ZACHARY COMMUNITY SCHOOL BOARD MINUTES
MAY 12, 2011
The board meeting of the Zachary Community School Board was held on May 12, 2011, at 6:00 p.m. at 3755 Church Street, Zachary, La.
The invocation was led by Mrs. Gaynell Young
The pledge of Allegiance was led by Mr. David Dayton
ROLL CALL: Mrs. Samuel, Mrs. Young, Mr. Swilley, Mr. Mackie, Mr. Owen, Mrs. Rogers, Mr. Dykes and Mr. Dayton
ABSENT: Mr. Kelley
MINUTES FROM APRIL 21, 2011
Mrs. Young moved to approve the minutes from April 21, 2011 board meeting and Mr. Dykes seconded the motion.
There was no public comment.
VOTE: 8 YEAS 0 NAYS 1 ABSENT
DEPARTMENT UPDATE: GORDON ROBERTSON, BUSINESS MANAGER
Mr. Robertson presented a power point on the Business Department and its responsibilities.
RECOGNITION OF KAIRA KELLY - GATES MILLENNIUM SCHOLARS AWARD - ZHS
The board recognized Kaira Kelly, student at Zachary High School, for receiving the Gates Millennium Scholars Award. The board presented her with a certificate.
RECOGNITION OF YOUNG AUTHOR”S RECIPIENTS”
The board recognized the Young Author’s Recipients'. This contest is open to all students in grades K-12. Winners in three different categories are chosen: fiction, nonfiction, and poetry.
Northwestern Elementary School: Lillian Loftin, Hope Price, Charlotte Leese, Jessica Bernadi, Morgan Hayes
Zachary Elementary School: Demonta Stone, Aaron McKinsey, Tyrin Stewart, Adley Bunch, Emma Allen
Northwestern Middle School: Kyle Durbin
Zachary High School: Taylor Garig, Matthew Stansbury, Tony Mennen
Each student was presented a certificate. Matthew Stansbury also received First in State and was awarded a metal and a printed copy of his work.
PERSONNEL MATTERS
Mr. Swilley moved to approve Personnel Matters and Mr. Dayton seconded the motion. (See Attached)
There was no public comment.
VOTE: 8 YEAS 0 NAYS 1 ABSENT
PERSONNEL MATTERS
Mr. Dayton moved to approve administrative contract renewals and Mrs. Rogers seconded the motion. (See Attached)
There was no public comment.
POLICY - FILE: BBBE BOARD COMPENSATION AND EXPENSE
Mrs. Young moved to approve File: BBBE - Board Compensation and Expense and Mr. Dykes seconded the motion.
There was no public comment.
VOTE: 8 YEAS 0 NAYS 1 ABSENT
ATTORNEY CONTRACT
Mr. Swilley moved to approve the attorney contract between the Zachary Community School Board and Ms. Sheri M. Morris and the law firm of Roedel, Parsons, Koch, Blache, Balhoff & McCollister, A Law Corporation.
Mrs. Young seconded the motion. (See Attached)
There was no public comment.
VOTE: 8 YEAS 0 NAYS 1 ABSENT
AUDIT ENGAGEMENT LETTER
Mrs. Rogers moved to approve the 2010-2011 Audit engagement letter with Postlethwaite & Netterville and Mr. Swilley seconded the motion. (see attached)
There was no public comment.
VOTE: 8 YEAS 0 NAYS 1 ABSENT
GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS
Mrs. Young moved to advertise to sell General Obligation Bonds Series 2011 and Mr. Mackie seconded the motion.
There was no public comment.
VOTE: 8 YEAS 0 NAYS 1 ABSENT
SURPLUS PROPERTY
Mr. Mackie moved to approve the following Surplus Property: Surplus Band Uniforms, Surplus Lawn Equipment and Ada Street Houses and Mr. Dayton seconded the motion. (See Attached)
There was no public comment.
VOTE: 8 YEAS 0 NAYS 1 ABSENT
COMMITTEE REPORTS
Mr. Scott Swilley reported on the Facilities Meeting that was held Tuesday, May 10, 2011. Minutes for this meeting were sent to the board members.
COMMITTEE MEETINGS
Finance Committee TBD
Facilities Committee TBD
Executive Committee TBD
AGENDA ITEMS FOR MAY 26, 2011
Personnel Matters
Contracts
ADJOURN 7:50 p.m.
Mr. Dayton moved to adjourn and Mrs. Young seconded the motion.
VOTE: 8 YEAS 0 NAYS 1 ABSENT
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Sharon Samuel, President Gordon Robertson, Business Manager