ZACHARY COMMUNITY SCHOOL BOARD MINUTES

June 18, 2019

The Zachary Community School Board held a Public Hearing on the 2019-2020 Budget on June 18, 2019 at 7:00 p.m. at the school board office at 3755 Church Street, Zachary, Louisiana.

Mr. Devillier recommended that the board adopt the 2019-2020 Budget.

There was no public comment.                                                

Mr. Hughes made a motion to adjourn.

Mrs. Young seconded the motion.

The Public Hearing Meeting was closed at 7:04 p.m.

The Zachary Community School Board Meeting was held on June 18, 2019 at 7:04 p.m. at 3755 Church Street, Zachary, Louisiana.

The Invocation was led by Mrs. Young.                           

The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Mrs. Kimmell.

ROLL CALL: Mr. Watkins, Mrs. Young, Mr. Hughes, Mr. Owen, Mrs. Vessel, Mrs. Kimmell, Mrs. Westmoreland.  2 ABSENT – Mr. Mackie and Mr. Dayton

APPROVAL OF MINUTES

Mrs. Watkins moved to approve the minutes for May 6, 2019 Committee of the Whole, May 7, 2019 Work Session and Board Meeting, June 3, 2019 Committee of the Whole, June 12, 2019 Resources Committee Meeting and Committee of the Whole.  Mrs. Beth Kimmell seconded the motion.

There was no public comment.

VOTE:    7 YEAS     0 NAYS    2 ABSENT

AGENDA ADDITION

Mr. Hughes moved to add an agenda item above #10 for 18/19 Budget Revision. 

Mrs. Young seconded the motion.

There was no public comment.

VOTE:    7 YEAS    0 NAYS    2 ABSENT

SUPERINTENDENT REPORT

Mr. Devillier announced that all school offices will be closed Thursday, July 4, 2019 in observance of Independence Day.  He announced that 11 month employees will return to work on Thursday, July 8.  He reported that the Louisiana Association of Superintendents conference was being held June 9 - June 21 in Lafayette. He announced that the district would be sending 60 employees to the Teacher Leader Conference in New Orleans June 26 - 28.  (See Attached)

BID FOR STADIUM LIGHTING PROJECT

Mr. Hughes moved to reject all stadium lighting bids, Mr. Owens seconded the motion.  

There was no public comment.

VOTE:    7 YEAS   0 NAYS   2 ABSENT

AUDIT ENGAGEMENT FOR 2018-2019

Mrs. Young moved to approve the 2018-2019 Audit Engagement at $87,000 with Postlethwaite & Netterville and grant the Superintendent permission to sign.  Mrs. Vessel seconded the motion.  (See Attached).

There was no public comment.

VOTE:   7 YEAS   0 NAYS   2 ABSENT

LOUISIANA ATTESTATION QUESTIONNAIRE

Mrs. Kimmell moved to adopt the Louisiana Attestation Questionnaire.  Mrs. Westmoreland seconded the motion.

There was no public comment.

VOTE:   7 YEAS  0 NAYS  2 ABSENT

2018/19 BUDGET REVISION

Mrs. Westmoreland moved to approve the 2018/19 Budget Revision.  Mr. Hughes seconded the motion. (See Attached).

There was no public comment.

VOTE:   7 YEAS   0 NAYS   2 ABSENT

2019-2020 BUDGET

Mr. Hughes moved to approve the 2019-2020 Budget.  Mrs. Vessel seconded the motion. (See Attached).

There was no public comment.

VOTE:    7 YEAS   0 NAYS  2 ABSENT

2019-2020 PUPIL PROGRESSION PLAN

Mrs. Kimmell moved to approve the 2019/20 Pupil Progression Plan.  Mrs. Westmoreland seconded the motion.

There was no public comment.

VOTE:   7 YEAS   0 NAYS   2 ABSENT

SUPERINTENDENT EVALUATION

Mr. Devillier waived his right to an Executive Session.

Mrs. Kimmell commended Mr. Devillier for his exceptional service. Mrs. Williams reported that Mr. Devillier received a 3.8 out of 4 on his Superintendent Evaluation. Mr. Devillier stated that he would continue to work hard and do his best for the board, district and community. He commended teachers, leadership and teams for working extremely hard every day to do their best and stated that it was all due to a team effort.

Mr. Hughes moved to approve the Superintendent Evaluation. Mr. Owens seconded the motion.

There was no public comment.

VOTE:   7 YEAS   0 NAYS   2 ABSENT

SUPERINTENDENT CONTRACT

Mr. Hughes moved to approve the Superintendent Contract for four years, July 31, 2019 through June 30, 2023.  Mrs. Westmoreland seconded the motion. 

There was no public comment.

VOTE:   7 YEAS   O NAYS   2 ABSENT

COMMITTEE REPORTS  

None at this time.

COMMITTEE MEETINGS                               

None at this time.

AGENDA ITEMS FOR JULY 16, 2019 BOARD MEETING

Immunizations

Rights and Responsibilities Handbook

Salary Schedule 2019/20

ADJOURN

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

There was no public comment. 

VOTE:    7 YEAS   0 NAYS  2   ABSENT

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Ann Watkins, President                                                    Scott Devillier, Superintendent