ZACHARY COMMUNITY SCHOOL BOARD MINUTES

APRIL 12, 2012

The Zachary Community School Board Meeting was held on April 12, 2012 at 7:00 p.m. at 3755 Church Street, Zachary, Louisiana.

The Invocation was led by Sharon Samuel.

The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Jannie Rogers

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

MINUTES FROM MARCH 28, 2012

Mr. Mackie moved to approve the minutes from the March 28, 2012 meeting. Mr. Swilley seconded the motion.

There was no public comment.

VOTE:   9 YEAS   0 NAYS    0 ABSENT

SUPERINTENDENT REPORT

Mr. Drake reported that Kasiney Williams, Senior at Zachary High School, received a basketball scholarship to Baton Rouge Community College.  Drew Patin, Senior at Zachary High School, received a Gold Scholarship to Meridian Community College.  The Regional Arts Council of Zachary will hold a membership meeting on Tuesday, April 17, at 6:00 p.m. at the school board office.  The Zachary Community School Board Retreat will be held on Saturday, April 14, 2012, from 7:30 a.m. till 3:00 p.m.   Jannie Rogers; Donnie Dykes; Gaynell Young; and Kenneth Mackie will be attending the National School Board Association Conference in Boston, MA. on April 21-23, 2012. 

Mr. Drake reported that Jessica Robinson, student at Copper Mill Elementary,  has been selected as one of the 2012 Louisiana Students of the Year.   The State Superintendent, John White, will be holding a reception honoring the 2012 Louisiana Students of the Year on Wednesday, April 18, 2012.  The reception will take place at the Louisiana State Museum from 6:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. 

RECOGNITION OF KATIE BROWNE – LOUISIANA PUBLIC BROADCASTING YOUNG HERO AWARDS

The board recognized Katie Browne.  She won the Louisiana Public Broadcasting Young Hero Award.  The board presented her with a certificate.

RECOGNITION OF STUDENTS – MISS ZACHARY

The board recognized the Miss Zachary Court:  Miss – Taylor Hebert; Teen – Victoria Jones; Jr. Teen – Addie Robinson; Pre Teen – Grace Robertson

The board presented the students with a certificate.

KING TUT PRESENTATION

Tammy Wood, Gifited/Talented Coordinator, and Dewey Davis, Principal at Copper Mill Elementary, presented a power point presentation on the King Tut Exhibit in Houston, Texas that the Copper Mill fourth graders attended.

RACZ (REGIONAL ARTS COUNCIL OF ZACHARY)

Mr. Drake introduced Joy Petty to the board.  She is the President of the Regional Arts Council of Zachary.  Mrs. Petty thanked the board for all of the support that the school system has given to the Regional Arts Council of Zachary.  Mrs. Petty explained the mission of RACZ.

PERSONNEL MATTERS

Mr. Dayton moved to approve Personnel Matters.  Mrs. Samuel seconded the motion.

There was no public comment. (See Attached)

VOTE:    9 YEAS   0 NAYS   0 ABSENT

SET NEW BUDGET FOR BAND/CAFETERIA RENOVATION FOR ZACHARY HIGH SCHOOL

Mr. Swilley moved to set the new budget in the amount of $1,750,000.00 for the Band and Cafeteria renovation for Zachary High School. The total project budget of $1,750,000.00  includes the construction budget plus the asbestos, landscaping and dishwasher.  Mr. Owen seconded the motion.

There was no public comment.

VOTE:    9 YEAS     0 NAYS    0 ABSENT

ACCEPT LOW BID FOR BAND/CAFETERIA RENOVATION FOR ZACHARY HIGH SCHOOL

Mr. Swilley moved to accept the low bid in the amount of $ 1,322,000.00, which includes both alternates, with First Millennium Construction for the Band/Cafeteria renovation for Zachary High School.  Mrs. Samuel seconded the motion.

There was no public comment.

VOTE:    9 YEAS    0 NAYS   0 ABSENT

SET BUDGET AND PERMISSION TO BID THE COPPER MILL RE-ROOFING PROJECT

Mr. Swilley moved to set the budget in the amount of $529,200.00 and permission to bid the Copper Mill Re-Roofing Project.  Mr. Dykes seconded the motion.

There was no public comment.

VOTE:    9 YEAS   0 NAYS   0 ABSENT

OUT OF STATE TRAVEL FOR THE NSBA CONFERENCE IN BOSTON, MA. FOR BOARD MEMBERS

Mrs. Samuel moved to approve out of state travel for the NSBA Conference in Boston for the following board members to attend on April 21-23, 2012:  Jannie Rogers; Gaynell Young; Donnie Dykes; and Kenneth Mackie.  Mr. Dayton seconded the motion.

There was no public comment.

VOTE:      9 YEAS   0 NAYS   0 ABSENT

COMMITTEE REPORTS

Mr. Swilley reported that a facilities meeting was held on April 3, 2012 and he emailed everyone the notes on that meeting.  (See Attached)

COMMITTEE MEETINGS

Facilities Meeting to be announced

Policies Committee Meeting to be announced.

AGENDA ITEMS FOR APRIL 26, 2012

Personnel Matters; Policies; Recognition of Students; and Accept Bids on Ada Street Project

ADJOURN

Mr. Dayton moved to adjourn.  Mrs. Samuel seconded the motion.

There was no public comment.

VOTE:  9 YEAS   0 NAYS    0  ABSENT

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Jannie Rogers, President                                          Warren Drake, Superintendent