ZACHARY COMMUNITY SCHOOL BOARD MINUTES

MAY 28, 2009

The regular meeting of the Zachary Community School Board was held on May 28, 2009 at 7:00 p.m. at 4100 Bronco Lane, Zachary, La.

The invocation was led by Mr. Dayton.

The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Mr. Swilley.

The National Anthem was played on trumpet by Phillip Hembere (ZHS Class of 2008 Drum Major).

Phillip spoke to the board about Indiana University, where he is majoring in Music.

He played for the board and the board presented him with a certificate.

ROLL:  Mr. Swilley, Mrs. Samuel, Mr. Snowden, Mrs. Rogers, Mr. Kelley, and Mr. Dayton.       3 Absent - Mrs. Young, Mr. Owen and Mr. Benda

PUBLIC COMMENT - There was none.

MINUTES FOR MAY 14, 2009

Mrs. Samuel moved to approve the Minutes for May 14, 2009 and Mr. Dayton seconded the motion.

VOTE:  6 YEAS   0 NAYS   0 ABSENT

SUPERINTENDENT REPORT

Mr. Drake reported that the renovations for the Port Hudson Career Academy begins on Monday, June 1, 2009.  Zachary High School Baseball Team are the State Champions three years in a row.  Zachary High School Football Team will be the Cox Game of the Week on September 11, 2009 and on November 6, 2009.  The District Bus Tour will be held on  June 4, 2009 at 5:30 p.m.at the Zachary High School Academic Athletic Center. The Zachary School Board Members, Mayor, City Council and Police Chief will attend. 

BEYOND THE ”r;CALL OF DUTY”

Mr. Drake presented Sondra Burnham, Clerk at Copper Mill Elementary, a certificate for her outstanding work at Copper Mill Elementary.

ACCOUNTABILITY RESULTS

Michelle Clayton and Karin Lawless spoke to the board on LEAP, iLeap, Iowa and Gee Testing.  She told the board that all of the scores are outstanding.  (See Attached List)

RECOGNITION OF ZHS BASEBALL TEAM

The board presented coaches and team members each with a certificate.  (See Attached List)

PERSONNEL MATTERS

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

VOTE:    6 YEAS   0 NAYS   3 ABSENT           (See Attached List)

2009-2010 SALARY SCHEDULES

Mr. Dayton moved to approve the 2009-2010 Salary Schedules and Mr. Kelley seconded the motion.   (See Attached Sheet)

VOTE:  6 YEAS   0 NAYS   3 ABSENT

2008-2009 AUDITING ENGAGEMENT

Mr. Kelley moved to approve the 2008-2009 Auditing Engagement for $31,000.00 with Postlethwaite & Netterville as the company who will complete the Audit and Mr. Snowden seconded the motion.

VOTE:  6 YEAS   0 NAYS   3 ABSENT

COPYWRITING OF JOURNEY TO COLLEGE AND CAREER PROGRAM

Mrs. Rogers moved to approve the Copywriting of Journey to College and Career Program and Mr. Kelley seconded the motion.

VOTE:  6 YEAS   0 NAYS   3 ABSENT

COMMITTEE MEETINGS

Meetings will be announced.

AGENDA ITEMS FOR JUNE 11, 2009

Food Supply Bids

ADJOURN

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

VOTE:  6 YEAS   0 NAYS   3 ABSENT

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Scott Swilley, President                                    Warren Drake Superintendent