ZACHARY COMMUNITY SCHOOL BOARD MINUTES
December 13, 2012
The Zachary Community School Board Meeting was held on December 13, 2012 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 Mr. Owen.
ROLL CALL: Mrs. Rogers, Mrs. Young, Mr. Swilley, Mrs. Samuel, Mr. Mackie, Mr. Owen, Mr. Smith, and Mr. Dykes. 1 ABSENT (Mr. Dayton)
APPROVAL OF MINUTES 11-8-12 BOARD MEETING
Mr. Smith moved to approve the minutes from the November 8, 2012 Board Meeting. Mr. Mackie seconded the motion.
There was no public comment.
VOTE: 8 YEAS 0 NAYS 1 ABSENT
SUPERINTENDENT REPORT
First I want to thank the citizens of Zachary for their support of the schools with the passage of our property tax renewal to fund the schools’ general operating expenses. This is an important source of funding for our schools. Thanks again to the community for supporting the continued vision of excellence we have for Zachary schools.
The holiday season is in full swing in our schools. We have had choir performances and concerts at many of our schools over the last few days. Zachary Elementary held a Christmas luncheon for parents of third grade students today. Tonight we will recognize our Christmas card contest winner Elyxcus Anaya a senior at Zachary High. It’s hard to believe but we are coming up on the close of the first semester. The middle and high school will have exams next week and we will have early dismissal in all of our schools beginning on next Wednesday.
Our special Olympians are continuing to shine in their events. The Capital Area Bowling event was held a few weeks ago and our students dominated. They took home seven 1st place awards , six 2nd place awards, five 3rd place awards, two 4th place awards and 2 students earned 5th place. We will honor our Special Olympians at an upcoming board meeting.
I also want to congratulate Mrs. Aeneid Mason and her staff on being selected as grant recipients in the Louisiana Believe and Include grant that provides funding to schools to develop innovative programs to increase academic performance for students with disabilities and prepare students with disabilities in inclusive setting.
Copper Mill Elementary is continuing to host LEAP parent meetings to prepare our families for testing time when we return from the holidays.
We have been conducting academic audits and teacher focus groups in all of our schools and we will continue seeing every core content teacher in the district. This has really given me an opportunity to visit with teachers and students and see the great things happening in our classrooms. I’m very pleased with the quality of instruction taking place and the teacher feedback is helping shape our plans for getting better in every area.
Zachary High will host fall athletic awards on Monday evening.
Tonight is Family Movie Night at ZELC. The students had pajama day today and they are watching a movie and enjoying a family evening in the school library as we speak.
Zachary Elementary held their annual spelling bee this week. We will recognize the winners at our January school board meeting.
The Journey to College and Career program hosted an informational meeting for parents this week about the district’s first summer college tour. We are excited about the opportunity to expose our students to opportunities which may be available in different colleges and universities.
Friday, Port Hudson Career Academy will be hosting the Community Provider Workshop. This is an outstanding program for the parents and students at Port Hudson. If you haven’t had a chance to go out and see this, it is something I encourage you to definitely try to make.
As you can see there is a lot going on in all of our schools. We’re proud of the work our teachers and students are doing every day. Our Christmas break will be December 24 through January 7 for students with teachers returning for an in-service day on January 7. I want to wish everyone a safe and happy holiday.
CHRISTMAS CARD CONTEST WINNER
Mr. Devillier introduced Elyxcus Anaya, a student at Zachary High School, as the Christmas Card Contest Winner. The board presented Elyxcus with a framed original picture of the Christmas card.
DELTA KAPPA GAMMA AWARD WINNER
Ms. Laura Hitt was chosen as the Delta Kappa Gamma award winner. Ms. Hitt is a fifth grade teacher at Copper Mil Elementary. She received $100.00.
