ZACHARY COMMUNITY SCHOOL BOARD MINUTES
September 13, 2012
The Zachary Community School Board Meeting was held on September 13, 2012 at 7:00 p.m. at 3755 Church Street, Zachary, Louisiana.
The Invocation was led by Mr. Swilley.
The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Mr. Owen.
ROLL CALL: Mrs. Rogers, Mrs. Young, Mr. Swilley, Mrs. Samuel, Mr. Mackie, Mr. Owen, Mr. Smith, Mr. Dykes, and Mr. Dayton
MINUTES FROM AUGUST 23, 2012 BOARD MEETING
Mrs. Samuel moved to approve the minutes from the August 23, 2012 meeting. Mr. Dayton seconded the motion.
There was no public comment.
VOTE: 9 YEAS 0 NAYS 0 ABSENT
MINUTES FROM AUGUST 23, 2012 PUBLIC HEARING
Mr. Mackie moved to approve the minutes from the August 23, 2012 Public Hearing. Mr. Dykes seconded the motion.
There was no public comment.
VOTE: 9 YEAS 0 NAYS 0 ABSENT
SUPERINTENDENT REPORT
Mr. Robertson reported that Supriya Jindal, Louisiana’s First Lady visited Northwestern Elementary to celebrate the school being selected as a 2012 recipient of her School Surprise program. Our schools also commemorate the anniversary of September 11 through various activities. Zachary Elementary is currently collecting donations for areas affected y Hurricane Isaac. We currently have a superintendent search survey up on the district website. The board is asking members of the community for their feedback in the process. Allison Burton form Zachary High School was named a National Merit Semifinalist and National Achievement Semifinalist. Myleka Jefferson, Destiny Johnson and Ikenna Nzewi were named National Achievement Semifinalists and Brandon Deshotels qualified to participate in the 2013 National Merit Scholarship Program. Brandon was not listed as a semifinalist but he will likely be considered a commended scholar in the spring once those decisions are finalized. Brandon also scored a 35 on the ACT this summer
BEYOND THE CALL OF DUTY
Mrs. Rogers said that the board wanted to recognize Chrissy Ashford, Board Clerk, for all of the hard work that she does for the board. The board presented her with a certificate and a gift card.
ADVANCED ED PRESENTATION
Mr. Mackie presented each school and school board office with a framed certificate for earning the Advanced Ed Accreditation. The following schools received certificates:
Early Learning Center – Principal Cynthia Myers; Northwestern Elementary – Principal Martha Davis; Zachary Elementary – Jennifer Marangos; Copper Mill Elementary – Principal Dewey Davis; Northwestern Middle School – Principal Debby Brian; Zachary High School – Principal Wes Watts; and Port Hudson Career Academy – Principal Patrick Jenkins.
RECOGNITION OF YOUNG AUTHORS
The board presented certificates to the following students that received the Young Authors Award: Myles Gray; Alex Manogin; Lily Carter; Kennedy Parker; Oliva Wheat; Trent Flotte; and Haylee Harp.
RECOGNITION OF NEWSPAPERS IN EDUCATION
The board presented certificates to the following students that received Newspapers in Education Awards: Ashley Johnson, Gabreyela Gonzales, and Ma’at Firven.
ACCEPTING RETIREMENT OF OUT-GOING SUPERINTENDENT WARRREN DRAKE
Mr. Swilley moved to accept the retirement and end the contract of out-going Superintendent Warren Drake. Mr. Dykes seconded the motion.
There was no public comment.
VOTE: 9 YEAS 0 NAYS 0 ABSENT
Mrs. Samuel moved to approve the following Policies:
File: ABB – Powers and Responsibilities; File BD – School Board Policy; File: CCB - Line and Staff Relations; File: GAMC – Investigations; File: GBB – Personal Positions; File GBI – Evaluation; File: GBJ – Promotion; File GBK – Employee Discipline; File: GBM – Personnel Transfer; File: GBO –Resignation; File: GBRB – Employee Attendance; File: GBRHA – Sabbatical Leave; deletion of File: GBRI – Personnel Leaves and Absences; File: GBRIB – Sick Leave; File: GBRIBB – Sick Leave Bank; File: GBRJ – Substitute Personnel; and File: IDDFA – Service Animals in Schools.
Mrs. Young seconded the motion.
There was no public comment.
VOTE: 9 YEAS 0 NAYS 0 ABSENT
TRANSFER OF FUNDS
Mr. Gordon Robertson told the board that the district ended the fiscal year with an operating surplus of $3,246,085.00.
Mr. Owen moved to transfer$1.5 Million Dollars to the Construction Fund, which would include giving 1 Million to Zachary Elementary and the Performing Arts Building and Five Hundred Thousand to buy Property. Also to give $380,000.00 for extra instructional materials and services at the schools. Zachary High School would get $80,000.00, Northwester Middle School would get $60,000, and Early Learning Center, Northwestern Elementary, Zachary Elementary, Copper Mill Elementary and Port Hudson Career Academy would each get $40,000.00. Mr. Swilley seconded the motion.
There was no public comment.
VOTE: 9 YEAS 0 NAYS 0 ABSENT
SELECT POOL OF APPLICANTS TO BE INTERVIEWED
Mrs. Young told the board that it is time to select the pool of applicants to be interviewed. Out of the 11 applicants the board will each vote on who they would like to interview. The applicants are: Phillip Burchfield; Michelle Clayton; Scott Devillier; Arthur Gottlieb; Gregory Hutchings; Patrick Jenkins; Alonzo Luce; Charles Michel; Deborah Moran; Arthur Stellar; and Darrell Treece.
The board members each voted in writing whether or not they wanted to interview each of the 11 applicants.
Mr. Mackie moved to bring back the top six applicants to be interviewed. Mr. Dayton seconded the motion. The top six applicants would be: Michelle Clayton; Scott Devillier; Patrick Jenkins; Alonzo Luce; Phillip Burchfield; and Charles Michel.
Mr. Swilley moved to do a substitute motion to bring back the top five applicants to be interviewed. Mrs. Samuel seconded the motion. The top five applicants would be: Michelle Clayton; Scott Devillier; Patrick Jenkins; Alonzo Luce and Phillip Burchfield. The applicants will be interview on September 25 – 26, 2012.
There was no public comment.
Roll Call Vote: Mrs. Rogers – Yea; Mrs. Young – Nay; Mr. Swilley – Yea; Mrs. Samuel – Yea; Mr. Mackie – Yea; Mr. Owen – Yea; Mr. Smith – Yea; Mr. Dykes – Yea; and Mr. Dayton – Yea.
9 YEAS 0 NAYS 0 ABSENT
COMMITTEE REPORTS - Finance Committee met today at 5:30 p.m. (Notes Attached)
COMMITTEE MEETINGS – Facilities Meeting to be announced.
AGENDA ITEMS FOR SEPTEMBER 27, 2012 – Update on Search.
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 Gordon Robertson, Interim Superintendent