Zachary Community School Board Minutes

February 10, 2011

The board meeting of the Zachary Community School Board was held on February 10, 2011 at 7:00 p.m. at 3755 Church Street, Zachary, La.

The invocation was led by Jannie Rogers.

The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Carl Kelley.

ROLL CALL:  Mrs. Samuel, Mrs. Young, Mr. Swilley, Mr. Mackie, Mr. Owen, Mrs. Rogers, Mr. Kelley, Mr. Dykes and Mr. Dayton.

MINUTES FROM JANUARY 27, 2011

Mrs. Young moved to approve the minutes from January 27, 2011 and Mr. Swilley seconded the motion.

There was no public comment.

VOTE:   9 YEAS    0 NAYS    0 ABSENT

SUPERINTENDENT REPORT

Mr. Drake reported that the ZHS Boys Soccer Team is in their second year playing in Division 1 and are the lone remaining playoff team from District 5.  The Broncos went to New Orleans and claimed a 2-1 victory over Grace King last Saturday night.  Zachary seeded 20^th , hosts another metro team, 4^th seeded Dutchtown, in a Division 1-Class 5A regional playoff contest tonight, 6 p.m. at ZHS Bronco Stadium.  The following students received Baseball Scholarships:  Cary Myers with Louisiana College, Taylor Guilbeau with University of Alabama, and Alman Snowden with University of Louisiana at Lafayette.  The following students received Football Scholarships: Ethan Downs with Louisiana College, Jeremy Yantis with Louisiana College, Christopher King, Henderson State University and James Steele with Henderson State University.  Potential Scholarships are:  Bryon Johnson, Football with Rhodes College, Milsaps, Belhaven, Springhill; Hollis King, Football, Louisiana College and Ron Anders, Baseball with Christian College.  James Bowers, ZHS Band Director was chosen Baton Rouge Symphony 2011 Music Teacher of the Year.  The District hosted the La. Dept. of Ed Student of the Year Competition.  Keith Wahoske, Vice President of Georgia Pacific and Patty Prats-Swanson, Public Relations, of Georgia Pacific presented our principals with a check for their schools on February 8, 2011.

Mr. Drake told the board that he would like to recognize Mr. Ronald Quincey, custodian at Northwestern Elementary, as this week Beyond the Call of Duty Receuver. Mrs. Davis, Principal of Northwestern Elementary, told the board that Mr. Quincey takes pride in everything that he does.   

RECOGNITION OF Z-STAR

The board recognized Mrs. Lowery Z-Star class from Zachary High School.  Mrs. Lowery told the board that the Z-Star Class is made up of students that want to become teachers.  When they complete her class they will have earned 3 college credits. 

ZFEST

Mark Bright of the Zachary Chamber of Commerce spoke to board about Z-Fest.  He told the board that Z-Fest will be March 23 -27, 2011 at 1650 Mount Pleasant Road.  They will have entertainment for the whole family.  This will be the fifth year to have Z-Fest in Zachary. 

DEPARTMENT UPDATE:  DR. GWENDOLYN LONGMIRE: DIRECTOR OF FEDERAL PROGRAMS AND TECHNOLOGY

Dr. Longmire gave the board an update from the Department of Federal Programs and Technology.    (See Attached)

STRATEGIC PLAN

Mrs. Mason asked the board to approve the Strategic Plan with the amendments to be made.

Mr. Owen moved to approve the Strategic Plan with the amendments to be made and Mr. Swilley seconded the motion.  (See Attached)

There was no public comment.

VOTE:  9 YEAS   0 NAYS   0 ABSENT

PRE K TUITION

Mr. Swilley moved to raise the Pre K tuition for tuition paying student from $300.00 to $400.00 a month and Mr. Kelley seconded the motion.

There was no public comment.

VOTE:    9 YEAS   0 NAYS    0 ABSENT

NSBA BOARD TRAVEL EXPENSE

Mrs. Young moved to approve the NSBA Board Travel Expense to San Francisco, April 9-11, 2011 for board members Donnie Dykes, Carl Kelley, Jannie Rogers, Kenneth Mackie, Scott Swilley and Gaynell Young to attend. Mr. Owen seconded the motion.

VOTE:  9 YEAS    0 NAYS    0 ABSENT

COMMITTEE REPORTS

Mr. Swilley told the board that at the last Facilities Meeting the Committee recommended acceptance of change order around $182,000.00 for the ZHS Gym Acoustics.  The money is in the project budget and the Committee recommended acceptance of this Change Order.  The Ninth Grade Academy also has a change order for upgrading the floor which will be around $198,000.00.

COMMITTEE MEETINGS

Facilities Meeting on February 15, 2011 at 6:00 p.m. at School Board Office.

Athletic Meeting on February 16, 2011 at 6:00 p.m. at School Board Office.

AGENDA ITEMS FOR FEBRUARY 24, 2011

Construction Manager Contract, Maintenance Manager Job Description (revision)

ADJOURN

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

There was no public comment.

VOTE:    9 YEAS   0 NAYS    0 ABSENT

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Sharon Samuel, President                                          Warren Drake, Superintendent