ZACHARY COMMUNITY SCHOOL BOARD MINUTES

December 18, 2018

 

The Zachary Community School Board Meeting was held on December 18, 2018 at 7:00 p.m. at 3755 Church Street, Zachary, Louisiana.

The Invocation was led by Maddie Beasley.                                                                                                                     

The Pledge of Allegiance was led by St. Patrick’ Episcopal Church Cub Scout Pack 46.

 

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

 

APPROVAL OF MINUTES

 Mrs. Kimmell moved to approve the minutes for the November 13, 2018 Work Session and Board Meeting.   Mrs. Young seconded the motion.

There was no public comment.

VOTE:   9 YEAS   0 NAYS    0 ABSENT

 

SUPERINTENDENT REPORT

Mr. Devillier announced that the Northwestern Middle School Cross - Country Run Team placed third in the state.  Coach David Onellion introduced the Cross Country Run Team. ZHS Ag Teacher, Melissa Brumbaugh introduced the 2018-2019 FFA Officers.  The students gave the board a summary of what all they do in the year and presented each board member with a beautiful poinsettia plant.  Mr. Devillier announced upcoming dates.  (See Attached List)

 

RECOGNITION OF 2018 CHRISTMAS CARD WINNER

The board recognized Han Truong, a 5th grader at Copper Mill Elementary, as the Christmas Card Contest Winner.  The board presented Han with a framed original picture of the Christmas card.

 

REC0GNITION OF SERVICE – OUTGOING BOARD MEMBER – DISTRICT 4

The board presented a plaque to outgoing board member, Donna Grice.  Mr. Devillier thanked Donna for all that she has done for the Zachary Community School Board.

 

RECOGNITION OF BOARD MEMBERS CONTINUING EDUCATION HOURS OF 2018

Mr. Hughes recognized the Zachary Community School Board Members Continuing Education Hours for 2018:  Gaynell Young, total training hours 33.25; Brandy Westmoreland, total training hours 9.5; Marty Hughes, total training hours 7.5; Donna Grice, total training hours 10; Hubie Owen, total training hours 7.5; Heidi Vessel, total training hours 9; Beth Kimmell, total training hours 27; Ann Watkins, total training hours 15.5; and David Dayton, total training hours 10.5.

 

TAX EXEMPTION APPLICATION #20170099-ITE - $42,117,486.00

Mrs. Watkins moved to approve the Tax Exemption Application #20170099-ITE - $42,117,486.00 for Georgia Pacific.  Mrs. Kimmell seconded the motion.  (See Attached)

There was no public comment.

VOTE:  9 YEAS   0 NAYS  0 ABSENT

 

 BID FOR ZHS PRESS BOX AND STADIUM EXPANSION

Mr. Owen moved to accept the bid for the ZHS Press Box and Stadium Expansion from Global
Synthetics Environmental LLC. for $1.2 million.  Mrs. Westmoreland seconded the motion.

There was no public comment.                                                                                (See Attached)

VOTE:      9 YEAS   0 NAYS   0 ABSENT 

 

POLICIES

Mrs. Vessel moved to approve the following policies:  File: JGCF – Behavioral Health Services for Students, File: GBK – Employee/Discipline, and File: GBN – Dismissal of Employees. Mrs. Watkins seconded the motion.  (See Attached)

There was no public comment.

VOTE:   9 YEAS  0 NAYS  0 ABSENT

 

COMMITTEE REPORTS – Finance Committee met on December 18, 2018 at 5:30 p.m.                        (See Attached)   

 

COMMITTEE MEETINGS – None at this time.                               

 

AGENDA ITEMS FOR JANUARY 15, 2019 BOARD MEETING

Swearing in Board Members

 

ADJOURN

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

There was no public comment. 

VOTE:  9 YEAS   0 NAYS   0 ABSENT

 

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 Marty Hughes, President                                             Scott Devillier, Superintendent