June 28, 2007

The regular meeting of the Zachary Community School Board was held on June 28, 2007 at 4700 Main Street, Zachary, La.

The invocation was led by Mr. Snowden.

The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Mr. Benda.

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

MINUTES FOR MAY 24, 2007

Mr. Dayton moved to approve the minutes for May 24, 2007 and Mr. Snowden seconded the motion.

VOTE: 8 YEAS 0 NAYS 1 ABSENT

Mr. Owen moved to add General Announcement to the agenda and Mrs. Samuel seconded.

VOTE: 8 YEAS 0 NAYS 1 ABSENT

GENERAL ANNOUCEMENT

Mrs. Kimmell announced that Mike Jones has been elected to National Beta Club President and Mr. Owen said that FAZE has been recognized by the Department of Education as Distinguished Partner in Education.

CSRS BUILDING UPDATE

Chris Pellegrin and Vincent Guillory led a video presentation of the construction progress to date.

RECOMMENDATION OF NORTHWESTERN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL PRINCIPAL

Mrs. Samuel moved to approve Martha Davis as Northwestern Elementary Principal and Mrs. Rogers seconded the motion.

VOTE: 8 YEAS 0 NAYS 1 ABSENT

PERSONNEL MATTERS

Mr. Dayton moved to approve Personnel Matters and Mr. Swilley seconded the motion.

VOTE: 8 YEAS 0 NAYS 1 ABSENT

2007-2008 BUDGET

Mr. Benda moved to adopt the 2007-2008 Budget for the Zachary Community School System and Mr. Snowden seconded the motion.

VOTE: 8 YEAS 0 NAYS 1 ABSENT

ADOPT MILLAGE RATES FOR THE TAX YEAR 2007

Mr. Benda moved to adopt the millage rates for the tax year 2007 and Mr. Snowden seconded the motion. (See Attached Sheet)

ROLL VOTE: Mrs. Kimmell, Mr. Swilley, Mrs. Samuel, Mr. Snowden, Mr. Owen, Mrs. Rogers, Mr. Benda, and Mr. Dayton YEAS 0 NAYS 1 ABSENT

2007-2008 SALARY SCHEDULES

Mr. Snowden moved to approve the 2007-2008 Salary Schedules and Mrs. Samuel seconded the motion.

VOTE: 8 YEAS 0 NAYS 1 ABSENT

OFFICIAL JOURNAL 2007-2008

Mr. Swilley moved to approve the Zachary Plainsman as the Official Journal for the 2007-2008 school year and Mr. Dayton seconded the motion.

VOTE: 8 YEAS 0 NAYS 1 ABSENT

BUDGET AMDNDMENT FOR 2006-2007 BUDGET

Mr. Benda moved to approve the budget amendments for 2006-2007 Budget and Mr. Snowden seconded the motion. VOTE: 8 YEAS 0 NAYS 1 ABSENT (See Attached Sheet)

2006 -2007 AUDIT ENGAGEMENT

Mr. Benda moved to approve the 2006-2007 engagement of Postlethwaite & Netterville as the company who will complete the 2007-2008 Audit and Mrs. Samuel seconded the motion.

VOTE: 8 YEAS 0 NAYS 1 ABSENT

FOOD SERVICE BIDS FOR 2007-2008

Mr. Benda moved to approve the Food Service Bids for 2007-2008 on food & supplies and Mr. Dayton seconded the motion.

VOTE: 8 YEAS 0 NAYS 1 ABSENT

2007-2008 STUDENT RIGHTS AND RESPONSIBILITIES HANDBOOK AND DISCIPLINE POLICY

Mr. Snowden moved to approve the 2007 -2008 Student Rights and Responsibilities Handbook and Discipline Policy and Mr. Benda seconded the motion.

