ZACHARY COMMUNITY SCHOOL BOARD MINUTES
DECEMBER 16, 2014
The Zachary Community School Board Meeting was held on December 16, 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 Mr. Owen.
ROLL CALL: Mr. Dayton, Mr. Swilley, Mrs. Young, Mrs. Samuel, Mr. Mackie, Mr. Owen, Mrs. Vessel, Mrs. Kimmell, and Mrs. Avants
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Mrs. Samuel moved to approve the November 11, 2014 Finance Committee Meeting Minutes, November 13, 2014 Work Session Minutes, November 13, 2014 Board Meeting Minutes, and November 19, 2014 Facilities Committee Meeting Minutes. Mr. Swilley seconded the motion.
There was no public comment.
VOTE: 9 YEAS 0 NAYS 0 ABSENT
SUPERINTENDENT REPORT
Mr. Devillier reported that early dismissal days will be Wednesday, December 17 - Friday, December 19, 2014. All schools and offices will be closed Monday, December 22 - Friday, January 2, 2015. Employee In-Service Day will be held Monday, January 5, 2015. Students return on Tuesday, January 6, 2015. We will have a Work Session at 6:00 p.m. and Board Meeting at 7:00 p.m. on January 6, 2015.
CHRISTMAS CARD CONTEST WINNER
Mr. Devillier introduced Alyssa Adams, student at Copper Mill Elementary School, as the Christmas Card Contest Winner. The board presented Alyssa with a framed original picture of the Christmas card.
DISTINGUISHED SERVICE AWARD PRESENTATION FROM MILITARY ORDER OF THE PURPLE HEART
The Distinguished Service Award was presented to Mr. Dewey Davis from the Military Order of the Purple Heart.
RECOGNITION OF RETIREES
The board recognized the following retirees: Debra Haynes; Cynthia Myers; Mamie Thornton; and Cornell Smart. Debra Haynes was unable to attend.
The board presented each one with a plaque.
RECOGNITION OF BOARD MEMBERS CONTINUING EDUCATION HOURS FOR 2014
Mr. Dayton recognized the Zachary Community School Board Members Continuing Education Hours for 2014: Gaynell Young, total training hours 14.75; Scott Swilley, total training hours 12.5; Sharon Samuel, total training hours 18; Kenneth Mackie, total training hours 16.5; Hubie Owen, total training hours 15; Heidi Vessel, total training hours 0; Beth Kimmell, total training hours 2; Dawn Avants, total training hours 10.5; and David Dayton, total training hours 9.5.
Mr. Owen moved to approve the Board Members Continuing Education Hours for 2014. Mrs. Young seconded the motion.
There was no public comment.
VOTE: 9 YEAS 0 NAYS 0 ABSENT
RECOGNITION OF SERVICE - OUTGOING BOARD MEMBERS
The board presented plaques to the outgoing board members: Scott Swilley - 9 years of service; Sharon Samuel - 7 years of service; Kenneth Mackie - 3 years of service; and Dawn Avants - 1 year of service . Mr. Devillier thanked them for all that they have done for the Zachary Community School Board.
Dawn Avants left at 7:45 p.m.
BOARD MEETING DATES FOR 2015
Mr. Owen moved to approve the Board Meeting Dates for 2015. Mrs. Young seconded the motion. (See Attached)
There was no public comment.
VOTE: 8 YEAS 0 NAYS 1 ABSENT
MUNICIPAL ADVISOR
Mr. Owen moved to adopt the Resolution for the Municipal Advisor. Mr. Swilley seconded the motion. (See Attached)
There was no public comment.
VOTE: 8 YEAS 0 NAYS 1 ABSENT
BUDGET REVISION #1
Mrs. Kimmell moved to approve the Budget Revision #1. Mr. Swilley seconded the motion.
There was no public comment. (See Attached)
VOTE: 8 YEAS 0 NAYS 1 ABSENT
REVISED 2014-2015 SALARY SCHEDULE
Mr. Mackie moved to approve the Revised 2014-2015 Salary Schedule. Mr. Swilley seconded the motion. (See Attached)
There was no public comment.
VOTE: 8 YEAS 0 NAYS 1 ABSENT
CONSTRUCTION MANAGER CONTRACT
Mr. Owen moved to approve the Construction Manager Contract for Donald W. Simpson. The contract will start on January 1, 2015 and end on August 30, 2015. Mrs. Samuel seconded the motion. (See Attached)
There was no public comment.
VOTE: 8 YEAS 0 NAYS 1 ABSENT
DPG OLAMETER CONTRACT
Mr. Swilley moved to approve the DPG Olameter Contract. Mrs. Samuel seconded the motion. There was no public comment. (See Attached)
VOTE: 8 YEAS 0 NAYS 1 ABSENT
ADVERTISE ERATE RFP FOR 2015-2016 FUNDING YEAR
Mrs. Kimmell moved to advertise ERate RFP for 2015-2016 Funding Year. Mrs. Samuel seconded the motion.
There was no public comment.
ROLL CALL VOTE: Mr. Dayton - Yea; Mrs. Young - Abstain; Mr. Swilley - Yea; Mrs. Samuel - Yea; Mr. Mackie - Yea; Mr. Owen - Yea; Mrs. Vessel - Yea; Mrs. Kimmell - Yea;
Mrs. Avants – Absent
VOTE: 7 YEAS 0 NAYS 1 ABSENT 1 ABSTAIN
SUPERINTENDENT PERFORMANCE OBJECTIVES UPDATE (2013-2014)
Mr. Swilley moved to approve the Superintendent Performance Objectives Update (2013-2014). Mrs. Young seconded the motion.
There was no public comment.
VOTE: 8 YEAS 0 NAYS 1 ABSENT
COMMITTEE REPORTS
Mr. Swilley reported that the Facilities Committee met on December 15, 2014. (See Attached)
Mr. Owen reported that the Finance Committee met on December 15, 2014. (See Attached)
COMMITTEE MEETINGS
To be announced.
AGENDA ITEMS FOR JANUARY 6, 2015 WORK SESSION AND BOARD MEETING
Swearing in School Board Members and Electing Officers
AGENDA ITEMS FOR JANUARY 20, 2015 WORK SHOP/COMMITTEE
Board Retreat will take the place of the Work Shop/Committee Meeting.
Board Retreat date to be announced.
ADJOURN
Mrs. Samuel moved to adjourn. Mr. Mackie 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