March 22, 2007

The regular meeting of the Zachary Community School Board was held on March 22, 2007 at 4700 Main Street, Zachary, La.

The invocation was led by Gaynell Young.

The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Jonathan Benda.

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

1 Absent (Mr. Snowden)

MINUTES FOR FEBRUARY 22, 2007

Mr. Dayton moved to approve the minutes for the February 22, 2007 meeting and Mrs. Rogers seconded the motion. VOTE: 8 YEAS 0 NAYS 1 ABSENT

MOTION

Mr. Benda made the motion to move Agenda item 8 Accountability to Agenda item 6 and Mr. Dayton seconded the motion. VOTE: 8 YEAS 0 NAYS 1 ABSENT

SUPERINTENDENT REPORT

Mr. Drake reported that the Mayor and City Council presented the school board with a Proclamation commending them on their number one status on March 15, 2007. The SACS CASI Review Team reported that the SACS CASI Board of Directors, unanimously and without reservation award District Accreditation to the Zachary Community School District. NWMS teacher, Paula Swilley, was selected to travel to London and train with professionals on methods to teach Shakespeare to young people. Z-Fest will be May 3-6 and all schools will participate.

ACCCOUNTABILITY #1 IN THE STATE

Michelle Clayton gave an update on the District Performance Score. The board presented each school with a plaque and an award from state funds.

CSRS UPDATE

Chris Pellegrin presented the building plan update.

PERSONNEL MATTERS

Mrs. Young moved to approve Personnel Matters and Mrs. Rogers seconded the motion.

VOTE: 8 YEAS 0 NAYS 1 ABSENT

COOPERATIVE ENDEAVOR AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF ZACHARY AND THE ZACHARY COMMUNITY SCHOOL SYSTEM FOR THE ZACHARY YOUTH PARK

Mr. Swilley moved to table the Cooperative Endeavor Agreement between the City of Zachary and the ZCSB for the Zachary Youth Park and Mrs. Samuel seconded the motion. VOTE: 8 YEAS 0 NAYS 1 ABSENT

DISTRICT TECHNOLOGY PLAN

Mr. Benda moved to approve the District Technology Plan and Mr. Swilley seconded the motion. VOTE: 8 YEAS 0 NAYS 1 ABSENT

BUDGET FOR ZHS COMPUTER ROOM RENOVATIONS

The Facilities Committee has reviewed and approved the Scope of Work and Budget of $69,000.00 for the Computer Room Renovations at ZHS. This project is not in the master plan and therefore 100% will come from the General Fund. Mr. Swilley moved to establish the budget for the ZHS computer room renovations project at $69,000 and to authorize the superintendent to enter into our standard Owner-Contractor agreement with the lowest responsible bidder, Charles Carter Construction Company, in the amount of $56,100.00 for this project and Mr. Dayton seconded the motion. VOTE: 8 YEAS 0 NAYS 1 ABSENT

BUDGET FOR ZHS TRACK & FIELD RESURFACING

The facilities committee has reviewed and approved the Scope of Work and Budget of $1,425,000.00 for the Resurfacing the Zachary High School Football Field and Track. The track resurfacing was originally included in the master plan with a budget of $300,000. The remaining $1,125,000 needed for the additional scope will come from the General Fund. Mr. Swilley moved to establish the overall project budget including fees and contingencies for the ZHS Track & Football Field resurfacing project at $1,425,000.00 and authorize the superintendent to enter into our standard Owner-Contractor agreement with the lowest responsible bidder within the budgeted construction amount and Mrs. Young seconded the motion.

VOTE: 8 YEAS 0 NAYS 1 ABSENT

APPROVAL OF COMMITTEES

Mrs. Samuel moved to create a special committee with the title Transportation Committee and Mr. Owen seconded the motion. VOTE: 8 YEAS 0 NAYS 1 ABSENT

Mrs. Samuel moved to create a special committee with the title Insurance Committee and Mrs. Rogers seconded the motion. VOTE: 8 YEAS 0 NAYS 1 ABSENT

COMMITTEE MEETINGS

Mini-Retreat - March 31, 2007 – 9 to 11am @ St. Patrick’s Church

Insurance Committee – April 19, 2007 @ 4:00pm @ St. Patrick’s Church

Finance Committee – April 26, 2007 @ 5:30pm @ Old Bank of Zachary

AGENDA ITEMS FOR APRIL 26, 2007

Personnel Matters, Policies, Food Bids, Student of the Year

ADJOURN

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

VOTE: 8 YEAS 0 NAYS 1 ABSENT

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Beth Kimmell, President Warren Drake, Superintendent