ZACHARY COMMUNITY SCHOOL BOARD MINUTES

SEPTEMBER 27, 2007

The regular meeting of the Zachary Community School Board was held on September 27, 2007 at 4700 Main Street, Zachary, La.

The invocation was led by Mrs. Rogers

The Pledge of Allegiance was led by John Goodrum – St. Patrick’s Boy Scout Troop 46.

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

PUBLIC COMMENT – There was none.

MINUTES FOR SEPTEMBER 13, 2007

Mr. Owen moved to approve the Minutes for September 13, 2007 and Mr. Dayton seconded the motion.

VOTE:  8 YEAS   0 NAYS   1 ABSENT

SUPERINTENDENT REPORT

Mr. Drake reported that the Board Retreat was very productive.  A meeting has been scheduled on October 2, 2007 with a landowner to discuss the purchase of a site for the School Board office.  A meeting will also be scheduled with EBR Head Start officials to discuss use of the Port Hudson Parish Head Start building for the systems needs.  A sociology professor from Baylor University will present a proposal for a demographic study of the district to assist with planning for the future.  The ZHS football team plays St. Thomas More on October 6 at home. 

PERSONNEL MATTERS

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

VOTE:  8 YEAS   0 NAYS   1 ABSENT        (See Attached List)

ZHS STADIUM CONSTRUCTION PRESENTATION

Catherine Owen, niece of Hubie Owen, filmed the ZHS Stadium construction from start until now.  Mr. Owen told the board that Catherine will film as construction goes on at the stadium.  

STUDENT DRUG TESTING POLICY

Mr. Owen moved to table the Student Drug Testing Policy until a later meeting and Mr. Dayton seconded the motion.

VOTE:  8 YEAS   0 NAYS   1 ABSENT

EMERGENCY PURCHASE OF KITCHEN EQUIPMENT

Mrs. Rogers moved to declare the emergency purchase of a combination steamer oven for the high school and Mr. Benda seconded the motion.

VOTE:  8 YEAS   0 NAYS   1 ABSENT

COMMITTEE MEETINGS

Building Facilities – Tuesday, Oct. 2, 2007 @ 6:00 p.m. @ Myles, Cook & Day

Policy Committee – Thursday, Oct. 4, 2007 @ 6:00 p.m. @ Myles, Cook & Day

AGENDA ITEMS FOR OCTOBER 11, 2007

Personnel Matters, Policies, Drug Testing Lab

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