ZACHARY COMMUNITY SCHOOL BOARD MINUTES

NOVEMBER 8, 2007

The regular meeting of the Zachary Community School Board was held on November 8, 2007 at 4700 Main Street, Zachary, La.

The invocation was led by Mr. Dayton.

The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Mr. Swilley.

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

PUBLIC COMMENT – There was none.

MINUTES FOR OCTOBER 11, 2007

Mr. Owen moved to approve the Minutes for October 11, 2007 and Mrs. Samuel seconded the motion.

VOTE:  9 YEAS  0 NAYS   0 ABSENT

SUPERINTENDENT REPORT

Mr. Drake reported that the Pre K teachers and Ms. Myers traveled to Chicago to make a presentation at the NAEYC Conference.  The theme of their presentation is ”r;BAM! Cooking it up a Notch in Pre Kindergarten”.  A Teacher In-Service Day was held November 5 at the Fellowship Church and the guest speaker was Todd Whitaker.  The ZHS Football Team finished the season 8-2 and is the District Champs.  The first playoff game will be Friday night.  Ten runners from the Cross Country Team will compete in the State Championship at NSU in Natchitoches on November 13^th.  Five swimmers will attend the State Swimming Championships in Lake Charles on November 15^th.  Three swimmers, Adriene Lavergue, Meisha Lethermon and Collin Stagg placed on the All Academic Swim Team.  The Northwestern Middle School Football Team finished with a perfect record of 8-0.  The NWMS 6^th, 7^th and 8^th grade softball team all finished undefeated.

PERSONNEL MATTERS

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

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

2008 BOARD MEETING CALENDAR

Mrs. Samuel moved to approve the 2008 Board Meeting Calendar and Mr. Swilley seconded the motion.

VOTE:  9 YEAS    0 NAYS   0 ABSENT

AMEND AGENDA

Mr. Benda moved to amend the agenda and Mr. Owen seconded the motion.

VOTE:  9 YEAS   0 NAYS   0 ABSENT

Mr. Benda moved to change Agenda Item # 8, ”r;Authorization for Mr. Drake to negotiate land for ZHS” to read ”r;Authorization for Mr. Drake to negotiate land for Zachary Community School System” and Mr. Snowden seconded the motion.

VOTE:  9 YEAS   0 NAYS    0 ABSENT

AUTHORIZATION FOR MR. DRAKE TO NEGOTIATE LAND FOR ZACHARY COMMUNITY SCHOOL SYSTEM

Mr. Benda moved to give authorization for Mr. Drake to negotiate land for Zachary Community School System and Mr. Swilley seconded the motion.

VOTE:  9 YEAS   0 NAYS   0 ABSENT

BID FOR PLAYGROUND EQUIPMENT FOR NORTHWESTERN ELEMENTARY

Mr. Benda moved to accept the base bid of $56,409.25 with Planet Recess and Mrs. Samuel seconded the motion.

VOTE:  9 YEAS   0 NAYS   0 ABSENT

BID FOR WEIGHT LIFTING EQUIPMENT

Mr. Snowden moved to give approval to advertise for bids for weight lifting equipment and Mr. Dayton seconded the motion.  

VOTE:  9 YEAS   0 NAYS   0 ABSENT

HOLLY & SMITH ARCHITECT TO DESIGN A 12 CLASSROOM ADDITION AT COPPER MILL

Mr. Swilley moved to approve Holly & Smith Architect to design a 12 classroom addition at Copper Mill and Mrs. Rogers seconded the motion.

VOTE:  9 YEAS   0 NAYS   0 ABSENT

COMMITTEE MEETINGS

BOARD RETREAT – NOV. 15, 2007 @ 5:45PM@ Lonny Myles Office

AGENDA ITEMS FOR DECEMBER 13, 2007 BOARD MEETING

Work Session – Discussion to Purchase Young Street Property, Bond Election

Board Meeting – Approval to purchase Young Street Property, Bond Election,

Personnel Matters

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