ZACHARY COMMUNITY SCHOOL BOARD MINUTES

OCTOBER 8, 2009

 

The regular meeting of the Zachary Community School Board was held on October 8, 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 Mr. Owen.

 

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

 

PUBLIC COMMENT – There was none.

 

MINUTES FOR SEPTEMBER 24, 2009

 

Mrs. Young moved to approve the minutes for September 24, 2009 and Mrs. Samuel seconded the motion.

 

VOTE:    8 YEAS      0 NAYS   1 ABSENT

 

AMEND AGENDA

 

Mr. Dayton made the motion to amend the Agenda for Resolution on Taxable Obligation QSCB Bonds, Series 2009 and Mrs. Rogers seconded the motion.

 

ROLL VOTE:   Mr. Swilley – Yea; Mrs. Young – Yea; Mrs. Samuel – Yea; Mr. Snowden – Absent; Mr. Owen – Yea; Mrs. Rogers – Yea; Mr. Kelley – Yea;

Mr. Benda – Yea; and Mr. Dayton – Yea. 

 

8 YEAS   0 NAYS   1 ABSENT

 

SUPERINTENDENT REPORT

 

Mr. Drake reported that Paul Pastorek, State Superintendent, visited the schools on Tuesday, October 6, 2009.  Everyone had a good visit with Mr. Pastorek.  On Friday, October 9, 2009, there will be a Hall of Fame Reception at 6:00 p.m. at the Academic Athletic Center and the induction Ceremony will be held at half time.   On Monday, October 12, 2009, will be Professional Development day and no students will attend.  A Community Pep Rally will be held on Thursday, October 22, 2009 at 6:00 p.m. at the ZHS Stadium and on October 23, 2009, the Homecoming Parade will be held at 3:00 p.m.  The Homecoming game will be at 7:00 p.m.

 

PARKING AGREEMENT WITH ZACHARY UNITED METHODIST CHURCH REGARDING YOUNG STREET

 

Mrs. Rogers moved to approve the parking agreement with Zachary United Methodist Church regarding Young Street with a stipulation that Zachary United Methodist Church can not change anything before May 31, 2010, and Mr. Benda seconded the motion. 

                                                                                                           (See Attached)

VOTE:  7 YEAS   0 NAYS   - MR. SWILLEY – SUBSTAIN – 1 ABSENT

 

POLICY – FILE: JBE – TRUANCY

 

Mr. Kelley moved to approve File: JBE – Truancy and Mr. Owen seconded the motion.

 

VOTE:   8 YEAS   0 NAYS   1 ABSENT

 

SECOND SERVING LINE FOR ZACHARY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

 

Mr. Benda moved to approve the second serving line for Zachary Elementary School and the cost will be for $56,000.00 out of General Fund and Mr. Dayton seconded the motion.

 

VOTE:   8 YEAS   0 NAYS   1 ABSENT

 

RESOLUTION ON TAXABLE OBLIGATION QSCB BONDS, SERIES 2009

Mr. Dayton moved to approve the resolution that the Zachary Community School Board is requesting approval from the Louisiana State Bond Commission to sell and issue $5,720,000.00 in Taxable General Obligation QSCB Bonds and Mr. Kelley seconded the motion.                                   (See Attached)

 

VOTE:  8 YEAS   0 NAYS   1 ABSENT

 

CHANGE BOARD MEETING FROM OCTOBER 22, 2009, TO OCTOBER 29, 2009

 

Mr. Kelley moved to change regular Board Meeting date from October 22, 2009, to October 29, 2009 at 12:00 p.m. at the Zachary Community School Board Office, 4656 Main Street, Zachary, Louisiana, phone number 225-658-4969. This board meeting will include the Sale of Taxable General Obligation QSCB Bonds and Mr. Dayton seconded the motion.

 

VOTE:  8 YEAS   0 NAYS 1 ABSENT

 

COMMITTEE REPORTS

 

Executive Committee – No Activity; Athletic Committee; No Activity; Finance Committee – No Activity; Athletic Committee; No Activity; Education Committee –

See Report, Building Facilities – No Activity; Policy Committee – No Activity.

 

COMMITTEE MEETINGS

 

None at this time.

 

AGENDA ITEMS FOR OCTOBER 29, 2009

 

Sale of the Taxable General Obligation QSCB Bonds; Personnel Matters; Opening Bids

 

ADJOURN

 

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

 

VOTE:   8 YEAS     0 NAYS      1 ABSENT

 

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Scott Swilley, President                                 Warren Drake, Superintendent