ZACHARY COMMUNITY SCHOOL BOARD MINUTES

OCTOBER 2, 2018

The Zachary Community School Board Meeting was held on October 2, 2018 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. Owen.

ROLL CALL: Mr. Hughes, Mrs. Westmoreland, Mrs. Grice, Mr. Owen, Mrs. Vessel, Mrs. Kimmell, Mrs. Watkins, Mr. Dayton.     1 ABSENT – Mrs. Young

APPROVAL OF MINUTES

 Mrs. Kimmell moved to approve the minutes for the August 7, 2018 Finance Committee Meeting, Work Session and Board Meeting, August 14, 2018 Parental & Community Involvement Committee Meeting, and September 18, Operations Committee, Finance Committee and Parental & Community Involvement Meetings.  Mr. Dayton seconded the motion.

There was no public comment.

VOTE:   8 YEAS    0 NAYS      1 ABSENT

SUPERINTENDENT REPORT

Mr. Devillier announced that the Homecoming Parade will be on Friday, October 5, 2018 at 3:00 p.m. Pre – game activities begin at 6:30 p.m. and Kick-off at 7:00 p.m.  Mr. Devillier announced upcoming dates.  (See Attached)

RECOGNTION OF ZHS – KATIE MESTAYER – 2018-2019 FUTURE FARMERS OF AMERICA – STATE SECRETARY

The board presented Katie Mestayer with a certificate for her selection as State Secretary for the Future Farmers of America.

RECOGNITION OF ZHS – KAHLEEL HOWARD – 2018-2019 FUTURE BUSINESS LEADERS OF AMERICA STATE PRESIDENT

Kahleel Howard was unable to attend.

RECOGNITION OF ZES COACH KERRI LEE – ELEMENTARY PHYSICAL EDUCATION TEACHER OF THE YEAR FOR STATE OF LOUISIANA

The board presented Coach Kerri Lee with a certificate for her selection as Elementary Physical Education Teacher for State of Louisiana.

RECOGNITION OF RETIREES

The board recognized the following Retirees and presented each one with a plaque:

Sondra Burnham, Gary Smelly, Brenda Triche, Crystal, Von Rosenberg, and Monica Meeker.

ADMINISTRATION CONTRACT

Mr. Owen moved to approve the Administration Contract for Assistant Principal at Zachary High School.  Mr. Dayton seconded the motion.   (See Attached)

There was no public comment.

VOTE:   8 YEAS   1 NAYS   0 ABSENT

MONTHLY FINANCIAL REPORT

Mrs. Vessel moved to approve the Monthly Financial Report.  Mrs. Westmoreland seconded the motion.    (See Attached)

There was no public comment.

VOTE:    8 YEAS   0 NAYS  1 ABSENT

SET BUDGET AND PERMISSION TO BID FOR ZHS PRESS BOX & STADIUM EXPANSION

Mr. Owen moved to set the budget at $1.5 Million and give permission to bid for the ZHS Press Box & stadium expansion.  Mrs. Kimmell seconded the motion.

There was no public comment.

VOTE:  8 YEAS    0 NAYS  1 ABSENT

COMMITTEE REPORTS:

Mr. Owen reported that the Operations and Finance Committee met on September 18, 2018.  They discussed the Press Box, Stadium Expansion and Budget.

Mrs. Westmoreland reported that the Parental & Community Involvement met on August 14 and September 18, 2018.  There was a good turn out at both meetings. 

COMMITTEE MEETINGS: None at this time.                              

AGENDA ITEMS FOR NOVEMBER 13, 2018 BOARD MEETING

Recognition of Students, Policies, 2019 Board Meeting Dates

ADJOURN

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

There was no public comment. 

VOTE:  8 YEAS   0 NAYS    1 ABSENT

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 Marty Hughes, President                                             Scott Devillier, Superintendent