ZACHARY COMMUNITY SCHOOL BOARD MINUTES

August 9, 2012

The Zachary Community School Board Meeting was held on August 9, 2012 at 7:00 p.m. at 3755 Church Street, Zachary, Louisiana.

The Invocation was led by Mrs. Samuel

The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Mr. Dykes.

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

MINUTES FROM JULY 26, 2012 BOARD MEETING

Mrs. Samuel moved to approve the minutes from the July 26, 2012 meeting.  Mr. Swilley seconded the motion.

There was no public comment.

VOTE:   9 YEAS   0 NAYS   0 ABSENT

MINUTES FROM JULY 26, 2012 PUBLIC HEARING MEETING

Mr. Dykes moved to approve the minutes from the July 26, 2012 Public Hearing Meeting.  Mr. Smith seconded the motion.

There was no public comment.

VOTE:  9 YEAS   0 NAYS   0 ABSENT

SUPERINTENDENT REPORT

Mr. Drake reported that today was the first day of school.  Everything went very well.  We have a total of 5355 students attending today.  Mr. Drake reported that opening day went very well at Fellowship Church, on August 8, 2012.  John White, State Superintendent, was the guest speaker.  Mr. Drake told the board that he visited the high school cafeteria today and everything was running very smoothly. 

PUPIL PROGRESSION PLAN

Mrs. Samuel moved to approve the Pupil Progression Plan.  Mr. Swilley seconded the motion.

There was no public comment.

VOTE:   9 YEAS    0 NAYS    0 ABSENT

ACCEPT BID FOR PORT HUDSON CAREER ACADEMY ADDITION

Mrs. Young moved to accept bid for Port Hudson Career Academy Addition with Devier Construction for $1,588,000 and the Alternate for $34,000.00.  Mr. Swilley seconded the motion.

There was no public comment.

VOTE:  9 YEAS   0 NAYS   0 ABSENT   

REFUNDING 2004 GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS

Jerry Osborne spoke to the board about selling new bonds to pay off old ones.  He told the board that the board would save $300,000 to $500,000 in money over the life of the bonds.

Mrs. Samuel moved to approve the refunding of the 2004 General Obligation Bonds.  Mr. Swilley seconded the motion.

There was no public comment.

VOTE:    9 YEAS   0 NAYS   0 ABSENT

AUDIT ENGAGEMENT QUESTIONNAIRE RESOLUTION

Mr. Gordon Robertson, Business Manager, read the following Resolution:

WHEREAS, The Louisiana Legislative Auditor has requested the completion of the Louisiana Attestation Questionnaire and

WHEREAS, the Louisiana Attestation Questionnaire for the Zachary Community School Board has been completed and all areas are in compliance with applicable laws and regulations

THEREFORE, the Zachary Community School Board does hereby accepts the completed Louisiana Attestation Questionnaire.

Mr. Swilley moved to approve the Audit Engagement Questionnaire Resolution.  Mr. Dykes seconded the motion. 

There was no public comment.

VOTE:      9 YEAS   0 YEAS   0 ABSENT

INTERIM SUPERINTENDNET SALARY

Mr. Owen moved to approve the Interim Superintendent Salary for $150.00 a working day stipend until a new superintendent is in place.  Mr. Dayton seconded the motion.

There was no public comment.

VOTE:    9 YEAS   0 NAYS   0 ABSENT

COMMITTEE REPORTS - None

COMMITTEE MEETINGS

Facilities Committee Meeting to be announced.

AGENDA ITEMS FOR AUGUST 23, 2012

Re-apportionment Plan, Approval of new positions, Pre K Teacher and Pre K Aid, Beyond the Call of Duty

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