ZACHARY COMMUNITY SCHOOL BOARD MINUTES
June 20, 2017
The Zachary Community School Board held a Public Hearing on the 2017-2018 Budget, on June 20, 2017 at 7:00 p.m. at the school board office at 3755 Church Street, Zachary, Louisiana.
Mr. Devillier recommended that the board adopt the 2017-2018 Budget.
There was no public comment.
Mr. Hughes made a motion to adjourn. Mrs. Watkins seconded the motion. The Public Hearing Meeting was closed at 7:01 p.m.
The Zachary Community School Board Meeting was held on June 20, 2017 at 7:01 p.m. at 3755 Church Street, Zachary, Louisiana. Mrs. Young opened the meeting with the Invocation by Mrs. Watkins. The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Mr. Dayton.
ROLL CALL: Mrs. Young, Mr. Hughes, Mr. Owen, Mrs. Vessel, Mrs. Watkins, and Mr. Dayton.
3 ABSENT (Mrs. Westmoreland, Mrs. Kimmell, and Mrs. Grice)
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Mr. Dayton moved to approve the minutes for May 2, 2017 Work Session and Board Meeting, May 6, 2017 Board Retreat and June 13, 2017 Finance Committee Meeting. Mr. Hughes seconded the motion.
There was no public comment.
VOTE: 6 YEAS 0 NAYS 3 ABSENT
SUPERINTENDENT REPORT
Mr. Devillier announced that all school offices will be closed Tuesday, July 4, 2017 in observance of Independence Day. The next work session and board meeting is Tuesday, July 18, 2017. A reception for the AP Scholars will be held at the main office Thursday, July 27 at 6:30 p.m.
Mr. Devillier reported on the summer programs.
ADMINISTRATIVE CONTRACT
Mr. Hughes moved to approve the Administrative Contract for Maegan Laborde Brown as Assistant Principal. Contract will begin on July 1, 2017 and end on June 30, 2019. Mr. Dayton seconded the motion.
There was no public comment.
VOTE: 6 YEAS 0 NAYS 3 ABSENT
STUDENT RIGHTS AND RESPONSIBILITIES HANDBOOK
Mrs. Vessel moved to approve the 2017-18 Student Rights and Responsibilities Handbook. Mrs. Watkins seconded the motion.
There was no public comment.
VOTE: 6 YEAS 0 NAYS 3 ABSENT
AUDIT ENGAGEMENT FOR 2016-2017
Mr. Owen moved to approve the 2016-2017 Audit Engagement for $51,000.00 with Postlethwaite & Netterville as the company who will complete the District’s audit and grant the Superintendent permission to sign. Mr. Hughes second the motion. (See Attached)
There was no public comment.
VOTE: 6 YEAS 0 NAYS 3 ABSENT
2016-2017 BUDGET REVISION
Mr. Owen moved to approve the 2016-2017 Budget Revision. Mr. Hughes seconded the motion (See Attached)
There was no public comment.
VOTE: 6 YEAS 0 NAYS 3 ABSENT
2017-2018 BUDGET
Mr. Owen moved to approve the 2017-2018 Budget. Mr. Dayton seconded the motion. (See Attached)
There was no public comment.
VOTE: 6 YEAS 0 NAYS 3 ABSENT
ADOPT THE MILLAGE RATE FOR 2017 PROPERTY TAXES
Mr. Hughes moved to adopt the Resolution on the Millage Rates as read. Mrs. Watkins seconded the motion.
There was no public comment.
ROLL CALL VOTE: Mrs. Young, Yea; Mr. Hughes, Yea; Mr. Owen, Yea; Mrs. Vessel, Yea; Mrs. Watkins, Yea; and Mr. Dayton, Yea.
6 YEAS 0 NAYS 3 ABSENT
CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION AMENDING A RESOLUTION ADOPTED ON NOVEMBER 15, 2016 ENTITLED “A RESOLUTION AMENDING AND RESTATING A RESOLUTION OF OCTOBER 18, 2016 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 OWNERES THEREOF; PROVIDING FOR THE PAYMENT OF THE PRINCIPAL OF AND INTEREST ON SUCH BONDS AND THE APPLICATION OF THE PROCEEDS THEROF TO THE REFUNDING OF CERTAIN BONDS OF SAID DISTRICT AND PROVIDING FOR OTHER MATTERS IN CONNECTION THEREWITH.
Mr. Hughes moved to approve the following Resolution and Mrs. Vessel seconded the motion:
A resolution amending a resolution adopted on November 15, 2016, entitled “A resolution amending and restating a resolution of October 18, 2016 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 thereof to the refunding of certain bonds of said District; and providing for other matters in connection therewith”; recognizing and approving the execution of a Bond Purchase Agreement and Official Statement; and providing for matters in connection therewith.
(See Attached)
There was no public comment.
ROLL CALL VOTE: Mrs. Young, Yea; Mr. Hughes, Yea; Mr. Owen, Yea; Mrs. Vessel, Yea; Mrs. Watkins, Yea; and Mr. Dayton, Yea.
6 YEAS 0 NAYS 3 ABSENT
COOPERATIVE ENDEAVOR AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF ZACHARY AND THE ZACHARY COMMUNITY SCHOOL SYSTEM (ZYP MULTIPURPOSE RECREATIONAL FACILITY) CONTRACT
Mr. Hughes moved to approve the Cooperative Endeavor Agreement between the City of Zachary and ZCSB (ZYP Multipurpose Recreational Facility) one year contract. Contract will start July 1, 2017 through June 30, 2020. Mr. Owen seconded the motion. (See Attached)
There was no public comment.
VOTE: 6 YEAS 0 NAYS 3 ABSENT
COMMITTEE REPORTS
Finance Committee met on June 13, 2017 – See Attached.
COMMITTEE MEETINGS
A Committee of the Whole meeting date will be announced to review the process for selecting parents and students to participate on board committees.
AGENDA ITEMS FOR JULY 18, 2017 BOARD MEETING
2017-2018 Benefit Package
New Employee Recognition
ADJOURN
Mr. Dayton moved to adjourn. Mrs. Vessel seconded the motion.
There was no public comment.
VOTE: 6 YEAS 0 NAYS 3 ABSENT
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Gaynell Young, President Scott Devillier, Superintendent