ZACHARY COMMUNITY SCHOOL BOARD MINUTES

DECEMBER 13, 2007

 

The regular meeting of the Zachary Community School Board was held on December 13, 2007 at 4700 Main Street, Zachary, La.

The invocation was led by David Dayton.

The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Mr. Owen.

 

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 NOVEMBER 8, 2007

Mr. Swilley moved to approve the minutes for November 8, 2007 and Mrs. Samuel seconded the motion.

VOTE:  9 YEAS  0 NAYS   0 ABSENT

 

SUPERINTENDENT REPORT

Ta’lor Barnes won the Baton Rouge General’s 2007 Children’s Art Contest.  Philip Hembree of the ZHS Band will be 1 of 20 students nationwide to attend the Atlantic Brass Quintet camp in Boston.  He competed against high school and college students from across the county for this honor.  Miranda Moore, Philip Hembree and Paul Dousat were all selected to be members of the LA All-State Honor Band.  Paul Douzat, Ryan Jester, Thomas Jones, Laura Mondello, Miranda Moore, Ryan Runnels, Kevin Shanley, and  Derius Truitt were all selected for the Southeastern Louisiana University Honor Band.  The Baton Rouge Parents Magazine announced in its December issue, Zachary High School 4.0 Honor Student was selected as its Athlete of the Month.  The March of Dimes Walk America fundraising campaign raised $8406.00.  Christmas Holidays will begin on December 21 – January 4th.  Mr. Drake presented Board Member, Beth Kimmell, with a plaque.  Mrs. Kimmell has been a board member since 2001 and her last day as a Board Member will be December 31, 2007.  Mrs. Kimmell thanked the board and told them that she would miss them.

 

SOUTHERN ASSOCIATION OF COLLEGES & SCHOOLS REPORT

Mrs. Kimmell, Mr. Owen, and Mr. Robertson attended the Southern Association of Colleges & Schools convention in Orlando, Florida to accept a plaque and banner on behalf of the ZCSB in recognition for their certification this past year.  A total of 50 schools received this award with Zachary one of two in the state.  Mr. Drake reminded the board that this award represents the whole community, all the schools, employees and board.

 

RECOGNITION OF ASHLYN BANKSTON, ZCSB CHRISTMAS CARD

Mr. Drake reported that Ashlyn Bankston, 3rd Grade Student at Zachary Elementary won, the Christmas Card Contest.  Ashlyn was presented the framed original picture and the Christmas card.

 

RECOGNITION OF NATIONAL BOARD CERTIFIED TEACHERS

Mr. Drake recognized Angela Cassard and Tiffany Coulon of Zachary Elementary School and Carol Price of Zachary High School for 2007 National Board Certified Teachers.  The board presented each one with a plaque.

 

PERSONNEL MATTERS

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

VOTE:  9 YEAS   0 NAYS   0 ABSENT

 

SALE OF GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS

Mr. Owen moved to consider and take action with respect to adopting a resolution providing for the reviewing of the bids received for the purchase of $15,000,000 of General Obligation School Bonds, Series 2008, of the Zachary Community School District No. 1, State of Louisiana, approving the Official Notice of Bond Sale and Official Statement in connection therewith.  Mr. Benda seconded the motion.

VOTE:  9 YEAS   0 NAYS   0 ABSENT

 

Mr. Owen moved to consider and take action with respect to adopting a resolution accepting the lowest and best bid received 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, and providing for other matters in connection therewith and Mr. Benda seconded the motion.

VOTE: 9 YEAS   0 NAYS   0 ABSENT

 

Mrs. Young moved to consider and take action with respect to adopting a resolution incurring of debt and issuance of Fifteen Million Dollars ($15,000,000) of General Obligation School Bonds, Series 2008, of Zachary Community School District No. 1, State of Louisiana; prescribing the form, terms and conditions of said Bonds; designating the date, denomination and place of payment of said Bonds; providing for the payment thereof in principal and interest; and providing for other matters in connection therewith and Mr. Benda seconded the motion.

VOTE:  9 YEAS   0 NAYS   0 ABSENT

 

BOND ELECTION

Mr. Snowden moved to approve a resolution ordering and calling a special election to be held in the Zachary Community School District No. 1, State of Louisiana, to authorize the incurring of debt and issuance of bonds therein; making application to the State Bond Commission in connection therewith; and providing for other matters in connection therewith.  Mr. Dayton seconded the motion.

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

 

BID FOR ATHLETIC TRAINING EQUIPMENT

Mr. Benda moved to accept the bid of $58,632.00 for Athletic Training Equipment with Wilder Fitness Equipment and Mrs. Rogers seconded the motion.

VOTE:  9 YEAS   0 NAYS   0 ABSENT

 

SURPLUS PROPERTY

Mr. Dayton moved to declare 4 International buses, 1 Ford van and an Isuzu as surplus property    and Mrs. Samuel seconded the motion.   (SEE ATTACHED SHEET)

VOTE:  9 YEAS   0 NAYS    0 ABSENT

 

2006-2007 ANNUAL AUDIT

Mr. Robertson told the board that due to an emergency, Mike Schexnayder of Postlethwaite & Netterville, Inc. could not attend.  Mrs. Young moved to table the 2006-2007 Annual Audit and Mr. Snowden seconded the motion. 

VOTE: 9 YEAS   0 NAYS   0 ABSENT

 

PROCLAMATION OF SPECIAL ELECTION

Mrs. Kimmell told the board that she would like Carl Kelley to fill her seat on the board.

Mr. Snowden moved to approve the Proclamation of a Special Election to be held on November 4, 2007, to fill the position of Zachary Community School Board Member, District 7.  The qualifying period for this position shall be July 9, 2008 through July 11, 2008.  The primary election shall be on October 4, 2008, and the run-off election, if necessary shall be November 4, 2008.  Mr. Dayton seconded the motion.           

VOTE:  9 YEAS   0 NAYS   0 ABSENT

 

COMMITTEE MEETINGS – Facilities meeting to be announced.

Policy Committee meeting to be announced.

 

AGENDA ITEMS FOR JANUARY 10, 2008

Electing Officers, Personnel Matters, Policies

 

ADJOURN

Mrs. Young 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