ZACHARY COMMUNITY SCHOOL BOARD MINUTES

01-05-2021

The Zachary Community School Board Meeting was held on January 5, 2021 at 7:00pm, at the ZHS Visual & Performing Arts Center, 4100 Bronco Lane, Zachary, Louisiana.

Invocation – Mr. Owen

Pledge of Allegiance – Mrs. Kimmell

ROLL CALL: Mrs. Westmoreland, Mrs. Young, Mr. Hughes, Mr. Mackie, Mr. Owen, Dr. Lathon, Mrs. Kimmell, Mrs. Watkins, Mr. Dayton.    (Mrs. Westmoreland attending by Teleconference and vote will not be counted)

 APPROVAL OF MINUTES

Mrs. Kimmell moved to approve the minutes for December 8, 2020 Discipline Policy Review Committee, Work Session, and Board Meeting.  Mr. Hughes seconded the motion.

There was no public comment.

VOTE:     8 YEAS    0 NAYS    0 ABSENT

RECOGNITION OF AP SCHOLARS

The board recognized 57 AP Scholars.  (See Attached)

2021-2022 SCHOOL CALENDAR

Mrs. Young moved to approve the 2021-2022 School Calendar. Mr. Owen seconded the motion.

There was no public comment.                                        (See Attached)

VOTE:   8 YEAS   0 NAYS  0 ABSENT

POLICIES

Mrs. Watkins moved to approve the following policies:  File: BCAD – Teleconference/Remote Participation in School Board Meetings and File: GBRIB – Sick Leave.  Mr. Dayton seconded the motion.

There was no public comment.

VOTE:   8 YEAS   0 NAYS   0 ABSENT

ELECTION OF OFFICERS

Brandy Westmoreland withdrew her nomination for President.

Mr. Dayton nominated Mr. Mackie as President. Mr. Owen seconded the motion.

There was no public comment.

ROLL CALL VOTE FOR MR. MACKIE AS PRESIDENT

8 YEAS:  Mr. Mackie, Mrs. Young, Mr. Hughes, Mr. Owen, Dr. Lathon, Mrs. Kimmell, Mrs. Watkins, Mr. Dayton

0 NAYS  0 ABSENT

Mrs. Kimmell nominated Mr. Hughes for Vice President.  Mr. Mackie seconded the motion.

There was no public comment.

ROLL CALL VOTE FOR MR. HUGHES FOR VICE PRESIDENT.

8 YEAS:  Mr. Mackie, Mrs. Young, Mr. Hughes, Mr. Owen, Dr. Lathon, Mrs. Kimmell, Mrs. Watkins, Mr. Dayton

0 NAYS  0 ABSENT

COMMITTEE REPORTS – None at this time.

COMMITTEE MEETINGS – None at this time.

Mr. Devillier reported that he would speak to staff and schedule a Board Retreat before the LSBA Conference.

AGENDA ITEMS FOR FEBRUARY 5, 2021 BOARD MEETING   

Auditors Review, Budget Revision

 ADJOURN

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

There was no public comment. 

VOTE:  8 YEAS   0 NAYS    0 ABSENT 

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Kenneth Mackie – Vice President                             Scott Devillier - Superintendent