ZACHARY COMMUNITY SCHOOL BOARD MINUTES

August 8, 2013 Special Board Meeting

The Zachary Community School Special Board Meeting was held on August 8, 2013 at 7:00 p.m. at 3755 Church Street, Zachary, Louisiana.

The Invocation was led by Mrs. Samuel.

The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Mr. Smith.

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

APPROVAL OF MINUTES JULY 25 BOARD MEETING

Mr. Mackie moved to approve the minutes from the July 25, 2013 Board Meeting.  Mr. Smith seconded the motion.

There was no public comment.

VOTE:    9  YEAS  0 NAYS    0 ABSENT

SUPERINTENDENT REPORT

Mr. Devillier thanked everyone for coming out tonight.  Mr. Devillier reported, as of today, enrollment in pre-kindergarten, kindergarten and grades first through 12th was 5,490 students.  This is an increase of more than 100 students than the district had last year.   Students will begin classes on Monday.  Mr. Devillier and Mrs. Clayton said that the teachers are relaxed and ready to go.  The teachers have been doing in-service training for 5 days and this has given them time to prepare for the return of students. Our speaker for opening day tomorrow at Fellowship Church will be James Vollbracht. 

PERSONNEL MATTERS

Mr. Owen moved to approve Personnel Matters.  Mr. Dayton seconded the motion.

There was no public comment.                                                          (See Attached)

VOTE:    9  YEAS    0 NAYS   0  ABSENT

JOB DESCRIPTIONS

Mrs. Samuel moved to approve the following Job Descriptions:  Supervisor of Secondary School Programs and English Language Arts; Director of NCLB Federal Programs, Data Management, and Elementary Programs; Supervisor of Special Programs and Science/Social Studies; Supervisor of Technology and Communications; and Supervisor of Accountability, Assessment, and Mathematics.  Mrs. Rogers seconded the motion.

VOTE:    9 YEAS    0 NAYS    0 ABSENT

LOCAL EVALUATION 2013 – 2014

Mr. Mackie moved to approve the Local Evaluation for 2013- 2014. Mr. Smith seconded the motion.

There was no public comment.

VOTE:   9 YEAS    0 NAYS    0 ABSENT

PUPIL PROGRESSION

Mrs. Rogers moved to approve the Pupil Progression Plan for 2013-2014.  Mr. Dykes seconded the motion.

There was no public comment.

VOTE:    9 YEAS   0 NAYS  0 ABSENT

COMMITTEE REPORTS

None at this time.

COMMITTEE MEETINGS

Facilities Meeting to be announced.

Board Retreat to be announced.                                                                                                                                       

AGENDA ITEMS FOR AUGUST 22, 2013 WORK SESSION AND BOARD MEETING AGENDA

Board Pictures, Recognition of Retirees

ADJOURN

Mrs. 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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Gaynell Young, President                                          Scott Devillier, Superintendent