ZACHARY COMMUNITY SCHOOL BOARD MINUTES

January 24, 2013

 

The Zachary Community School Board Meeting was held on January 24, 2013 at 7:00 p.m. at 3755 Church Street, Zachary, Louisiana.

 

The Invocation was led by Mr. Dykes.

 

The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Mr. Owen.

 

ROLL CALL:  Mrs. Young, Mr. Swilley, Mrs. Samuel, Mr. Owen, Mrs. Rogers, Mr. Smith, Mr. Dykes, and Mr. Dayton    1 ABSENT  (Mr. Mackie)

 

APPROVAL OF MINUTES JANUARY 10, 2013 BOARD MEETING

 

Mr. Owen moved to approve the minutes from the January 10, 2013 Board Meeting.  Mrs. Samuel seconded the motion.

 

There was no public comment.

 

VOTE:   8 YEAS   0 NAYS  1 ABSENT

 

SUPERINTENDENT REPORT

 

Mr. Devillier reported that the move to Rollins Place Elementary went very smoothly.  The students and teachers are very excited to be over in their new school.  The Northwestern Middle School production of Beauty and the Beast, Jr. is running now through Friday at 7:00 p.m.  The Martin Luther King, Jr. March was held on Monday, January 21, 2013.  This was the biggest march ever.  Zachary High School will host a meeting for the parents of 8th grade students.  The meeting will be held on Monday, February 18 at 6 p.m., in the Zachary High Gymnasium.  The meeting will provide information on 9th Grade scheduling and will showcase career pathways.  The Special Education Track Meet will be at Zachary High School, on Friday, February 1, 2013

 

ZACHARY ELEMENTARY 2nd AND 3rd GRADE SPELLING BEE WINNERS

 

The board recognized Gavin Malden, second grader at Zachary Elementary,  and Hannah Lopez, third grader at Zachary Elementary, as the Spelling Bee Winners.  The board presented Gavin and Hannah with certificates.

 

RECOGNITION OF FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS CERTIFICATION AWARDS

 

The board recognized the following Food Service Managers who have earned their Certification:

 

Nicole C Smith; Ruby G. Hartman; Kathy L. Norwood; Brigeria R. Queen; and Kermas A. Patterson.

 

RECOGNITION OF NATIONAL BOARD CERTIFIED TEACHERS

 

The board recognized the following teachers who have earned their National Board Certification:  Maegan Laborde, teacher at Zachary Elementary, and Leah Boulton, teacher at Copper Mill Elementary.

The board presented each one with a plaque.  They will receive an increase of $6,500 per year for their accomplishment.

 

RECOGNITION OF RETIREES

 

The board recognized Philomena Slaughter, who is retiring from Northwestern Middle School as Special Education Paraprofessional.  The board presented Mrs. Slaughter with a plaque.

 

PERSONNEL MATTERS

 

Mr. Samuel moved to approve Personnel Matter. Mr. Swilley seconded the motion. 

 

There was no public comment.                                                            (See Attached)

 

VOTE:    8  YEAS   0  NAYS    1 ABSENT

 

POLICIES

 

Mrs. Rogers moved to approve the following policies:

File: DFM - Sale of Surplus Equipment and Supplies

File: DFN - Sale of Buildings and Land

File: FDC - Naming of Facilities

File: IEB - Class Size

File: JBCBB - Homeless Children

File: JGCD - Administration of Medication

 

Mr. Dayton seconded the motion.

 

There was no public comment.

 

VOTE:     8 YEAS  0  NAYS  1 ABSENT

 

2013 - 2014 SCHOOL CALENDAR

 

Mr. Owen moved to approve the 2013 - 2014 School Calendar.  Mr. Dykes seconded the motion.                                      (See Attached)

 

There was no public comment.

 

VOTE:    8 YEAS  0  NAYS  1  ABSENT

 

2013 BOARD COMMITTEES

 

Mr. Swilley moved to approve the 2013 Board Committees, with the changes made. Mr. Smith seconded the motion             (See Attached)

 

There was no public comment.

 

VOTE:  8 YEAS    0 NAYS   1 ABSENT

 

4 ACRES OF LAND ON AVE. A FROM MEN'S CLUB

 

Mr. Swilley  moved to approve Superintendent Scott Devillier to go into negotiations with the Zachary Men's Club, on 4 acres of land on Ave. A and East Central Ave., southeast corner of Tract C 1-A. Mr. Owen seconded the motion.

 

There was no public comment.

 

VOTE:   8 YEAS      0  NAYS   1 ABSENT

 

COMMITTEE REPORTS -  None at this time.

 

COMMITTEE MEETINGS –  Facilities to be announced.  Technology to be announced.

 

AGENDA ITEMS FOR FEBRUARY 14, 2013 WORK SHOP AND COMMITTEES

 

We will have only a Special Board Meeting on February 14, 2013, at 12:00 p.m.

 

AGENDA ITEMS FOR FEBRUARY 14, 2013 SPECIAL BOARD MEETING

 

Bond Sales

 

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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Gaynell Young, President                                          Scott Devillier, Superintendent