ZACHARY COMMUNITY SCHOOL BOARD MINUTES

JANUARY 10, 2008

The regular meeting of the Zachary Community School Board was held on January 10, 2008 at 4700 Main Street, Zachary, La.

The invocation was led by Sharon Samuel.

The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Jonathan Benda.

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

PUBLIC COMMENT – There was none.

MINUTES FOR DECEMBER 13, 2007

Mr. Owen moved to approve the minutes for December 13, 2007 and Mr. Dayton seconded the motion.

VOTE:  8 YEAS    0 NAYS    0 ABSENT

APPOINTMENT OF SCHOOL BOARD MEMBER

Mr. Owen moved to approve the appointment of Carl Kelley to fill the unexpired term for School Board Member Beth Kimmell of District 7 and Mrs. Young seconded the motion.

VOTE:  8 YEAS   0 NAYS     0 ABSENT

SWEARING IN DISTRICT 7 BOARD MEMBER

Mr. Carl Kelley was sworn in as District 7 Board Member by Judge Richard ”r;Chip” Moore. 

Mr. Kelley will be counted now

SUPERINTENDENT REPORT

Mr. Drake reported that 64 employees received Attendance checks this semester.  Brandi McNabb and Darla Jines from Zachary Elementary were awarded the ”r;Toolbox Education Grant” from Lowe’s totaling $2005.00.  The grant will be used for a project called ”r;The Secret Garden,” which will develop a garden type outdoor reading area in the green space between the front building and the 6 pack.  Zachary High School Band performed at the 2007 Sugar Bowl.  Coach Bob Howell, was name District 6-4A Coach of the Year and was chosen as one of the coaches for the US Army Red Stick Bowl.  Michelle Clayton received a $50,000 Credit Recovery Grant for Zachary High School.

APPOINTMENT OF EUCATION FACILITIES COMMITTEE MEMBER

Mrs. Young moved to appoint Carl Kelley to the Education Facilities Committee and Mr. Benda seconded the motion.

VOTE:  9 YEAS   0 NAYS   0 ABSENT

JOB DESCRIPTION FOR ACCOUNTS PAYABLE CLERK

Mrs. Rogers moved to approve the job description for Accounts Payable Clerk and Mr. Dayton seconded the motion.      

VOTE:  9 YEAS   0 NAYS   0 ABSENT

ELECTION OF SCHOOL BOARD OFFICERS

Mr. Owen moved to elect Carl Snowden as President and Mr. Dayton seconded the motion.

VOTE:  9 YEAS   0 NAYS   0 ABSENT

Mr. Owen moved to elect Scott Swilley as Vice President and Mr. Benda seconded the motion.

VOTE:  9 YEAS  0 NAYS  0 ABSENT

COMMITTEE MEETINGS – None at this time.

AGENDA ITEMS FOR JANUARY 24, 2008

Policies, Personnel, Land Acquisitions

ADJOURN

Mr. Dayton moved to adjourn and Mrs. Samuel seconded the motion.

VOTE:  9 YEAS   0 NAYS     0 ABSENT

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Carl Snowden, President                                 Warren Drake, Superintendent