ZACHARY COMMUNITY SCHOOL BOARD MINUTES
JULY 22, 2010
The regular meeting of the Zachary Community School Board Meeting was held on July 22, 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 Mrs. Rogers
ROLL: Mr. Owen, Mrs. Young, Mr. Swilley, Mrs. Samuel, Mrs. Rogers, Mr. Kelley, and Mr. Benda. 2 ABSENT (Mr. Snowden & Mr. Dayton)
APPROVAL OF MINUTES FROM JUNE 24, 2010 BOARD MEETING
Mrs. Young moved to approve the minutes for June 24, 2010 and Mr. Swilley seconded it.
VOTE: 7 YEAS 2 NAYS 0 ABSENT
AMEND THE AGENDA
Mr. Owen asked to amend the Agenda to move the General Obligation Bonds up to the top of the Agenda. As soon as Mr. Osborne receives the bids the board will be able to vote on the Bonds.
Mr. Kelley moved to move the Agenda Item # 14 General Obligation Bonds up to the top of the Agenda and Mr. Benda seconded the motion.
VOTE: 7 YEAS 0 NAYS 2 ABSENT
SUPERINTENDENT REPORT
Mr. Drake reported that Educational Opportunities is being offer this summer by Tammy Wood. For the first time the Zachary Broncos competed in the LA. High School Olympic Weight lifting State Championship at the U.S. Sports Training Academy in Baton Rouge. Both the boys and girls teams won State Titles. The competition will be televised this Saturday, July 24, 2010 on Cox channel 4 at 9:00 p.m. The 2009 School Performance Scores as determined by the Louisiana Department of Education are extended to our schools for earning the distinction of Recognized and Exemplary Academic Growth. The first day of school will be on August 12, 2010. The District Newsletter will be mailed out by the end of this week. Congratulations to Michelle Clayton. Michelle will be receiving her PhD. In Science and Mathematics Education from Southern University on July 30, 2010.
BEYOND THE CALL OF DUTY
Mr. Drake recognized Kelly Hinote for the outstanding work that she does. Kelly works with Tammy Wood and is an Anthropologist and working towards a degree in School Counseling at LSU. Mr. Drake presented her with a certificate.
GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS
Mr. Benda moved to adopt a resolution providing for the opening and tabulation of the sealed and electronic bids received for the purchase of $13,280,000 of General Obligation School Bonds, Series 2010, of the Zachary Community School District No. 1, State of Louisiana, approving the Official Notice of Bond Sale and Official Statement in connection therewith and Mrs. Samuel seconded the motion.
There was no public comment.
VOTE: 7 YEAS 0 NAYS 2 ABSENT (Mr. Snowden and Mr. Dayton)
Mr. Benda moved to adopt a resolution accepting the lowest and best bid received for the purchase of Thirteen Million Two Hundred Eighty Thousand Dollars ($13, 280,000) of General Obligation School Bonds, Series 2010, of the Zachary Community School District No. 1, State of Louisiana, and providing for other matters in connection therewith and Mr. Kelley seconded the motion.
There was no public comment
VOTE: 7 YEAS 0 NAYS 2 ABSENT (Mr. Snowden and Mr. Dayton)
Mrs. Young moved to adopt a resolution authorizing the incurring of debt and issuance of Thirteen Million Two Hundred Eight Thousand Dollars ($13,280,000) of General Obligation School Bonds, Series 2010, of General Obligation School Bonds, Series 2010, of Zachary Community School District No. 1, State of Louisiana, prescribing the form, terms and conditions of said Bonds, designating the date, denomination and place of payment of said Bonds, providing for the payment thereof in principal and interest, and providing for other matters in connection therewith and Mr. Swilley seconded the motion.
There was no public comment.
VOTE: 7 YEAS 0 NAYS 2 ABSENT (Mr. Snowden and Mr. Dayton)
FAZE FAMILY FUN DAY
Faze Family Fun Day will be Saturday, July 24, 2010 from 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. at Marshall Bond Estates off Rollins Road in Zachary, Louisiana.
SEIZE THE DAY AND INTERNATIONAL DAY CAMP
Tammy Wood and Kelly Hinote talked to the board about Seize the Day. She told the board that she imparted invaluable information about college, time management, finances, and career options for the incoming seniors. Tammy Wood told the board that the International Day Camp was a success. The students had fun learning about different countries and languages.
PUPIL PROGRESSION PLAN
Mrs. Young moved to approve the Pupil Progression Plan and Mr. Swilley seconded the motion.
There was no public comment
VOTE: 7 YEAS 0 NAYS 2 ABSENT
PERSONNEL MATTERS
Mr. Swilley moved to approve Recommendations, Transfers, Resignations and Leave without Pay for Personnel Matters and Mrs. Young seconded the motion.
There was no public comment.
VOTE: 7 YEAS 0 NAYS 2 ABSENT
Mrs. Samuel moved to approve Administration on Personnel Matters and Mrs. Young seconded the motion.
There was no public comment
VOTE: 7 YEAS 0 NAYS 2 ABSENT
Mrs. Young left out at 7:50 p.m.
SPECIAL COUNSEL
Mr. Swilley moved to approve the hiring of Attorney Craig Kaster at $175.00 an hour to represent us as Special Counsel and Mrs. Rogers seconded the motion.
There was no public comment
VOTE: 6 YEAS 0 NAYS 3 ABSENT
403 B CHANGES
Mr. Kelley moved to approve to change the 403 B company from Fidelity to Putnam Investments and Mr. Benda seconded the motion. Fidelity is no longer doing 403 B investments.
There was no public comment.
VOTE: 6 YEAS 0 NAYS 3 ABSENT
Mrs. Young came back in meeting at 8:00 p.m.
SEWER PROJECT
Mr. Robertson asked the board to do a change order on the sewer project. They have ran into problems and will have to use a 6 inch pipe instead of a 4 inch pipe. The board will have to ratify the low bid of $120,000.00 and do a change order.
Mr. Swilley moved to approve the Sewer Project and do a change order and Mr. Benda seconded the motion.
There was no public comment.
POLICIES
Mrs. Samuel moved to approve the Policies on File: JBH - Attendance Reports for Student Drivers and File: JGB - School Wellness and Mr. Swilley seconded the motion.
There was no public comment.
VOTE: 7 YEAS 0 NAYS 2 ABSENT
COMMITTEE REPORTS
Mr. Swilley updated the board on the building facilities. (See Attached)
COMMITTEE MEETINGS
Athletic Committee meeting to be announced.
AGENDA ITEMS FOR AUGUST 12, 2010
Personnel Matters
ADJOURN
Mr. Benda 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