ZACHARY SCHOOL BOARD MINUTES
APRIL 22, 2010
The regular meeting of the Zachary Community School Board was held on April 22, 2010 at 7:00 p.m. at 4100 Bronco Lane, Zachary, La.
The invocation was led by Mrs. Young.
The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Mr. Kelley.
ROLL: Mr. Owen, Mrs. Young, Mr. Swilley, Mrs. Samuel, Mrs. Rogers, Mr. Kelley, Mr. Benda and Mr. Dayton. 1 ABSENT (Mr. Snowden)
MINUTES FOR MARCH 11, 2010
Mr. Dayton moved to approve the minutes for March 11, 2010, and Mrs. Rogers seconded the motion.
VOTE: 8 YEAS 0 NAYS 1 ABSENT
SUPERINTENDENT REPORT
Mr. Drake reported that at the Elementary Schools, Darryl Alello, will have a end of the year art show at the following schools: Copper Mill Elementary - Thursday, April 29, 2010, Northwestern Elementary, Thursday - May 6, 2010, and Zachary Elementary - Tuesday, May 4, 2010. Jason Venable, Band Director and Donny Alexander, Associate Band Director will have a Percussion Ensemble Concert on Tuesday, April 26, 2010 at 6:30 p.m. at the ZHS Band Room. The State Band Festival will be held on Thursday, April 29, 2010 at the campus of UL-Lafayette Angelle Hall at 6:00 p.m.
Zachary Elementary has three teachers who applied for a competitive grant “Fund for Teachers”. There were only 25 grants awarded nationally and we receive three. Breigh Rainey and Kristy Gilpin will be traveling to France and Italy. Darketa Greene will take a one week trip to Mexico. Zachary Elementary teachers Brandie McNabb and Angie Cassard was accepted to be presented at the National Conference for Teachers of English in November 2010.
RECOGNITION OF 2008 - 2009 GIRLS SOCCER TEAM
The Zachary High School 2008-2009 Girls Soccer Team received the National Soccer Coaches Association of America “Team Academic Award”, Coaches are Paul Owen and Keavin Tanner. The board presented each one with a certificate. The members are: Rachel Babin, Laura Clesi, Candace Franklin, Amanda Membreno, Page Reese, Jenna Terrio, Hilary Baird, Lizzy Coleman, Breanna Hinton, Catherine Owen, Elana Rust, Kayce Thompson, Randyl Bouley, Jami Conerly, Lennon Houston, Madeline Pipkin, Marilena Scholz, Jeanell Varnadore, Kelsey Brumley, Shelby Durbin, Kendell Knight, Madeline Pipkin and Kalyn Tanner.
INTERNATIONAL EDUCATIONAL INITIATIVE
Three Zachary Elementary teachers and two ZCSD graduate/LSU students were awarded participation in a prestigious grant “Fund for Teachers”. This program draws applicants from throughout the country and offers funding for educational opportunities. This summer ZES teachers: Breigh Rainey and Kristy Scott’s international destinations will take them to Italy and France and Darketa Greene will be in Mexico for a week. Two ZHS graduates and LSU students; Laura Clessi and Brad Wood will be in China this summer. Margaret Atkionson, Northwestern Middle School teacher was accepted to participate in the 2010 Holocaust and Jewish Resistance Teachers program.
JTCC SCIENCE INITIATIVE PRESENTATION
The presentation demonstrated and provided evidence for the much needed funding the school board approved this year for science materials and equipment for all students at the high school. The materials are currently being used by the students in their science classes.
SCHOOL BOARD MEMBERS ATTEND PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT MEETINGS AND CONFERENCES EARNING MANDATED PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT CREDIT HOURS THROUGH 2009
Mr. Drake handed out the following certificates to the school board members who earned their 2009 credit hours: Carl Kelley, Jannie Rogers, David Dayton, Scott Swilley, Gaynell Young, Jonathan Benda, Hubie Owen, and Sharon Samuel. Mr. Drake noted that Mrs. Rogers credit hours are incorrect and that they would be corrected.
Mrs. Samuel made the motion to accept the credit hours and Mr. Swilley seconded the motion.
There was no public comment.
VOTE: 8 YEAS 0 NAYS 1 ABSENT
Mrs. Young left at 8:30 p.m.
PERSONNEL MATTERS
Mr. Benda moved to approve Personnel Matters and Mrs. Samuel seconded the motion.
There was no public comment. (See Attachment)
POLICY - FILE: GAE - COMPLAINTS AND GRIEVANCES
Mrs. Samuel moved to approve File: GAE - Complaints and Grievances Policy. Mr. Kelley seconded the motion.
There was no public comment.
VOTE: 7 YEAS 0 NAYS 2 ABSENT
REDUCE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE
Mrs. Samuel moved to reduce the Executive Committee to 3 people. According to Louisiana State Law 4155 only three school board members can be named to the Executive Committee. Hubie Owen, Sharon Samuel and Jannie Rogers will serve on the Executive Committee. Mr. Dayton seconded the motion.
There was no public comment.
VOTE: 7 YEAS 0 NAYS 2 ABSENT
VISITOR SIDE RESTROOM - CONCESSION STAND BUILDING BID
Mr. Swilley moved to amend the Construction Budget from $250,000.00 to $294,700.00 and Mr. Kelley seconded the motion.
There was no public comment.
VOTE: 7 YEAS 0 NAYS 2 ABSENT
Mr. Swilley moved to accept the low bid from GM Builder for $294,700.00 on the Visitor Side Restroom and Concession Stand Building Bid and Mrs. Samuel seconded the motion.
There was no public comment.
VOTE: 7 YEAS 0 NAYS 2 ABSENT
Mr. Swilley moved to do change order on Electrical Fixtures, Roofing System and Sidewalk on the Visitor Side Restroom and Concession Stand Building Bid and Mr. Dayton seconded the motion.
There was no public comment.
VOTE: 7 YEAS 0 NAYS 2 ABSENT
ADVERTISING FOR FOOD SERVICE AND SUPPLY BIDS
Mr. Samuel moved to advertise for food service and supply bids and Mr. Swilley seconded the motion.
There was no public comment.
VOTE: 7 YEAS 0 NAYS 2 ABSENT
CHANGE BOARD MEETING FROM MAY 13, 2010 TO MAY 6, 2010
Mrs. Samuel moved to change Board Meeting from May 13, 2010 to May 6, 2010 and Mr. Dayton seconded the motion.
There was no public comment.
VOTE: 7 YEAS 0 NAYS 2 ABSENT
COMMITTEE REPORTS
Personnel Committee - See Attached Report
Facilities Committee - See Attached Report
COMMITTEE MEETINGS
Facilities Meeting on Wednesday, April 28, 2010 at 5:30 p.m.
Executive Committee will be announced.
AGENDA ITEMS FOR MAY 6, 2010
Personnel Matters, 2009-2010 School Support Employee of the Year, Recognition of Students
ADJOURN
Mr. Dayton moved to adjourn and Mrs. Samuel seconded the motion.
VOTE: 7 YEAS 0 NAYS 2 ABSENT
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Hubie Owen, President
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Warren Drake, Superintendent