ZACHARY COMMUNITY SCHOOL BOARD MINUTES

JULY 21, 2015

The Zachary Community School Board Meeting was held on July 21, 2015 at 7:00 p.m. at the school board office at 3755 Church Street, Zachary, Louisiana.

The Invocation was led by Mrs. Grice.

The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Mrs. Vessel.

ROLL CALL:  Mr. Owen,  Mrs. Fuselier, Mrs. Grice,  Mrs. Vessel, Mrs. Kimmell, Mrs. Watkins, and Mr. Dayton.     2 ABSENT   (Mrs. Young & Mr. Hughes)

APPROVAL OF MINUTES

Mrs. Kimmell moved to approve the minutes for the following meetings: 06-16-2015 Operations Committee, 06-16-2015  Work Session, 06-16-2015 Board Meeting, 06-18-2015 Academics Extracurricular & Accountability, 06-18-2015 Parental & Community Involvement, 06-23-2015 Human Resources Committee, 06-25-2015  Policy & Governance Committee, 06-25-2015 Technology Committee, 06-30-2015 Academics & Extracurricular & Accountability Committee, and 07-07-2015 Workshop/Committee meeting.   Mrs. Vessel seconded the motion.

There was no public comment.

VOTE:   7  YEAS    0  NAYS     2  ABSENT

SUPERINTENDENT REPORT

Mr. Devillier thanked the new employees for coming tonight and said it is an honor to have them.  Mr. Devillier told the board that the 10 month employees are back this week.  The 9 month employees will come back on August 3, 2015.  Back to School Opening Session will be held at the ZHS Visual Performing Arts Center at 9:00 a.m. on August 7, 2015.  First day of school will be on August 10, 2015.

PERSONNEL MATTERS

Mr. Dayton moved to approve Personnel Matters.  Mrs. Kimmell seconded the motion.

There was no public comment.

VOTE:   7  YEAS    0 NAYS   2  ABSENT

2015-2016 BENEFIT PACKAGE

Mrs. Watkins moved to approve the 2015-2016 Benefit Package Plans A, B, & C.  Mr. Dayton seconded the motion.

There was no public comment.                                                        (See Attached)

VOTE:     6 YEAS  0 NAYS  1 ABSTAIN -  (Mrs. Grice)  2 ABSENT

ADMINISTRATIVE CONTRACT

Mr. Dayton moved to approve the Administrative Contract for Jeffery Hand - Supervisor of Technology and Secondary Programs.  Mrs. Vessel seconded the motion.

There was no public comment.                                                        (See Attached)

VOTE:   7  YEAS   0  NAYS     2 ABSENT

BIDS FOR SUBWAY AND SMALL EQUIPMENT

Mrs. Kimmell moved to approve the bids for Subway and small equipment.  Mrs. Fuselier seconded the motion.     

There was no public comment.                                                        (See Attached)

VOTE:     7 YEAS    0 NAYS   2  ABSENT

PERMISSION FOR SCHOOL BOARD MEMBER (GAYNELL YOUNG) TO TRAVEL OUT OF STATE TO THE SOUTHERN REGION LEADERSHIP CONFERENCE IN BILOXI, MS. ON JULY 19-21, 2015

Mrs. Vessel moved to give permission for School Board Member (Gaynell Young) to travel out of state to The Southern Region Leadership Conference in Biloxi, Ms. on July 19-21, 2015.  Mrs. Watkins seconded the motion.

There was no public comment.

VOTE:    7 YEAS    0 NAYS    2 ABSENT

COMMITTEE REPORTS

There were none at this time.

COMMITTEE MEETINGS

None at this time.

AGENDA ITEMS FOR AUGUST 4, 2015 WORKSHOP/COMMITTEE MEETING

Personnel Update

ADJOURN

Mr. Dayton moved to adjourn.  Mrs. Grice seconded the motion.

There was no public comment.

VOTE:      7 YEAS   0  NAYS      2 ABSENT

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 Hubie Owen, President                                       Scott Devillier, Superintendent