ZACHARY COMMUNITY SCHOOL BOARD MINUTES
JULY 23, 2009
The regular meeting of the Zachary Community School Board was held on July 23, 2009 at 5:30 p.m. 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. Samuel, Mr. Owen, Mr. Kelley, and Mr. Benda.
4 Absent (Mrs. Young, Mr. Snowden, Mrs. Rogers and Mr. Dayton)
PUBLIC COMMENT - There was none.
MINUTES FOR JULY 9, 2009
Mr. Owen moved to approve the Minutes for July 9, 2009 and Mrs. Samuel seconded the motion.
VOTE: 5 YEAS 0 NAYS 4 ABSENT
SUPERINTENDENT REPORT
Mr. Drake reported that the Zachary Community School District so for has approximately 4600 students registered for the 2009-2010 school year. The first day of school will be August 10, 2009.
BEYOND THE CALL OF DUTY
Mr. Drake told the board that Brittany Arceneaux, Roy Armwood, Patrick Jenkins and Buster Smelley have gone way beyond the call of duty on getting the Port Hudson Career Academy ready for the first day of school. Mr. Drake presented them with certificates.
VISUAL AND PERFORMING ARTS COORDINATOR JOB DESCRIPTION
Mrs. Samuel moved to approve the Visual and Performing Arts Coordinator Job Description and Mr. Kelley seconded the motion.
VOTE: 5 YEAS 0 NAYS 4 ABSENT
PERSONNEL MATTERS
Mr. Benda moved to approve Personnel Matters and Mr. Owen seconded the motion.
VOTE: 5 YEAS 0 NAYS 4 ABSENT (See Attached)
PUPIL PROGRESSION PLAN
Mr. Kelley moved to approve the Pupil Progression Plan and Mr. Benda seconded the motion.
POLICIES
Mr. Kelley moved to approve FILE: JCDAE Cf:JD Electronic Telecommunication Devices and FILE:GBD Cf:GAME, GAMEA; Cf: GBJ, GBM Employment of Personnel, FILE: JCDAF Cf: JCED Bullying, Cyber Bullying, Intimidation, Harassment and Hazing and Mr. Owen seconded the motion.
VOTE: 5 YEAS 0 NAYS 4 ABSENT
STUDENT RIGHTS AND RESPONSIBILITIES HANDBOOK
Mr. Owen moved to approve the Student Rights and Responsibilities Handbook and Mr. Kelley seconded the motion.
VOTE: 5 YEAS 0 NAYS 4 ABSENT
2009-2010 BENEFITS
Mr. Benda moved to approve the 2009-2010 Employee Benefits and Mr. Kelley seconded the motion.
VOTE: 5 YEAS 0 NAYS 4 ABSENT
SUPERINTENDENT EVALUATION
Mr. Swilley reported on the results of the 2008 - 2009 evaluation of Mr. Drake. It was his decision to have this reported in public session rather than a closed Executive Session. He received over 100 % of overall score and received high praise for the job that he has done. Mr. Drake thanked everyone for their support.
Jannie Rogers arrived at 6:55 p.m. She will be counted now.
COMMITTEE MEETINGS
Facilities Meeting - Tuesday, August 4, 2009 at 5:30 p.m. at the Zachary High School Academic Athletic Center
AGENDA ITEMS FOR AUGUST 13, 2009 - Personnel Matters
ADJOURNMENT
Mrs. Samuel moved to adjourn and Mr. Kelley seconded the motion.
VOTE: 6 YEAS 0 NAYS 3 ABSENT
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Scott Swilley, President Warren Drake, Superintendent