September 28, 2006

The regular meeting of the Zachary Community School Board was held on September 28, 2006 at 4700 Main Street.

The invocation was led by Mr. Snowden.

The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Mr. Owen

ROLL: Mr. Dayton, Mr. Swilley, Mrs. Kimmell, Mr. Snowden, Mr. Owen, and Mrs. Coleman 3 Absent (Mrs. Young, Mrs. Horton, & Mr. Benda)

MINUTES FOR SEPTEMBER 14, 2006

Mr. Owen moved to approve the minutes for September 14, 2006 and Mrs. Coleman seconded the motion.

VOTE: 6 YEAS 0 NAYS 3 ABSENT

PUBLIC COMMENT – There was none.

SUPERINTENDENT REPORT

Mr. Drake reported that the Zachary Community School Hall of Distinction presentation will be held Friday, September 29, beginning with a reception in the high school cafeteria at 5:00PM. Honorees also be recognized during half time at the football game. On Monday, October 2, 2006 the DEQ Mobile Air Monitoring Lab will be at Zachary High School football stadium parking lot between 9:30 & 10:30AM. The lab will help DEQ take air samples throughout the state and will be used to ensure the public that Louisiana meets all state and federal air quality standards. The Copper Mill Ribbon Cutting and Open House was a great success. The Board Retreat will be at the Lod Cook Center on October 28 & 29, 2006.

PERSONNEL MATTERS

Mrs. Coleman moved to approve Personnel Matters and Mrs. Kimmell seconded the motion.

VOTE: 6 YEAS 0 NAYS 3 ABSENT

CARPENTER & CARPENTER HELPER JOB DESCRIPTION

CARPENTER & CARPENTER HELPER SALARY SCHEDULES

Mr. Snowden moved to approve the Carpenter & Carpenter Helper Job Descriptions and Salary Schedules and Mr. Swilley seconded the motion.

VOTE: 6 YEAS 0 NAYS 3 ABSENT

POLICIES

Mrs. Kimmell moved to approve policies on Student Transportation Management – File:ED, Standardize Testing Program – File:II and Substitute Teachers – File: GBRJ and Mrs. Coleman seconded the motion.

VOTE: 6 YEAS 0 NAYS 3 ABSENT

SCHOOL BOARD MEETING DATES 2007

Mr. Snowden moved to approve the School Board Meeting Dates for 2007 and Mrs. Kimmell seconded the motion.

VOTE: 6 YEAS 0 NAYS 3 ABSENT

PLAYGROUND EQUIPMENT FOR COPPER MILL SCHOOL

Mr. Snowden moved to approve the purchase of playground equipment for Copper Mill Elementary School from Planet Recess at a cost of $61,932.00 and Mrs. Coleman seconded the motion.

VOTE: 6 YEAS 0 NAYS 3 ABSENT

COMMITTEE MEETINGS : None at this time.

AGENDA ITEMS FOR OCTOBER 12, 2006 BOARD MEETING

Policies, Personnel Matters, & Food Service Bids

ADJOURN

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

VOTE: 6 YEAS 0 NAYS 0 ABSENT

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David Dayton, President Warren Drake, Superintendent