ZACHARY COMMUNITY SCHOOL BOARD MINUTES

SPECIAL BOARD MEETING  FEBRUARY 14, 2013

The Zachary Community School Board Meeting was held on February 14, 2013 at 12:00 p.m. at 3755 Church Street, Zachary, Louisiana.

The Invocation was led by Mr. Smith.

The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Mrs. Rogers.

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

3 ABSENT    (Mr. Mackie, Mr. Dykes and Mr. Dayton)   

APPROVAL OF MINUTES JANUARY 24, 2013 BOARD MEETING

Mr. Owen moved to approve the minutes from the January 24, 2013 Board Meeting.  Mr. Swilley seconded the motion.

There was no public comment.

VOTE:   6  YEAS   0 NAYS  3 ABSENT

SUPERINTENDENT REPORT

Mr. Devillier reported that the Kindergarten Mardi Gras Parade was very large this year.  The community came out for the parade and the Zachary High School Band played.  The Board Retreat will take place this Saturday, February 16, 2013, at the Old Centenary Inn in Jackson, la.  Open house for Rollins Place Elementary will be on Tuesday, February 19, 2013, at 6:00 p.m.  Mr. Devillier told the board that Allison Burton, student at Zachary High School, was named National Merit Finalist.  The students that won the National Achievement Finalists are Allison Burton, Ikenna Nzewi, Destiny Johnson, and Myleka Jefferson. 

TO CONSIDER AND TAKE ACTION WITH RESPECT TO ADOPTING A RESOLUTION PROVIDING FOR THE REVIEW AND TABULATION OF THE SEALED AND ELECTRONIC BIDS RECEIVED FOR THE PURCHASE OF $11,000,000 OF GENERAL OBLIGATION SCHOOL BONDS, SERIES 2013, OF THE ZACHARY COMMUNITY SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 1, STAE OF LOUISIANA, APPROVING THE OFFICIAL NOTICE OF BOND SALE AND OFFICIAL STATEMENT IN CONNECTION THEREWITH.

Mrs. Samuel moved to adopt a Resolution providing for the review and tabulation of the sealed and electronic bids received for the purchase of $11,000,000 of General Obligation School Bonds, Series 2013, of the Zachary Community School District No. 1, State of Louisiana, approving the Official Notice of Bond Sale and Official Statement in connection therewith. Mr. Swilley seconded the motion.         (See Attached)

There was no public comment.

VOTE:   6 YEAS   0 NAYS   3 ABSENT

TO CONSIDER AND TAKE ACTION WITH RESPECT TO ADOPTING A RESOLUTION ACCEPTING THE LOWEST AND BEST BID RECEIVED FOR THE PURCHASE OF $11,000,000 OF GENERAL OBLIGATION SCHOOL BONDS, SERIES 2013, OF THE ZACHARY COMMUNITY SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 1, STATE OF LOUISIANA, AND PROVIDING FOR OTHER MATTERS IN CONNECTION THEREWITH.

Mrs. Rogers moved to adopt a Resolution accepting the lowest and best bid received for the purchase of $11,000,000 of General Obligation School Bonds, Series 2013, of the Zachary Community School District No. 1, State of Louisiana, and providing for other matters in connection therewith.  Mr. Swilley seconded the motion       (See Attached)

There was no public comment.

VOTE:    6 YEAS   0 NAYS  3 ABSENT

TO CONSIDER AND TAKE ACTION WITH RESPECT TO ADOPTING A RESOLUTION INCURRING OF DEBT AND ISSUANCE OF $11,000,000 OF GENERAL OBLIGATION SCHOOL BONDS, SERIES 2013, OF ZACHARY COMMUNITY SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 1, STATE OF LOUISIANA; PRESCRIBING THE FORM, TERMS AND CONDITION OF SAID BONDS; DESIGNATING THE DATE, DENOMINATION AND PLACE OF PAYMENT OF SAID BONDS; PROVIDING FOR THE PAYMENT THEROF IN PRINCIPAL AND INEREST; AND PROVIDING FOR OTHER MATTERS IN CONNECTION THEREWITH.

Mr. Swilley moved to adopt a Resolution incurring of debt and issuance of $11,000,000 of General Obligation School Bonds, Series 2013, of Zachary Community School District 1, State of Louisiana, prescribing the form, terms and condition of said bonds; designating the date, denomination and place of payment of said bonds; providing for the payment thereof in principal and interest; and providing for other matters in connection therewith.  Mrs. Samuel seconded the motion.                                                                                                   (See Attached)

There was no public comment.

VOTE:   6 YEAS    0 NAYS  3 ABSENT

COMMITTEE REPORTS -  None at this time.

COMMITTEE MEETINGS:  

Technology Committee to be announced.

Academics & Extracurricular Activities Committee to be announced.

AGENDA ITEMS FOR FEBRUARY 28, 2013 WORK SHOP AND COMMITTEES

Work Session Meeting at 6:00 p.m.

AGENDA ITEMS FOR FEBRUARY 28, 2013 SPECIAL BOARD MEETING

Recognition of Students of the Year, Recognition of Merit Students, Soccer Teams

ADJOURN

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

There was no public comment.

VOTE:   6 YEAS   0 NAYS  3 ABSENT

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Gaynell Young, President                                          Scott Devillier, Superintendent