ZACHARY COMMUNITY SCHOOL BOARD MINUTES

September 20, 2016

The Zachary Community School Board Meeting was held on September 20, 2016 at 7:00 p.m. at 3755 Church Street, Zachary, Louisiana.

The Invocation was led by Mr. Hughes.

The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Mrs. Grice.

ROLL CALL: Mrs. Kimmell, Mrs. Young,  Mr. Hughes, Mrs. Grice, Mr. Owen, Mrs. Vessel, and    Mr. Dayton.   1 ABSENT (Mrs. Watkins)

APPROVAL OF MINUTES

Mrs. Grice moved to approve the minutes for September 6, 2016 Work Session and Board Meeting.  Mr. Hughes seconded the motion.

There was no public comment.

VOTE:    7 YEAS    0 NAYS   1 ABSENT

APPOINTMENT OF SCHOOL BOARD MEMBER DISTRICT 2

Mrs. Kimmell introduced to the board Mrs. Brandy Westmoreland.  Mrs. Westmoreland will be taking the place of Gwen Fuselier – District 2.  Mrs. Fuselier resigned as school board member on September 9, 2016.  Mr. Owen moved to approve Mrs. Brandy Westmoreland as School Board Member for District 2.  Mr. Dayton seconded the motion.

There was no public comment.

VOTE:         6 YEAS   0 NAYS   1 ABSTAINED  (Mr. Hughes)   1  ABSENT

SWEARING IN SCHOOL BOARD MEMBER DISTRICT 2

Mrs. Brandy Westmoreland was sworn in as District 2 Board Member by Board Attorney Ricky McDavid.  Mr. Devillier and the board members welcomed Mrs. Westmoreland.

Mrs. Westmoreland will be counted now.

SUPERINTENDENT REPORT

Mr. Devillier thanked everyone for coming and reported that this is Homecoming Week.  The parade will be on Friday, September 21 at 3:00 p.m.  Pre-Game Activities at 6:40 p.m. and Kick Off at 7:00 p.m. Mr. Devillier announced upcoming dates for our school district.  (See Attached)

RECOGNITION OF MITZI & ALAN GREGORY

The board recognized Mitzi and Alan Gregory of Gregory & Gregory Insurance.  Mitzi and Alan have been our insurance agents since 2002.  The board wishes them well on their retirement.

UNINSURED – UNDER INSURED MOTORIST BODILY INJURY RESOLUTION

Mr. Owen moved to reject the Uninsured-Under Insured Motorist Bodily Injury Resolution.  Mr. Hughes seconded the motion.

There was no public comment.

VOTE:    7 YEAS    1 NAYS – Mrs. Vessel   1 ABSENT

COMMITTEE REPORTS

 Mr. Owen announced that the Finance Committee met today at 5:30 p.m.  (See Attached)       

COMMITTEE MEETINGS

None at this time.

MINI BOARD RETREAT ON OCTOBER 4, 2016 AT 6:00 p.m.

AGENDA ITEMS FOR OCTOBER 18, 2016 BOARD MEETING

Pupil Progression

ADJOURN

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

There was no public comment.

VOTE:      8 YEAS   0 NAYS     1  ABSENT

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Beth Kimmell, President                                               Scott Devillier, Superintendent