ZACHARY COMMUNITY SCHOOL BOARD MINUTES

JANUARY 22, 2009

The regular meeting of the Zachary Community School Board was held on January 22, 2009 at 7:00 p.m. at 4100 Bronco Lane, Zachary, La.

The invocation was led by Mr. Kelley.

The Pledge of Allegiance by Mrs. Rogers.

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

PUBLIC COMMENT – There was none.

MINUTES FOR JANUARY 8, 2009

Mrs. Samuel moved to approve the Minutes for January 8, 2009 and Mr. Kelley seconded the motion.

VOTE:  9 YEAS   0 NAYS   0 ABSENT

SUPERINTENDENT REPORT

Mr. Drake reported that the ACT Practice Test will be given at the Zachary Library on Saturday, February 14, 2009 from 10:00 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.  School Board Member Training and Instruction Certification, Act 380-2009 Certificate: Board Members who attended the Ethics and Governance Workshop in Accordance with ACT 380, was Sharon Samuel.  Mrs. Samuel attended the 13th Annual Louisiana Tech University School Law Institute on January 15 through 16, 2009.  The Institute Value: 9 continuing education units (CLU).  Principal Meeting will be on Tuesday, January 27, 2009.

PRESENTATION OF ARTS & THEATER DVD

The board watched a promotional video that will be used as a fundraiser for High School’s art, band, choral, drama and video production programs.

PERSONNEL MATTERS

Mrs. Young moved to approve Personnel Matters and Mr. Dayton seconded the motion.

VOTE:  9 YEAS   0 NAYS    0 ABSENT   (See Attached)

AMENDING THE ADVERTISING RESOLUTION

Mr. Benda moved to approve a resolution amending a resolution adopted on November  13, 2008, for the advertisement for bids for the purchase of $15,000,000 of General Obligation School Bonds, Series 2009, of Zachary Community School District No. 1, State of Louisiana; and providing for other matters in connection therewith. Whereas, it is necessary to amend the Advertising Resolution in order to change the date of the receipt for bids for the sale of the Bonds on February 11, 2009 and Mr. Osborne seconded the motion.

VOTE:  9 YEAS   0 NAYS   0 ABSENT

COMMITTEE MEETINGS

BOARD RETREAT – February 6 & 7, 2009 at Centenary Inn, Jackson, Louisiana

AGENDA ITEMS FOR FEBRUARY 11, 2009

Personnel Matters, Bond Sales, Calendar

ADJOURN

Mr. Dayton moved to adjourn and Mrs. Samuel seconded the motion.

VOTE:  9 YEAS   0 NAYS    0 ABSENT

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Scott Swilley, President                                        Warren Drake, Superindent