ZACHARY COMMUNITY SCHOOL BOARD MINUTES

May 5, 2015

 

The Zachary Community School Board Meeting was held on May 5, 2015 at 7:00 p.m. at the school board office on 3755 Church Street, Zachary, Louisiana.

 

The Invocation was led by Mrs. Grice.

 

The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Eagle Scout - Luke Mondello.

 

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

 

Mrs. Young  moved to approve the April 21, 2015 Work Session Minutes and Board Meeting Minutes, April 23, 2015 Academics, Extracurricular & Accountability Committee Meeting Minutes, and April 23, 2015 Parental & Community Involvement Minutes.

 

VOTE:   9  YEAS    0  NAYS       0  ABSENT

 

SUPERINTENDENT REPORT

 

Mr. Devillier reported that testing is going on this week in the district.   Graduation will be on May 19, 2015, at 6:30 p.m. at Bethany World Prayer Center   Human Resources Committee Meeting will be at 4:30 p.m. and Finance Committee Meeting at 5:30 p.m. on May 14, 2015.  Academics, Extracurricular and Accountability Committee Meeting will be at 5:00 p.m. and Parental & Community Involvement Committee Meeting will be at 6:00 p.m. on May 23, 2015.  Operations Committee Meeting will be at 5:00 p.m. on May 26, 2015.  Policy & Governance Committee Meeting will be at 5:30 p.m. and Technology Committee Meeting will be at 6:30 p.m. on May 28, 2015.

 

RECOGNITION OF YOUNG AUTHOR'S WRITING CONTEST WINNERS

 

The board recognized the following Young Author's Writing Contest Winners:

 

Elliott Malden, William Jackson, Amari Wells, James Whitty, Niadrain Lenoir, Abigal Yoes, Emma Benedict, Brailyn King, and Trenton Lloyd.

 

The board presented each one with a certificate.

 

The board recognized the following Young Author's Writing Contest State Winners:  Brailyn King, Trenton Lloyd, Elliott Malden, William Jackson, James Whitty, Nidrain Lenoir, Abigal Yoes, Emma Benedict, and Amari Wells.  Mrs. Angie Cassard presented each one with a medal and a book.

 

RECOGNITION OF ZACHARY EAGLE SCOUTS - BSA TROOP 472 & BSA TROOP 46

 

The board recognized the following Zachary Eagle Scouts - BSA Troop 472 and BSA Troop 46:

 

Devin Wade Cambre, Matthew Michael Flanders, Trevor N. Humphrey, Jamin David Kidd, Luke Francis Mondello, Eric Matthew Scherrer , Connor James Usie and Christopher Michael Hayes, Jr.  The board presented each one with a certificate.

 

RECOGNITION OF RETIREES

 

The board recognized the following 2015 Retirees:  Donna Kline, Kathy Overfield, Renee Shipp, Earleen Stevenson, Monica Tyler, Shannon Beadle, Joyce Warren , Katherine Leming, Charles Gibson, and Billy Messenger.

 

The board presented each one with a plaque.

 

RECOGNITION OF ZACHARY COMMUNITY SCHOOL DISTRICT OUTSTANDING SUPPORT EMPLOYEES OF 2015

 

The board recognized the following for Outstanding Support Employees of 2015:

 

Denise Williams - Zachary Early Learning Center, Lea Rettig - Northwestern Elementary School, Sarah Felder - Rollins Place Elementary School, Robert Green - Zachary Elementary School, Cindy Thompson - Copper Mill Elementary School, Michael Daigre - Northwestern Middle School, Shannon Beadle - Zachary High School, Linda Michelle Young - Zachary Career and Technical Center, Alexis King - Student Support Services, Juanita Kidd - Main Office and Willie Parker - Maintenance.

 

The board presented each one with a plaque.

 

RECOGNITION OF ZACHARY COMMUNITY SCHOOL DISTRICT OUTSTANDING SUBSITUTE EMPLOYEES OF 2015

 

The board recognized the following for Outstanding Substitute Employees of 2015:

 

Shirley Snowden - Bus Aide, Leola Hughes - Zachary Early Learning Center, Linda Phillips - Northwestern Elementary, Kristy Barbe - Rollins Place Elementary, Kalon Dewey - Zachary Elementary School, Leonard Powell - Copper Mill Elementary, Pamela Malveaux - Copper Mill Elementary, Linda Ewell - Northwestern Middle School, Kalon Dewey - Zachary High School, and Leonard Powell - Zachary High School and Zachary Career and Technical Center.

 

The board presented each one with a certificate.

 

RECOGNITION OF BUS DRIVER OF THE YEAR

 

The board recognized the following school bus drivers:

 

Terry Henderson - Zachary Early Learning Center and Northwestern Elementary School, Ameisha Sims - Rollins Place Elementary, Oliver Humbles - Zachary Elementary School, Sylvia Collins - Copper Mill Elementary School, Kathy Atkins - Northwestern Middle School, and Trae Young - Zachary High School and Carlette Walker - Zachary Career and Technical Center.

 

The board presented each one with a certificate.

