ZACHARY COMMUNITY SCHOOL BOARD MINUTES

August 23, 2007

The regular meeting of the Zachary Community School Board was held on August 23, 2007 at 4700 Main Street, Zachary, La.

The invocation was led by Mr. Dayton.

The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Mr. Benda

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

MINUTES FOR AUGUST 9, 2007

Mrs. Samuel moved to approve the minutes for August 9, 2007 and Mr. Swilley seconded the motion.

VOTE:  7 YEAS   0 NAYS   2 ABSENT

SUPERINTENDENT REPORT

Mr. Drake reported that all schools had a great start this year.  The average ACT scores of 20.8 are the highest in the history of ZHS and third in the state.  The Football Jamboree will be held August 24, 2007 at ZHS at 7:00 p.m.

RECOGNITION OF ZHS STUDENTS

The board members presented certificates to Blake Pace for being selected as Boys State Governor 2007 and ZHS Band Members for outstanding performance at Carnegie Hall.

RECOGNITION OF TEACHERS OF THE YEAR

Mr. Drake recognized the Teachers of the Year and presented the teachers with a certificate.

Northwestern Elementary – Tonja Granville

Zachary Elementary – Megan Noel

Copper Mill Elementary – Melinda Trawick

Northwestern Middle – Carla Murray

Zachary High – Megan Buccere

2008 REGIONAL TEACHER OF YEAR

The Board presented Carla Murray with a plaque for being 2008 Regional Teacher of the Year.

PERSONNEL MATTERS

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

VOTE:  7 YEAS   0 NAYS   2 ABSENT   (See Attached Sheet)

SURPLUS PROPERTY

Mr. Owen moved to approve surplus property which includes all furniture in the old building at Northwestern Middle School and Zachary High School and Mr. Swilley seconded the motion.

VOTE:  7 YEAS   0 NAYS   2 ABSENT    

403B PROGRAM

Mr. Benda moved to approve the 403B Program to include Pacific Life as a carrier and Mr. Swilley seconded the motion.

VOTE:  7 YEAS   0 NAYS   2 ABSENT 

COMMITTEE MEETINGS – None at this time.

AGENDA ITEMS FOR SEPTEMBER 13, 2007

Personnel Matters, Policies, Recognition of Mike Jones

ADJOURN

Mr. Dayton moved to adjourn and Mr. Owen seconded the motion.

VOTE:  7 YEAS   0 NAYS   2 ABSENT

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Carl Snowden, Vice President                       Warren Drake, Superintendent