ZACHARY COMMUNITY SCHOOL BOARD MINUTES
JUNE 16, 2015
Mr. Owen opened the Meeting with Invocation by Mrs. Grice.
The Zachary Community School Board held a Public Hearing on the 2015-2016 Budget, on June 16, 2015 at 7:00 p.m. at the school board office at 3755 Church Street, Zachary, Louisiana.
Mr. Robertson recommended that the board adopt the 2015-2016 Budget.
The Public Hearing Meeting was closed.
The Zachary Community School Board Meeting was held on June 16, 2015 at 7:00 p.m. at the school board office at 3755 Church Street, Zachary, Louisiana.
The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Mr. Devillier.
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 minutes for the following meetings: 04-28-2015 Technology Committee; 04-30-2015 Policy & Governance Committee; 05-05-2015 Operations Committee; 05-05-2015 Work Session; 05-05-2015 Board Meeting; 05-07-2015 Executive Committee; 05-14-2015 Human Resources Committee; 05-14-2015 Finance Committee; 05-21-2015 Academics, Extracurricular & Accountability Committee; 05-21-2015 Parental & Community Involvement Committee; 05-26-2015 Operations Committee; 05-26-2015 Executive Committee; 05-28-2015, Technology Committee; 06-02-2015 Finance Committee; and 06-02-2015 Workshop/Committee Meeting.
Mrs. Fuselier seconded the motion.
There was no public comment.
VOTE: 9 YEAS 0 NAYS 0 ABSENT
Mrs. Young moved to approve the minutes on 05-28-2015 Technology Committee Meeting with the correction to remove Mrs. Fuselier's name as attending, and showing that she was absent. Also, the minutes of the June 11, 2015 the Human Resources Committee Meeting show that Mrs. Watson called the meeting to order change Mrs. Watson to Mrs. Watkins.
Mr. Dayton seconded the motion.
There was no public comment.
VOTE: 9 YEAS 0 NAYS 0 ABSENT
SUPERINTENDENT REPORT
Mr. Devillier thanked the board and the employees for working so hard on the 2015-2016 Budget. Mr. Devillier told the board that at July 21, 2015 board meeting, we will meet the new employees that Mrs. Williams has hired for our school system. All of the schools and the main office will be closed July 2 - 3, 2015 for the Fourth of July.
FILE: JCED STUDENT SEXUAL HARASSMENT POLICY
Mrs. Kimmell moved to approve File: JCED Student Sexual Harassment Policy. Mrs. Vessel seconded the motion. (See Attached)
There was no public comment.
VOTE: 9 YEAS 0 NAYS 0 ABSENT
FENNWOOD HILLS COUNTRY CLUB CONTRACT
Mr. Hughes moved to approve the Fennwood Hills Country Club contract for one year. Mrs. Fuselier seconded the motion.
There was no public comment. (See Attached)
VOTE: 8 YEAS 0 NAYS 0 ABSENT 1 ABSTAIN (Mr. Owen)
MAID 4U CONTRACT
Mrs. Kimmell moved to approve the Maid 4U contract for two years. Mrs. Watkins seconded the motion.
There was no public comment. (See Attached)
VOTE: 9 YEAS 0 NAYS 0 ABSENT
MIS TECHNOLOGY GROUP
Mr. Hughes moved to approve the MIS Technology Group contract for 1 year. Mrs. Young seconded the motion. This is a continuation of last year's contract.
There was no public comment.
VOTE: 9 YEAS 0 NAYS 0 ABSENT
AUDIT ENGAGEMENT FOR 2014-2015
Mrs. Vessel moved to approve the 2014-2015 Audit Engagement for $48,750.00 with Postlethwaite & Netterville as the company who will complete the audit. Mrs. Kimmell seconded the motion. (See Attached)
There was no public comment.
VOTE: 9 YEAS 0 NAYS 0 ABSENT
2015-2016 BUDGET
Mr. Hughes moved to approve the 2015-2016 Budget. Mrs. Grice seconded the motion. (See Attached)
There was no public comment.
VOTE: 9 YEAS 0 NAYS 0 ABSENT
STUDENT RIGHTS AND RESPONSIBILITIES HANDBOOK
Mr. Dayton moved to approve the Student Rights and Responsibilities Handbook with the addition. Mrs. Fuselier seconded the motion.
There was no public comment.
VOTE: 9 YEAS 0 NAYS 0 ABSENT
ACADEMIC FREEDOM
Mr. Owen asked the board to remove from the Agenda Item # 14 - Academic Freedom.
Mrs. Kimmell moved to remove the Agenda Item # 14 - Academic Freedom from the June 16, 2015 Board Meeting Agenda. Mrs. Grice seconded the motion.
There was no public comment.
VOTE: 9 YEAS 0 NAYS 0 ABSENT
ADVERTISE FOR BIDS FOR SUBWAY AND SMALL EQUIPMENT
Mrs. Vessel moved to advertise for bids for Subway and small equipment. Mr. Hughes seconded the motion.
There was no public comment.
VOTE: 9 YEAS 0 NAYS 0 ABSENT
SUPERINTENDENT EVALUATION
Mr. Owen 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 3.4 out of 4.0 and received high praise for the job that he has done. Mr. Devillier thanked everyone.
Mr. Hughes moved to approve the Superintendent Evaluation. Mrs. Kimmell seconded the motion. (See Attached)
There was no public comment.
VOTE: 9 YEA 0 NAYS 0 ABSENT
SUPERINTENDENT CONTRACT
Mrs. Watkins moved to approve the Superintendent Contract for 3 years. Mr. Dayton seconded the motion. (See Attached)
There was no public comment.
VOTE: 9 YEAS 0 NAYS 0 ABSENT
COMMITTEE REPORTS
Mr. Dayton reported that the football field is completed. The track will be completed in a few weeks.
COMMITTEE MEETINGS
Technology Committee Meeting on June 23, 2015 at 5:15 p.m.
Human Resources Committee Strategic Planning Meeting on June 23, 2015 at 6:00 p.m.
Policy & Governance Committee Strategic Planning Meeting on June 25 at 5:00 p.m.
Technology Committee Strategic Planning Meeting on June 25, 2015 at 6:00 p.m.
Academics, Extracurricular& Accountability Committee Meeting on June 30, 2015 at 5:00 p.m.
Human Resources Meeting - Committee of the Whole on July 7, 2015 at 6:00 p.m. followed by a Workshop.
AGENDA ITEMS FOR JULY 7, 2015 WORK SHOP/COMMITTEE MEETING
2015-2016 Benefit Package
ADJOURN
Mr. Dayton moved to adjourn. Mrs. Fuselier 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