ZACHARY COMMUNITY SCHOOL BOARD MINUTES
MARCH 24, 2011
The board meeting of the Zachary Community School Board was held on March 24, 2011, at 7:00 p.m. at 3755 Church Street, Zachary, La.
The invocation was led by Mr. Mackie.
The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Mr. Dayton.
ROLL CALL: Mrs. Samuel, Mrs. Young, Mr. Swilley, Mr. Mackie, Mr. Owen, Mrs. Rogers, Mr. Kelley, Mr. Dykes and Mr. Dayton
0 Absent
MINUTES FROM MARCH 10, 2011
Mrs. Young moved to approve the minutes from March 10, 2011, board meeting and Mr. Swilley seconded the motion.
There was no public comment.
VOTE: 9 YEAS 0 NAYS 0 ABSENT
SUPERINTENDENT’S REPORT
Mr. Drake reported that Alex Stephens has signed with Louisiana State University at Eunice for a Softball Scholarship. Mary Margaret Turner has signed with Baton Rouge Community College for a Softball Scholarship. The Zachary High School Graduation will be on Friday, May 20, 2011, at 6:30 p.m., at Bethany Church. The Port Hudson Career Academy will have its graduation on Tuesday, May 17, 2011, at 6:00 p.m., at First Baptist Church. Phase I testing was held on Tuesday, March 22nd and the Phase II testing will begin on April 11, 2011. A Mandatory Pre-bid Meeting for Northwestern Elementary School will be on March 29, 2011, at 9:00 a.m., at the project site. Bid opening will be on April 7, 2011, at 2:00 p.m. at the Zachary Community School Board Training Room. Mr. John Druskat, Human Resource Manager with Georgia Pacific will host other GP Human Resource Managers from around the country on April 7 - 8, 2011, at the Academic Athletic Center. Monday through Wednesday, March 28 - 30, 2011, we will have several ZCSB Directors and Mr. Drake will attend the Equal Access to a Quality Education: The Civil Rights Issue of our Generation Conference in New Orleans. The National School Board Association Convention will be in San Francisco on April 9th through April 11, 2011. We have six board members who will be attending: Kenneth Mackie; Donnie Dykes; Gaynell Young; Scott Swilley; Jannie Rogers and Carl Kelley. The Space Shuttle, Endeavour STS 134 is scheduled for its final voyage into space on Tuesday, April 19, 2011 at Cape Canaveral, Florida. We will have students and teachers in attendance as well as Mr. Davis, Mrs. Young and Mr. Drake. Easter Holidays will begin on April 22nd through April 29, 2011. ZFest started on March 23, 2011 and will go through March 27, 2011.
RECOGNITION OF 2010-2011 OUTSTANDING SCHOOL SUPPORT EMPLOYEE AWARD
Zachary Early Learning Center - LaShone Mealey
Northwestern Elementary - Mary Olson
Zachary Elementary - Stacey Hodges
Copper Mill Elementary - Johannah Netters
Northwestern Middle - Laura Moore
Zachary High School - Harold Foster
Port Hudson Career Academy - Roy Armwood
The board presented each School Support Employee with a plaque and a certificate.
RECOGNITION OF ZACHARY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL - EXEMPLARY READING AWARD FOR THE STATE
The board recognized Zachary Elementary School for receiving the Exemplary Reading Award for the State of Louisiana by the International Reading Association. Brandi McNabb and Megan Noel made the presentation on behalf of Zachary Elementary. The award will be presented at the National Conference this spring.
RECOGNITION OF TEACHERS
The board recognized Maegan LaBorde of Zachary Elementary, for receiving the National Science Teacher Association’s (NSTA) Muriel Green Award.
Blanca Deliberto of Zachary Elementary, won the Zula International - NSTA Early Science Educator Award.
The following teachers went to the National Science Teacher’s Associate Conference:
Aimee Davis, Blanca Deliberto, Darla Jines, Maegan LaBorde, Danye' Pelichet, Brei Rainey and Demetria Scott.
The following teachers have earned Travel Grants: Aimee Davis, Bianca Deliberto, Maegan LaBorde and Debbie Usie.
DEPARTMENT UPDATE - TIM JORDAN, SUPERVISOR OF SCHOOL AND HOME RELATIONS
Tim Jordan, Supervisor of School and Home Relations, told the board that his job duties are: Child Welfare and Attendance, School Admission, Hearing Officer, Positive Behavior Interventions, and Support and Disciplinary Referrals. Mr. Jordan presented a Power Point.
CONSTRUCTION MANAGER CONTRACT
Mr. Swilley moved to approve Donald W. Simpson as Construction Manager Contract for one year for $89,000.00 a year and Mr. Dayton seconded the motion. (See Attached)
There was no public comment.
VOTE: 9 YEAS 0 NAYS 0 ABSENT
COMMITTEE REPORTS
Mrs. Young reported that they had a Policy Committee Meeting today at 5:00 p.m. and will have more information at the next board meeting.
Mr. Dayton reported that they had an Education Committee Meeting today at 5:30 p.m. (See Attached)
COMMITTEE MEETINGS
Facilities Meeting on Tuesday March 29, 2011 at 6:00 p.m. at School Board Office.
AGENDA ITEMS FOR APRIL 14, 2011
Policy- File: BBBE Board Compensation and Expense, Personnel Matters
EXECUTIVE SESSION
Mrs. Samuel asked the board for a motion to go into Executive Session to discuss the following and to allow Board Attorney Anne Myles, Attorney Craig Kaster, Superintendent Warren Drake, Operations Director Scott Devillier, and Management Consultant CSRS Todd Mann.
RE: ZHS Parking Lot Project
Prospective litigation with JVV
RE: ZHS Performing Arts Building
Prospective litigation with Quadrants
RE: ZCSD Administration Building
Prospective litigation with Quadrants
Pending litigation RE: Copper Mill Elementary School
Zachary Community School District vs. Arrighi Construction, LLC,et al
Suit Number 593,476:Section 23
19th Judicial District Court
East Baton Rouge Parish, State of Louisiana
Mrs. Young moved for the board to go into Executive Session to discuss these topics and allow Board Attorney Anne Myles, Attorney Craig Kaster, Superintendent Warren Drake, Operations Director Scott Devillier, and CSRS Todd Mann and Mr. Swilley seconded the motion.
There was no public comment.
VOTE: 9 YEAS 0 NAYS 0 ABSENT
Mr. Dayton moved to go back into the regular board meeting and Mr. Swilley seconded the motion.
There was no public comment.
VOTE: 9 YEAS 0 NAYS 0 ABSENT
The board took no action in Executive Session.
ADJOURN
Mr. Dayton moved to adjourn and Mrs. Young 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