ZACHARY COMMUNITY SCHOOL BOARD MINUTES
SEPTEMBER 25, 2008 7:00PM
The regular meeting of the Zachary Community School Board was held on September 25, 2008 at 4100 Bronco Lane, Zachary, La.
The invocation was led by Mr. Dayton.
The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Mr. Benda.
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 SEPTEMBER 11, 2008
Mrs. Young moved to approve the Minutes for September 11, 2008 and Mr. Benda seconded the motion.
VOTE: 8 YEAS 0 NAYS 1 ABSENT
SUPERINTENDENT REPORT
Mr. Drake reported that he was at a State Superintendent’s Retreat this week in Natchitoches, La.
The topics of discussion were Student Achievement, ACT, Graduation Cohort and College Readiness. I will meet with the Directors this week and the Directors and Principals on Thursday. We will have the hurricane makeup day on November 3, 2008. On Tuesday, October 28, 2008 will be a Dropout Prevention Summit in Baton Rouge, La.
PERSONNEL MATTERS
Mrs. Young moved to approve Personnel Matters and Mr. Dayton second the motion.
VOTE: 8 YEAS 0 NAYS 1 ABSENT
PROJECT BUDGETS
Mr. Benda moved to approve the Project Budgets for a total of $40,114,107.76 as per attached and Mrs. Samuel seconded the motion.
VOTE 8 YEAS 0 NAYS 1 ABSENT (See Attached Sheet)
ACTIVE LAND EXCHANGE
Mr. Owen moved to approve the Active Land Exchange with the Zachary United Methodist Church, Inc. for a even exchange on Lots 3 & 4 owned by ZCSD and the house known as Sandiford Tract in Zachary, La. for Lots 8, 9 & 10 known as Sandiford Tract in Zachary La., that the Zachary United Methodist Church owns and Mr. Dayton seconded the motion.
VOTE: 8 YEAS 0 NAYS 1 ABSENT (See Attached Sheet)
PARENT NOTIFICATION SYSTEM
Mr. Kelley moved to approve a 3 year contract for $6,945.00 per contract year with One Call Now for the Parent Notification System and Mr. Owen seconded the motion.
POLICIES
Mr. Dayton moved to approve the following Policies: Sick Leave File: GBRIB, Employee Conduct File: GBRA, Employment of Personnel File: GBD, Meetings File: BC, Agenda Preparation and Dissemination File: BCBD and Public Participation in School Board Meetings File: BCBI and Mr. Kelley seconded the motion.
VOTE: 8 YEAS 0 NAYS 1 ABSENT
COMMITTEE MEETINGS – Mini Retreat will be announced.
AGENDA ITEMS FOR OCTOBER 9, 2008
Personnel Matters, CSRS Update, Amendment to the 2008 – 2009 School Calendar, Policies
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