ZACHARY COMMUNITY SCHOOL BOARD MINUTES
February 3, 2015
The Zachary Community School Board Meeting was held on February 3, 2015 at 7:00 p.m. at the school board office on 3755 Church Street, Zachary, Louisiana.
The Invocation was led by Mrs. Young.
The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Mrs. Kimmell.
ROLL CALL: Mr. Owen, Mrs. Young, Mrs. Fuselier, Mr. Hughes, Mrs. Grice, Mrs. Vessel, Mrs. Kimmell, Mrs. Watkins, and Mr. Dayton. 0 ABSENT
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Mr. Dayton moved to approve the minutes of the January 6, 2015 Work Session, January 6, 2015 Board Meeting, and January 23-24, 2015 Board Retreat. Mrs. Kimmell seconded the motion.
There was no public comment.
VOTE: 9 YEAS 0 NAYS 0 ABSENT
SUPERINTENDENT REPORT
Mr. Devillier reported that a Black History Celebration will be held on Thursday, February 6, 2015 at the Zachary High School Performing Arts Center. The ACT will be held on Saturday, February 7, 2015 at Zachary High School. The Zachary Special Olympics Time Trials will be held at Zachary High School, on Friday, February 13, 2015. Schools and offices will be closed Monday, February 16 thru Wednesday, February 18, 2015, for Mardi Gras.
RECOGNITION OF JOSEPH FLORIDA - U.S. NAVAL ACADEMY
The board recognized Joseph Florida, senior at Zachary High School, for being accepted to the U.S. Naval Academy. The board presented Joseph with a certificate.
RECOGNITION OF ZHS FOOTBALL TEAM DISTRICT CHAMPIONS AND STATE SEMI FINALIST
The board recognized the members and coaches of the ZHS Football Team District Champions and State Semi Finalist with a certificate.
RCOGNITION OF LINDSEY SCOTT - CLASS - 5A ALL-STATE FOOTBALL MVP
The board recognized Lindsey Scott - Class - 5A All-State Football MVP and presented him with a certificate.
DELTA KAPPA GAMMA AWARD WINNER
The board recognized Jennifer Norwood, teacher at Zachary Career and Technical Center, as the Delta Kappa Gamma Award Winner. Delta Kappa Gamma members presented Jennifer with a check for $100.00.
BOND REFUNDING
Mr. Dayton moved to approve the Bond Refunding Resolution. Mrs. Fuselier seconded the motion.
There was no public comment.
VOTE: 9 YEAS 0 NAYS 0 ABSENT
Mrs. Kimmell moved to approve the following policies: File: DE - Debt Limitation, File DFD - Tax and Bond Elections and Sales, File: DFL - Cash Management and Investments, and File: DJE - Purchasing. Mrs. Young seconded the motion. (See Attached)
There was no public comment.
VOTE: 9 YEAS 0 NAYS 0 ABSENT
SAFETY AND SECURITY UPGRADE
Mrs. Young moved to table Agenda Item 13, Safety and Security Upgrade. Mrs. Kimmell seconded the motion.
There was no public comment.
VOTE: 9 YEAS 0 NAYS 0 ABSENT
2015 BOARD COMMITTEE ASSIGNMENTS
Mr. Dayton moved to approve the 2015 Board Committee Assignments. Mr. Hughes seconded the motion. (See Attached)
There was no public comment.
VOTE: 9 YEAS 0 NAYS 0 ABSENT
2015-2016 SCHOOL CALENDAR
Mr. Hughes moved to approve the 2015-2016 School Calendar. Mrs. Kimmell seconded the motion. (See Attached)
Mr. Owen noted that the 2015-16 School Year Calendar may be subject to change when the Louisiana Department of Education releases the test schedule.
There was no public comment.
VOTE: 9 YEAS 0 NAYS 0 ABSENT
COMMITTEE REPORTS
Mr. Dayton reported that the Facilities/Operations Committee met on January 29, 2015 and received update on construction projects, high school tack and more. Another meeting will be held in a couple of weeks. (See Attached)
COMMITTEE MEETINGS
Operations Committee Meeting to be announced.
AGENDA ITEMS FOR MARCH 3, 2015 WORK SESSION AND BOARD MEETING
Recognition of Z-Star Students, Recognition of All Star Band and Choir
ADJOURN
Mr. Dayton moved to adjourn. Mrs. Kimmell seconded the motion.
There was no public comment.
VOTE: 9 YEAS 0 NAYS 0 ABSENT
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Hubie Owen, President Scott Devillier, Superintendent