ZACHARY COMMUNITY SCHOOL BOARD MINUTES

AUGUST 11, 2011

The Zachary Community School Board Meeting was held on August 11, 2011, at 7:00 p.m. at 3755 Church Street, Zachary, Louisiana.

The invocation was led by Donnie Dykes.

The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Scott Swilley.

ROLL CALL:  Mrs. Samuel, Mrs. Young, Mr. Swilley, Mr. Mackie, Mrs. Rogers, Mr. Kelley, Mr. Dykes and Mr. Dayton.         1 Absent   (Mr. Owen)

MINUTES FROM JULY 28, 2011

Mrs. Rogers moved to approve the minutes from the July 28, 2011 meeting.  Mr. Dayton seconded the motion.

There was no public comment.

VOTE:  8 YEAS   0 NAYS    1 ABSENT

SUPERINTENDENT REPORT

Mr. Drake reported that today was the first day of school for students and we had a total of 5,230 students attending.  Mr. Drake spoke today at the Leadership North Training meeting in Slaughter, Louisiana.   On Friday, August 19, 2011 at 6:00 p.m., the Zachary High School football team will play in a scrimmage against West Monroe Rebels at Louisiana College in Pineville, Louisiana. 

PERSONNEL MATTERS

Mr. Swilley moved to approve Personnel Matters.  Mr. Dykes seconded the motion.

There was no public comment.         (See Attachment)

VOTE:    8 YEAS    0 NAYS   1 ABSENT

PERMISSION FOR JANNIE ROGERS TO TRAVEL OUT OF STATE

Mr. Mackie moved to approve Jannie Rogers to travel to Washington D.C. to attend the Intel Finalist Awards on September 18, 2011. Mrs. Rogers will travel with Tammy Wood, Jennifer Marangos, Breigh Rainey and Mr. Drake.  Mr. Swilley seconded the motion.

There was no public comment.

VOTE:   8 YEAS    0 NAYS    1 ABSENT

PUPIL PROGRESSION PLAN

Mrs. Young moved to approve the Pupil Progression Plan with the revisions.  Mr. Dykes seconded the motion.

There was no public comment.

VOTE:   8 YEAS   0 NAYS   1 ABSENT

COMMITTEE REPORTS

None at this time.

COMMITTEE MEETINGS

Building Facilities will meet on August 16, 2011 at 5:30 p.m.

AGENDA ITEMS FOR AUGUST 25, 2011

Recognition of Northwestern Middle School Soccer Team and Donation from the Marjorie B. Chaney Estate.

ADJOURN

Mr. Dayton moved to adjourn.  Mr. Swilley seconded the motion.

There was no public comment.

VOTE:   8 YEAS   0 NAYS   1 ABSENT

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Sharon Samuel, President                                           Warren Drake, Superintendent

Correction of Published Minutes for meeting of July 28, 2011:  published minutes read

“approved minutes for the July 14, 2011 meeting” should read approved minutes for the

July 07, 2011 special meeting.