ZACHARY COMMUNITY SCHOOL BOARD MINUTES

July 9, 2020

The Zachary Community School Board Special Board Meeting was held on July 9, 2020 at 6:00pm, at Zachary High School Visual and Performing Arts Center, at 4100 Bronco Lane, Zachary, Louisiana.

Mrs. Young called meeting to order.

The Invocation was led by Mrs. Watkins.

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

Mrs. Westmoreland was not present but was on teleconference call.

APPROVAL OF MINUTES

Mrs. Kimmell moved to approve the minutes for the June 30, 2020 Special Board Meeting.  Mrs. Watkins seconded the motion.

There was no public comment.

VOTE:   9  YEAS    0 NAYS     0 ABSENT

APPOINTMENT OF BOARD MEMBER – DISTRICT 6

Mr. Mackie moved to approve the appointment of Dr. Elecia Lathon as Board Member for District 6.  Mr. Dayton seconded the motion.

There was no public comment.

VOTE:  9 YEAS  0 NAYS   0 ABSENT

In Error Dr. Lathon was appointed and sworn in at the June 30, 2020 Special Board Meeting without the necessary paper work from the Secretary of State.

SWEARING IN SCHOOL BOARD MEMBER DISTRICT 6

Dr. Elecia Lathon was sworn in as District 6 Board Member by Attorney Ricky McDavid. 

Dr. Lathon will be counted now.

DISCUSSION OF RE-OPENING OF SCHOOLS

Mr. Devillier led the discussion of Re-opening of Schools.

See Attached Public Comment

2020-21 SCHOOL CALENDAR

Mr. Mackie moved to approve the 2020-2021 School Calendar.  Mr. Dayton seconded the motion.

There was no public comment.

VOTE:  9 YEAS  0 NAYS   0 ABSENT

HYBRID TRANSITION PLAN FOR START

Mr. Owen moved to approve the Hybrid Transition Plan for start of school.  Mr. Hughes seconded the motion.

Mrs. Westmoreland made a substitute motion to allow kids in school five days a week.  No one seconded the motion.

ROLL CALL VOTE:  Mrs. Westmoreland – Yea, Mrs. Young – Yea, Mr. Hughes – Yea, Mr. Mackie – Yea, Mr. Owen – Yea, Dr. Lathon – Yea, Mrs. Kimmell – Yea, Mrs. Watkins – Yea, and Mr. Dayton – Yea.

9 YEAS   0 NAYS   0 ABSENT

EDUCATION PLAN FOR PHASE 1-3

Mrs. Williams and Mr. Devillier presented the Education Plan. 

After discussion, the board consulted with Board Attorney, Ricky McDavid and he said to not vote on Phase 1 since it is Virtual.

PHASE 1

Phase 1 will be Virtual – NO VOTE.

PHASE 2

Mr. Hughes moved to approve Phase 2.  Mrs. Watkins seconded the motion.

See Attached Public Comment.

ROLL CALL VOTE:

Mrs. Westmoreland – Yea, Mrs. Young – Yea, Mr. Hughes – Yea, Mr. Mackie – Yea, Mr. Owen  Yea, Dr. Lathon – Yea, Mrs. Kimmell – Yea, Mrs. Watkins – Yea, Mr. Dayton - Nay

8 YEAS  1 NAY  0 ABSENT

PHASE 3

Mr. Hughes moved to approve Phase 3.  Mrs. Westmoreland seconded the motion.

See Attached Public Comment.

ROLL CALL VOTE:

Mrs. Westmoreland – Yea, Mrs. Young – Nay, Mr. Hughes – Yea, Mr. Mackie – Nay, Mr. Owen Yes, Dr. Lathon – Nay, Mrs. Kimmell – Yea, Mrs. Watkins – Nay, Mr. Dayton – Yea

5 YEAS   4 NAYS   0 ABSENT

COMMITTEE REPORTS

None at this time.

COMMITTEE MEETINGS 

None at this time.

JULY 21, 2020 BOARD MEETING

Recognition of ZHS Student of the Year - Policies

ADJOURN

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

There was no public comment. 

VOTE:    9 YEAS   0 NAYS 0 ABSENT

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Brandi Westmoreland, Vice President                      Scott Devillier, Superintendent