ZACHARY COMMUNITY SCHOOL BOARD MINUTES
June 17, 2014 Board Meeting
The Zachary Community School Board Meeting was held on June 17, 2014 at 7:00 p.m. at 3755 Church Street, Zachary, Louisiana.
The Invocation was led Mrs. Samuel.
ROLL CALL: Mr. Dayton, Mrs. Young, Mr. Swilley, Mrs. Samuel, Mr. Mackie, Mr. Owen, Mrs. Rogers, and Mr. Smith. 1 ABSENT (Mrs. Avants)
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Mr. Owen moved to approve the minutes from May 20, 2014 Work Session, May 20, 2014 Board Meeting, June 3, 2014 Work Shop/Committee Meeting, and June 9, 2014 Town Hall Meeting. Mrs. Samuel seconded the motion.
There was no public comment.
VOTE: 8 YEAS 0 NAYS 1 ABSENT
SUPERINTENDENT REPORT
Mr. Devillier reported that Summer school is in full swing. On June 19, 2014 we will be having the Leadership North Meeting in the Training Room. The Town Hall Meetings will be on Thursday, June 19, 2014 and on Tuesday, June 24, 2014, at 6:30 p.m., at the ZHS Performing Arts Center. LEAP Testing will be on June 24 -26, 2014. All offices will be closed on July 3, 2014 in observance of the Fourth of July.
RECOGNITION OF ZACHARY HIGH SCHOOL GIRLS GOLF TEAM STATE CHAMPIONS
The board recognized the Zachary High School Girls Golf Team State Champions:
Paige Johnson; Jackie Odom; and Kristen Jones
The board presented certificates to each one.
RECOGNITION OF NATIONAL BOARD CERTIFIED TEACHERS
The board recognized the National Board Certified Teachers:
Peyton Gunnell and Shannon Mitchem
Peyton Gunnell could not attend meeting.
The board presented a certificate to Shannon Mitchem.
2014-2015 OFFICIAL JOURNAL
Mrs. Samuel moved to approve The Zachary Plainsman as the 2014-2015 Official Journal. This will start on July 1, 2014 - June 30, 2015. They will publish all the Zachary Community School Board's minutes, budgets and other official proceedings at the rate of 33 cents per agate line of space occupied by each insertion as provided by R.S. 43:147 (C). Mr. Swilley seconded the motion.
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There was no public comment.
VOTE: 8 YEAS 0 NAYS 1 ABSENT
FISCAL AGENT AGREEMENT
Mr. Swilley moved to approve the Fiscal Agent Agreement with Bank Of Zachary . The service will start on July 1, 2014 and end on June 30, 2018. There will be no cost for this service. Mrs. Rogers seconded the motion.
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There was no public comment.
VOTE: 8 YEAS 0 NAYS 1 ABSENT
AUDIT ENGAGEMENT FOR 2013-2014
Mr. Swilley moved to approve the 2013-2014 Audit Engagement for $48,750.00 with Postlethwaite & Netterville as the company who will complete the Audit. Mr. Smith seconded the motion.
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There was no public comment.
VOTE: 8 YEAS 0 NAYS 1 ABSENT
SALARY SCHEDULE FOR 2014-2015
Mrs. Samuel moved to approve the Salary Schedule for 2014-2015. Mr. Mackie seconded the motion.
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There was no public comment.
VOTE: 8 YEAS 0 NAYS 1 ABSENT
STEP INCREASE FOR 2014-2015
Mr. Owen moved to freeze the step increase for one year. Mr. Mackie seconded the motion.
There was no public comment.
VOTE: 8 YEAS 0 NAYS 1 ABSENT
2014-2015 BENEFIT PACKAGE
Mr. Owen moved to approve the 2014-2015 benefit package. Mr. Swilley seconded the motion.
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There was no public comment
VOTE: 8 YEAS 0 NAYS 1 ABSENT
STUDENTS RIGHTS AND RESPONSIBILITIES HANDBOOK
Mr. Owen moved to table Agenda Item 15, Students Rights and Responsibilities Handbook. Mr. Swilley seconded the motion.
There was no public comment.
VOTE: 8 YEAS 0 NAYS 1 ABSENT
JOINT AGREEMENT WITH THE CITY OF ZACHARY SRO AND CROSSING GUARDS CONTRACT
Mrs. Samuel moved to approve the Joint Agreement with the City of Zachary SRO and Crossing Guards contract. This agreement will be for one year, starting on July 1, 2014 and ending on June 30, 2015. The total amount the Zachary Community School Board will pay will be $142,500.00 in four equal payments. Mr. Smith seconded the motion.
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There was no public comment.
VOTE: 8 YEAS 0 NAYS 1 ABSENT
FENNWOOD HILLS COUNTRY CLUB CONTRACT
Mr. Mackie moved to approve the Fennwood Hills Country Club contract for $8,000.00. Mr. Owen seconded the motion.
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There was no public comment.
ROLL CALL VOTE: Mr. Dayton, Yea; Mrs. Young, Yea; Mr. Swilley, Abstain; Mrs. Samuel, Yea; Mr. Mackie, Yea; Mr. Owen, Abstain; Mrs. Rogers, Yea; and Mr. Smith, Yea.
6 YEAS 0 NAYS 2 ABSTAIN 1 ABSENT
COOPERATIVE ENDEAVOR AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF ZACHARY AND ZCSB (ZYP MULTIPURPOSE RECREATIONAL FACILITY) CONTRACT
Mr. Swilley moved to approve the Cooperative Endeavor Agreement between the City of Zachary and ZCSB (ZYP Multipurpose Recreational Facility) contract. This agreement shall begin on the 1st day of July, 2014 and shall terminate on June 30, 2015. The District will have exclusive use of Field 1 and Field 11. In consideration for the use of the fields the District will pay to the City the amount of $30,000.00 per year. Payment will be made in equal payments of $2,500.00 each month. Mrs. Rogers seconded the motion.
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There was no public comment.
VOTE: 8 YEAS 0 NAYS 1 ABSENT
FIRST STUDENT CONTRACT
Mrs. Samuel moved to approve the First Student contract. This contract will be a 5 year contract, starting July 1, 2014 and continuing through June 30, 2019. Mr. Mackie seconded the motion.
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There was no public comment
VOTE: 8 YEAS 0 NAYS 1 ABSENT
MIS TECHNOLOGY GROUP
Mrs. Rogers moved to approve the MIS Technology Group contract for 1 year. Mr. Mackie seconded the motion.
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There was no public comment.
VOTE: 8 YEAS 0 NAYS 1 ABSENT
SUPERINTENDENT EVALUATION
Mr. Dayton reported on the results of the evaluation of Mr. Devillier. It was his decision to have this reported in public session rather than a closed Executive Session. He received an overall score of 3.55 out of 4.0 and received high praise for the job that he has done. Mr. Devillier thanked everyone.
COMMITTEE REPORTS
None at this time.
COMMITTEE MEETINGS
Policy Committee Meeting to be announced.
AGENDA ITEMS FOR JULY 1, 2014 WORK SHOP/COMMITTEE MEETING
The July 1, 2014 Work Shop/Committee Meeting will be moved to June 25, 2014 at 6:00 p.m.
AGENDA ITEMS FOR JULY 15, 2014 WORK SESSION AND BOARD MEETING
Adopt the Millage Rate(S), Policies, Budgets, Personnel Update, and Pupil Progression Amendment
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