July 26, 2007

The regular meeting of the Zachary Community School Board was held on July 26, 2007 at 4700 Main Street, Zachary, La.

The invocation was led by Gaynell Young.

The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Jannie Rogers.

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

MINUTES FOR JUNE 28, 2007

Mr. Owen moved to approve the minutes for June 28, 2007 and Mr. Dayton seconded the motion.

VOTE: 9 YEAS 0 NAYS 0 ABSENT

SUPERINTENDENT REPORT

Mr. Drake reported that Carl Snowden is working to obtain state monies to help renovate the NWMS Gym and Auditorium. The Opening Session for the 2007-08 school year will be held on August 8 from 9 till 11 a.m. at Fellowship Church. Ribbon Cutting at Zachary High School will be held on Thursday, August 9 at 1 p.m. Teacher, Margaret Atkinson participated in a 2 day workshop at the LRCE this summer with presenters from Colonial Williamsburg. She has been invited back to write curriculum with the Colonial Williamsburg Curriculum Writing Team that will be published for educators to use all over the United States.

RECOGNITION OF SGT. RICHARD SINGLETON

Sgt. Richard Singleton, husband of Zachary Elementary School teacher, Ashley, just returned from duty in Iraq. The board thanked Sgt. Richard Singleton for his service and presented him with a gift card.

NORTHWESTERN ELEMENTARY ASSISTANT PRINCIPAL

Mr. Benda moved to approve Kelly Day as the Northeastern Elementary Assistant Principal and Mr. Samuel seconded the motion.

VOTE: 9 YEAS 0 NAYS 0 ABSENT

ZACHARY HIGH SCHOOL ASSISTANT PRINCIPAL

Mr. Owen moved to approve Diane Stone as the Zachary High School Assistant Principal and Mrs. Samuel seconded the motion.

VOTE: 9 YEAS 0 NAYS 0 ABSENT

ACADEMIC ACCOUNTABILITY SPECIALIST JOB DESCRIPTION

Mr. Swilley moved to approve the Academic Accountability Specialist Job Description and Mrs. Rogers seconded the motion.

VOTE: 9 YEAS 0 NAYS 0 ABSENT

PERSONNEL MATTERS

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

VOTE: 9 YEAS 0 NAYS 0 ABSENT (See Attached List)

PAYROLL SCHEDULE

Mr. Robertson reported the following salary adjustments to be approved by the board. They are: Supplements for Head Soccer Coach at 8%, Bowling Coach 3.5% and Power Lifting Coach 3.5%, no change to Part-time maintenance and custodial personnel, Part-time Cafeteria Personnel increase from $6.00/hour to $7.00/hour. Part-time clerical added at $10.00 per hour and a proposed increase for substitute teachers.

Mrs. Samuel moved to approve the changes for the payroll schedule and Mr. Benda seconded the motion. (See Attached List)

VOTE: 9 YEAS 0 NAYS 0 ABSENT

INSURANCE BENEFITS

Mr. Snowden moved to approve the 2007-2008 Insurance Benefit Package and Mr. Benda seconded the motion VOTE: 9 YEAS 0 NAYS 0 ABSENT (See Attached List)

SUPERINTENDENT EVALUATION

Mrs. Kimmell reported on the results of the 2006-07 evaluation of Mr. Drake. It was his decision to have this reported in public session rather than a closed Executive Session. He received almost 100% in overall score and received high praise for the job that he has done.

COMMITTEE MEETINGS – None at this time.

AGENDA ITEMS FOR AUGUST 9, 2007

Policies, Personnel, Pupil Progression, Standard of Performance

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