ZACHARY COMMUNITY SCHOOL BOARD MINUTES
MAY 5, 2020
The Zachary Community School Board Meeting was held by Teleconference on May 5, 2020 at 6:00 p.m.
The Invocation was led by Mrs. Watkins.
The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Mr. Owen.
ROLL CALL: Mrs. Vessel, Mrs. Young, Mrs. Westmoreland, Mr. Hughes, Mr. Mackie, Mr. Owen, Mrs. Vessel, Mrs. Kimmell, Mrs. Watkins, Mr. Dayton
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Mrs. Watkins moved to approve the minutes for April 14, 2020 Conference Call Board Meeting. Mr. Hughes seconded the motion.
There was no public comment.
VOTE: 9 YEAS 0 NAYS 0 ABSENT
SUPERINTENDENT REPORT
Mr. Devillier thanked the Directors and Supervisors for their work on closing the school year and planning the next school year. We are getting a lot of data in from the Department of Education, giving us guidelines that we have to follow in the coming months. We have three different guidelines that we have to prepare for. The first is starting a regular school year in August. The second is having classes online. The third is limiting the numbers of students coming each day, so we would have students coming on Monday and Wednesday and the others come on Tuesday and Thursday’s. Dr. Hand is working on Technology and Internet services for all teachers and students. We have ordered more laptops to make sure each student has a laptop. Mrs. Lawless and Dr. Stone are working on curriculum. Mrs. Mason is looking into software for Special Needs Students. Mr. Burke is looking into a safe way to transport students to school. Mrs. Williams told the board that the teachers will have a lot of training to go through. Also, we have been working on Graduation. Mrs. Williams has been working with the high school videoing the seniors with their caps and gowns on and graduates giving their speeches. We have ordered yard signs 24X24 with the names and pictures of each graduating senior. The 389 signs will go out on the front lawn of the high school and then to the student yards. On May 20, 2020 we will have a drive thru Graduation. Each graduate will come with their parents and the student will get out and Mr. Jordan will present them with their diploma and they will also receive their awards and scholarships. The Post will have an insert in their paper with the pictures of the graduate. We are hoping to have a traditional graduation in July for the parents and students.
2020 – 2021 FOOD SERVICE AND SUPPLY BIDS
Ms. Russell asked the board for approval of the 2020 – 2021 Food Service and Supply Bids.
Mr. Hughes moved to accept the 2020 – 2021 Food Service and Supply Bids. Mrs. Westmoreland seconded the motion.
There was no public comment.
VOTE: 9 YEAS 0 NAYS 0 ABSENT
2020– 2021 OFFICIAL JOURNAL
Mrs. Westmoreland moved to approve “The Advocate” as the 2019-2020 Official Journal, from July 1, 2020 – June 30, 2021. They will publish all the ZCSB’s official proceedings at the rate of 33 cents per agate line of space occupied by each insertion as provided. Mr. Mackie seconded the motion. (See Attached)
There was no public comment.
VOTE: 9 YEAS 0 NAYS 0 ABSENT
FENNWOOD HILLS COUNTRY CLUB CONTRACT
Mr. Dayton moved to table the Fennwood Hills Country Club Contract. Mr. Hughes seconded the motion.
There was no public comment
VOTE: 9 YEAS 0 NAYS 0 ABSENT
JOINT AGREEMENT WITH THE CITY OF ZACHARY SRO AND CROSSING GUARDS CONTRACT
Mrs. Kimmell moved to approve the Joint Agreement with the City of Zachary SRO and Crossing Guards Contract for one year, starting on July 1, 2020 to June 30, 2021. Mr. Hughes seconded the motion.
There was no public comment. (See Attached)
VOTE: 9 YEAS 0 NAYS 0 ABSENT
COOPERATIVE ENDEAVOR AGREEMENT CITY OF ZACHARY & ZACHARY SCHOOL SYSTEM (ZYP MULTIPURPOSE RECREATIONAL FACILITY) CONTRACT
Mrs. Young moved to table the Cooperative Endeavor Agreement City of Zachary and Zachary School System (ZYP Multipurpose Recreational Facility) Contract. Mrs. Kimmell seconded the motion.
There was no public comment.
VOTE: 9 YEAS 0 NAYS 0 ABSENT
ADMINISTRATIVE CONTRACTS
Mr. Owen moved to approve the Administrative Contracts. Mr. Hughes seconded the motion. (See Attached)
There was no public comment.
VOTE: 9 YEAS 0 NAYS 0 ABSENT
COVID-19 UPDATE
Mr. Devillier told the board that our goal is to keep our district safe, make good decisions and cover all of our bases for the next school year.
COMMITTEE REPORTS – None at this time.
COMMITTEE MEETINGS – Finance Committee Meeting to be announced
AGENDA ITEMS FOR JUNE 9, 2020 BOARD MEETING
2020-2021 Budget, Contracts, Student Rights & Responsibilities Handbook
ADJOURN
Mr. Dayton moved to adjourn. Mr. Westmoreland seconded the motion.
There was no public comment.
VOTE: 9 YEAS 0 NAYS 0 ABSENT
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Heidi Vessel, President Scott Devillier, Superintendent