ZACHARY COMMUNITY SCHOOL BOARD MINUTES
October 18, 2016
The Zachary Community School Board Meeting was held on October 18, 2016 at 7:00 p.m. at 3755 Church Street, Zachary, Louisiana.
The Invocation was led by Mrs. Watkins.
The Pledge of Allegiance was led by St. Patrick’s Cub Scout Pack 46, The Arrow Light Den.
ROLL CALL: Mrs. Kimmell, Mrs. Young, Mrs. Westmoreland, Mr. Hughes, Mr. Owen, Mrs. Vessel, Mrs. Watkins, and Mr. Dayton. 1 Absent – Mrs. Grice.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Mrs. Vessel moved to approve the minutes for September 15, 2016 Executive Committee Meeting, September 20, 2016 Finance Committee Meeting, Work Session and Board Meeting, October 4, 2016 Policy & Governance Meeting and Board Retreat, and October 13, 2016 Operations and Finance Committee Meeting. Mr. Owen seconded the motion.
There was no public comment.
VOTE: 8 YEAS 0 NAYS 1 ABSENT
SUPERINTENDENT REPORT
Mr. Devillier thanked the St. Patrick’s Cub Scout Pack 46 for coming tonight. Mr. Devillier reported that Mr. Patrick Jenkins, Principal at Copper Mill Elementary, has been selected as Superintendent for St. Landry Parish Schools. Mr. Devillier told Mr. Jenkins how much we will miss him. Mr. Jenkins thanked everyone. Mr. Devillier announced upcoming dates. (See Attached)
UPDATE 2016 BOARD COMMITTEES ASSIGNMENT
Mrs. Young moved to approve Board Member Brandy Westmoreland to replace Gwen Fuselier on the Parental & Community Involvement Committee, Technology Committee, and Finance Committee. Mr. Hughes seconded the motion.
VOTE: 8 YEAS 0 NAYS 1 ABSENT
UPDATE ZACHARY ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COUNCIL ASSIGNMENT
Mr. Hughes moved for Brandy Westmoreland to replace Hubie Owen on the Zachary Economic Development Council. Mr. Owen seconded the motion.
There was no public comment.
VOTE: 8 YEAS 0 NAYS 1 ABSENT
2017 BOARD MEETING DATES
Mrs. Vessel moved to approve the 2017 Board Meeting Dates. Mr. Hughes seconded the motion. (See Attached)
There was no public comment.
VOTE: 8 YEAS 0 NAYS 1 ABSENT
2016-2017 PUPIL PROGRESSION
Mrs. Vessel moved to approve the 2016-2017 Pupil Progression Plan. Mrs. Watkins seconded the motion.
There was no Public Comment.
VOTE: 8 YEAS 0 NAYS 1 ABSENT
ADOPT BUDGET FOR DRIVEWAY BETWEEN ZELC AND RPE
Mr. Owen moved to adopt Budget at $60,000.00 for a driveway between ZELC and Rollins Place Elementary. Mrs. Vessel seconded the motion.
There was no public comment.
VOTE: 8 YEAS 0 NAYS 1 ABSENT
RESOLUTION PROVIDING FOR THE ISSUANCE AND SALE OF GENERAL OBLIGATION SCHOOL REFUNDING BONDS
Mr. Dayton moved to approve a resolution providing for the issuance and sale of General Obligation School Refunding Bonds, Series 2016A, of Zachary Community School District No. 1, State of Louisiana; prescribing the form, fixing the details and providing for the rights of the owners thereof; providing for the payment of the principal of and interest on such bonds and the application of the proceeds there of to the refunding of certain bonds of said District; and providing for other matters in connection therewith. Mr. Hughes seconded the motion.
There was no public comment. (See Attached)
VOTE: 8 YEAS 0 NAYS 1 ABSENT
SUPERINTENDENT CONTRACT
Mr. Owen moved to approve Superintendent Scott Devillier Contract beginning January 1, 2017 and terminating at midnight on December 31, 2020. Mr. Dayton seconded the motion.
There was no public comment. (See Attached)
VOTE: 8 YEAS 0 NAYS 1 ABSENT
COMMITTEE REPORTS - See Attached
COMMITTEE MEETINGS – Advanced Ed. – November 3, 2016 at 6:30 p.m.
AGENDA ITEMS FOR NOVEMBER 15, 2016 BOARD MEETING
Recognition of Students, Technology Update
ADJOURN
Mr. Dayton moved to adjourn. Mrs. Watkins 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