ZACHARY COMMUNITY SCHOOL BOARD MINUTES

August 22, 2013 Board Meeting

The Zachary Community School Board Meeting was held on August 22, 2013 at 7:00 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. Mackie, Mr. Owen, Mrs. Rogers, Mr. Smith, and Mr. Dykes.   1 Absent (Mr. Dayton)

APPROVAL OF MINUTES AUGUST 8, 2013 SPECIAL BOARD MEETING

Mr. Dykes  moved to approve the minutes from the August 8, 2013 Special Board Meeting.  Mrs. Samuel seconded the motion.

There was no public comment.

VOTE:    8  YEAS   0 NAYS    1 ABSENT

APPROVAL OF MINUTES AUGUST 8, 2013 WORK SESSION

Mr. Swilley moved to approve the minutes from the August 8, 2013 Work Session Meeting.  Mr. Smith seconded the motion.

There was no public comment.

VOTE:    8 YEAS   0 NAYS   1 ABSENT

SUPERINTENDENT REPORT

Mr. Devillier thanked everyone for coming out tonight. On Monday, August 26 at 6:00 p.m., Meet the Broncos will be held at the stadium.  On Wednesday, August 28, the Volleyball Jamboree will be held at Louisiana School for Deaf.  Zachary High School Football Jamboree is Friday, August 30, in Central at 7:00 p.m.  Northwestern Middle School Football Jamboree will be Saturday, August 31, at the Zachary High School stadium.  On Monday, September 2, 2013 Labor Day holiday will be observed.  Schools and offices are closed.  Carol Price recently selected by Louisiana Department of Education to represent Louisiana for iTunes U project through PARCC and Apple. Copper Mill Elementary School time changed begins Monday.  Drop off begins at 7:45 and school will start at 8:10 a.m.  End of day dismissal is 3:10 p.m.

PRESENTATION BY ART TEACHERS, DARRYL ALELLO AND JESS MCKOWEN

Jess McKowen spoke on her summer trip to Europe, where she studied fossils.  Mr. Darryl Alello spoke on his trip to Italy, where he studied art.

AGREEMENT WITH FENNWOOD HILLS COUNTRY CLUB

Mr. Dykes moved to approve the 2013-2014 School Year agreement with Fennwood Hills Country Club for $8000.00.  Mr. Smith seconded the motion.

There was no public comment.

VOTE:   7 YEAS  0 NAYS  1 ABSENT   1 ABSTAINED   (Mr. Owen)

GULF STATES METER AUTOMATION INSTALLATION

Mr. Swilley moved to approve the Gulf States Meter Automation Installation for a total of $65,000.00.   Mrs. Samuel seconded the motion.

There was no public comment.

VOTE:  8  YEAS  0  NAYS  1  ABSENT

COMMITTEE REPORTS

Mr. Swilley spoke on the Facilities Meeting that was held on August 20, 2013.

COMMITTEE MEETINGS

Policy Committee Meeting to be announced.

Finance Committee Meeting to be announced.

Board Retreat will be on October 4-5, 2013

AGENDA ITEMS FOR SEPTEMBER 12, 2013 WORK SESSION AND SPECIAL BOARD MEETING AGENDA

Adopt the Millage Rate(s)

ADJOURN

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

There was no public comment.

VOTE:    8 YEAS   0 NAYS   1 ABSENT

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Gaynell Young, President                                          Scott Devillier, Superintendent