ZACHARY COMMUNITY SCHOOL BOARD MINUTES
SEPTEMBER 24, 2009
The regular meeting of the Zachary Community School Board was held on September 24, 2009 at 7:00 p.m. at 4100 Bronco Lane, Zachary, La.
The invocation was led by Mrs. Rogers.
The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Mr. Benda.
ROLL: Mr. Swilley, Mrs. Young, Mrs. Samuel, Mr. Owen, Mrs. Rogers, Mr. Benda and Mr. Dayton. ABSENT: Mr. Snowden and Mr. Kelley
PUBLIC COMMENT - There was none.
MINUTES FOR SEPTEMBER 10, 2009
Mrs. Young moved to approve the minutes for September 10, 2009 and Mrs. Samuel seconded the motion.
VOTE: 7 YEAS 0 NAYS 2 ABSENT
SUPERINTENDENT REPORT
Mr. Drake reported that we had two ground breakings on Wednesday, September 23, 2009. One was held at the Zachary High School Gym and the other ground breaking at the Early Learning Center. On Thursday, October 1, 2009 at 6:00 p.m. will be the ribbon cutting for Northwestern Middle School Center for the Arts and the second Gym. The Zachary High School Football Team will play Alexandria tomorrow night.
BEYOND THE ”r;CALL OF DUTY”
Mr. Drake recognized Ms. Marie Johnson, Cafeteria Manager at Zachary Elementary, for all of the hard work that she does. Mrs. Jennifer Marangos, Principal, told the board that Marie is always ready to do anything to help out. She will serve extra treats for the students and the staff. Marie was presented a certificate.
PERSONNEL MATTERS
Mr. Benda moved to approve the Personnel Matters and Mr. Dayton seconded the motion. (See Attached List) VOTE: 7 YEAS 0 NAYS 2 ABSENT
ADVERTISING FOR SALE OF TAXABLE GENERAL OBLIGATION QSCB BONDS
Mr. Benda moved to approve a resolution authorizing the advertising for bids for the purchase of Five Million Seven Hundred Twenty Thousand Dollars ($5,720,000) of taxable General Obligation QSCB Bonds, Series 2009, of Zachary Community School District No. 1, State of Louisiana authorized at an election held on Saturday, March 8, 2008, and providing for other matters in connection therewith .
The Sale of Bonds will be held at our regular board meeting, on October 22, 2009 at 12:00 p.m. at the Zachary Community School Board Office, 4656 Main Street, Zachary, Louisiana, Phone Number 225-658-4969.
Mr. Dayton seconded the motion.
VOTE: 7 YEAS 0 NAYS 2 ABSENT
PROPERTY LEASE WITH ZACHARY UNITED METHODIST CHURCH
Mr. Owen moved to approve the property lease with Zachary United Methodist Church, two certain lots, together with all building and improvements, thereon, situated in that subdivision of the Parish of East Baton Rouge, State of Louisiana, known as Sandiford Tract, and being designated on the official subdivision map of the City of Zachary recorded as Original 14, Bundle 1852, on file and of record in the office of the Clerk and Recorder for said parish and state, as Lots two and Four Square Sixty-Eight, said subdivision; said lot having such measurements and dimensions as shown on said map. The Lease is made for a term of three years, commencing on the 1st day of October, 2009 and ending on the 30th day of September, 2012. The Premises are herein leased for the purpose of locating Temporary Buildings for Zachary High School. The Lease is made and accepted for and in consideration of the rental price of $500.00 per month and both parties are exempt from property taxes. Mrs. Samuel seconded the motion. VOTE: 7 YEAS 0 NAYS 2 ABSENT
PARKING AGREEMENT WITH ZACHARY UNITED METHODIST CHURCH
REGARDING YOUNG STREET
Mr. Owen moved to table the Parking Agreement with Zachary United Methodist Church regarding Young Street and Mrs. Young seconded the motion.
VOTE: 7 YEAS 0 NAYS 2 ABSENT
LANE REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER DRUG CONTRACT
Mrs. Samuel moved to approve the Lane Regional Medical Center Drug Contract with the change of Section V. fees changing from $ 12.00 to $15.00 and delete section II altogether and Mr. Dayton seconded the motion. (See Attached)
POLICIES
Mrs. Samuel moved to approve File: GAMC - Investigations; File: GAMIA - Electronic Communications between Employees and Students; File: GBD - Employment of Personnel; File: GBRA - Employee Conduct; File: JD - Discipline; File: JDD Suspension; File: JDE Expulsion; and File: JGCD - Administration of Medication and Mrs. Rogers seconded the motion.
VOTE: 7 YEAS 0 NAYS 2 ABSENT
COMMITTEE REPORTS
Executive Committee - No Activity; Athletic Committee - Lane Regional Medical Center Drug Contract; Education Committee - No Activity; Finance Committee – No Activity; Building Facilities - No Activity; Personnel Committee - No Activity; Athletic Committee - Mrs. Samuel met with CSRS, Harvey Honroe contractors, GSE contractors on the ZHS track and they will fix the track.
COMMITTEE MEETINGS
Building Facilities will meet on Tuesday, September 29, 2009 at 5:30 P.M.
Education Committee will meet on Monday, October 5, 2009 at 5:30 P.M.
AGENDA ITEMS FOR OCTOBER 8, 2009
Personnel Matters, Policies, Parking Agreement with Zachary United Methodist Church regarding Young Street
ADJOURN
Mr. Dayton moved to adjourn and Mrs. Samuel seconded the motion.
VOTE: 7 YEAS 0 NAYS 0 ABSENT
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Scott Swilley, President Warren Drake, Superintendent