Zachary School Board Minutes
February 9, 2006
The regular meeting of the Zachary Community School Board was held on February 9, 2006 at 4700 Main Street.
The invocation was led by Danny Davis.
The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Jonathan Benda.
ROLL: Mr. Dayton, Mr. Swilley, Mrs. Kimmell, Mr. Snowden, Mr. Davis, Mr. Benda, Mrs. Horton and Mrs. Coleman. Absent: Mrs. Young
MINUTES FOR JANUARY 26, 2006
Mrs. Kimmell moved to approve the minutes for January 26, 2006 Board Meeting and Mrs. Coleman seconded the motion. VOTE: 8 YEAS 0 NAYS 1 ABSENT
PUBLIC COMMENT
There was no comment
SUPERINTENDENT REPORT
Mr. Drake reported that they will be opening the bids for Zachary High School on February 23, 2006. On Monday, February 13, Mr. Drake will sign contract with Percy J. Matherne for Northwestern Middle School. Bids will be opened for Zachary High School on February 23, 2006. Kevin Lemoine, Principal of ZHS has joined the Louisiana Association of Principals Board of Directors, District 8. Tammy Wood and Lori Lubin are in New Your City at the Museum of Modern Art. First Student will recognize their employees as First Responders during the Katrina aftermath on Monday, February 23 at Roger’s Steak House. First Student will also present a check to Red Cross for $19,000.
RECOGNITION OF ZHS ALL - REGION CHOIR
Mr. Drake recognized the ZHS All-Region Choir which covers 13 states. The board presented them with certificates.
PERSONNEL MATTERS
There was none at this time.
PRESENTATION BY DR. DAVID SPRUILL & SCHOOL COUNSELORS
Dr. David Spruill gave an update on the partnership between the Louisiana State University School Counseling Program and the Zachary School System. Each school counselor and social worker presented goals that would be achieved by May 2006.
REVISION OF THE OVERALL BUDGET FOR THE MIDDLE SCHOOL PROJECT TO $16,394,322.
Mr. Swilley moved to revise the overall budget for the middle school project to $16,394,322 and Mr. Davis seconded the motion.
VOTE: 8 YEAS 0 NAYS 1 ABSENT
AWARD THE MIDDLE SCHOOL PROJECT TO PERCY J. MATHERNE CONSTRUCTION CO. IN THE AMOUNT OF $12,650,000 AND AUTHORIZE THE SUPERINTENDENT TO ENTER INTO A CONTRACT FOR THE PROJECT
Mr. Swilley moved to award the Northwestern Middle School project to Percy J. Matherne Construction Co. in the amount of $12,650,000 and authorize the superintendent to enter into a contract for the project and Mrs. Coleman seconded the motion.
VOTE: 8 YEAS 0 NAYS 0 ABSENT
REVISION OF PUPIL PROGRESSION PLAN
Mr. Benda moved to approve the revision of the Pupil Progression Plan, adding the substitution that JROTC is permissible as a substitution for Health Education and a maximum of 4 units allowed toward graduation. Mrs. Coleman seconded the motion.
VOTE: 8 YEAS 0 NAYS 1 ABSENT
CANCER INSURANCE
Mrs. Kimmell moved to approve changing cancer insurance coverage to American Heritage Insurance Company and to drop AFLAC Cancer Insurance. Mr. Davis seconded the motion.
VOTE: 8 YEAS 0 NAYS 1 ABSENT
ADVERTISE FOR BIDS FOR SMALL EQUIPMENT FOR COPPER MILL
Mrs. Kimmell moved to advertise for bids for small equipment for Copper Mill Elementary kitchen equipment and Mrs. Coleman seconded the motion.
VOTE: 8 YEAS 0 NAYS 1 ABSENT
DECLARE 4 T-BUILDINGS (A,B,C,D) @ ZACHARY ELEMENTARY SURPLUS
Mrs. Coleman moved to declare 4 T-Buildings (A,B,C,D) at Zachary Elementary as surplus with the conditions that the buyer place a $1000.00 deposit on buildings and move them between March 27 through March 31, 2006. Mr. Davis seconded the motion.
VOTE: 8 YEAS 0 NAYS 1 ABSENT
COMMITTEE MEETINGS
Building Facilities Meeting – 2-21-06 @ 6:00PM @ St. Patrick’s Church
AGENDA ITEMS FOR FEBRUARY 23, 2006 BOARD MEETING @ 7:00PM
student of the year, approving bid for Zachary High School, employee pay raise
WORK SESSION @ 6:00PM
Discussion of bid for Zachary High School & employee pay raise
ADJOURN
Mrs. Coleman moved to adjourn and Mr. Swilley seconded the motion.
VOTE: 8 YEAS 0 NAYS 1 ABSENT
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David Dayton, President Warren Drake, Superintendent