ZACHARY COMMUNITY SCHOOL BOARD MINUTES
January 23, 2014 Board Meeting
The Zachary Community School Board Meeting was held on January 23, 2014 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 Hubie Owen
ROLL CALL: Mr. Swilley, Mrs. Samuel, Mr. Mackie, Mr. Owen, Mrs. Rogers, Mr. Smith, and Mr. Dayton. Mrs. Young was absent.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Mr. Owen moved to approve the minutes from the December 12, 2013 Work Session. Mr. Swilley seconded the motion.
There was no public comment.
VOTE: 7 YEAS 0 NAYS 1 ABSENT
Mrs. Rogers moved to approve the minutes from the December 12, 2013 Board Meeting. Mrs. Samuel seconded the motion.
There was no public comment.
VOTE: 7 YEAS 0 NAYS 1 ABSENT
Mr. Mackie moved to approve the minutes from January 9, 2014 Work Shop Committee. Mr. Smith seconded the motion.
There was no public comment.
VOTE: 7 YEAS 0 NAYS 1 ABSENT
APPOINTMENT OF SCHOOL BOARD MEMBER DISTRICT 8 DAWN AVANTS
Mr. Dayton introduced Dawn Avants to the board. Mrs. Avants will be taking the place of Donnie Dykes - District 8. Mr. Dykes resigned as school board member on January 22, 2014.
Mr. Mackie moved to approve Dawn Avants as School Board Member for District 8. Mr. Owen seconded the motion.
There was no public comment.
VOTE: 7 YEAS 0 NAYS 1 ABSENT
SWEARING IN DISTRICT 8 BOARD MEMBER
Dawn Avants was sworn in as District 8 Board Member by Board Attorney Ricky McDavid.
Mrs. Avants will be counted now. Mr. Devillier and the board members welcomed Mrs. Avants.
ELECTION OF SCHOOL BOARD OFFICERS
Mr. Dayton opened the floor for nominations for School Board President.
Mr. Owen made the motion to elect Mr. David Dayton as Board President.
Mr. Swilley seconded the motion. Mr. Smith made a motion to close the nomination.
There was no public comment.
VOTE: 8 YEAS 0 NAYS 1 ABSENT
Mr. Dayton opened the floor for nomination for Vice President.
Mrs. Samuel made the motion to elect Mr. Scott Swilley as Vice-President. Mr. Mackie seconded the motion. Mr. Owen made a motion to close the nomination.
There was no public comment.
VOTE: 8 YEAS 0 NAYS 1 ABSENT
SUPERINTENDENT REPORT
Mr. Devillier reported that all schools and offices will close on Friday, January 24, 2014 due to hazardous weather conditions. Mr. Devillier commented on various district representation at the LSBA Convention which included performances by the ZHS Choir and Jazz Band. Appreciation was expressed to Mrs. Kennedy and Mrs. Payne for their assistance with table decorations for multiple events. Artwork from the district was also displayed. Patrick Jenkins was recognized for his participation as guest speaker of the Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. March and Ceremony. Mr. Devillier reported that the academic audits were complete at each of the schools and expressed his gratitude for the hard work and dedication from the Academic Team stating that findings will be reported at a later date.
The Zachary Career and Technical Center’s Ribbon Cutting Ceremony is scheduled for Tuesday, February 4th at 10:00 a.m. The week of February 3rd - 7th will be College and Career Week at ZCTC.
Copper Mill Elementary held their Beta Club Induction Ceremony installing 134 fifth grade students.
Mr. Dayton presented Mr. Dykes with a plaque for his service to the district as the District #8 Board Member. Mr. Devillier thanked Mr. Dykes for his dedication and loyalty.
POLICY FILE: BC - MEETINGS
Mrs. Samuel moved to approve File: BC - Meeting Policy. This will change our meeting dates from the Second and Fourth Thursday's of each month, to the First and Third Tuesday's of each month. Mr. Owen seconded the motion.
There was no public comment.
VOTE: 8 YEAS 0 NAYS 1 ABSENT
2014 BOARD MEETING DATES
Mr. Devillier reviewed the proposed meeting schedule stating that Workshop Committees will meet on the first Tuesday of each month, excluding March, November and December of 2014 and Work Sessions/Board Meetings will be held on the third Tuesday of each month of 2014. Mr. Mackie moved to approve the 2014 Board Meeting Dates. Mrs. Samuel seconded the motion.
There was no public comment.
VOTE: 8 YEAS 0 NAYS 1 ABSENT
2013-2014 BUDGET AMENDMENT
Mr. Robertson recommended adopting a general fund budget amendment in the amount of $1,350,000 for a Technology Update Plan. Mr. Owen moved to approve the 2013-2014 Budget Amendment. Mr. Swilley seconded the motion.
There was no public comment.
VOTE: 8 YEAS 0 NAYS 1 ABSENT
PRE-K TUTION
Mr. Robertson recommended a $50 tuition increase for paying students for 2014-15. Mr. Owen moved to approve the Pre-K Tuition.
Mr. Swilley seconded the motion.
There was no public comment.
VOTE: 8 YEAS 0 NAYS 1 ABSENT
2014-15 SCHOOL CALENDAR
Mr. Samuel moved to table this item #14 for further review. Mrs. Rogers seconded the motion. There was no public comment.
VOTE: 8 YEAS 0 NAYS 1 ABSENT
COMMITTEE REPORTS – Mrs. Rogers reported that a dual site meeting was held with the Academic and Finance Committee for a detailed presentation of the Technology Plan Update.
Mr. Owen reported that the Finance Committee met to discuss and review the technology update plan resulting in a recommendation to adopt a budget amendment to support this plan.
COMMITTEE MEETINGS – Mr. Swilley suggested a tentative meeting date of Tuesday, February 4th for the Facilities Committee.
AGENDA ITEMS FOR FEBRUARY 4, 2014 WORK SHOP/COMMITTEE MEETING –
A tobacco-free policy presentation will be conducted by Karen Pourciau of the Dept. of Health & Hospitals.
AGENDA ITEMS FOR FEBRUARY 18, 2014 WORK SESSION & BOARD MEETING-
2014-15 School Calendar, Recognition of Student Achievements, Recognition of ZHS Swimming Team
ADJOURN
Mrs. Samuel moved to adjourn. Mr. Swilley seconded the motion.
There was no public comment.
VOTE: 8 YEAS 0 NAYS 1 ABSENT
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David Dayton, President Scott Devillier, Superintendent