ZACHARY COMMUNITY SCHOOL BOARD MINUTES

FEBRUARY 14, 2008

The regular meeting of the Zachary Community School Board was held on February 14, 2008 at 4700 Main Street, Zachary, La.

The invocation was led by Mrs. Rogers.

The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Mrs. Samuel.

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

PUBLIC COMMENT – There was none.

MINUTES FOR JANUARY 24, 2008

Mr. Dayton moved to approve the minutes for January 24, 2008 and Mrs. Rogers seconded the motion.

VOTE:  8 YEAS   0 NAYS   1 ABSENT

SUPERINTENDENT REPORT

Mr. Drake reported that Northwestern Middle & Zachary High School Drama and Talented Theatre Students participated at Northwestern University in Natchitoches at the Louisiana Thespian Festival winning 5 of 15 slots.  Candace Franklin and Lailin Page received a Superior rating for duet acting and Vincent Jemison rated Superior for contrasting monologues.  Miklyn Ratcliff and Hannah Corbin rated Excellent.  The 2008 LSBA Artwork Contest Winner is Nikki Tulagan from ZHS.  Nikki won Honorable Mention.  The artwork will be on display in Shreveport during the LSBA Conference.  The ZHS Wrestling team finished 8^th in the State.  Michael Johnson won State Champion and Stevie Dobson was State Runner-up.  The Girls’ Soccer team finished second in the district with 8-2 record and the Boys’ Soccer finished second in district with a 9-3 record.  The Girls’ Basketball team finished the season 5-19.  All the Basketball teams at the middle school are currently having tremendous seasons.  The school district received the following Grant Awards, NGA Grant – Early Warning Pilot $6700.00, Enhancing Education Through Technology $7173.00, K-3 Reading/Math Initiative $56,170.32, Leap 21 Summer/High Stakes Remediation $49,122.00 and Extended School Year Services $13,136.00.

PERSONNEL MATTERS

Mr. Swilley moved to approve Personnel Matters and Mr. Kelley seconded the motion.

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

2006-2007 ANNUAL AUDIT

Mr.Robertson introduced Freddie Smith of Postlethwaite & Netterville, Inc.  Mr. Smith reported that the school board is in excellent financial shape.  Mr. Benda moved to accept the 2006-2007 Audit and Mr. Dayton seconded the motion.

VOTE:  8 YEAS   0 NAYS   1 ABSENT

U.S. TRACK & FIELD PARTNERSHIP

Mr. Dayton moved to approve the U.S. Track & Field Partnership and Mr. Benda seconded the motion.

VOTE:  8 YEAS    0 NAYS   1 ABSENT

2008-2009 SCHOOL CALENDAR

Mrs. Samuel moved to approve the 2008-2009 School Calendar and Mr. Swilley seconded the motion.

VOTE:  8 YEAS   0 NAYS   1 ABSENT

COMMITTEE MEETINGS – None at this time.

AGENDA ITEMS FOR MARCH 13, 2008

Personnel Matters

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