ZACHARY COMMUNITY SCHOOL BOARD MINUTES

November 8, 2012

The Zachary Community School Board Meeting was held on November 8, 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. Owen.

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

APPROVAL OF MINUTES 10-25-12 BOARD MEETING

Mr. Mackie moved to approve the minutes from the October 25, 2012 Board Meeting.  Mr. Smith seconded the motion.

There was no public comment.

VOTE:  8 YEAS   0 NAYS  1 ABSENT

SUPERINTENDENT REPORT

Mr. Robertson thanked the choir, band, talented theater, drama, art students and teachers for a great opening of our new Visual and Performing Arts Center, on November 7, 2012.  The Lady Bronco volleyball team finished out their season strong Monday night.  The Community Celebration on November 1, 2012 was really nice.  Special thanks to the City of Zachary for providing the fireworks display.  Zachary High School will participating in the Flag raising ceremony at the Bank Of Zachary on Monday for Veterans Day.  Zachary Community Schools will participate in the Pack the Pantry Food Bank challenge in conjunction with the City of Zachary.

ANNUAL AUDIT REPORT

Mike Schexnayder of Postlethwaite & Netterville, Inc. went over the 2011-2012 Annual Audit.  He told the board that the Zachary School Board was in excellent financial and business shape.

Mrs. Samuel moved to approve the 2011-2012 Annual Audit Report.  Mr. Dayton seconded the motion.

There was no public comment.

VOTE:  8  YEAS    0 NAYS  1  ABSENT

SUPERINTENDENT CONTRACT

Mrs. Samuel moved to approve the Superintendent Contract for Scott Devillier, starting on November 9, 2012 and ending at on June 30, 2015.  Mr. Swilley seconded the motion.

There was no public comment.                                                                    (See Attached)

VOTE:  8  YEAS  0 NAYS   1  ABSENT

PERSONNEL MATTERS

Mr. Mackie moved to approve Personnel Matters.  Mr. Dayton seconded the motion.

There was no public comment.

VOTE:   8  YEAS   0 NAYS    1 ABSENT

SET BUDGET AND PERMISSION TO BID FOR ZACHARY ELEMENTARY

Mr. Swilley moved to accept the budget for $11.3 million and permission to bid for Zachary Elementary.  Mrs. Samuel seconded the motion.

There was no public comment.

VOTE:   8  YEAS  0  NAYS   1 ABSENT

PERMISSION TO BID FOR OVERHEAD PROJECTORS AND WHITEBOARDS FOR ROLLINS PLACE

Mrs. Samuel moved to approve permission to bid for Overhead Projectors and Whiteboards for Rollins Place Elementary.  Mr. Swilley seconded the motion.

There was no public comment.

VOTE:    8  YEAS   0 NAYS   1 ABSENT

COMMITTEE REPORTS - Mr. Swilley gave a summary on the facilities in the school district.

COMMITTEE MEETINGS – Board Retreat - November 29, 2012 at 6:00 p.m.

AGENDA ITEMS FOR DECEMBER 13, 2012

Christmas Card Contest, 2012 School Board Members Training Hours, and Board Meeting Dates

ADJOURN

Mr. Dayton moved to

 adjourn.  Mrs. Samuel seconded the motion.

There was no public comment.

VOTE:   8 YEAS   0 NAYS   1 ABSENT

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Jannie Rogers, President                                          Gordon Robertson, Interim Superintendent