ZACHARY COMMUNITY SCHOOL BOARD MINUTES

April 14, 2011

The board meeting of the Zachary Community School Board was held on April 14, 2011, at 7:00 p.m. at 3755 Church Street, Zachary, La.

The invocation was led by Mr. Carl Kelley.

The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Mr. Hubie Owen.

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

2 ABSENT   (Mrs. Young and Mr. Dayton)

MINUTES FROM MARCH 24, 2011

Mrs. Rogers moved to approve the minutes from March 24, 2011, board meeting and Mr. Swilley seconded the motion.

There was no public comment.

VOTE:    7 YEAS    0 NAYS   2 ABSENT

SUPERINTENDENT’S REPORT

Mr. Drake reported that testing has been completed and make ups will start on April 15, 2011.

The students artwork that was selected for the State Superintendent’s Art Gallery are:

Julia Kinchen, 4^th grader at Copper Mil Elementary School; Hanna Maggio , 7^th Grader at Northwestern Middle School; and Rachel Lamendola, 11^th grader at  Zachary High School.  Zachary Elementary School was awarded the International Reading Association for the state.  It is awarded by the International Reading Association annually to one school in each state.  Brandi McNabb and Megan Noel did the presenting for the school.  The launch of the Space Shuttle Endeavour STS 134 has been rescheduled for Friday, April 29, 2011.  The Copper Mill Elementary Student Art Show will be on May 5, 2011, beginning at 6:00 p.m.  Byron Johnson of Zachary High School has signed a football scholarship with Millsap College.  The Zachary High School Choir will have Choir Recognition Concert on May 3, 2011 at 7:00 p.m. at the Plains Presbyterian Church.  Mr. Drake announced that he has just received flags from the La. State Department of Education for the growth of three of our schools from last year.  Mr. Drake presented the flag of Exemplary Growth to Zachary High School, Principal Wes Watts and former Principal Scott Devillier.  Mr. Drake presented a flag to Northwestern Middle School, Principal Debbie Brian for Recognized Growth and to Copper Mill Elementary School, Principal Dewey Davis for Recognized Growth.  Mr. Drake told the board that on May 4, 2011, at 9:30 a.m., at Zachary Elementary they will open a twenty five year old time capsule.  Former Principal Ronnie Daniel will be there to assist.

RECOGNITION OF MISS ZACHARY - SHELBY CLAYTON

The board recognized Shelby Clayton, Senior at Zachary High School, for winning the title of Miss Zachary.  The board presented Shelby with a certificate.

RECOGNITION OF MISS ZFEST - DEANNE SEAMON

The board recognized Deanne Seamon, Junior at Zachary High School, for winning the title of Miss ZFest.  The board presented Deanne with a certificate.

RECOGNITION OF MISS EBRP FARM BUREAU QUEEN - MIKAYLA GERALD

The board recognized Mikayla Gerald, Senior at Zachary High School, for winning the title of East Baton Rouge Parish Farm Bureau Queen.  The board presented Mikayla with a certificate.

RECOGNITION OF STUDENTS:

Summer French Program:

Ashleigh Jarrell, Junior at Zachary High School, won a full scholarship at the French Convention in Lafayette to participate in the French Emersion Program in Moncton, New Brunswick this summer.

Tickfaw Art Contest Winners:

First Grade - Cody Eisworth - First Place

First Grade -  Jillian Templet - Second Place

First Grade - Laikyn Brewer - Thrid Place

Third Grade - Osha Cummings - Third Place

Seventh Grade - Symone Jacison - First Place

Eight Grade - Brandon Patin - Second Place

Zachary High School’s DECA Winners and Finalists:

Business Services Management - Garrett Kirkland - Finalist

Food Marketing Series - Jennifer Woodard - First

Hospitality Services Team Decision Making - Cody Salpieta - Second - Johnson & Wales - Scholarship

Hospitality Services Team Decision Making - Jace Swarner - Second - Johnson & Wales - Scholarship

Quick Serve Restaurant Management - Gavin McQueen - Finalist

Each Student received a certificate by the board.

BEYOND THE CALL OF DUTY

The board recognized Gary Smelley, from Zachary High School, for Beyond the Call of Duty.   Mr. Drake told the board that Gary works very hard at the high school and has been coming out on weekends getting things ready for the demolition of the old gym and auditorium.   he board presented him with a certificate.

PERSONNEL MATTERS 

Mr. Swilley moved to approve Personnel Matters and Mr. Kelley seconded the motion.  (See Attached)

There was no public comment      

VOTE:    7 YEAS   0 NAYS    2 ABSENT

LAWN MAINTENANCE CONTRACT

Mr. Swilley moved to approve the Lawn Maintenance Contract for $253,200.00, for 1 Year, with Angelo’s Lawn Company and Mr. Mackie seconded the motion.  (See Attached)

There was no public comment.

VOTE:    7 YEAS    0 NAYS   2   ABSENT

ACCEPT BID ON NORTHWESTERN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL AND SASSY

Mr. Swilley moved to accept the bid on Northwestern Elementary School and Sassy with Charles Carter Construction Company for a base bid of $839,900.00 with Alternate # 1 for $42,000.00 and Alternate # 2 for $14,800.00 and a Contingency of $89,670.00 and Mr. Mackie seconded the motion.  (See Attached)

There was no public comment.

VOTE:      7 YEAS      0 NAYS    2 ABSENT

ADVERTISING FOR FOOD SERVICE AND SUPPLY BIDS

Mr. Mackie moved to approve the advertising for Food Service and Supply Bids for 2011-2012 School Year and Mr. Dykes seconded the motion.

There was no public comment.

VOTE:   7 YEAS    0 NAYS    2 ABSENT

COMMITTEE REPORTS

Mr. Swilley told the board that the Facilities Committee met at 5:00 p.m. today. 

(See Attached Notes)

COMMITTEE MEETINGS

Finance Committee Meeting will be announced.

AGENDA ITEMS FOR APRIL 28, 2011

Bids for Northwestern Middle School air conditioning and bleachers in the old gym.

ADJOURN

Mr. Dykes moved to adjourn and Mr. Mackie seconded the motion.

There was no public comment.

VOTE:    7 YEAS    0  NAYS    2  ABSENT

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Sharon Samuel, President             Warren Drake, Superintendent