ZACHARY COMMUNITY SCHOOL BOARD MINUTES

JUNE 24, 2010

 

The regular meeting of the Zachary Community School Board was held on June 24, 2010 at 4100 Bronco Lane, Zachary, La.

 

The invocation was led by Carl Kelley

 

The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Hubie Owen

 

ROLL:  Mr. Owen, Mrs. Young, Mr. Swilley, Mrs. Samuel, Mrs. Rogers, Mr. Kelley, Mr. Benda and Mr. Dayton       1 Absent ( Mr. Snowden)

 

APPROVAL OF MINUTES FOR LAST MEETING MAY 27, 2010

 

Mrs. Young moved to approve the minutes for May 27, 2010 and Mrs. Samuel seconded the motion.

 

There was no public comment.

VOTE:    8 YEAS    0 NAYS    1 ABSENT

 

SUPERINTENDENT REPORT

 

Mr. Drake reported that the Zachary High School weight lifting boys and girls teams attended the Weight lifting State Championship at the US Sports Training Academy in Baton Rouge and brought home state titles for the boys and girls. Mr. Drake noted that Catholic High of Baton Rouge has owned this competition in the past winning 17 out of the last 20 championships.

 

Mr. Drake noted that summer school ended today and testing will start next week.

 

Mr. Drake recognized Gaynell Young for her appointment to the Federal Relations Network Committee of the Louisiana School Board Association.

 

RECOGNITION OF ZHS SOFTBALL COACH AND STRENGTH COACH

 

The Zachary Community School board recognized ZHS softball coach, Leslie Efferson for her recent award of “Metro Coach of the Year”. The board also recognized ZHS Strength coach, Robbie Yellot for his award of “Strength Coach of the Year”. They were both presented with certificates.

 

PERSONNEL MATTERS

 

Mrs. Samuel moved to approve personnel matters and Mrs. Rogers seconded the motion.

 

There was no public comment.      (See Attached)

VOTE:   8 YEAS   0 NAYS   1 ABSENT

 

ZACHARY HIGH SCHOOL EASTSIDE DRIVEWAY PROJECT BIDS

 

Mr. Swilley moved to approve the Zachary High School Eastside Driveway Project low bid with JVV Consulting Construction for $380,000 and Mr. Dayton seconded the motion.        (See Attached)

 

There was no public comment.

VOTE:   8 YEAS    0 NAYS   1   ABSENT

 

FIRE ALARM SOLE SOURCE EQUIPMENT 9th GRADE ACADEMY

 

Mr. Swilley moved to approve Fire Alarm Sole Source Equipment with FireQuest Fire Alarm Service Associates, LLC for the 9th Grade Academy for $94,924.00 and Mr.   Dayton seconded the motion.          (See Attached)

 

There was no public comment.

VOTE:  8 YEAS   0 NAYS  1 ABSENT

 

CONTROLS SOLE SOURCE EQUIPMENT 9th GRADE ACADEMY

 

Mrs. Samuel moved to approve Controls Sole Source Equipment with Gulf States Automation for the 9th Grade Academy for $ 164,858.00 and Mr. Swilley seconded the motion.    (See Attached)

 

There was no public comment.

VOTE:  8 YEAS   0 NAYS  1 ABSENT

 

9TH GRADE ACADEMY BUILDING SCHOOL INTERCOM/CLOCK SYSTEM

 

Mr. Swilley moved to approve the 9th Grade Academy Building School Intercom/Clock System with Executone of Central La., Inc. for $18,920.00 installed with Executone of Central La. Inc. and Mrs. Rogers seconded the motion.  (See Attached)

 

There was no public comment.

VOTE:  8 YEAS   0 NAYS   1 ABSENT

 

2009 -2010 AUDIT

 

Mr. Benda moved to approve the 2009-2010 Audit with Postelwaite Netterville with a fee of $46,000 and Mrs. Samuel seconded the motion.

 

There was no public comment.

VOTE:  8 YEAS   0 NAYS   1 ABSENT

 

BUDGET AMENDMENTS

 

Mr. Benda moved to approve the Budget Amendments and Mr. Swilley seconded the motion.  (See Attached)

 

There was no public comment.

VOTE:   8 YEAS   0 NAYS   1 ABSENT

 

GENERAL FUND AMENDMENTS

 

Mr. Benda moved to approve the General Fund Amendments and Mr. Dayton seconded the motion.  (See Attached)

 

There was no public comment.

VOTE:  8 YEAHS   0 NAYS  1 ABSENT

 

2010-2011 BUDGET

 

Mrs. Rogers moved to approve the 2010-2011 Budget and Mr. Swilley seconded the motion.  (See Attached)

 

There was no public comment.

VOTE:    8 YEAS   0 NAYS  1 ABSENT

 

2010-2011 SALARY SCHEDULES

 

Mr. Benda  moved to approve the 2010-2011 Salary Schedules and Mr. Swilley seconded the motion.   (See Attached)

 

There was no public comment.

VOTE:  8 YEAS   0  NAYS  1 ABSENT

 

2010-2011 OFFICIAL JOURNAL

 

Mrs. Young moved to approve the 2010-2011 Zachary Plainsman as the Official Journal with the Zachary Plainsman at $4.80 per square of 100 words and Mr. Dayton seconded the motion.

 

There was no public comment.

VOTE:   8 YEAS   0 NAYS   1 ABSENT

 

TRAVEL POLICY

 

Mrs. Rogers moved to approve the Travel Policy and Mr. Benda seconded the motion.

There was no public comment.

 

VOTE:   8 YEAS   0 NAYS   1 ABSENT

 

2010-2011 BENEFIT PACKAGE

 

Mr. Kelley moved to approve the 2010-2011 benefit package and Mr. Benda seconded the motion. (See Attached)

 

There was no public comment.

VOTE:  8 YEAS   0 NAYS   1 ABSENT

 

FOOD AND SUPPLY BIDS

 

Mr. Dayton moved to approve the lowest responsive bidders, Lacassagne’s Merchants for refrigerated, frozen and dry foods, Kleinpeter Dairy for milk and dairy products, Blue Bell, for ice cream, IBC Bakery for bread products and Broussard Paper, Economical and Schneider for all supplies and Mr. Swilley seconded the motion.  (See Attached)

 

There was no public comment.

VOTE:    8 YEAS   0 NAYS   1 ABSENT

 

STUDENT RIGHTS AND RESPONSIBILITIES HANDBOOK

 

Mr. Benda moved to approve the Student Rights and Responsibilities Handbook and Mrs. Rogers seconded the motion.

VOTE:   8 YEAS   0 NAYS   1 ABSENT

 

TECHNOLOGY PLAN

 

Mrs. Rogers moved to approve the 2010-2011 Technology Plan and Mrs. Samuel seconded the motion.

VOTE:  8 YEAS   0 NAYS   1 ABSENT

 

COMMITTEE REPORTS

none

 

COMMITTEE MEETINGS

 

Planning Meeting set for Tuesday, June 29, 2010 at 6:00 p.m. at the ZHS Academic and Athletic Center

 

AGENDA ITEMS FOR JULY 22, 2010

 

Personnel Matters, Pupil Progression, 9th Grade Academy Bid Results

 

ADJOURN

 

Mr. Dayton moved to adjourn at 7:43 p.m. and Mrs. Samuel seconded the motion.

VOTE:   8 YEAS   0  NAYS    1 ABSENT

 

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Hubie Owen, President

 

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Warren Drake, Superintendent