Zachary Community School Board Minutes

August 14, 2008  7:00 PM

The regular meeting of the Zachary Community School Board was held on August 14, 2009 at 4100 Bronco Lane, Zachary, La. 

The invocation was led by Mr. Owen.

The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Mrs. Young.

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 JULY 24, 2008

Mr. Swilley moved to approve the Minutes for July 24, 2008 and Mrs. Samuel seconded the motion.

VOTE:  9 YEAS   0 NAYS   0 ABSENT

SUPERINTENDENT REPORT

Mr. Drake reported that the new school year enrollment is 4,469. We have gained around 500 students.  On October 1st, when enrollment is taken we will move up to 5-A in athletics.  We will have a ribbon cutting ceremony for the new Academic Athletic Center on Monday, August 25, 2008 at 6:00pm. Meet the Broncos will be that night too.

PERSONNEL MATTERS

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

VOTE:  9 YEAS   0 NAYS   0 ABSENT

BAND UNIFORMS

Mr. Owen moved to put out for bids for band uniforms and Mr. Dayton seconded the motion.

VOTE:  9 YEAS   0 NAYS   0 ABSENT

SALARY SCHEDULE

Mr. Dayton moved to approve the changes on the Salary Schedule and Mr. Swilley seconded the motion.  (See Attached Sheet)

VOTE:  9 YEAS   0 NAYS   0 ABSENT

ATTENDANCE INCENTIVE

Mr. Benda moved that the Zachary Community School Board, providing that adequate funding is available, authorizes a monetary incentive for all full time employees who have perfect attendance for a semester.  The amount of the incentive will be determined by the available funding at the time.  Absence from work for jury duty or professional leave will not be considered as an absence for the employee having perfect attendance and Mr. Swilley seconded the motion.

VOTE:  9 YEAS   0 NAYS   0 ABSENT

Mr. Benda moved that the Attendance Incentive be $100.00 per semester this school year and Mr. Kelley seconded the motion.   

VOTE:  9 YEAS   0 NAYS   0 ABSENT

ACADEMIC ACHIEVEMENT

Mr. Benda moved that the Zachary Community School Board, providing that adequate funding is available, authorizes a monetary incentive for all full time employees whenever the Zachary Community School Board is designated as the number one academic school district in the State of Louisiana.  The amount of the incentive will be determined by the available funding at the time and Mrs. Young. seconded the motion.

VOTE:  9 YEAS   0 NAYS   0 ABSENT

Mr. Benda moved that the Academic Achievement be set for $500.00 this school year and Mr. Kelley seconded the motion.

VOTE:  9 YEAS   0 NAYS   0 ABSENT

BUSES

Mr. Owen moved to put out bids for six 71 passenger buses and one 48 passenger bus and Mrs. Samuel seconded the motion. 

VOTE:  9 YEAS   0 NAYS   0 ABSENT

PUPIL PROGRESSION

Mr. Swilley moved to approve the 2008 – 2009 Pupil Progression Plan and Mr. Owen seconded the motion.

VOTE:  9 YEAS   0 NAYS   0 ABSENT

COPPER MILL MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING

Mr. Kelley moved to approve the Copper Mill Memorandum of Understanding and Mrs. Rogers seconded the motion.

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

POLICY – PAYROLL PROCEDURES  - FILE:DJC

Mrs. Samuel moved to approve the Policy – Payroll Procedures File:DJC and Mrs. Young seconded the motion.

VOTE:  9 YEAS   0 NAYS   0 ABSENT

COMMITTEE MEETINGS

Facilities Meeting – Tuesday, August 19, 2008 @ 6:00PM @ Academic Athletic Center

AGENDA ITEMS FOR AUGUST 28, 2008

Personnel Matters, Teacher of the Year, Policies, Alternative School Contract

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