regular meeting of the Zachary Community School Board was held on January 26, 2006 at 4700 Main Street.

The invocation was given by Gaynell Young.

The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Jonathan Benda.

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

MINUTES FOR JANUARY 12, 2006

Mrs. Young moved to approve the minutes for January 12, 2006 Board Meeting and Mrs. Kimmell seconded the motion. VOTE: 9 YEAS 0 NAYS 0 ABSENT

PUBLIC COMMENT

There was none.

SUPERINTENDENT REPORT

Mr. Drake reported that the bids were opened today for Northwestern Middle School. We will advertise for bids Friday, January 20, for the high school. Construction is ongoing for the elementary schools and the maintenance building. The Zachary Elementary School held their Star Student’s Breakfast on Tuesday, January 24, 2006. Zachary High School student Josh Knight, a member of the JROTC Marksmanship Team has qualified for the U.S. Army JROTC Western Region Air Rifle Championship. Allison ”r;Ally” McGuinness, student at ZHS is the first runner up for Miss Teen Louisiana 2006. Zachary Elementary School Family Astronomy Night is going on this evening from 6:00 to 9:00PM.

PERSONNEL MATTERS

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

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

AUDITORS PRESENTATION OF 2004 – 2005 AUDIT

Mr. Robertson introduced Mike Schexnayder of Postlethwaite & Netterville, Inc. Mr. Schexnayder reported that the school board is in excellent financial shape. The board members and Mr. Drake thanked Gordon Robertson, Business Manager, for doing such an outstanding job. Mrs. Coleman moved to accept the 2004-2005 Audit and Mr. Benda seconded the motion.

VOTE: 9 YEAS 0 NAYS 0 ABSENT

AUTHORIZATION OF BOND ELECTION

Mr. Swilley moved to approve a resolution ordering and calling a special election to be held in the Zachary Community School District No. 1, State of Louisiana, on Saturday, April 26, 2006, to authorize the incurring of debt and issuance of bonds therein: making application to the State Bond Commission in connection therewith; and providing for other matters in connection therewith and Mrs. Kimmell seconded the motion.

VOTE: 9 YEAS 0 NAYS 0 ABSENT

(See Attached Sheet)

COMMITTEE MEETINGS – No meetings are scheduled at this time.

AGENDA ITEMS FOR FEBRUARY 9, 2006

Personnel Matters, award bid of $12,650,000 to Percy J. Matherne, Inc. for NMS, amending budget for ZHS High School Bid for 9,755,000, revision of pupil progression plan

WORK SESSION FOR FEBRUARY 9, 2006

Discussion of awarding bid for $12,650.000 to Percy J. Matherne, Inc., for NMS, discussion of amending budget for ZHS High School Bid for $9,755,000, discussion of revision of pupil progression plan

ADJOURN

Mrs. Coleman moved to adjourn and Mr. Benda seconded the motion.

VOTE: 9 YEAS 0 NAYS 0 ABSENT

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David Dayton, President Warren Drake, Superintendent