ZACHARY COMMUNITY SCHOOL BOARD MINUTES

APRIL 23, 2009

The regular meeting of the Zachary Community School Board was held on April 23, 2009 at 7:00 p.m. at 4100 Bronco Lane, Zachary, La.

The invocation was led by Mr. Kelley

The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Mrs. Rogers

ROLL:  Mr. Swilley, Mrs. Young, Mrs. Samuel, Mr. Owen, Mrs. Rogers,

Mr. Kelley, and Mr. Dayton.  Absent: Mr. Snowden & Mr. Benda

PUBLIC COMMENT:  There was none.

MINUTES FOR MARCH 26, 2009

Mrs. Dayton moved to approve the minutes for March 26, 2009 and Mrs. Rogers seconded the motion.

VOTE:  7 YEAS   0 NAYS   2 ABSENT

SUPERINTENDENT REPORT

Mr. Drake reported that Debbie Lowery and the ZSTAR students are in our audience  tonight.  Allison Kippers from Zachary High School finished 8th in the Girls’ State Golf Tournament.  The high school softball team finished the season 18-12, and defeated Tara in the first round of the state playoffs.  They will play Leesville this Friday at Zachary Youth Park at 5:00 p.m.  The ZHS Track Team will be running in the District Track Meet this Friday in Port Allen at 2:00 p.m. 

RECOGNITION OF STUDENTS

Mr. Drake recognized the following students:

DEMCO Writing Finalist:  Emily Flanders

ZHS Mock Trial Team:  Chris Staggs and Craig Kaster - Coaches

Blue Team - Regional Champions, 2nd in State:

Maggie Joyner                      Macy Lagarde

Randyl Bouley                      Micah Scott

Amanda McGilvary              Lydia Gantz

White Team - Regional Semi-finalists

Kai Capdau                            Morgan Albert

Ryan McGehee                      Claire Davis

Danielle Greer                       Morgan Landry

All students received a certificate.

RECOGNITION OF STUDENTS OF THE YEAR

Northwestern Elementary - Miranda Schaefer

Zachary Elementary - Anna Beth Charlet

Copper Mill Elementary - Shelby Waddell

Northwestern Middle - Amber Boudreaux

Zachary High School - Micah Scott

The board presented each student with a plaque.

BIDS FOR SCHOOL BOARD OFFICE

Mr. Owen moved to approve the bid on the School Board Office with Quadrant, Inc. for $2,370,000.00 and Mrs. Samuel seconded the motion.

VOTE:  7 YEAS   0 NAYS   2 ABSENT

RENOVATION BUDGET ON PORT HUDSON CAREER ACADEMY

Mr. Swilley announced that the board has set $200,000.00 for the Renovation Budget on Port Hudson Career Academy.  This does not require a board vote.

ADVERTISING FOR FOOD SERVICE AND SUPPLY BIDS

Mr. Kelley moved to advertise for Food and Supply Bids and Mr. Dayton seconded the motion.

VOTE:  7 YEAS    0 NAYS   2 ABSENT

FIRE ALARM SYSTEM FOR ZHS

Mr. Robertson told the board that they received 2 bids and the lower bid did not meet the specs.  Mrs. Samuel moved to approve Fire Quest for $67,780.00 for the fire alarm system for Zachary High School and Mr. Dayton seconded the motion.

VOTE: 7 YEAS   0 NAYS   2 ABSENT

ENGINEERING FOR ZHS DRAINAGE IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT (ZHS016)

Mr. Kelley moved to approve Watson Ricks Engineering for the Zachary High School drainage improvements project (ZHS016) and Mr. Dayton seconded the motion.

VOTE:  7 YEAS   0 NAYS   2 ABSENT

ARCHITECTS FOR ZHS CLASSROOM RENOVATION AND DEMOLITION WORK

Mr. Owen moved to approve Bani, Carville & Brown Architects for the Zachary High School Classroom Renovation and Demolition work and Mrs. Samuel seconded the motion.

VOTE:  7 YEAS   0 NAYS     2 ABSENT

COMMITTEE MEETINGS

Facilities Meeting - To be announced.

Personnel Committee Meeting - Thursday, April 30, 2009 at 9:00AM at the School Board Office.

AGENDA ITEMS FOR MAY 14, 2009

Personnel Matters, Recognition of Students, Recognition of National Board Teachers, Recognition of Support Employees of the Year

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