April 27, 2006

The regular meeting of the Zachary Community School Board was held on April 27, 2006 at 4700 Main Street.

The invocation was led by Lynda Coleman.

The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Jonathan Benda.

ROLL: Mr. Dayton, Mrs. Young, Mr. Swilley, Mr. Snowden, Mr. Owen, Mr. Benda, Mrs. Horton and Mrs. Coleman. 1 Absent (Mrs. Kimmell)

MINUTES FOR MARCH 23, 2006

Mrs. Coleman moved to approve the minutes for March 23, 2006 and Mrs. Horton seconded the motion.

VOTE: 8 YEAS 0 NAYS 1 ABSENT

PUBLIC COMMENT – Debbie Ponder spoke about her son , Jeffrey Ponder, being caught using his cell phone.

RECOGNITION OF OUTSTANDING SCHOOL SUPPORT EMPLOYEES

Mr. Drake recognized outstanding School Support Employees for each school and each employee was presented a certificate and plaque. They are:

Susan Varnadore - Northwestern Elementary

Sondra Burnham – Zachary Elementary

Darryl Edwards – Northwestern Elementary

Belinda Johnson – Zachary High School

SUPERINTENDENT REPORT

Mr. Drake reported that construction at the schools continues. The Wind Ensemble/Symphonic Band will perform Monday, May 1, at 6:30PM at First Baptist Church. The Jazz Ensemble will perform on Thursday, May 4, at 6:30PM at First Baptist Church.

The Zachary High School Welding Team won 1^st place at the Annual Associated Builders and Contractors State Welders competition in New Orleans. In the Open ”r;V” grove competition Justin Smiles placed 1^st. place, Corey Swick won 2^nd and Nathan Boone placed 4^th. In the Filet Weld competition Will McKowen placed4^th place, Jessie Graves placed 5^th and Ben Zachary placed 6^th place.

PERSONNEL MATTERS

Mr. Drake requested approval of Personnel Matters. Mrs. Coleman moved to approve Personnel Matters and Mr. Swilley seconded the motion. (See Attached List)

VOTE: 8 YEAS 0 NAYS 1 ABSENT

ONE TIME PAY RAISE FOR ALL FULL TIME EMPLOYEES

Mr. Benda moved to approve a one time pay raise of $500.00 for all full time employees effective immediately and Mrs. Young seconded the motion.

ROLL CALL VOTE: Mr. Dayton, Mrs. Young, Mr. Snowden, Mr. Owen, Mr. Benda, and Mrs. Coleman YEAS Mrs. Horton & Mr. Swilley Abstained 1 Absent

VESTING POLICY FOR RETIREES MEDICAL INSURANCE

Mrs. Coleman moved to approve the Vesting Policy for Retirees Medical Insurance and Mr. Owen seconded the motion. (See Attached List)

VOTE: 8 YEAS 0 NAYS 1 ABSENT

ADVERTISING FOR FOOD SERVICE BIDS STARTING AUGUST 2006 – DECEMBER 2006

Mrs. Young moved to advertise for food service bids starting August 2006 – December 2006 and Mrs. Coleman seconded the motion.

VOTE: 8 YEAS 0 NAYS 1 ABSENT

APPROVAL OF CHANGE ORDER #4 FOR COPPER MILL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Mr. Swilley moved to approve the change order #4 for the 6 items for Copper Mill Elementary School to be paid out of General Funds $37,007.75 to cover the change and Mr. Benda seconded the motion. (See Attached List)

VOTE: 8 YEAS 0 NAYS 1 ABSENT

WAVER FOR PUPIL PROGRESSION

Mrs. Coleman moved that the Zachary Community School District’s Pupil Progression Policy for the 2005-2006 school year, Appendix 3, Part B, page 15.6, Class Rank for Determining Graduation Honors and Scholarships that indicates ”r;the student must be enrolled for the entire senior year and must have been in attendance in this school system for the last four (4) semesters of high school” be waived for the 2005- 2006 school year and Mrs. Horton seconded the motion.

VOTE: 8 YEAS 0 NAYS 1 ABSENT

APPROVAL OF SALARY SCHEDULES

Mr. Benda moved to approve the salary schedules and the notes for 2006 & 2007 school year and Mrs. Coleman seconded the motion.

VOTE: 7 YEAS 0 NAYS 1 ABSENT Mr. Swilley SUBSTAINED

Mr. Benda moved to approve the cost of changing Salary Schedules for Directors, Principals, Assistant Principals, Business Manager and Supervisors and Mr. Owen seconded the motion.

VOTE: 8 YEAS 0 NAYS 1 ABSENT

COMMITTEE ASSIGNMENTS

Mrs. Coleman moved to approve the committee assignments and Mr. Swilley seconded the motion. (See Attached List)

VOTE: 8 YEAS 0 NAYS 1 ABSENT

COMMITTEE MEETINGS

Building Facilities Meeting on May 2, 2006 @ 6:00PM St. Patrick’s Church

AGENDA ITEMS FOR MAY 11, 2006

Policies, Personnel Matters, Canvas Votes, Recognition of FAZE & PTO Volunteers

ADJOURN

Mrs. Coleman moved to adjourn and Mrs. Horton seconded the motion.

VOTE: 8 YEAS 0 NAYS 1 ABSENT

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David Dayton, President Warren Drake, Superintendent