 

Mr. Oliver Humbles was selected as the Bus Driver of the Year.  The board presented him with a certificate.

 

Mr. Owen asked the board to move Agenda Item #18 Refund Bond Resolution up before Agenda Item # 14.

 

REFUND BOND RESOLUTION

 

Mrs. Kimmell moved to approve a resolution providing for the issuance and sale of General Obligation School Refunding Bonds, Series 2015, of Zachary Community School District No. 1, State of Louisiana; prescribing the form, fixing the details and providing for the rights of the owners thereof; providing for the payment of the principal of and interest on such bonds and the application of the proceeds thereof to the refunding of certain bonds of said District; and providing for other matters in connection therewith.  Mrs. Young seconded the motion.

 

There was no public comment.  (See Attached)

 

VOTE:   9 YEAS   0 NAYS   0 ABSENT

 

ADMINISTRATIVE CONTRACTS

 

Mrs. Young moved to approve the Administrative Contract Renewals . Mr. Dayton seconded the motion. (See Attached)

 

There was no public comment.

 

VOTE:    9 YEAS    0 NAYS   0 ABSENT

 

BENEFIT PLAN WRAP DOCUMENT

 

Mrs. Fuselier moved to approve the Benefit Plan Wrap Document.  Mr. Dayton seconded the motion.

 

There was no public comment.

 

VOTE:       9 YEAS    0 NAYS   0 ABSENT

 

HEALTH CARE PLAN AMENDMENT MEDICARE A&B

 

Mrs. Kimmell moved to approve the Health Care Plan Amendment Medicare A&B.  Mr. Dayton seconded the motion. (See Attached)

 

There was no public comment.

 

ROLL CALL VOTE:   Mr. Owen, Yea; Mrs. Young, Yea; Mrs. Fuselier, Yea; Mr. Hughes, Yea; Mrs. Grice, Abstain; Mrs. Vessel, Yea; Mrs. Kimmell, Yea; Mrs. Watkins, Yea; and Mr. Dayton, Yea.

 

8 YEAS    0 NAYS   1 ABSTAIN

 

ADOPT THE MILLAGE RATE FOR 2015 PROPERTY TAXES

 

Mr.  Hughes moved to adopt the Resolution on the Millage Rates as read.  Mrs. Vessel seconded the motion. (See Attached)

 

There was no public comment.

 

ROLL CALL VOTE:  Mr. Owen, Yea; Mrs. Young, Yea; Mrs. Fuselier, Yea; Mr. Hughes, Yea; Mrs. Grice, Yea; Mrs. Vessel, Yea; Mrs. Kimmell, Yea; Mrs. Watkins and Mr. Dayton, Yea.

 

9 YEAS   0 NAYS   O ABSENT

 

2015-2016 OFFICIAL JOURNAL

 

Mr. Hughes  moved to approve "The Advocate" as the 2015-2016 Official Journal.  This will start on July 1, 2015 - June 30, 2016.  They will publish all the Zachary Community School Board's official proceedings at the rate of 33 cents per agate line of space occupied by each insertion as provided.  Mrs. Kimmell  seconded the motion.

 

There was no public comment. (See Attached)

 

VOTE:    9  YEAS    0 NAYS    0 ABSENT

 

2014-2015 BUDGET AMENDMENT

 

Mrs. Kimmell moved to approve the 2014-2015 Budget Amendment.  Mrs. Fuselier seconded the motion as presented by Mr. Robertson. (See Attached)

 

There was no public comment.

 

VOTE:    9 YEAS   0 NAYS   0 ABSENT

 

2015-2016 FOOD SERVICE AND SUPPLY BIDS

 

Mr. Dayton  moved to adopt the 2015-2016 Food and Supply Bids.  Mr. Hughes  seconded the motion.

 

There was no public comment.

 

VOTE:    9  YEAS    0 NAYS   0 ABSENT

 

COOPERATIVE ENDEAVOR AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF ZACHARY AND THE ZACHARY COMMUNITY SCHOOL SYSTEM (ZYP MULTIPURPOSE RECREATIONAL FACILITY) CONTRACT

 

Mr. Hughes 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, 2015 and shall terminate on June 30, 2016.  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. Kimmel seconded the motion.

(See Attached)

 

There was no public comment.

 

VOTE:      9 YEAS     0 NAYS    0  ABSENT

 

JOINT AGREEMENT WITH THE CITY OF ZACHARY SRO AND CROSSING GUARDS CONTRACT

 

Mr. Hughes  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, 2015 and ending on June 30, 2016.  The total amount the Zachary Community School Board will pay will be $142,500.00 in four equal payments.  Mrs. Grice seconded the motion       (See Attached)

 

COMMITTEE REPORTS

 

There was none at this time.

 

COMMITTEE MEETINGS

 

Executive Committee Meeting on May 7, 2015 at 6:30 p.m.

 

AGENDA ITEMS FOR JUNE 2, 2015 WORK SHOP/COMMITTEE MEETING

 

None at this time.

 

ADJOURN

 

Mr. Dayton moved to adjourn.  Mrs. Grice 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