March 23, 2006

The regular meeting of the Zachary Community School Board was held on March 23, 2006 at 4700 Main Street.

The invocation was led by Carl Snowden.

The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Jonathan Benda.

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

Absent: Mrs. Horton & Mrs. Young

MINUTES FOR FEBRUARY 23, 2006

Mrs. Kimmell moved to approve the minutes for February 23, 2006 Board Meeting and Mrs. Coleman seconded the otion. VOTE: 6 YEAS 0 NAYS 2 ABSENT

PUBLIC COMMENT – There was none.

APPROVAL OF APPOINTMENT OF SCHOOL BOARD MEMBER DISTRICT 5

Mrs. Kimmell moved to approve the appointment of Hubert C. Owen III to fill the unexpired term for School Board Member Danny Davis of District 5 and Mrs. Coleman seconded the motion.

VOTE: 6 YEAS 0 NAYS 2 ABSENT

SWEARING IN DISTRICT 5 BOARD MEMBER

Mr. Owen was sworn in as District 5 Board Member by Judge Lonny Myles. Mr. Owen addressed the board.

Mr. Owen will be counted now.

SUPERINTENDENT REPORT

Mr. Drake reported that construction is ongoing at the schools. Contracts have been signed for Zachary High School and construction will begin soon. Northwestern Middle School will have a ground breaking ceremony on Thursday, March 30 at 10:00am. Testing has been on going at the schools this week.

ZACHARY CITIZENS GROUP

Melvin Riley, of the Zachary Citizens Group, congratulated the board for the good work that they have done.

DISTRICT PERFORMANCE SCORE POWER POINT

Mr. Drake and Michelle Clayton presented a video update on the District Performance Score.

CSRS BUILDING UPDATE

Chris Pellegrin of CSRS presented a visual program updating the board on progress of all projects.

PERSONNEL MATTERS

Mr. Drake asked the board for approval of Personnel Matters. Mrs. Coleman moved to approve Personnel Matters and Mr. Benda seconded the motion. (See Attached List)

VOTE: 7 YEAS 0 NAYS 2 ABSENT

CERTIFICATED PAY RAISE FOR SUPERINTENDENT

Mrs. Kimmell moved that the annual raise in the amount of $3,500.00 given to all certificated employees be given to Warren Drake, Superintendent, to be effective Friday, March 24, 2006 and Mr. Snowden seconded the motion.

VOTE: 7 YEAS 0 NAYS 2 ABSENT

Mrs. Kimmell moved that Warren Drake, Superintendent, receive a raise, to be funded by local funds, equal to the amount of the raise given to certificated employees as required by the Minimum Foundation Program (MFP). Mrs. Coleman seconded the motion.

VOTE: 7 YEAS 0 NAYS 2 ABSENT

FIBER OPTICS

Mrs. Coleman moved that the school board accept the proposal of GM Cable for the installation of fiber optics for the school district and Mr. Benda seconded the motion.

VOTE: 7 YEAS 0 NAYS 2 ABSENT

SALE OF TEMPORARY BUILDINGS

Mrs. Coleman moved that we accept the bid of $6,101.55 submitted by Olive Branch Baptist Fellowship for the purchase of surplus T-Building C (24 feet X 32 feet) located at Zachary Elementary School and trade for the expense of removal, three surplus T-Buildings (A, B & D) located at Zachary Elementary School and Mr. Snowden seconded the motion.

VOTE: 7 YEAS 0 NAYS 2 ABSENT

ASSIGN ARCHITECT FOR ZHS STADIUM ADA IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT

Mr. Swilley moved to approve to assign Noland & Wong as the architect for the ZHS stadium ADA improvements project and Mr. Snowden seconded the motion.

VOTE: 7 YEAS 0 NAYS 2 ABSENT

APPROVE BUDGET FOR NEW TURN LANES AT COPPER MILL ELEMENTARY

Mr. Swilley moved that the budget for the construction of turn lanes at Copper Mill Elementary School to be initially funded by General Fund revenues and to be repaid to the General Fund from Construction Fund revenues upon approval of bond issue and the total amount would be $283,250.00. Mrs. Coleman seconded the motion.

VOTE: 7 YEAS 0 NAYS 2 ABSENT

ASSIGN ENGINEER FOR TURN LANES AT COPPER MILL ELEMENTARY

Mr. Swilley moved to assign Ferris Engineering as the architect for the turn lanes at Copper Mill Elementary and Mr. Snowden seconded the motion.

VOTE: 7 YEAS 0 NAYS 2 ABSENT

APPROVE CHANGE ORDER FOR CONCRETE PAVING AT COPPER MILL ELEMENTARY

Mr. Benda moved to approve the change order for concrete paving at Copper Mill Elementary School to be initially funded by General Fund revenues and to be repaid to the General Fund from Construction Fund revenues upon approval of bond issue and the amount would be $218,633.60. Mrs. Coleman seconded the motion.

VOTE: 7 YEAS 0 NAYS 2 ABSENT

APPROVE CHANGE ORDER FOR STORM DAMAGE REPAIRS AT COPPER MILL ELEMENTARY

Mr. Swilley moved to approve change order for storm damage repairs at Copper Mill Elementary, stating to be initially funded by General Fund revenues and the balance not paid by insurance coverage to be repaid to the General Fund from Construction Fund revenues upon approval of bond issue and the amount would be $63,313.09. Mrs. Coleman seconded the motion.

VOTE: 7 YEAS 0 NAYS 2 ABSENT

COMMITTEE MEETINGS – Insurance Committee Meeting 3-18-06 @ 5PM @ St. Patricks’

AGENDA ITEMS FOR APRIL 27, 2006

One time bonus for employees and Vesting.

ADJOURN

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

VOTE: 7 YEAS 0 NAYS 2 ABSENT

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David Dayton, President Warren Drake, Superintendent