RECOGNITION OF RETIREES
The board recognized the following retirees:
Michael Komendo, Northwestern Elementary, PE Teacher (unable to attend)
Amy Paternostro, Zachary Elementary, Special Ed. Paraprofessional
Theresa Pelichet, Zachary High, Dean of Students
Nan Vincent, Sassy Department, Social Worker (unable to attend)
The board presented each one with a plaque.
PERSONNEL MATTERS
Mrs. Samuel moved to approve Personnel Matters. Mr. Swilley seconded the motion.
There was no public comment. (See Attached)
VOTE: 8 YEAS 0 NAYS 1 ABSENT
RECOGNITION OF BOARD MEMBERS CONTINUING EDUCATION HOURS FOR 2012
Mrs. Rogers recognized the Zachary Community School Board Members Continuing Education Hours for 2012: Jannie Rogers, total training hours 22.25; Gaynell Young, total training hours 21; Scott Swilley total training hours 9; Sharon Samuel, total training hours 8; Kenneth Mackie, total training hours 20.25; Hubie Owen, total training hours 11; Boyce Smith, Jr., total training hours 16; Donnie Dykes, total training hours 23; and David Dayton, total training hours 13.
Mrs. Samuel moved to approve the Zachary Community School Board Members Continuing Education Hours for 2012. Mr. Swilley seconded the motion. (See Attached)
There was no public comment.
VOTE: 8 YEAS 0 NAYS 1 ABSENT
BOARD MEETING DATES FOR 2013
Mr. Swilley moved to approve the Board Meeting Dates for 2013 with the addition of a Special Board Meeting for January 10, 2013 at 7:00 p.m. and also for February 14, 2013 at 12:00 p.m. Mr. Owen seconded the motion. (See Attached)
There was no public comment.
VOTE: 8 YEAS 0 NAYS 1 ABSENT
BIDS FOR WHITEBOARDS, PROJECTORS AND MOUNTS
Mr. Gordon Robertson, Business Manager, told the board that we received 2 bids. The lowest bid was from MSI Technology for $2100.00 per unit.
Mr. Swilley moved to accept the lowest bid with MSI Technology for $2100.00 per unit for Whiteboards, Projectors, and Mounts. Mr. Owen seconded the motion. (See Attached)
There was no public comment.
POLICIES
Mrs. Samuel moved to approve the following Policies: File: BCBB - Notification of Board Meetings; File: BCBD - Agenda Preparation and Dissemination; File: EBBH - Use of Automated External Defibrillator (AED); File: GAMIA - Electronic Communications Between Employees and Students; File: GBA - Contracts and Compensation; File: GBDA - Employment of Retried Personnel; File: IDDG- Alternative Schools Education Program; File: IFBGA - Student Computer Access and Use; File: IHAD - Parent Conferences; File: JCD - Student Conduct; File: JCDAF - Bullying and Hazing; File: JD - Discipline; File: JDD - Suspension; File: JDE - Expulsion; and File JGCE - Child Abuse. Mr. Dykes seconded the motion.
There was no public comment.
VOTE: 8 YEAS 0 NAYS 1 ABSENT
COMMITTEE REPORTS
Mrs. Samuel reported that the Policy Committee met two weeks ago. They went over the policies that were approved tonight.
COMMITTEE MEETINGS
Facilities Committee will meet on Tuesday, January 8, 2013, at School Board Office at 6:00 p.m.
AGENDA ITEMS FOR JANUARY 10, 2013 WORK SHOP AND COMMITTEES
Bid Opening for Zachary Elementary, Election of Officers and Recognition of Retirees
AGENDA ITEMS FOR JANUARY 24, 2013
Zachary Elementary Spelling Bee Winners, 2013 - 2014 School Calendar
ADJOURN
Mrs. Samuel moved to adjourn. Mr. Macke seconded the motion.
There was no public comment.
VOTE: 8 YEAS 0 NAYS 1 ABSENT
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Jannie Rogers, President Scott Devillier, Superintendent