ZACHARY COMMUNITY SCHOOL BOARD MINUTES
OCTOBER 11, 2007
The regular meeting of the Zachary Community School Board was held on October 11, 2007 at 4700 Main Street, Zachary, La.
The invocation was led by Mrs. Samuel.
The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Mrs. Young.
ROLL: Mrs. Kimmell, Mrs. Young, Mr. Swilley, Mrs. Samuel, Mr. Owen, Mrs. Rogers, and Mr. Benda. Absent: Mr. Dayton, Mr. Snowden
PUBLIC COMMENT – There was none.
MINUTES FOR SEPTEMBER 27, 2007
Mr. Owen moved to approve the September 27, 2007 minutes and Mrs. Samuel seconded the motion
VOTE: 7 YEAS 0 NAYS 2 ABSENT
SUPERINDENT REPORT
Mr. Drake reported that the Louisiana State Police visited Northwestern Elementary School this week with their helicopter. Ms. Manchester’s 1st grade class recited the pledge while radio station 100.7 FM recorded. The Community Pumpkin Patch will be held on October 13, 2007 from 10:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. and Sunday, October 14th from noon to 5:00 p.m. The Northwestern Middle School Ribbon Cutting and Open House will be held on October 15, 2007 at 6:00 p.m. The Northwestern Middle School Band and Choir will perform and jambalaya dinners will be prepared by James Castello with supplies provided by Neighbors Federal Credit Union. The Zachary High School football team will play Live Oak High School this Friday night at Live Oak.
PERSONNEL MATTES
Mrs. Young moved to approve the Personnel Matters and Mr. Swilley seconded the motion.
VOTE: 7 YEAS 0 NAYS 0 ABSENT
GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS
Mr. Benda moved to approve a resolution authorizing the advertising for bids for the purchase of Fifteen Million Dollars ($15,000,000) of General Obligation School Bonds, Series 2008, of the Zachary Community School District No. 1, State of Louisiana, authorized at an election held on Saturday, April 29, 2006, and providing for other matters in connection therewith. Mr. Swilley seconded the motion.
VOTE: 7 YEAS 0 NAYS 2 ABSENT
BID FOR PLAYGROUND EQUIPMENT
Mrs. Samuel moved to advertise for bids for playground equipment at Northwestern Elementary and Mrs. Rogers seconded the motion.
VOTE: 7 YEAS 0 NAYS 2 ABSENT
DRUG TESTING LAB
Mr. Owen moved to approve the Lane Regional Medical Center Drug Testing Lab as the office ZCSB lab and Mr. Benda seconded the motion.
RANDOM DRUG TESTING/SCREENING POLICY
Mrs. Samuel moved to approve the Random Drug Testing/Screening Policy File: IDFAA and Mr. Swilley seconded the motion.
VOTE: 7 YEAS 0 NAYS 2 ABSENT
AMEND AGENDA TO CANCEL OCTOBER 25, 2007 BOARD MEETING
Mr. Benda moved to amend the Agenda to cancel the October 25, 2007 Board Meeting and Mrs. Samuel seconded the motion.
VOTE: 7 YEAS 0 NAYS 2 ABSENT
Mrs. Rogers moved to cancel the October 25, 2007 Board Meeting and Mr. Owen seconded the motion. VOTE: 7 YEAS 0 NAYS 2 ABSENT
COMMITTEE MEETINGS
Building Facilities Meeting - Tuesday, 10-16-07 @ 6:00p.m. @ St. Patrick’s Church
Board Retreat to be announced at 11-08-07 Board Meeting
AGENDA ITEMS FOR NOVEMBER 8, 2007
Personnel Matters, 2008 Board Meeting Calendar, Policies
ADJOURN
Mrs. Samuel moved to adjourn and Mrs. Young seconded the motion.
VOTE: 7 YEAS 0 NAYS 0 ABSENT
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Beth Kimmell, President Warren Drake, Superintendent