ZACHARY COMMUNITY SCHOOL BOARD MINUTES
DECEMBER 15, 2015
The Zachary Community School Board Meeting was held on December 15, 2015 at 7:00 p.m. at 3755 Church Street, Zachary, Louisiana.
The Invocation was led by Mrs. Grice.
The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Mr. Dayton.
ROLL CALL: Mrs. Young, Mrs. Fuselier, Mr. Hughes, Mrs. Grice, Mr. Owen, Mrs. Vessel, Mrs. Kimmell, Mrs. Watkins, and Mr. Dayton.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Mrs. Young moved to approve the minutes for November 17, 2015 Work Session, and November 17, 2015 Board Meeting. Mrs. Kimmell seconded the motion.
There was no public comment.
VOTE: 9 YEAS 0 NAYS 0 ABSENT
SUPERINTENDENT REPORT
Mr. Devillier thanked everyone for coming tonight and announced that Zachary High School Football Team won the title of 5A State Champions!
Mr. Devillier reported that early dismissal days will be Wednesday, December 16 - Friday, December 18, 2015. All schools and offices will be closed Monday, December 21 - Friday, January 1, 2016. Employee In-Service Day will be held Monday, January 4, 2016. Students return on Tuesday, January 5, 2016. Mr. Devillier told the board that Gordon Robertson, Business Manager, will be retiring on January 15, 2016. Mr. Robertson has been with the school system for 13 years. The board presented Gordon with a plaque. Mr. Devillier introduced John Musso to the board. Mr. Musso will be taking the place of Mr. Robertson.
CHRISTMAS CARD CONTEST WINNER
Mr. Devillier introduced Avery Babin, student at Northwestern Middle School, as the Christmas Card Contest Winner. Avery was unable to attend. Mrs. Brian, Principal at Northwestern Middle School, accepted a framed original picture of the Christmas card for Avery.
RECOGNITION OF ZHS FFA STUDENTS
The board recognized the FFA Students that went to the National Convention. The students are: Phillip Howell, Samantha Bankston, Hannah Kimbrell, and Tucker Ryan.
RECOGNITION OF BOARD MEMBERS CONTINUING EDUCATION HOURS FOR 2015
Mr. Owen recognized the Zachary Community School Board Members Continuing Education Hours for 2015: Gaynell Young, total training hours 33; Gwen Fuselier, total training hours 7; Marty Hughes, total training hours 13.5; Donna Grice, total training hours 13.5; Hubie Owen, total training hours 18.5; Heidi Vessel, total training hours 29.25; Beth Kimmell, total training hours 16.75; Ann Watkins, total training hours 18.75; and David Dayton, total training hours 12.75.
2014-2015 ANNUAL AUDIT
Mike Schexnayder of Postlethwaite & Netterville, Inc. went over the 2014-2015 Annual Audit. He told the board that the Zachary Community School Board was in good financial and business shape. Mrs. Grice moved to approve the 2014-2015 Annual Audit and Mrs. Fuselier seconded the motion.
There was no public comment.
VOTE: 9 YEAS 0 NAYS 0 ABSENT
2015-2016 BUDGET AMENDMENT
Mrs. Kimmell moved to approve the 2015-2016 Budget Amendment. Mr. Dayton seconded the motion. (See Attached)
There was no public comment.
POLICIES
Mrs. Kimmell moved to approve the following policies: File: BH – School Board Ethics, File: EBBG – Hazardous Substances, File: GBDA – Employment of Retired Personnel, File: IDCH – Home Study Program, File: IFAA - Textbook Selection and Adoption and File: IH – Academic Achievement. Mr. Dayton seconded the motion. (See Attached)
There was no public comment.
VOTE: 9 YEAS 0 NAYS 0 ABSENT
PERSONNEL MATTERS
K. Anthony Patterson of 1870 Harding Blvd., Baton Rouge, La., requested to make comment in Executive Session on Agenda Item # 13 - Personnel Matters. He and several others filled out Public Comment Forms. (See Attached)
Mr. Dayton moved to go into Executive Session to discuss Personnel Matters. Mr. Hughes seconded the motion.
Mr. Owen told the board that we will go into Executive Session with our Board Attorney Ricky McDavid, Personnel Director Yolanda Williams, and Superintendent Scott Devillier.
There was no public comment.
VOTE: 9 YEAS 0 NAYS 0 ABSENT
Mr. Dayton moved to come back into regular meeting. Mrs. Fuselier seconded the motion.
There was no public comment.
VOTE: 9 YEAS 0 NAYS 0 ABSENT
Mrs. Kimmell moved to uphold the recommendation of the Superintendent regarding Personnel Matters. Mr. Hughes 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 – Yea, and Mr. Dayton – Yea.
9 YEAS 0 NAYS 0 ABSENT
COMMITTEE REPORTS
None at this time.
COMMITTEE MEETINGS
Academics Committee Meeting to be announced.
Executive Committee Meeting to be announced.
Board Retreat to be announced.
Five Year Strategic Planning Meeting to be announced.
SACS Review Meeting to be announced
AGENDA ITEMS FOR JANUARY 19, 2016 BOARD MEETING
2016-2017 School Calendar
ADJOURN
Mr. Dayton moved to adjourn. Mrs. Watkins 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