ZACHARY COMMUNITY SCHOOL BOARD MINUTES

MAY 6, 2010

The regular meeting of the Zachary Community School Board was held on May 6, 2010 at 7:00 p.m. at 4100 Bronco Lane, Zachary, La.

The invocation was led by Sharon Samuel

The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Eagle Scout Daniel E. Clesi

ROLL:  Mr. Owen, Mr. Swilley, Mrs. Samuel, Mrs. Rogers, Mr. Kelley, and Mr. Benda.    3 ABSENT    (Mr. Snowden, Mrs. Young and Mr. Dayton)

MINUTES FOR APRIL 22, 2010

Mrs. Rogers moved to approve the minutes for April 22, 2010, and Mr. Swilley   seconded the motion.

There was no public comment.

VOTE:   7   YEAS      0 NAYS     3 ABSENT

Mr. Dayton arrived at 7:09 p.m.

SUPERINTENDENT REPORT

Mr. Drake congratulated Hubie Owen on Citizen of the Year.  Mr. Drake reported that 15 students received athletic scholarships from Zachary High School.  Girls and Boys Power Lifting are State Champions.  Eight members of the ZHS Track Team have qualified for the State Meet at LSU on Saturday, May 8, 2010.  The ZHS Girls Basketball Team made it to the playoffs.    The ZHS Baseball Team are District Champs.  The Boys Golf Team placed 2^nd in Regional’s.  The ZHS Girls and Boys Soccer Teams made it to playoffs.  The Welding Team placed 2^nd in Open V-Grove. And Brandon Hives place 3^rd Place in Open V-Grove and Matthew Miller placed 3^rd Place - Fillet.  They received a trophy, a scholarship to the ABC Training Center and a $100.00 gift card to Cabalas.

RECOGNITION OF 2009-2010 OUTSTANDING SCHOOL SUPPORT EMPLOYEES OF THE YEAR

The board recognized the 2009-2010 Outstanding School Support Employees of the Year.  The School Support Employees are:  Rosalyn Royal, Northwestern Elementary, Kimberly Heikes, Zachary Elementary, Melissa Borg, Copper Mill Elementary School, Russell Parker, Northwestern Middle School, Shannon Beadle, Zachary High School and Katherine Patterson, Port Hudson Career Academy.  The board presented them with plaques.

RECOGNITIOM OF ARTWORK WINNES FOR PROFESSIONAL WOMEN OF ZACHARY

First Grade Winners:  Kaydi Vance for the PWZ Logo and Taylor Palmer for the artwork that will go on the PWZ t-shirts.  The students were presented with certificates.

RECOGNITION OF STUDENTS

The board recognized the Tickfaw State Park Art Contest Winners:

First Place:  Cody Eiswroth; Kindergarten, Northwestern Elementary

Second Place:  Brennan Drury; 1^st grade, Northwestern Elementary

Third Place:  McKinley  Mathis; 1^st grade, Northwestern Elementary

Second Place:  Lauren Rebecca Thompson; 3^rd grade, Zachary Elementary

First Place:  Matthew Warrington; 5^th grade, Copper Mill Elementary

Honorable Mention at Zachary Elementary:  Madelyn Beard, Misterie Wilkerson, Keaton Williams, Peyton Jarreau, Jayden Williams, Desmond Honore, Ryan Teekel and Jade Nesbity.  Northwestern Elementary:  Cole Paxton, Jordan Pinkney, Wyatt Barbe, Beau Autery, Alex Manogin, Malia Washington and Gianna Square.  Copper Mill Elementary:  Katie Hostetler, Kyle Hostetler, Hailey Key, Macie Pampell, Kyla D’Arensbourg and Jared Tanner.  The board presented each one with a certificate.

RECOGNITION OF EAGLE SCOUTS

The board recognized the following Eagle Scouts:  Alexander D. Antoine and Daniel E. Clesi.  They are members of the Boy Scout Troop 46 at St. Patrick’s Episcopal Church.  The board presented each one with a certificate. 

RECOGNITION OF RECIPIENT OF THE MURIEL GREEN AWARD

Ms. Lisa Redmon was recognized and presented with a certificate in recognition of her receipt of the Muriel Green Award. Ms. Redmon gave a brief presentation on her teaching methods.

PRESENTATION ZACHARY HIGH SCHOOL INTERACT CLUB, 2010 YEAR IN REVIEW

Ms. Kim Littles, Interact Sponsor was presented with a certificate in recognition of her involvement and sponsorship of the Interact Club. Ms. Littles gave a brief presentation on the 2010 year in review.

RECOGNITION OF RETIRING EMPLOYEES

The following Retiring Employees were recognized by the board:

Stephen Black, ROTC at Zachary High School

Victor Honeysette, ROTC at Zachary High School

Sharon Campbell, Teacher at Northwestern Middle School

Barbara Carter, Teacher at Zachary Elementary School

Charlotte Williams, Paraprofessional, Northwestern Elementary School

BEYOND THE “CALL OF DUTY”

The board recognized Misty Cook, Nita Kidd and Rose Kennedy for beyond the “Call of Duty”.  Ms. Cook, Ms. Kidd and Ms. Kennedy work in the Business Department in the School Board Office.  They were presented certificates for their outstanding work.

PERSONNEL MATTERS

Mr. Dayton moved to approve Personnel Matters and Mr. Benda seconded the motion.

There was no public comment.   (See Attached)

VOTE:     8 YEAS    0 NAYS    2 ABSENT

JOB DESCRIPTION-FACILITIES MANAGER

Mrs. Rogers moved to approve the Job Description for Facilities Manager Mrs. Samuel seconded the motion. (See Attached)

There was no public comment.

VOTE:          8 YEAS     0 NAYS   2 ABSENT

JOB DESCRIPTION-DIRECTOR OF OPERATIONS

Mr. Swilley moved to approve the Job Description for Director of Operations Mrs. Samuel seconded the motion.    (See Attached)

There was no public comment.

VOTE:          8 YEAS     0 NAYS   2 ABSENT

BATHROOM TRAILER

Mr. Kelley moved to approve the bathroom trailer for surplus and Mr. Benda seconded the motion.

There was no public comment.

VOTE   8 YEAS   0 NAYS    2 ABSENT

FURNITURE, FIXTURE AND EQUIPMENT (FEE) PACKAGE FOR THE SCHOOL BOARD OFFICE

Mr. Benda moved to approve the bid for the FFE package for the School Board Office with Contract Furniture Group for $166,142.53 and Mr. Dayton seconded the motion.

There was no public comment.

VOTE:  8 YEAS   0 NAYS   2 ABSENT

FURNITURE FIXTURE AND EQUIPMENT (FFE) PACKAGE FOR THE EARLY LEARNING CENTER

Mr. Dayton moved to approve the bid for the FEE package for the Early Learning Center with Lakeshore Learning for Group I at $107,443.60 and Frost Barber for Group II at $32,425.00 and Mr. Kelley seconded the motion.

There was no public comment.

VOTE:  8 YEAS   0 NAYS   2 ABSENT

COMMITTEE REPORTS

Facilities Committee-See attached report

COMMITTEE MEETINGS

Finance Committee- 5:30 May 27, 2010 at ZHS Athletic Center

AGENDA ITEMS FOR MAY 27, 2010

Contract with City of Zachary, Personnel Matters, Recognition of Students and Student Athletes and General Obligation Bonds.

ADJOURN

Mr. Dayton moved to adjourn and Mr. Swilley seconded the motion.

There was no public comment

VOTE:    8  YEAS  0   NAYS  2  ABSENT

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Hubie Owen, President

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Warren Drake, Superintendent