ZACHARY COMMUNITY SCHOOL BOARD MINUTES

FEBRUARY 11, 2009

The regular meeting of the Zachary Community School Board was held on February 11, 2009 at 4100 Bronco Lane, Zachary, La.

The invocation was led by Mrs. Samuel.

The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Mr. Owen.

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

PUBLIC COMMENT – There was none.

MINUTES FOR JANUARY 22, 2009

Mr. Dayton moved to approve the Minutes for January 22, 2009 Board Meeting and Mrs. Rogers seconded the motion.

VOTE:  7 YEAS   0 NAYS   2 ABSENT

SUPERINTENDENT REPORT

Mr. Drake reported that the LSBA Convention would be held in Lake Charles on March 5 – 7, 2009.  Board Retreat was held February 6 – 7, 2009 at the Centenary Inn, in Jackson, La.   Mr. Drake reported on the new construction that will be taking place soon. The ZHS Girls and Boys Basketball Teams are doing very good.

RECOGNITION OF ZHS GIRLS SOCCER TEAM

The board recognized the ZHS Girls Soccer Team for an outstanding season.  They each were presented certificates.  Also, the board presented volunteer certificates to Coach Kevin Tanner and Coach Paul Owen.

PERSONNEL MATTERS

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

(See Attached Sheet)

VOTE:  7 YEAS   0 NAYS   2 ABSENT

RECEIPT OF AND SALE OF GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS

Mr. Benda moved to adopt a resolution providing for the opening and tabulation of the sealed and electronic bids received 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, approving the Official Notice of Bond Sale and Official Statement in Connection therewith and Mr. Owen seconded the motion.

VOTE:  7 YEAS   0 NAYS   2 ABSENT

Mrs. Young moved to adopt a resolution accepting the lowest and best bid received 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, and providing for other matters in connection therewith and Mrs. Samuel seconded the motion.

VOTE:  7 YEAS   0 NAYS   2 ABSENT

Mr. Benda moved to adopt a resolution incurring of debt and issuance of Fifteen Million Dollars ($15,000,000) of General Obligation School Bonds, Series 2009, of Zachary Community School District No. 1, State of Louisiana; prescribing the form, terms and conditions of said Bonds; designating the date, denomination and place of payment of said Bonds; providing for the payment thereof in principal and interest; and providing for other matters in connection therewith and Mrs. Rogers seconded the motion.

VOTE:  7 YEAS   0 NAYS   2 ABSENT

BOND DEBT LIMITATION RESOLUTION

Mr. Benda moved to approve the Bond Debt Limitation Resolution and Mrs. Samuel seconded the motion.     (See Attached Sheet)

VOTE:  7 YEAS   0 NAYS   2 ABSENT

BIDS FOR GENERATORS

Mrs. Samuel moved to accept the lowest bid for $68,705.00 from Kossen Equipment, Inc. and will use our Grant for $40,000.00 and $28,705.00 out of General Fund for three 35 watt generators and one 25 watt generator and Mrs. Young seconded the motion.     (See Attached Sheet)

VOTE:  7 YEAS   0 NAYS   2 ABSENT

BIDS FOR NMS BAND INSTRUMENTS STORAGE

Mr. Owen moved to accept the lowest bid $34,356 from Wenger for NMS Band Instrument Storage and Mr. Benda seconded the motion.    (See Attached Sheet)

VOTE:  7 YEAS   0 NAYS   2 ABSENT

PAY ROLL SCHEDULES

Mr. Dayton moved to approve the Pay Roll Schedules on Central Office Clerks, Accountant and Indexing and Mrs. Rogers seconded the motion.                                        (See Attached Sheet)

VOTE:  7 YEAS   0 NAYS   2 ABSENT

LAND PURCHASE

Mr. Owen moved to approve the land purchase for $ 75,000.00 for Lot A , 72’ by 200’ on Rollins Road, Zachary, Louisiana and Mr. Dayton seconded the motion.

VOTE:  7 YEAS   0 NAYS   2 ABSENT

SCHOOL CALENDAR 2009-2010

Mrs. Samuel moved to approve the School Calendar for 2009-2010 School Year and Mr. Benda seconded the motion.

VOTE:  7 YEAS   0 NAYS   2 ABSENT

COMMITTEE MEETINGS  -  None at this time.

AGENDA ITEMS FOR FEBRUARY 26, 2009

2009 Board Committees & Responsibilities; Copper Mill Elementary Outdoor Classroom Bid; ZHS Stadium Visitor Seating Bid; NWM Lights and Sound System Bid; Policies and Personnel Matters

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, President                                      Warren Drake, Superintendent