ZACHARY COMMUNITY SCHOOL BOARD MINUTES
June 21, 2016
The Zachary Community School Board held a Public Hearing on the 2016-2017 Budget, on June 21, 2016 at 7:00 p.m. at the school board office at 3755 Church Street, Zachary, Louisiana.
Mr. Devillier recommended that the board adopt the 2016-2017 Budget.
There was no public comment. Mr. Dayton made a motion to adjourn. Mr. Owen seconded the motion. The Public Hearing Meeting was closed at 7:01 p.m.
The Zachary Community School Board Meeting was held on June 21, 2016 at 7:01 p.m. at 3755 Church Street, Zachary, Louisiana. Mrs. Kimmell opened the meeting with the Invocation by Mrs. Vessel. The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Mr. Hughes
ROLL CALL: Mrs. Kimmell, Mrs. Young, Mr. Hughes, Mr. Owen, Mrs. Vessel, Mrs. Watkins, and Mr. Dayton.
ABSENT: Mrs. Fuselier, Mrs. Grice
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Mr. Owen moved to approve the minutes for May 17, 2016 Work Session and Board Meeting and June 14, 2016 Mini Board Retreat. Mr. Dayton seconded the motion.
There was no public comment.
VOTE: 7 YEAS 0 NAYS 2 ABSENT
SUPERINTENDENT REPORT
Mr. Devillier introduced UPS employees of the Big Brown Reaching Back Fund. The group presented the district with a $500 donation for school supplies. Mr. Devillier reviewed summer training schedules. Community training including basic computer skills and a GED program will be offered at the Zachary Career and Technical Center campus in July. All school offices will be closed Monday, July 4, 2016 in observance of Independence Day.
RECOGNITION OF ZHS LADY BRONCOS SOFTBALL 5-A STATE RUNNER UP
The board presented certificates to the ZHS Lady Broncos Softball 5-A State Runner up Team.
Malloree Milton, Tegan Scott, Baylie Doiron, Mya Anderson, Mia Anderson, Hannah Dixon, Lakyn Wales, Caly James, Carlie Schenk, Abby Lewis, Samantha Bankston, Abriane Parker, Bailee Bowlin, Macie Pampell, Kaijah Nelson, Alyssa Wittig, Rachel Bowman, Ashley Lopez, Carsyn Martel, Kyra Washington and to coaches Leslie Efferson-Yellott, Robbie Yellott, Rudy Kopennol, Mike Smith, Rennen Delatte.
STUDENT RIGHTS AND RESPONSIBILITIES HANDBOOK
Mr. Hughes moved to approve the 2016-17 Student Rights and Responsibilities Handbook. Mrs. Vessel seconded the motion.
There was no public comment.
VOTE: 7 YEAS 0 NAYS 2 ABSENT
CONTRACT FOR BANCORP SOUTH INSURANCE SERVICES, INC.
Mrs. Watkins moved to approve the contract for Bancorp South Insurance Services, Inc. and granting the Superintendent permission to sign. This contract will start on June 1, 2016 and will be a 3 year contract. Mr. Hughes seconded the motion. (See Attached)
There was no public comment.
VOTE: 7 YEAS 0 NAYS 2 ABSENT
AUDIT ENGAGEMENT FOR 2015-2016
Mr. Hughes moved to approve the 2015-2016 Audit Engagement with Postlethwaite & Netterville as the company who will complete the District’s audit and grant the Superintendent permission to sign. Mr. Owen second the motion. (See Attached)
There was no public comment.
VOTE: 7 YEAS 0 NAYS 2 ABSENT
2015-2016 BUDGET AMENDMENT
Mr. Hughes moved to approve the 2015-2016 Budget Amendment. Mr. Dayton seconded the motion.
There was no public comment.
VOTE: 7 YEAS 0 NAYS 2 ABSENT
2016-2017 BUDGET
Mr. Owen moved to approve the 2016-2017 Budget. Mr. Hughes seconded the motion. (See Attached)
There was no public comment.
VOTE: 7 YEAS 0 NAYS 2 ABSENT
PROPERTY RE-ASSESSMENT
Mr. Devillier told the board that the Property Re-Assessment has been advertised in The Advocate newspaper. A public hearing will be held at 6:30 p.m. and it will be voted on at 7:00 p.m. during the July 19, 2016 board meeting.
ADMINISTRATIVE CONTRACT
Mr. Owen moved to approve the Administrative Contract for Supervisor of School and Home Relations for Joe Leblanc, Principal Tim Jordan, and Assistant Principal Lindsey Spence. Mr. Dayton seconded the motion. (See Attached)
There was no public comment.
VOTE: 7 YEAS 0 NAYS 2 ABSENT
2016-2017 BENEFIT PACKAGE
Mr. Hughes moved to approve the 2016-2017 Benefit Package. Mr. Owen seconded the motion.
There was no public comment. (See Attached)
VOTE: 7 YEAS 0 NAYS 2 ABSENT
SUPERINTENDENT EVALUATION
Mrs. Kimmell reported on the results of the evaluation of Mr. Devillier. He received an overall score of 3.50 out of 4.0. Mr. Devillier thanked the board and staff for his review. Mrs. Vessel moved to accept the 2015-16 evaluation of the Superintendent. Mr. Hughes seconded the motion.
There was no public comment.
VOTE: 7 YEAS 0 NAYS 2 ABSENT
Mr. Devillier requested an executive session to further discuss the evaluation comments. Mr. Dayton made a motion to go into Executive Session at 7:37 p.m. Mrs. Watkins seconded the motion.
There was no public comment.
VOTE: 7 YEAS 0 NAYS 2 ABSENT
Mr. Owen dismissed himself from the remainder of the evening.
Mr. Dayton moved to reconvene the meeting at 8:35 p.m. Mrs. Vessel seconded the motion.
Mr. Owen did not rejoin the meeting. There was no public comment
VOTE: 6 YEAS 0 NAYS 3 ABSENT
COMMITTEE REPORTS
None at this time.
COMMITTEE MEETINGS
July 12, 2016 – 6:00 p.m. Mini Board Retreat
July 19, 2016 – 6:00 p.m. Work Session/7:00 p.m. Board Meeting
AGENDA ITEMS FOR JULY 19, 2916 BOARD MEETING
None at this time
ADJOURN
Mr. Dayton moved to adjourn at 8:40 p.m. Mrs. Vessel seconded the motion.
There was no public comment.
VOTE: 6 YEAS 0 NAYS 3 ABSENT
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Beth Kimmell, President Scott Devillier, Superintendent