ZACHARY COMMUNITY SCHOOL BOARD MINUTES
June 26, 2008
The regular meeting of the Zachary Community School Board was held on June 26, 2008 at 4700 Main Street, Zachary, La.
The invocation was led by Mrs. Samuel.
The Pledge of Allegiance by Mr. Swilley.
ROLL: Mr. Snowden, Mrs. Young, Mr. Swilley, Mrs. Samuel, Mr. Owen, Mrs. Rogers, Mr. Kelley, Mr. Benda and Mr. Dayton
PUBLIC COMMENT – There was none.
MINUTES FOR MAY 22, 2008
Mr. Dayton moved to approve the Minutes for May 22, 2008 and Mr. Kelley seconded the motion.
VOTE: 9 YEAS 0 NAYS 0 ABSENT
SUPERINTENDENT REPORT
Mr. Drake reported that he has been at a conference this week in Boston. Michelle Clayton is finished with testing at the schools. The girls and boys’ locker rooms are being built under the stadium this week.
PERSONAL MATTERS
Mr. Swilley moved to approve Personnel Matters and Mrs. Samuel seconded the motion.
VOTE: 9 YEAS 0 NAYS 0 ABSENT (See Attached Sheet)
ADOPT THE ADJUSTED MILLAGE RATE(S) FOR THE TAX YEAR 2008
Mr. Owen moved to adopt the adjusted Millage Rate(s) for the tax year 2008 and Mr. Swilley seconded the motion.
ROLL VOTE: 9 YEAS – Mr. Snowden, Mrs. Young, Mr. Swilley, Mrs. Samuel, Mr. Owen, Mrs. Rogers, Mr. Kelley, Mr. Benda and Mr. Dayton.
0 NAYS 0 ABSENT (See Attached Sheet)
ADOPT THE ADJUSTED MILLAGE RATE(S) AFTER REASSESSMENT AND ROLL FORWARD THE MILLAGE TO A RATE(S) NOT TO EXCEED THE PRIOR YEAR’S MAXIMUM MILLAGE FOR THE TAX YEAR 2008
Mr. Benda moved to adopt the adjusted millage rate(s) after reassessment and roll forward the millage to a rate(s) not to exceed the prior year’s maximum millage for the tax year 2008 (See Attached Sheet)
ROLL VOTE: 9 YEAS – Mr. Snowden, Mrs. Young, Mr. Swilley, Mrs. Samuel, Mr. Owen, Mrs. Rogers, Mr. Kelley, Mr. Benda and Mr. Dayton
0 NAYS 0 ABSENT
SALARY SCHEDULE FOR 2008-2009
Mrs. Samuel moved to adopt the Salary Schedule for 2008-2009 and Mr. Benda seconded the motion. (See Attached Sheet)
VOTE: 9 YEAS 0 NAYS 0 ABSENT
WORKER’S COMPENSATION INSURANCE FOR 2008-2009
Mr. Swilley moved to approve LWCC for the Worker’s Compensation Insurance for 2008-2009 and Mr. Kelley seconded the motion
ROLL VOTE: 8 YEAS – Mr. Snowden, Mrs. Young, Mr. Swilley, Mrs. Samuel, Mrs. Rogers, Mr. Kelley, Mr. Benda and Mr. Dayton
1 ABSTAINED – Mr. Owen 0 ABSENT
BUDGET ADJUSTMENTS FOR 2007-2008 BUDGETS
Mr. Benda moved to approve the budget adjustments for 2007-2008 budgets and Mr. Swilley seconded the motion.
VOTE: 9 YEAS 0 NAYS 0 ABSENT (See Attached Sheet)
BUDGET 2008-2009
Mr. Kelley moved to approve the 2008-2009 Budget for the Zachary Community School System and Mr. Benda seconded the motion.
VOTE: 9 YEAS 0 NAYS 0 ABSENT
AUDIT ENGAGEMENT FOR 2007-2008
Mrs. Samuel moved to approve the 2007-2008 Audit Engagement for $29,000.00 with Postlethwaite & Netterville as the company who will complete the Audit and Mr. Swilley seconded the motion.
VOTE: 9 YEAS 0 NAYS 0 ABSENT
OFFICIAL JOURNAL 2008-2009
Mrs. Rogers moved to approve the Plainsman Newspaper as the Official Journal for 2008-2009 school year and Mr. Kelley seconded the motion.
VOTE: 9 YEAS 0 NAYS 0 ABSENT
SUPERINTENDENT’S CONTRACT
Mr. Dayton moved to approve the Superintendent’s Contract for the term of July 1, 2008 through June 30, 2011 and Mr. Benda seconded the motion.
VOTE: 9 YEAS 0 NAYS 0 ABSENT
FOOD SERVICE & SUPPLY BIDS FOR 2008-2009
Mrs. Rogers moved to approve the Food Service & Supply Bids for 2008-2009 School Year and Mr. Dayton seconded the motion.
VOTE: 9 YEAS 0 NAYS 0 ABSENT
MEAL PRICES
Mr. Swilley moved to approve Meal Prices and Mr. Owen seconded the motion.
VOTE: 9 YEAS 0 NAYS 0 ABSENT (See Attached Sheet)
2008-2009 STUDENT RIGHTS & RESPONSIBILITIES HANDBOOK & DISCIPLINE POLICY
Mr. Swilley moved to approve the 2008-2009 Student Rights & Responsibilities Handbook & Discipline Policy changes and Mr. Kelley seconded the motion.
POLICY: MEETINGS – FILE:BC
Mrs. Samuel moved to approve the Policy on Meetings – File: BC and Mr. Owen seconded the motion.
VOTE: 9 YEAS 0 NAYS 0 ABSENT
SCHOOL BOARD OFFICE CONSTRUCTION BUDGET
Mr. Swilley moved to approve the School Board Office Construction Budget for $4,255,355.00 and Mr. Kelley seconded the motion.
VOTE: 9 YEAS 0 NAYS 0 ABSENT
SUPERINTENDENT EVALUATION
Mr. Snowden reported on the results of the 2007-08 evaluation of Mr. Drake. It was his decision to have this reported in public session rather than a closed Executive Session. He received almost 100% in overall score and received high praise for the job that he has done. Mr. Drake thanked everyone for their support and he loves his job as Superintendent.
COMMITTEE MEETINGS
Facilities – Tuesday, July 8, 2008 @ 6:00PM @ Lions Club
AGENDA ITEMS FOR JULY 24, 2008
Policies, Insurance Rates, Personnel
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