ZACHARY COMMUNITY SCHOOL BOARD MINUTES

JANUARY 24, 2008

 

The regular meeting of the Zachary Community School Board was held on January 24, 2008 at 4700 Main Street, Zachary, La.

 

The invocation was led by Carl Kelley.

 

The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Hubie Owen.

 

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

 

PUBLIC COMMENT – There was none.

 

MINUTES FOR JANUARY 10, 2008

Mr. Owen moved to approve the minutes for January 10, 2008 and Mrs. Samuel seconded the motion.

VOTE:  8 YEAS   0 NAYS   1 ABSENT

 

SUPERINTENDENT REPORT

Mr. Drake reported that the Zachary High School Jazz Band performed during the LHSAA Banquet.  Northwestern Elementary School’s new playground is being enjoyed by everyone.

Mardi Gras Holidays will be February 4th & 5th and In Service will be on February 6.  Mr. Drake will attend the LA Association of School Superintendents Winter Conference form January 31 – February 1 in Baton Rouge.  Mr. Drake has been asked to serve on the Transition Team for James ”r;Buddy” Caldwell, Attorney General and Sid Gautreaux, EBRP Sheriff.  The Southern Region of the Council of Educational Facility Planners International Conference will be in Houston, April 3-6. 

 

JOE C. BOYD MEMORIAL DONATION

Mr. Amrhein spoke to the board on what a great man Joe Boyd was and a great friend.  Jenny Burk, daughter of Joe Boyd told the board how much he loved educating the children.  The teachers who received the Joe C. Boyd Memorial are April Norwood, Zachary Elementary, Sara Hopkins and Caitlin Morrison from Northwestern Elementary and they thanked the Boyd family for such a generous gift.

 

PERSONNEL MATTERS

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

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

2006-2007 ANNUAL AUDIT

Mr. Benda moved to table the 2006-2007 Annual Audit Report and Mr. Dayton seconded the motion.    

VOTE:  8 YEAS   0 NAYS   1 ABSENT

 

BUDGET FOR COPPER MILL CLASSROOMS ADDITIONS FOR $3.64 MILLION

Mr. Owen moved to approve the budget for Copper Mill Classrooms additions for $3.64 Million and Mrs. Samuel seconded the motion.

VOTE:  8 YEAS   0 NAYS   1 ABSENT

 

LAND ACQUISITIONS

Mr. Benda moved to approve the land acquisitions for 4849 40th Street for $160,000 and 4873 40th Street for $107,000 so the school board can close on them and Mr. Kelley seconded the motion.

VOTE:  8 YEAS   0 NAYS   1 ABSENT

 

POLICIES

Mrs. Samuel moved to approve Child Abuse Policy – File: JGCE and Employee Conduct Policy File: GBRA and Mr. Dayton seconded the motion.

VOTE:  8 YEAS   0 NAYS   1 ABSENT

 

COMMITTEE MEETINGS

Building Facilities Meeting – February 12, 2008 @ 6:00PM @ Lyons Club

 

AGENDA ITEMS FOR FEBRUARY 14, 2008

Personnel Matters, 2006-2007 Annual Audit, Property Acquisitions, U.S. Track & Field Contract, Bids for Copper Mill, 2 Year School Calendar

 

ADJOURN

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

VOTE:  8 YEAS   0 NAYS   1 ABSENT

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Carl Snowden, President                                     Warren Drake, Superintendent