ZACHARY COMMUNITY SCHOOL BOARD MINUTES

October 23, 2008

The regular meeting of the Zachary Community School Board was held on October 23 2007 at 4100 Bronco Lane, Zachary, La.

The invocation was led by Mrs. Rogers.

The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Mr. Benda

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

MINUTES FOR OCTOBER 9, 2008

Mr. Swilley  moved to approve the minutes for October 9, 2008 and Mrs. Rogers seconded the motion.

VOTE:  6 YEAS   0 NAYS   3 ABSENT

SUPERINTENDENT REPORT

Mr. Drake reported that we had Southeastern University Education students with us observing the meeting tonight. There is a ZHS choir concert tonight and a football game at Scotlandville. He congratulated the Volleyball team on an 8-1 district record and being ranked #8 in the state power rankings.

BP AMERICA DONATION/ PRESENTATION

The board members presented a plaque to Mr. Jamie McCartney for BP’s $40,000 donation to help purchase generators for our district in the wake of the recent hurricanes.

CSRS UPDATE

Abbigail Brown of CSRS did a powerpoint presentation on the state of the district’s various construction projects including projects in bid, projects under construction and projects nearing completion.

PERSONNEL MATTERS

There were no personnel matters

LAND ACQUISITION

Mr. Swilley moved to approve the land acquisition and Mr. Benda seconded the motion.

VOTE:  6 YEAS   0 NAYS  3 ABSENT

2009 SCHOOL BOARD MEETING CALENDAR

Mr. Owen moved to approve the 2009 School Board meeting dates calendar and Mr. Dayton seconded the motion.

VOTE:  6 YEAS   0 NAYS   3 ABSENT (see attached sheet)

BID FOR GENERATORS

Mr. Benda moved to allow the district to advertise for bids on generators and Mr. Swilley seconded the motion.

VOTE:  6 YEAS   0 NAYS   3 ABSENT 

BAND UNIFORM BIDS

Mr. Dayton moved to accept the low bid on the Zachary High band uniforms and Mr. Swilley seconded the motion.

VOTE:  6 YEAS   0 NAYS   3 ABSENT 

SURPLUS PROPERTY

Mr. Owen moved to approve surplus property and Mrs. Rogers seconded the motion.

VOTE:  6 YEAS   0 NAYS   3 ABSENT 

POLICIES

Mr. Swilley made a motion to table the policies as Mrs. Samuel was not present and Mrs. Rogers seconded the motion.

VOTE:  6 YEAS   0 NAYS   3 ABSENT 

COMMITTEE MEETINGS – Facilities Tuesday, 5 p.m.

AGENDA ITEMS FOR OCTOBER 23, 2008

Recognition of Maintenance Staff, Recognition of ADF Grant Winners

ADJOURN

Mr. Dayton moved to adjourn and Mr. Owen seconded the motion.

VOTE:  6 YEAS   0 NAYS   3 ABSENT

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Carl Snowden, Vice President                       Warren Drake, Superintendent