ZACHARY COMMUNITY SCHOOL BOARD MINUTES
NOVEMBER 13, 2008
The regular meeting of the Zachary Community School Board was held on November 13, 2008 at 4100 Bronco Lane, Zachary, La.
The invocation was led by Mr. Snowden.
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 OCTOBER 23, 2008
Mrs. Young moved to approve the Minutes for October 23, 2008 and Mr. Swilley seconded the motion.
VOTE: 9 YEAS 0 NAYS 0 ABSENT
SUPERINTENDENT REPORT
Mr. Drake reported that the Zachary Community School District is #1 for the 4th year in a row. The board presented each principal a plaque. Carl Snowden, President of the board also received a plaque for the district. On Friday, November 21st we will have celebration of being #1 at each school. The 2007-2008 Minimum Foundation Program Audit for ZCSD has been completed. The findings are: The February 1st Student Membership Count for ZCSB should not be adjusted because it was determined that all students were eligible for inclusion in the funded membership for this district. The final February 1st Student Membership Count for Zachary School District is 4,096. The number of students eligible for dollars under the MFP and no denials. Zachary High School will have there Bi-District Playoff game this Friday night at Parkway High School in Bossier City. November 12, 2008, Zac VonRosenberg signed a Baseball National Letter of Intent for LSU. On November 6, 2008, Zachary Elementary School conducted a Parents Workshop. Debra Haynes the School Counselor and Melanie Thierry the District Social Worker led the workshop. Mr. Drake asked Michelle Clayton to present the Accountability Scores. Mrs. Clayton told the board that all of the schools are 3 stars and their scores are all above 100%.
RECOGNITION OF STUDENTS
The board recognized Breigh Rainey and Kristy Scott 3rd grade classes for participating in learning about the President Election. The classes went to Channel 9 News Room and each campaign headquarters.
RECOGNITION OF EMPLOYEES
The board recognized Buster Smelley, Billy Messenger, Perry Dawson, Mike Fussel, Brian Monte and Cathy Valentine for the long hours that they put in during the hurricane.
They moved all the frozen food from the schools to a Baton Rouge storage location when the electricity was out.
GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS
Mr. Owen moved to approve a resolution authorizing the advertising for bids for the purchase of Fifteen Million Dollars ($15,000,000) of General Obligation School Bonds, Series 2009, of the Zachary Community School District No. 1, State of Louisiana authorized at elections held on Saturday, April 29, 2006 and Saturday, March 8, 2008 and providing for other matters in connection therewith. Mr. Swilley seconded the motion.
VOTE: 9 YEAS 0 NAYS 0 ABSENT
LAND ACQUISITION
Mrs. Samuel moved to approve the land acquisition on the Schwendimann Property, located at 3950 North Main Street, lot 9, Zachary, La., for $130,000.00 and Mr. Owen seconded the motion.
VOTE: 9 YEAS 0 NAYS 0 ABSENT
VISITOR SIDE STADIUM AT ZHS
Mr. Dayton moved to advertise for bids for the visitor side stadium at ZHS and Mr. Kelley seconded the motion.
POLICY – File: DJE-P PURCHASING PROCEDURES
Mr. Benda moved to approve the changes on Policy – File: DJE-P; Purchasing Procedures and Mrs. Young seconded the motion.
VOTE: 9 YEAS 0 NAYS 0 ABSENT
JOB DESCRIPTION – SUPERVISIOR OF ACADEMIC
ACCOUNTABILITY/TESTING COORDINATOR
Mrs. Samuel moved to approve the Supervisor of Academic Accountability/Testing Coordinator Job Description and Mr. Swilley seconded the motion.
VOTE: 9 YEAS 0 NAYS 0 ABSENT
SURPLUS PROPERTY
Mr. Kelley moved to approve the Surplus Property and Mr. Dayton seconded the motion.
VOTE: 9 YEAS 0 NAYS 0 ABSENT (See Attached List)
COMMITTEE MEETINGS – None at this time.
AGENDA ITEMS FOR DECEMBER 11, 2008
Personnel Matters, Purchase Lizzy Shows Property, Policies
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