ZACHARY COMMUNITY SCHOOLBOARD MINUTES
August 23, 2012
The Zachary Community School Board Meeting was held on August 23, 2012 at 7:00 p.m. at 3755 Church Street, Zachary, Louisiana.
The Invocation was led by Mrs. Young.
The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Mrs. Samuel.
ROLL CALL: Mrs. Rogers, Mrs. Young, Mr. Swilley, Mrs. Samuel, Mr. Mackie, Mr. Owen, Mr. Smith, Mr. Dykes, and Mr. Dayton
MINUTES FROM AUGUST 9, 2012 BOARD MEETING
Mr. Mackie moved to approve the minutes from the August 9, 2012 meeting. Mr. Dykes seconded the motion.
There was no public comment.
VOTE: 9 YEAS 0 NAYS 0 ABSENT
BEYOND THE CALL OF DUTY
Mr. Drake recognized: Danye Pelichet, Demetria Scott, and Darryl Edwards for all that they do at Zachary Elementary. Ms. Pelichet and Ms. Scott are teachers and Mr. Edwards a custodian. The board presented them with a certificate.
Gaynell Young told the board that she would like to recognize Yolanda Williams for all of the help that she has given to the board. Yolanda was presented with a certificate and a gift card.
Gaynell Young told the board that she would like to recognize Adonica Duggan for all of the help that she has given to the board. Adonica was presented with a certificate and a gift card.
Gaynell Young also recognized Adonica Duggan for being chosen as a Delicate at the 2012 Republican Convention.
SUPERINTENDENT REPORT
Mr. Drake reported that all schools are running well. Mr. Drake announced that this would be his last board meeting before he retires. He recognized each Director and Supervisor and presented them with a certificate.
POINT OF ORDER
Mrs. Rogers asked for a Point of Order. Mrs. Rogers presented Mr. Drake with a gift and a plaque from the board. Mrs. Rogers told Mr. Drake how much he was appreciated and will be missed by all. Mr. Drake thanked the board and told them that he was going to miss everyone.
PROPOSED RE-APPORTIONMENT PLAN
Nancy Jenson told the board, as the board discussed and voted on in the Public Hearing, they would be returning 4 blocks to District 4 from District 7, which increased Mr. Mackie’s minority percent from 58.03% to 59.23%. You will be adopting Plan 1 as amended which included the map and the Resolution, adding the portion of Precinct 2-14 to District 4
A RESOLUTION TO PROVIDE THAT THERE SHALL BE NINE (9)
SCHOOL BOARD MEMBERS, WHO SHALL EACH REPRESENT ONE (1)
OF NINE (9) VOTING DISTRICTS, AND TO ESTABLISH AND
PROVIDE FOR THE BOUNDARIES OF THE NINE (9) VOTING DISTRICTS
The following Resolution being offered by Kenneth Mackie was duly seconded by David Dayton.
BE IT RESOLVED by the Zachary Community School Board of the Parish of East Baton Rouge in regular session, duly convened, in keeping with the authority granted by applicable federal and state laws and regulations, and in order to effect reapportionment of its voting districts following the 2010 Census, that it does hereby enact a Resolution.
The Zachary Community School Board shall consist of nine (9) individuals qualified to hold the office, each of whom shall be domiciled in and elected by the voters residing in one of nine (9) voting districts as herein provided.
The voting districts of Zachary Community School Board shall be designated and shall each contain the precincts indicated as follows:
DISTRICT PRECINCTS
1 2-5, 2-21, 2-32
2 2-21
3 2-18, 2-29, 2-32
4 2-5, 2-13, 2-15, 2-18, 2-32
5 2-29
6 2-18, 2-21, 2-28, 2-29, 2-32
7 2-14, 2-18
8 2-14, 2-15, 2-28
9 2-15, 2-15, 2-26, 2-28
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that this Resolution will become effective with the opening of the qualifying period for the primary election for members of the School Board. The Parish shall be divided into the School Board districts provided in this Ordinance for the purposes of election of members at the regular elections. These districts shall be effective for all purposes beginning the terms of the School Board Members on the second Thursday in January following their election.
There was no public comment.
VOTE: 9 YEAS 0 NAYS 0 ABSENT
PERSONNEL
Mrs. Samuel moved to approve the following Personnel Matters. Mrs. Young seconded the motion. (See Attached)
There was no public comment.
VOTE: 9 YEAS 0 NAYS 0 ABSENT
REVISED 2012 BOARD COMMITTEES
Mr. Swilley moved to approve the revised 2012 Board Committees to add Boyce Smith, Jr. in place of Carl Kelley. Mr. Dykes seconded the motion.
There was no public comment.
VOTE: 9 YEAS 0 NAYS 0 ABSENT
COPPER MILL ROOF MEDIATION RESULTS
Mr. Swilley moved to approve the Copper Mill Roof Mediation Results offer for $254,000.00. Mr. Dayton seconded the motion.
(See Attached)
There was no public comment.
VOTE: 9 YEAS 0 NAYS 0 ABSENT
COMMITTEE REPORTS
Facilities Committee met on August 22, 2012 at 6:00 p.m. (See Attached Notes)
COMMITTEE MEETINGS
Education Committee will meet on August 28, 2012 at 6:00 p.m., at School Board Office.
Steering Committee will meet on August 29, 2012, at 6:00 p.m., at School Board Office.
Finance Committee will meet on September 13, 2012 at 5:30 p.m. at School Board Office.
AGENDA ITEMS FOR SEPTEMBER 13, 2012
Policies, and Select Pool of Applicants to be Interview.
ADJOURN
Mr. Dayton moved to adjourn. Mrs. Samuel seconded the motion.
There was no public comment.
VOTE: 9 YEAS 0 NAYS 0 ABSENT
_____________________________ _________________________________
JannieRogers, President Warren Drake, Superintendent