August 10, 2006

The regular meeting of the Zachary Community School Board was held on August 10, 2006 at 4700 Main Street.

The invocation was led by Mrs. Horton

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

1 Absent (Mrs. Young)

MINUTES FOR AUGUST 10, 2006

Mrs. Kimmel moved to approve the minutes for August 10, 2006 and Mr. Swilley seconded the motion.

VOTE: 8 YEAS 0 NAYS 1 ABSENT

PUBLIC COMMENT – There was none.

SUPERINTENDENT REPORT

Mr. Drake reported that school begins tomorrow, August 11, with a total of 3800 students registered in the schools. Mr. Drake thanked David Dayton & LSU Baseball Coach, Coach Mainieri for speaking at the open session. We will run an ad in the Zachary Plainsman for nominees for the Hall of Distinction. Nominees should be people who have made an exceptional contribution to the Zachary Schools. The deadline will be on September 1.

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: 8 YEAS 0 NAYS 1 ABSENT

SUPERINTENDENT CONTRACT

Mrs. Coleman moved to approve the changes in the superintendent contract and Mrs. Horton seconded the motion. (See Attached)

VOTE: 8 YEAS 0 NAYS 1 ABSENT

ATTENDANCE INCENTIVE

Mr. Snowden moved to approve the attendance incentive for $100.00 payment per semester for all full time employees that do not take a sick day and Mrs. Coleman seconded the motion.

VOTE: 8 YEAS 0 NAYS 1 ABSENT

ACADEMIC ACHIEVEMENT INCENTIVE

Mrs. Kimmell moved to table the academic achievement incentive until the August 24 board meeting and Mr. Snowden seconded the motion.

VOTE: 8 YEAS 0 NAYS 1 ABSENT

PUPIL PRGORESSION

Mrs. Mason informed the board that the Pupil Progression Plan has been available for public input for 2 weeks and is ready for a vote.

Mrs. Coleman moved to approve the 2006-2007 Pupil Progression and Mr. Benda seconded the motion.

VOTE: 8 YEAS 0 NAYS 1 ABSENT

COMMITTEE MEETINGS

Building Facilities Meeting – Wednesday, August 16, 2006 @ St. Patrick’s Church

Executive Session after Board Meeting on August 24

AGENDA ITEMS FOR AUGUST 24, 2006

Personnel, Resolution for Special Council, Academic Achievement Incentive

ADJOURN

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

VOTE: 8 YEAS 0 NAYS 1 ABSENT

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David Dayton, President Warren Drake, Superintendent