ZACHARY COMMUNITY SCHOOL BOARD MINUTES
JANUARY 8, 2009
The regular meeting of the Zachary Community School Board was held on January 8, 2009 at 4100 Bronco Lane, Zachary, La.
The invocation was led by Mr. Snowden.
The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Mr. Owen.
ROLL: Mr. Snowden, Mr. Swilley, Mrs. Samuel, Mr. Owen, Mr. Benda and Mr. Dayton. ABSENT: Mrs. Young, Mrs. Rogers and Mr. Kelley.
PUBLIC COMMENT – There was none.
MINUTES FOR DECEMBER 17, 2008
Mr. Owen moved to approve the Minutes for December 17, 2008 and Mr. Swilley seconded the motion.
VOTE: 6 YEAS 0 NAYS 3 ABSENT
SUPERINTENDENT REPORT
Mr. Drake reported that Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. celebration will be held on January 17, 2009 at 10:00 a.m. from Zachary High School to City Hall. In observance of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr’s. birthday the Zachary Community School System will be closed Monday, January 19, 2009. Child Nutrition Program; Plastic Mild Bottles, was successful at Copper Mill Elementary. All schools with the exception of Northwestern Elementary began the program. Northwestern Elementary do not use the plastic bottles. The Zachary Library will have SAT Practice Test on Saturday, January 17, 2009 from 10 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. and the ACT Practice Test on Saturday, February 14, 2009 from 10 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.
PERSONNEL MATTERS
Mr. Dayton moved to approve the Personnel Matters and Mr. Benda seconded the motion.
VOTE: 6 YEAS 0 NAYS 3 ABSENT
2008 ANNUAL AUDIT
Mr. Robertson introduced Mike Schexnayder of Postlethwaite & Netterville, Inc. Mr. Schexnayder reported that the school board is in excellent financial shape. Mr. Benda moved to accept the 2008 Audit and Mrs. Samuel seconded the motion.
VOTE: 6 YEAS 0 NAYS 3 ABSENT
PURCHASING INSTRUMENT STORAGE CABINETS FOR NWM
Mr. Owen moved to put out bids to purchase instrument storage cabinets for Northwestern Middle School and Mrs. Samuel seconded the motion.
POLICIES
Mrs. Samuel moved to approve File: JGCB – Immunizations, File BBBC – Board Member Continuing Education, File: BH – School Board Ethics, File: EBC – Building and Grounds Security, File: EDC – Student Transportation Safety Program, File: FDC – Naming of Facilities, File: IDDF – Education of Students with Exceptionalities, File: IFBGA – Student Computer Access and Use, File: JBA – Compulsory School Attendance Ages, File: JBCD – Student Transfer and Withdrawal and File: JCBD – Student Dress Code and Mr. Swilley seconded the motion.
VOTE: 6 YEAS 0 NAYS 3 ABSENT
ELECTION OF SCHOOL BOARD OFFICERS
Mrs. Samuel moved to elect Scott Swilley as President and Mr. Benda seconded the motion.
VOTE: 6 YEAS 0 NAYS 3 ABSENT
Mr. Swilley moved to elect Hubie Owen as Vice President and Mr. Benda seconded the motion.
VOTE: 6 YEAS 0 NAYS 3 ABSENT
COMMITTEE MEETINGS:
Facilities Meeting – Tuesday, January 13, 2009 at 6:00 p.m. at Lions Club Building
AGENDA ITEMS FOR JANUARY 22, 2009
Personnel Matters and Board Pictures during the Work Session.
ADJOURN
Mr. Dayton moved to adjourn and Mrs. Samuel seconded the motion.
VOTE: 6 YEAS 0 NAYS 3 ABSENT
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Carl Snowden, President Warren Drake, Superintendent