ZACHARY COMMUNITY SCHOOL BOARD MINUTES

MAY 1, 2023

The Zachary Community School Special Board Meeting was held on May 1, 2023, at 5:00 pm., at the Zachary Community School Board Office, 3755 Church Street, Zachary, La.  70791.

The Invocation was led by Pastor Derrick Williams of New Pilgrim Baptist Church.

The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Mr. Hughes

 ROLL CALL: Mr. Dayton, Mrs. Young, Mr. Talbot, Mr. Hughes, Mr. Mackie, Mrs. Freeman, Dr. Lathon, Mr. Gaines, Mrs. London    0 ABSENT

ATTORNEY COURTNEY JOINER ASKED MR. JENKINS TO SPEAK.

ATTORNEY JOINER ASKED MR. JENKINS 3 QUESTIONS AND GAVE HIM A SELECT TIME TO ANSWER THEM IN DEPTH.

Mr. Dayton asked for a motion to go into Executive Session.

Mr. Hughes moved to go into Executive Session.  Mrs. Freeman seconded the motion.

There was no public comment.

VOTE:  9 YEAS  0 NAYS  0 ABSENT

*DISCUSSION OF CHARACTER, PROFESSIONAL COMPETENCE, OR PHYSICAL OR MENTAL HEALTH OF APPLICANTS FOR SUPERINTENDENT

*SELECTION OF SUPERINTENDENT OR, IN THE ALTERNATIVE, DISCUSSION AND/OR ACTION CONCERNING NEXT STEPS IN SUPERINTENDENT SELECTION PROCESS

Mr. Dayton asked for a motion to go back into Regular Meeting.

Dr. Lathon moved to go back into Regular Meeting.  Mr. Talbot seconded the motion.

VOTE:   9 YEAS    0 NAYS  0 ABSENT

ATTORNEY JOINER ALLOWED MR. JENKINS TO GIVE A FINAL WORD TO THE BOARD AND THEN BREAK FOR FIVE MINUTES

ATTORNEY JOINER ASKED MR. NECAISE TO SPEAK.

ATTORNEY JOINER ASKED MR. NECAISE 3 QUESTIONS AND GAVE HIM A SELECT TIME TO ANSWER THEM IN DEPTH

Mr. Dayton asked for a motion to go in Executive session.

Mr. Mackie moved to go into Executive Session.  Dr. Lathon seconded the motion.

There was no public comment.

VOTE:   9 YEAS   0 NAYS  0 ABSENT

*DISCUSSION OF CHARACTER, PROFESSIONAL COMPETENCE, OR PHYSICAL OR MENTAL HEALTH OF APPLICANTS FOR SUPERINTENDENT

*SELECTION OF SUPERINTENDENT OR, IN THE ALTERNATIVE, DISCUSSION AND/OR ACTION CONCERNING NEXT STEPS IN SUPERINTENDENT SELECTION PROCESS

Mr. Dayton asked for a motion to go back into Regular Meeting

Mrs. Young moved to go back into Regular Meeting.  Mr. Hughes seconded the motion.

VOTE:  9 YEAS  0 NAYS  0 ABSENT

ATTORNEY JOINER ALLOWED MR. NECAISE TO GIVE A FINAL WORD TO THE BOARD.

Mr. Dayton asked for a motion to adjourn.

Mr. Gaines moved to adjourn.  Mrs. Young seconded the motion.

There was no public comment.

VOTE:   9  YEAS   0 NAYS    0 ABSENT

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  David Dayton, President                                             Scott Devillier, Superintendent