ZACHARY COMMUNITUY SCHOOL BOARD MINUTES
October 9, 2008 7:00PM
The regular meeting of the Zachary Community School Board was held on October 9, 2008 at 4100 Bronco Lane, Zachary, La.
The invocation was led by Mr. Owen.
The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Mrs. Rogers.
ROLL: Mrs. Young, Mr. Swilley, Mrs. Samuel, Mr. Owen, Mrs. Rogers, Mr. Benda and Mr. Dayton. 2 Absent ( Mr. Snowden & Mr. Kelley)
PUBLIC COMMENT – There was none.
MINUTES FOR SEPTEMBER 25, 2008
Mr. Owen moved to approve the Minutes for September 25, 2008 and Mrs. Samuel seconded the motion.
VOTE: 8 YEAS 0 NAYS 1 ABSENT
SUPERINTENDENT REPORT
Mr. Drake reported that the ZHS Cheerleaders advanced to the quarterfinal round of the WAFB Sports Line Cheerleading Competition. The School Board Office Plans are nearing completion.
On October 30, 2008 there will be a Community Pep Rally at 5:00 p.m. The ZHS Homecoming Parade will be Friday, October 31, 2008 @ 3:00 p.m. Hall of Distinction will be held at 5 p.m. on Friday, October 17, 2008 at the Academic Athletic Center. The Zachary Community School District will receive test scores on Friday, October 17, 2008.
DEMOGRAPHER UPDATE
Mr. Charles M. Tolbert, Ph.D gave the demographer update.
PERSONNEL MATTERS
Mrs. Young moved to approve Personnel Matters and Mr. Benda seconded the motion.
VOTE: 7 YEAS 0 NAYS 2 ABSENT (See Attached Sheet)
AMEND THE 2008-2009 SCHOOL CALENDAR
Mrs. Samuel moved to amend the 2008 – 2009 School Calendar changing November 3, 2008 to a regular school instead of a Teacher In-Service day and Mrs. Rogers seconded the motion. VOTE: 7 YEAS 0 NAYS 2 ABSENT (See Attached Sheet)
ACQUISITON ON ROLLINS ROAD PROPERTY – 62 ACRES
ACQUISITION ON LOT 3 BLOCK B NORTHSIDE SUBDIVISION, ADA STREET
Mr. Owen moved to approve the acquisition for 62 Acres on Rollins Road for $935,175 and Lot 3 Block B, Northside Subdivision, Ada Street for $70,000.00 and Mr. Benda seconded the motion.
VOTE: 7 YEAS 0 NAYS 2 ABSENT
PERMISSION TO BID FIRE ALARM SYSTEM FOR ZHS
Mr. Benda moved to bid on fire alarm system for ZHS and Mr. Dayton seconded the motion.
POLICIES
Mrs. Samuel moved to approve the following Policies: File: JG, Student Welfare; File: KB, Public Information Program; File: KN, Public Concern & Complaints Revision; File: JBCC, Student Assignment; File: JBD, Student Absences and Excuses; File: JBE, Truancy; File: JCD, Student Conduct: File: JDE, Expulsion and Mr. Owen seconded the motion.
VOTE: 8 YEAS 0 NAYS 1 ABSENT
STUDENT EXPULSION REVIEW
Mrs. Young moved to hear the student expulsion case and Mr. Rogers seconded the motion.
ROLL CALL VOTE: Mrs. Young, Yea, Mr. Swilley, Nay, Mrs. Samuel, Nay, Mr. Owen, Nay, Mrs. Rogers, Yea, Mr. Benda, Nay, and Mr. Dayton, Nay.
2 YEAS
5 NAYS
2 ABSENT
COMMITTEE MEETINGS
Board Retreat – Tuesday, Oct. 14, 2008 @ 5:30PM @ ZHS Academic Athletic Center
Facilities Meeting – Thursday, Oct. 16, 2008 @ 6:00PM @ ZHS Academic Athletic Center
AGENDA ITEMS FOR OCTOBER 23, 2008
Personnel Matters, Policies, CSRS Update & Recognition of Maintenance Personnel
ADJOURN
Mr. Dayton moved to adjourn and Mrs. Samuel seconded the motion.
VOTE: 7 YEAS 0 NAYS 2 ABSENT
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Scott Swilley, Vice President Warren Drake, Superintendent