ZACHARY COMMUNITY SCHOOL BOARD MINUTES

July 19, 2022 Board Meeting

The Zachary Community School Board Meeting was held on July 19, 2022 at 7:00 pm at 3755 Church Street, Zachary, Louisiana, 70791.

The Invocation was led by Mr. Hughes.

The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Cub Scout – Aaron Gaines.

Board Members Present: Mr. Mackie, Mrs. Westmoreland, Mr. Hughes, Mr. Owen Dr. Lathon, Mrs. Kimmell, Mrs. Watkins, Mr. Dayton.   ABSENT: 1  - Mrs. Young

APPROVAL OF MINUTES

Mr. Mackie moved to approve the minutes for the June 21, 2022 Work Session and Board Meeting.

Mrs. Kimmell seconded the motion.

There was no public comment.

VOTE:    8 YEAS   0 NAYS  1 ABSENT

RECOGNITION OF RETIREES

The board recognized and presented the following retirees with a plaque: Ellen St. Romain, Sheri Broussard.

RECOGNITION OF SANDRA SAYE – EARTH SCIENCE TEACHER WINNER

The board presented a certificate to Sandra Saye, teacher at Copper Mill Elementary.

2022 – 2023 BENEFIT PACKAGE

Mrs. Watkins moved to renew the Medical with Blue Cross Blue Shield Insurance with the change to buy-up HMO/POS Copay Plan to the alternative option included 2022-2023 Benefit Package, and renew the Ameritas Dental and VisionPlan, Disability with Mutual of Omaha, and Life Insurance with Equitable. Mrs. Kimmell. seconded the motion.  (See Attached)

There was no public comment.

VOTE:  8 YEAS   0 NAYS  1 ABSENT

2022-2023 STUDENT RIGHTS AND RESPONSIBILITIES HANDBOOK

Mr. Westmoreland moved to approve the 2022-2023 Rights and Responsibilities Handbook.  Mrs. Kimmell seconded the motion.  (See Attached)

There was no public comment.

VOTE:  8 YEAS    0 NAYS  1 ABSENT

JOINT AGREEMENT WITH THE CITY OF ZACHARY SRO AND CROSSING GUARDS CONTRACT

Mrs. Westmoreland moved to approve the Joint Agreement with the City of Zachary SRO and Crossing Guards Contract. Mrs. Kimmell seconded the motion.  (See Attached)

There was no public comment.

VOTE: 8 YEAS  0 NAYS  1 ABSENT

MIS TECHNOLOGY CONTRACT

Mr. Owen moved to approve the MIS Technology Contract.  Mr. Dayton seconded the motion.  (See Attached)

There was no public comment.

VOTE:   8 YEAS    0 NAYS   1 ABSENT

FENNWOOD HILLS COUNTRY CLUB CONTRACT

Mrs. Westmoreland moved to approve the Fennwood Hills Country Club Contract.  Mr. Dayton seconded the motion. (See Attached)

There was no public comment.

VOTE:  8 YEAS   0 NAYS   1 ABSENT

ADOPT MILLAGE RATE FOR 2021 PROPERTY TAXES

Mr. Musso read the Millage Rate Resolution for 2022 Property Taxes.

Mr. Dayton made the motion to adopt the Milage Rate for 2022 Property Taxes.  Mrs. Westmoreland seconded the motion.

ROLL CALL VOTE:  Mr. Mackie – Yea, Mrs. Westmoreland – Yea, Mr. Hughes – Yea, Mr. Owen – Yea, Dr. Lathon – Yea, Mrs. Kimmell – Yea, Mrs. Watkins, Yea, Mr. Dayton – Yea.  (See Attached)

There was no public comment.

VOTE:   8 YEAS   0 NAYS    1  ABSENT

COMMITTEE REPORTS – Resources Committee met at 5:30pm this afternoon.  (See Attached)

COMMITTEE MEETINGS – None at this time.

AGENDA ITEMS FOR AUGUST 2, 2022 BOARD MEETING – Recognitions

ADJOURN

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

There was no public comment.

VOTE:   8 YEAS   0 NAYS    1 ABSENT   

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Marty Hughes - President                                           Scott Devillier - Superintendent