ZACHARY COMMUNITY SCHOOL BOARD MINUTES

FEBRUARY 25, 2010

The regular meeting of the Zachary Community School Board was held on February 25, 2010 at 7:00 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. Owen, Mr. Swilley, Mrs. Samuel, Mrs. Rogers, Mr. Kelley, Mr. Benda and Mr. Dayton ;  2 Absent ( Mr. Snowden and Mrs. Young)

PUBLIC COMMENT - There was none.

MINUTES FOR JANUARY 28, 2010

Mr. Dayton moved to approve the minutes for January 28, 2010, and Mrs. Samuel seconded the motion.

VOTE:   7 YEAS    0 NAYS   2 ABSENT

SUPERINTENDENT REPORT

Mr. Drake reported that Zachary High School Evening with the Arts is tonight.  The girls track team at the high school is State Track Champion.  Michelle Clayton is the winner of the 2010 Prevent Child Abuse Louisiana’s Champion for Children award.  Presentation of awards will be during the “Kids Are Worth It!” Conference, Champions for Children Luncheon, Tuesday, March 2^nd from 12:00 to 2:00 p.m. at the Astor Crown Plaza in New Orleans.  Zachary Community School Board Retreat will be held at the Old Centenary Inn in Jackson, La., on Friday, February 26, 2010 at 4:00 p.m. and will adjourn around 3:00 p.m. on February 27, 2010.

RECOGNITION OF STUDENTS

The board recognized Mrs. Nezianya, Pre-K Class for winning the Kleinpeter Farms Dairy Contest “Name the Calf.”  The class named the calf Sweetie Pie.  The board presented a certificate to each student.

Gabrielle Potapenko of Zachary Elementary won 3^rd place on her painting the “Brown Pelican,” in the K-4 category at the 2010 Louisiana School Board Association’s Art Contest All art work will be displayed during the 2010 LSBA Convention in Monroe, La., on March 4-6, 2010.

RECOGNITION OF TEACHERS

The following Pre-K Teachers presented at the Pre-K/Kindergarten State Conference:

Michelle Auer, Sheri Broussard, Charissa Dennis, Della Favlaloro, Tonja Granville, Ternisha Hamilton, Jill Haney, Michele Hebert, Kay Mestayer, Aimee Morrison, Lettimarie Nesianya, Rachel Robertson, Ashley Smith and Ellen St. Romain.  The board presented them with a certificate.  A brief description of the presentation was give by Ellen St. Romain and Sherri Broussard.

BEYOND THE “CALL OF DUTY”

Mr. Drake recognized Gwendolyn Longmire and Yolonda Williams of the school board office for their outstanding work that they do. The board presented them with a certificate.

PERSONNEL MATTERS

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

There was no public comment.

VOTE:   7 YEAS    0 NAYS   2 ABSENT

Mr. Dayton had to leave at 7:40 p.m.

VISITOR SIDE RESTROOM - CONCESSION STAND BUILDING

Mr. Swilley moved to approve the Visitor Side Restroom - Concession Stand Building budget for $225,000.00 and Mr. Kelley seconded the motion.  There was no public comment.

VOTE:    6 YEAS   0 NAYS   3 ABSENT

ZCSB ATTENDANCE OF NSBA

Mrs. Samuel moved to approve five School Board Members and Mr. Drake to attend the out of state NSBA Convention in Chicago, Illinois on April 10-12, 2010, and Mr. Kelley seconded the motion.  There was no public comment.

VOTE:    6 YEAS   0 NAYS   3 ABSENT

STUDENT EXPULSION REVIEW

Mr. Owen asked the board members if they received the Student Expulsion Packet.  All Board Members acknowledged receipt and had reviewed information provided.  Mr. Owen asked if anyone wanted to make a motion for a Review.  No motion was made.

COMMITTEE REPORTS

Athletic Committee - Carl Kelley reported that the Athletic Committee met at 5:00 p.m. today.    (See Attached Notes)

COMMITTEE MEETINGS

Facilities Meeting - March 9, 2010, at 5:30 p.m. at the ZHS Academic Athletic Center.

AGENDA ITEMS FOR MARCH 11, 2010

CSRS Update, Personnel Matters, Policy

ADJOURN

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

VOTE:      6 YEAS    0 NAYS     3 ABSENT

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Hubie Owen, President

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Warren Drake, Superintendent