VOTE: 8 YEAS 0 NAYS 1 ABSENT

ARCHITECTS CONTRACT FOR ZACHARY HIGH SCHOOL GYMS & AUDITORIUM

Because of all the design and construction work underway at the high school, there is a need to get multiple firms involved to get the work done in a timely manner. It has been mutually agreed upon to change architects for the auditorium and gymnasium projects that are about to begin. This will allow Noland and Wong to focus on the major construction projects currently underway. The facilities committee recommends that the board terminate the contracts with Noland & Wong for the gymnasium and auditorium projects and re-assign this work to Holly & Smith Architects

Mr. Swilley moved to cancel contract with Noland & Wong for the gymnasium and auditorium and Mr. Benda seconded the motion.

VOTE: 8 YEAS 0 NAYS 1 ABSENT

AMENDMENT TO AGENDA

Mr. Snowden moved to amend the agenda to award the contracts for the high school auditorium and gymnasium at Zachary High School and Mr. Dayton seconded the motion.

VOTE: 8 YEAS 0 NAYS 1 ABSENT

AWARD OF ARCHITECT CONTRACT FOR ZHS AUDITORIUM AND GYMNASIUM

Mr. Swilley moved to approve Holly & Smith as the architects for the auditorium and gymnasium at Zachary High School and Mr. Snowden seconded the motion.

VOTE: 8 YEAS 0 NAYS 1 ABSENT

AMENDMENT TO AGENDA

Mrs. Samuel moved to amend the agenda item to include NWM gym to the Increase in Budget item and Mr. Snowden seconded the motion.

VOTE: 8 YEAS 0 NAYS 1 ABSENT

INCREASED IN BUDGET FOR NWM AUDITORIUM AND GYMNASIUM

The facilities committee recommends that the board move forward with the renovation of the existing gymnasium and auditorium at Northwestern Middle School. Originally, these buildings were planned and budgeted for demolition. The facilities committee has reviewed the plans and revised budget for the renovations to these two facilities, and recommends increasing the budget of this project from $431,446 to $1,398,650 with the difference of $967,200 coming from the general fund.

Mr. Swilley moved to increase the budget for the renovations of the existing gymnasium and auditorium at Northwestern Middle School from $431,446 to $1,398,650 with the difference of $967,200 coming from the general fund and Mrs. Rogers second the motion.

VOTE: 8 YEAS 0 NAYS 1 ABSENT

RECOMMENDATION REGARDING LIQUATED DAMAGES FOR COPPER MILL

Mr. Swilley moved to wave liquidated damages against Arrighi Simoneaux for the late completion of the punch list at Copper Mill and Mr. Snowden seconded the motion.

VOTE: 8 YEAS 0 NAYS 1 ABSENT

ADVERTISE FOR MODULAR STEPS

Mr. Snowden moved to approve advertising for modular steps and Mrs. Samuel seconded the motion.

VOTE: 8 YEAS 0 NAYS 1 ABSENT

AUTHORIZE BETH KIMMELL TO SIGN HOLD HARMLESS GRANT WITH CITY OF ZACHARY FOR ATHLETIC CENTER PILINGS

Mr. Swilley moved to authorize Beth Kimmell to sign Hold Harmless Grant with City of Zachary for Athletic Center Pilings and Mrs. Samuel seconded the motion.

VOTE: 8 YEAS 0 NAYS 1 ABSENT

COMMITTEE MEETINGS : Insurance Committee – July 12, 2007

AGENDA ITEMS FOR JULY 26, 2007

Personnel Matters, Superintendent Report, Policies

EXECUTIVE SESSION

The Board will hold an Executive Session in order to discuss Superintendents Drake’s annual evaluation in accordance with Louisiana Revised Statutes 42:6 and 42:6.1. This will last about 5 minutes.

Mr. Swilley moved to go into executive session to distribute results of the superintendent evaluation and Mrs. Samuel seconded the motion.

ROLL VOTE: YEAS – Mrs. Kimmell, Mr. Swilley, Mrs. Samuel, Mr. Snowden, Mr. Owen, Mr. Benda, Mrs. Rogers and Mr. Dayton.

Mrs. Samuel moved to resume the meeting and Mr. Owen seconded the motion.

VOTE: 8 YEAS 0 NAYS 1 ABSENT

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