May 25, 2006

The regular meeting of the Zachary Community School Board was held on May 25, 2006 at 4700 Main Street.

The invocation was led by Gaynell Young.

The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Jonathan Benda.

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

MINUTES FOR MAY 11, 2006

Mrs. Coleman moved to approve the minutes for May 11, 2006 and Mrs. Horton seconded the motion.

VOTE: 8 YEAS 0 NAYS 1 ABSENT

PUBLIC COMMENT – There was none.

SUPERINTENDENT REPORT

Mr. Drake reported that construction is under way at all schools and maintenance building.

The LEAP/GEE student scores were released May 12, 2006 and they showed a strong performance. Leap remediation summer school will be held Tuesday, May 30, 2006 through Monday, June 26. Testing dates are June 27, 28 & 29^th. GEE remediation summer school will start Monday, June 12 through Monday, June 26^th. Testing dates will start on June 27 through 29^th. Mr. Drake attended a meeting at the Baton Rouge Community College this morning and he is a member of the BRCC Panel Leadership and External Partnerships. All schools and the main office will be closed Monday, May 29 in observance of Memorial Day.

PERSONNEL MATTERS

Mr. Drake asked the board for approval of Personnel Matters. Mrs. Young moved to approve Personnel Matters and Mr. Benda seconded the motion.

VOTE: 8 YEAS 0 NAYS 1 ABSENT

PRESENTATION BY NWE STAFF – DESTINATION MATH GRANT

Jennifer Marangos presented a power point on the destination of the math grant which totaled $262,000.00 over three year period.

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 presented the goals and the achievements this year.

GENERAL OBLIGATION BOND SALE

Mrs. Coleman moved to approve a resolution authorizing the advertising for bids for the purchase of Ten Million Dollars ($10,0000,000) of General Obligation School Bonds, Series 2006, of the Zachary Community School District No.1, State of Louisiana, authorized at an election held on Tuesday, March 9, 2004, and providing for other matters in connection therewith and Mrs. Kimmell seconded the motion.

VOTE: 8 YEAS 0 NAYS 1 ABSENT

APPROVAL OF WAREHOUSE CLERK JOB DESCRIPTION

Mrs. Horton moved to approve the Warehouse Clerk job description and Mrs. Kimmell seconded the motion.

VOTE: 8 YEAS 0 NAYS 1 ABSENT

CHANGE ORDER ON COPPER MILL ELEMENTARY TURN LANE

Mr. Swilley moved to approve a change order to add turn lanes in front of Copper Mill Elementary school on Hwy. 964 in the amount of $184,208.55 and Mr. Owen seconded the motion.

VOTE: 8 YEAS 0 NAYS 1 ABSENT

LITERACY PLAN – 2006-2007

Mrs. Coleman moved to approve the Literacy Plan 2006 - 2007 and Mrs. Swilley seconded the motion.

VOTE: 8 YEAS 0 NAYS 1 ABSENT

COMMITTEE MEEETINGS

Building Facilities – Tuesday, May 30 @ 6:00PM @ St. Patrick’s Church

Discipline Committee – Monday, June 5 @ 7:30AM @ ZHS Library

AGENDA ITEMS FOR JUNE 8, 2006 BOARD MEETING

Adopt the millage rate(s) for the tax year 2006, Adoption of Budget 2006-2007, Official Journal 2006-2007, Fiscal Agent, Food Bids & Policy.

ADJOURN

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

VOTE: 8 YEAS 0 NAYS 1 ABSENT

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David Dayton, President Warren Drake, Superintendent