ZACHARY COMMUNITY SCHOOL BOARD MINUTES

JUNE 23, 2011

 

The board meeting of the Zachary Community School Board was held on June 23, 2011, at 6:00 p.m. at 3755 Church Street, Zachary, La.

 

The invocation was led by Mrs. Jannie Rogers

 

The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Mr. Carl Kelley          

 

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

 

ABSENT: Mr. Dayton

 

MINUTES FROM JUNE 9, 2011

 

Mrs. Rogers moved to approve the minutes from June 9, 2011, board meeting and Mr.  Dykes seconded the motion.

 

There was no public comment.

 

VOTE:    YEAS 8   NAYS 0   ABSENT 1

 

SUPERINTENDENT REPORT

 

Mr. Drake had Mrs. Tammy Wood share that the space flight students will be traveling to Washington D.C. Mr. Drake reported that today was the last day for summer remediation for the following schools: Northwestern Elementary, Zachary Elementary, Copper Mill Elementary and Port Hudson Career Academy. Mr. Drake reported that Monday, June 27, 2011 would be the last day of instruction and testing would be scheduled for June 28th, 29th and 30th for 4th grade Leap retest of Math and ELA at Copper Mill Elementary, Northwestern Middle School 8th grade Leap re-test and Leap, GEE and EOC retest at Zachary High School.

 

RECOGNITION OF 2010 – 2011 RETIRING EMPLOYEES

 

The board recognized the following 2010 – 2011 Retiring Employees and each one received a certificate. Mr. Clifton Webb and Mrs. Patti Guedry were not in attendance.

 

Patti Guedry – Zachary Elementary School

Clifton Webb – Zachary Elementary School

Elon “Buster” Smelley – Maintenance

Gloria Turner – Port Hudson Career Academy

Jimmy Sue Valentine – Northwestern Middle School

Mary Mills – Zachary High School

 

PERSONNEL MATTERS

 

Mr. Swilley moved to approve Personnel Matters and Mr. Kelley seconded the motion.

There was no public comment. (See Attached)

 

VOTE:    YEAS 8   NAYS 0   ABSENT 1

 

BASEBALL AND SOFTBALL CONTRACT WITH CITY OF ZACHARY

 

Mr. Kelley moved to table the 2011-2012 Baseball and Softball contract with the City of Zachary and Mr. Swilley seconded the motion.

 

There was no public comment.

 

VOTE:   YEAS 8 NAYS 0 ABSENT 1

 

ADVERTISEMENT FOR BID FOR FIRST AND SECOND GRADE SCHOOL

 

Mr. Swilley moved to advertise for bid for the First and Second Grade School and Mr. Mackey seconded the motion.

 

There was no public comment.

 

VOTE:    YEAS 8   NAYS 0   ABSENT 1

 

MEAL PRICE INCREASE

 

Mr. Swilley moved to approve raising the meal prices by 25 cents more for students for breakfast and lunch Mr. Dykes seconded the motion.

 

There was no public comment.

 

VOTE:   YEAS 8    NAYS 0 ABSENT 1

 

2011-2012 STUDENTS RIGHTS AND RESPONSIBILITIES HANDBOOK

 

Mrs. Young moved to accept the revisions to the 2011 – 2012 Student Rights and Responsibilities Handbook and Mrs. Rogers seconded the motion. 

 

There was no public comment.

 

VOTE:    YEAS 8   NAYS 0    ABSENT 1

 

2011-2012 SALARY SCHEDULES

 

Mr. Owen moved to approve the 2011-2012 Salary Schedule and Mrs. Rogers seconded the motion.

 

There was no public comment.

 

VOTE:   YEAS 8   NAYS 0 ABSENT 1

 

2011 – 2012 BUDGETS

 

Mr. Swilley moved to approve the 2011 – 2012 Budgets and Mr. Mackey seconded the motion. (See Attached)

 

There was no public comment.

 

VOTE:    YEAS 8 NAYS 0   ABSENT 1

 

2011 – 2012 BENEFIT PACKAGE

 

Mr. Owen moved to approve the 2011 – 2012 Benefit Package with an increase of 2.9% in health and 7% in dental and Mr. Dykes seconded the motion.

 

There was no public comment.

 

VOTE:    YEAS 8   NAYS 0   ABSENT 1

 

POLICIES

 

Mrs. Young moved to approve the following Policies and Mr. Swilley seconded the motion:

 

File:  DFD Tax and Bond Elections and Sales

File:  EBC Building and Ground Security

File:  KGA Public Conduct on School Property

File:  JB Attendance

File:  JBD Student Absences and Excuses

 

There was no public comment.

 

VOTE:   YEAS 8 NAYS 0   ABSENT 1

 

POLICIES

 

Mrs. Young moved to approve the following Policy with revised language and Mr. Swilley seconded the motion:

 

File:  BCBH Minutes of Board Meetings

 

There was no public comment.

 

VOTE:   YEAS 8    NAYS 0   ABSENT 1

 

EXECUTIVE SESSION

 

Mr. Kelley moved to table Item #17 Executive Session and Mr. Dykes seconded the motion.

There was no public comment.

 

VOTE: YEAS 8  NAYS 0  ABSENT 1

 

COMMITTEE REPORTS

 

The Facilities Committee met on June 22, 2011 committee minutes to follow.

The Policy Committee met tonight, June 23, 2011 committee minutes to follow.

 

COMMITTEE MEETINGS

 

Policy Committee Meeting to be held July 14, 2011 at 5:30 p.m.

Facilities Committee Meeting TBD

 

AGENDA ITEMS FOR JULY 14, 2011

 

Policy BH School Board Ethics

 

ADJOURN

 

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

There was no public comment.

 

VOTE:   YEAS 8    NAYS 0   ABSENT 1

 

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Sharon Samuel, President                                             Warren Drake, Superintendent