July 13, 2006

The regular meeting of the Zachary Community School Board was held on July 13, 2006 at 4700 Main Street.

The invocation was led by Mrs. Horton.

The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Mr. Benda.

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

Absent: Mr. Owen & Mr. Snowden

MINUTES FOR JUNE 8, 2006

Mrs. Coleman moved to approve the minutes for June 8, 2006 and Mrs. Young seconded the motion.

VOTE: 7 YEAS 0 NAYS 2 ABSENT

PUBLIC COMMENT - There was none.

SUPERINTENDENT REPORT

Mr. Drake reported that construction is ongoing at all schools. Orientations and Open Houses are listed on the web site for each school. The Zachary School District has grown more in ratio than any school district in the state. Three band members from the Zachary High School Band were selected for the America Top 100 Band. Claire Drake has been chosen from among more than 600 participants in Louisiana’s Girls State to participate as a senator in the American Legion Auxiliary Girls Nation.

RECOGNITION OF DONALD THOMAS

Mr. Drake recognized Donald Thomas, retiring Personnel Director and presented him with a plaque.

CSRS BUILDING UPDATE

Chris Pellegrin presented the Building Plan update.

PERSONNEL MATTERS

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

VOTE: 7 YEAS 0 NAYS 2 ABSENT

CERTIFICATED PAY RAISES FOR SUPERINTENDENT

Mrs. Coleman moved to approve the certificated pay raise awarded by the State for the Superintendent and Mrs. Horton seconded the motion.

VOTE: 7 YEAS 0 NAYS 2 ABSENT

SUPERINTENDENT INCENTIVE RAISE

Mr. Benda moved to approve Superintendent Incentive Raise and Mr. Swilley seconded the motion.

VOTE: 7 YEAS 0 NAYS 2 ABSENT

WELLNESS POLICY

Mrs. Coleman moved to approve the Wellness Policy (File: JGBCF) and Mr. Swilley seconded the motion.

VOTE: 7 YEAS 0 NAYS 2 ABSENT

GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS

Mr. Jerry Osborn explained General Obligations Bonds and told the board that it was time to sell some of these bonds.

Mrs. Coleman moved to authorize a resolution providing for the review of the bid received for the purchase of $10,000,000 of General Obligation School Bonds, Series 2006, of the Zachary Community School District No. 1, State of Louisiana, and approving the Official Notice of Bond Sale and Official Statement in connection therewith. Mrs. Kimmell seconded the motion.

VOTE: 7 YEAS 0 NAYS 2 ABSENT

Mrs. Kimmell moved to accept the bid received for the purchase of Ten Million Dollars ($10,000,000) of General Obligation School Bonds, Series 2006, of the Zachary Community School District No. 1, State of Louisiana, and providing for other matters in connection therewith. Mr. Benda seconded the motion.

VOTE: 7 YEAS 0 NAYS 2 ABSENT

Mr. Benda moved to authorize the incurring of debt and issuance of Ten Million Dollars ($10,000,000) of General Obligation School Bonds, Series 2006, of Zachary Community School District No. 1, State of Louisiana; prescribing the form, terms and conditions of said Bonds; designating the date, denomination and place of payment of said Bonds; providing for the payment thereof in principal and interest; and providing for other matters in connection therewith. Mr. Swilley seconded the motion.

VOTE: 7 YEAS 0 NAYS 2 ABSENT

BEFORE & AFTER SCHOOL EXTENDED DAY CARE

Mrs. Horton moved to approve before and after school extended day care and Mrs. Horton seconded the motion.

VOTE: 7 YEAS 0 NAYS 2 ABSENT

COMMITTEE MEETINGS

Insurance Committee will meet on July 18, 2006 @ 6:00PM @ St. Patrick’s

Executive Committee will meet on July 19, 2006 @ 6:00PM @ Lonny Myles Office.

Finance Committee will meet on July 27, 2006 @ 5:30PM @ Old Bank

AGENDA ITEMS FOR JULY 27, 2006

Personnel Matters

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