ZACHARY COMMUNITY SCHOOL BOARD MINUTES
NOVEMBER 5, 2019
The Zachary Community School Board Meeting was held on November 5, 2019 at 7:00 p.m. at 3755 Church Street, Zachary, Louisiana.
Invocation was by Mrs. Vessel.
Pledge was led by Mrs. Young.
ROLL CALL: Mrs. Watkins, Mrs. Young, Mrs. Westmoreland, Mr. Hughes, Mr. Owen, Mrs. Vessel, Mrs. Kimmell, Mr. Dayton. 1 ABSENT (Mr. Mackie)
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Mrs. Kimmell moved to approve the minutes for the October 1, 2019 Work Session and Board Meeting. Mr. Dayton seconded the motion.
There was no public comment.
VOTE: 8 YEAS 0 NAYS 1 ABSENT
AMEND AGENDA TO ADD PERMISSION TO PURCHASE LIVELY PROPERTY
Mr. Owen moved to amend the Agenda to add Agenda Item # 11 B. - Permission to Purchase Lively Property. Mrs. Kimmell seconded the motion.
There was no Public Comment.
VOTE: Mrs. Watkins – Yea, Mrs. Young – Yea, Mrs. Westmoreland – Yea, Mr. Hughes – Yes, Mr. Owen – Yea, Mrs. Vessel – Yea, Mrs. Kimmell – Yea, Mr. Dayton – Yea
8 YEAS 0 NAYS 1 ABSENT
SUPERINTENDENT REPORT
Mr. Devillier reported that Pack the Pantry Food Drive will be held Monday, November 11 through Thursday, November 21st at all schools. Mr. Devillier went over upcoming dates. (See Attached)
The board recognized the following Retirees and presented them with a plaque.
Ronnie Graham, Joyce McCay, and Christina Wojohn. (See Attached)
2019 BOARD MEMBERS TRAINING HOURS
Mrs. Watkins read off the 2019 Board Member Training Hours:
Mrs. Watson – 22.5, Mrs. Young - 21, Mrs. Westmoreland – 8.5, Mr. Hughes – 8.5, Mr. Mackie – 9.5, Mr. Owen 8.5, Mrs. Vessel – 18.5, Mrs. Kimmell – 34.30, and Mr. Dayton – 8.5.
BOND RESOLUTION
Mr. Musso read the following resolution.
A resolution providing for the issuance and sale of not exceeding Eight Million Dollars ($8,000,000) of General Obligation School Refunding Bonds, Series 2019 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.
Mrs. Westmoreland moved to approve the resolution and Mr. Dayton seconded the motion.
There was no public comment.
ROLL CALL VOTE: Mrs. Watson – Yea, Mrs. Young – Yea, Mrs. Westmoreland – Yea, Mr. Hughes – Yea, Mr. Owen – Yea, Mrs. Vessel – Yea, Mrs. Kimmell – Yea and Mr. Dayton – Yea
8 YEAS 0 NAYS 1 ABSENT
BOND RESOLUTION
Mr. Musso read the following resolution.
A resolution providing for the issuance and sale of not exceeding Nine Million Dollars ($9,000,000) of Taxable General Obligation School Refunding Bonds, Series 2019A 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.
Mr. Owen moved to approve the resolution and Mrs. Westmoreland seconded the motion.
ROLL CALL VOTE: Mrs. Watson – Yea, Mrs. Young – Yea, Mrs. Westmoreland - Yea, Mr. Hughes – Yea, Mr. Owen - Yea, Mrs. Vessel – Yea, Mrs. Kimmell – Yea, Mr. Dayton – Yea.
POLICIES
Mrs. Kimmell moved to approve the following policies: File: EBBB– School and Student Safety and File: EBBC – Emergency Crisis Management. Mr. Hughes seconded the motion.
There was no public comment.
VOTE: 8 YEAS 0 NAYS 0 ABSENT
ZACCARO PROPERTY
Mrs. Westmoreland moved to authorize Mr. Devillier to negotiate a price not to go over appraisal value for the purchase of the Zaccaro Property on North Main Street. This property is adjacent to the high school property. Mr. Hughes seconded the motion.
There was no public comment.
VOTE: 8 YEAS 0 NAYS 1 ABSENT
LIVELY PROPERTY
Mrs. Westmoreland moved to authorize Mr. Devillier to negotiate a price not to go over appraisal value for the purchase of the Lively Property. This property is adjacent to the high school property. Mr. Hughes seconded the motion.
There was no public comment.
VOTE: 8 YEAS 0 NAYS 1 ABSENT
ARMWOOD PROPETY
Mrs. Westmoreland moved to authorize Mr. Devillier to negotiate a price not to go over appraisal value for the purchase of the Armwood Property. This property is adjacent to the high school property. Mr. Hughes seconded the motion.
There was no public comment.
VOTE: 7 YEAS 0 NAYS 1 ABSENT 1 SUSTAIN - (Mrs. Vessel)
ROGERS PROPERTY
Mrs. Westmoreland moved to authorize Mr. Devillier to negotiate a price not to go over appraisal value for the purchase of the Rogers Property. This property is adjacent to the high school property. Mr. Hughes seconded the motion.
There was no public comment.
VOTE: 8 YEAS 0 NAYS 1 ABSENT
COMMITTEE REPORTS
Resources Committee met today at 5:30 p.m. (See Attached)
COMMITTEE MEETINGS
Committee of the Whole will meet on Tuesday, November 12, 2019 at 6:00 p.m.
AGENDA ITEMS FOR DECEMBER 3, 2019 BOARD MEETING
Recognition of Christmas Card Contest Winner, Recognition of Retirees, 2020-2021 School Calendar, Election of Officers, Bond Sale
ADJOURN
Mr. Dayton moved to adjourn. Mr. Hughes seconded the motion.
There was no public comment.
VOTE: 8 YEAS 0 NAYS 1 ABSENT
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Ann Watkins, President Scott Devillier, Superintendent