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)
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