Zachary Community School Board Minutes

January 24, 2007    1:30 pm

The regular meeting of the Zachary Community School Board was held on January 24, 2007 at 4700 Main Street, Zachary, La.

The invocation was led by Rev. Bridges – First Baptist Church.

The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Mr. Snowden.

ROLL: Mrs. Kimmell, Mrs. Young, Mr. Swilley, Mrs. Samuel, Mr. Snowden, Mr. Owen, Mrs. Rogers, Mr. Benda, and Mr. Dayton.

MINUTES FOR JANUARY 11, 2007 BOARD MEETING

Mr. Owen moved to approve the minutes for the meeting held on January 11, 2007 and Mr. Benda seconded the motion.

VOTE:  9 YEAS    0 NAYS   0 ABSENT

SUPERINTENDENT REPORT

Mr. Drake recognized Mr. Jarreau, Manager of Office Dept for donating $1000 to the school system in supplies.  Zachary High baseball team will have an auction at 6 p.m. this Saturday, January 27 at Fennwood Country Club.  Mr. Drake thanked the community, students and parents, the school board and staff, City of Zachary, Chamber of Commerce, business partners, Neighbors Federal Credit Union and Best Western Inn for preparing for our visitors from the Southern Association.

2007 GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS

Mrs. Young moved to approve a resolution authorizing the advertising for bids for the purchase of Ten Million Dollars ($10,000,000) of General Obligation School Bonds, Series 2007, of the Zachary Community School District No. 1, State of Louisiana, authorized at elections held on Tuesday, March 9, 2004 and April 29, 2006, and providing for other matters in connection therewith.  Mr. Benda seconded the motion.

VOTE:  9 YEAS   0 NAYS   0 ABSENT

SACS/CASI PRESENTATION

Dr. McMillan presented the SACS (Southern Association of Colleges and Schools) preliminary report.  Dr. McMillan reported that the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Quality Assurance Review Team has recommended without reservation, to the SACS CASI Board of Directors that the Zachary Community School District be awarded district accreditation as a quality school system. 

COMMITTEE MEETINGS – Finance Committee- 2-8-07@ 5:30pm@Old Bank Building

Board Retreat – 2-10-07 from 9 to 12pm @ St. Patrick’s Church

BOARD MEETING AGENDA ITEMS FOR FEBRUARY 8, 2007

Policies, Personnel matters

ADJOURN

Mr. Dayton moved to adjourn and Mrs. Samuel seconded the motion.

VOTE:  9 YEAS   0 NAYS   0 ABSENT

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Beth Kimmell, President                                  Warren Drake, Superintendent