ZACHARY COMMUNITY SCHOOL BOARD MINUTES JUNE 21, 2022

BUDGET HEARING

 

The Zachary Community School Board held a Public Hearing on the 2022-2023 Proposed Budget that was presented for public review on June 21, 2022, at 7:00 p.m. at the Zachary Community School Board Office, 3755 Church Street, Zachary, LA 70791.

 

The meeting was called to order by Mr. Hughes.

 

Mr. Devillier recommended that the board adopt the proposed 2022-2023 Budget.

There was no public comment.

Mr. Owen made a motion to adjourn, and Mr. Hughes seconded the motion. Vote to close: All in favor.

The Public Hearing Meeting was closed at 7:02 p.m.

 

BOARD MEETING

 

The Zachary Community School Board Meeting was held on June 21, 2022, at 7:06 PM, at the Zachary Community School Board Office, 3755 Church Street, Zachary, LA 70791.

 

The Meeting was called to order by Mr. Hughes.

 

The Invocation was led by Mrs. Watkins.

The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Mr. Dayton.

 

Board Members Present: Mr. Hughes, Mr. Owen, Dr. Lathon, Mrs. Kimmell, Mrs. Watkins, Mr. Dayton

Board Members Absent: Mrs. Westmoreland, Mrs. Young, Mr. Mackie

 

APPROVAL OF MINUTES

Mrs. Kimmell moved to approve the minutes for May 3, 2022, Resources Committee, Work Session, and Board Meeting, May 24, 2022, Executive Committee, June 2 ,2022, Resources Committee and Committee of the Whole Meeting, June 8, 2022, Committee of the Whole Meeting and June 15, 2022, Discipline Policy Review Committee Meeting; Mrs. Watkins seconded the motion.

There was no public comment.

VOTE: 6 YEAS 0 NAYS 3 ABSENT

 

RECOGNITION OF STUDENTS -MICHEALA & NYLA DOIRON

The board presented certificates to Micheala & Nyla Doiron for raising funds for Special Education.

 

RECOGNITION OF ACCELERATED MATH TEACHER LEADER – T’ERA LEWIS

The board presented a certificate to T’Era Lewis.

 

RECOGNITION OF NATIONAL FINALIST FOR THE NEXT NARRATIVE MONOLOGUE CONTEST –

COURTNEY ANDERSON - The board prepared to present a certificate to Courtney Anderson. Mrs. Anderson was not present to receive her certificate.

 

RECOGNITION OF RETIREE - ERIN CURRY

The board presented Mrs. Curry with a plaque for her 42 years of dedication to Zachary Community Schools.

 

LOUISIANA ATTESTATION QUESTIONNAIRE

Mr. Owen moved to adopt the Louisiana Attestation Questionnaire; Mr. Dayton seconded the motion. (See Attached)

There was no public comment.

VOTE: 6 YEAS 0 NAYS 3 ABSENT

 

AUDIT ENGAGEMENT FOR 2022-2023

Mrs. Kimmell moved to approve the 2022-2023 Audit Engagement with Postlethwaite & Netterville and grant the Superintendent permission to sign. Dr. Lathon seconded the motion. (See Attached) There was no public comment.

VOTE: 6 YEAS 0 NAYS 3 ABSENT

 

2022-2023 BUDGET

Mr. Dayton moved to approve the 2022-2023 Budget; Mr. Owen seconded the motion.

Roll Call Vote: Mr. Hughes, Mr. Owen, Dr. Lathon, Mrs. Kimmell, Mrs. Watkins, and Mr. Dayton.

Board Members Absent: Mr. Mackie, Mrs. Westmoreland, and Mrs. Young. There was no public comment. (See Attached)

VOTE:  6 YEAS 0 NAYS 3 ABSENT

 

INSURANCE PROPOSAL

Mrs. Kimmell moved to approve the Property Insurance Proposal; Mrs. Watkins seconded the motion.

VOTE: 6 YEAS 0 NAYS 3 ABSENT

 

SURPLUS PROPERTY

Mr. Dayton moved to approve the sale of Surplus Property; Mrs. Watkins seconded the motion. (See Attached)

There was no public comment

VOTE: 6 YEAS  0 NAYS 3 ABSENT

 

SCHOOL LUNCH PRICES

Mrs. Kimmell moved to approve the School Lunch Prices; Dr. Lathon seconded the motion. (See Attached)

There was no public comment.

VOTE: 6 YEAS 0 NAYS 3 ABSENT

 

ADMINISTRATIVE CONTRACTS

Mr. Dayton moved to approve the Administrative Contracts; Mr. Owen seconded the motion. (See Attached)

There was no public comment.

VOTE:  6 YEAS 0 NAYS 3 ABSENT

 

SALARY SCHEDULE

Mrs. Kimmell moved to approve the 2022-23 Salary Schedule; Dr. Lathon seconded the motion. (See Attached)

There was no public comment.

VOTE: 6 YEAS 0 NAYS 3 ABSENT

 

SUPERINTENDENT EVALUATION

Mr. Devillier waived his right to go into executive session. Mr. Hughes presented the final evaluation numbers. Mr. Dayton moved to approve the Superintendent’s Evaluation; Mrs. Kimmell seconded the motion.

There was no public comment.

VOTE: 6 YEAS 0 NAYS 3 ABSENT

 

SUPERINTENDENT CONTRACT

Mr. Owen moved to approve the 2022-24 Superintendent Contract. Mr. Dayton seconded the motion. There was no public comment.

VOTE: 6 YEAS 0 NAYS 3 ABSENT

 

COMMITTEE REPORTS – Discussed Discipline and Dress Code.

 

COMMITTEE MEETINGS – Executive Committee Meeting needed for Superintendent Rubric, Academic Committee meeting needed for Safety and Technology.

 

AGENDA ITEMS FOR JULY 21, 2022, BOARD MEETING: MIS Technology Contract, Joint Agreement with the City of Zachary SRO and Crossing Guards contract, 2022-2023 Student Rights and Responsibilities Handbook, and Fennwood Hills Country Club Contract.

 

ADJOURN

Mr. Dayton moved to adjourn; Mrs. Watkins seconded the motion. There was no public comment.

VOTE:  6 YEAS 0 NAYS 3 ABSENT

 

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Marty Hughes, President                                             Scott Devillier, Superintendent