ZACHARY COMMUNITY SCHOOL BOARD MINUTES
MAY 2, 2023
The Zachary Community School Board Meeting was held on May 2, 2023, at 7:00 pm., at the Zachary Community School Board Office, 3755 Church Street, Zachary, La. 70791.
The Invocation was led by Mr. Hughes
The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Mrs. Freeman
ROLL CALL: Mr. Dayton, Mrs. Young, Mr. Talbot, Mr. Hughes, Mr. Mackie, Mrs. Freeman, Dr. Lathon, Mr. Gaines, Mrs. London 0 ABSENT
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Mr. Mackie moved to approve the minutes for April 4, 2023 Resources, Work Session, and Board Meeting and April 17,2023 Committee of the Whole Meeting, April 25, 2023 Special Board Meeting, April 26, 2023 Discipline Policy Review Committee, April 27, 2023 Special Board Meeting. Dr. Lathon seconded the motion.
There was no public comment.
VOTE: 9 YEAS 0 NAYS 0 ABSENT
RECOGNITION OF ABC WELDING COMPETITION- ZHS WELDING TEAM FIRST PLACE WINNERS – TRISTAN HERALD, PRESTON MCCRAY, CALEB YANTIS – SECOND PLACE INDIVIDUAL CATEGORY – TRISTAN HERALD
The board presented certificates to the following students: Tristan Herald, Preston McCray, Caleb Yantis, Jacqurn Jackson
RECOGNITION OF COPPER MILL 4-H FOOD CHALLENGE TEAM WINS STATE COMPETITION – GRAND CHAMPIONS FOR DIVISION 1
The board presented certificates to the following students: Amber Barber, Ella Hebert, Madison Franks, Sarah Fannin
RECOGNITION OF NRCHA’S 2023 CELEBRATION OF CHAMPIONS AND WORLD SHOW
The board presented a certificate to Kaylee Marinneaux.
RECOGNITION OF 2023 SUPPORT WORKERS OF THE YEAR
The board presented plaques to the following Support Workers :
Zachary Early Learning Center, Lezli Hudson – Northwestern Elementary, Byron Sampson – Rollins Place Elementary, Clarissa Anderson – Zachary Elementary, Ivory Breaux – Copper Mill Elementary, Katrina Shropshire – Northwestern Middle, Tammy Parrish – Zachary High School, Quindan Turner – Maintenance, Dette Ducote – Food Service, Barbara Keller – Main Office, Kim Heikes – Sassy, Jasity Braziel
FILE: JS – STUDENT FEES, FINES AND CHARGES POLICY
Mr. Hughes moved to approve File: JS – Student Fees, Fines and Charges policy. Dr. Lathon seconded the motion.
There was no public comment.
VOTE: 9 YEAS 0 NAYS 0 ABSENT
2023-2024 STUDENT RIGHTS AND RESPONSIBILITIRES HANDBOOK
Dr. London moved to table the 2023-2024 Student Rights and Responsibilities Handbook. Mrs. Young seconded the motion.
There was no public comment.
VOTE: 9 YEAS 0 NAYS 0 ABSENT
BIDS FOR FOOTBALL TURF REPLACEMENT
Mr. Hughes moved to amend the budget from $700,000.00 to $800,000.00 for the football turf replacement. Mr. Talbot seconded the motion.
There was no public comment.
VOTE: 9 YEAS 0 NAYS 0 ABSENT
Mrs. Freeman moved to approve the bids for the Football Renovations with G.O. Surfaces. Dr. London seconded the motion.
There was no public comment.
VOTE: 9 YEAS 0 NAYS 0 ABSENT
AWARD FOOD AND SUPPLY BIDS FOR 2023-2024 SCHOOL YEAR
Mrs. Young moved to approve the Food and Supply Bids for 2023-2023 School Year. Mr. Hughes seconded the motion.
There was no public comment.
VOTE: 9 YEAS 0 NAYS 0 ABSENT
Mr. DAYTON ASKED FOR A MOTION TO GO INTO EXECUTIVE SESSION
Mr. Mackie moved to go into Executive Session to discuss agenda items 14 & 15. Mr. Hughes 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 APPLICATNTS FRO 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
Mr. Mackie moved to go back into regular meeting. Mrs. Freeman seconded the motion.
There was no public comment.
VOTE: 9 YEAS 0 NAYS 0 ABSENT
PUBLIC COMMENT
Mr. Bruce Langley spoke on Agenda Items # 14 &15.
There was no other public comment.
ATTORNEY COURTNEY JOINER EXPLAINED TO THE BOARD THAT HE WILL PROVIDE A BALLOT TO EACH ONE OF THE BOARD MEMBERS. THE BALLOTT WILL HAVE BOTH SUPERINTENDENT CANDIATES NAMES ON IT. ON THE BALLOTT THEY WILL PUT THEIR NAME AND WHO THEY WOULD LIKE TO BE SUPERINTENDENT. ATTORNEY JOINER ASKED FOR A MOTION TO USE THE BALLOT.
Mr. Hughes moved to use the ballot provided for voting. Mrs. Freeman seconded the motion.
There was no public comment.
VOTE: 9 YEAS 0 NAYS 0 ABSENT
EACH BOARD MEMBER VOTED AND GAVE ATTORNEY JOINER THEIR BALLOTS.
ATTORNEY JOINER CALL EACH BOARD MEMBER’S NAME AND WHO THEY VOTED FOR AND TO VERIFY THEIR VOTE.
KENNETH MACKIE – MR. JENKINS, MARTY HUGHES – MR. NECAISE, GAYNELL YOUNG – MR. JENKINS, RYAN TALBOT – MR. NECAISE, LAURA FREEMAN – MR. NECAISE, DAVID DAYTON – MR. NECAISE
ELECIA LATHON – MR. JENKINS, CRYSTAL LONDON – MR. JENKINS, ANDREW GAINES – MR. NECAISE
4 VOTES FOR MR. JENKINS
5 VOTES FOR MR. NECAISE
COMMITTEE REPORTS – Resource Committee met tonight at 5:30 pm. (See Attached)
COMMITTEE MEETINGS – NONE AT THIS TIME
AGENDA ITEMS FOR JUNE 27, 2023 BOARD MEETING
2023-2024 Budget, Louisiana Attestation Questionnaire, 2023-2024 Audit Engagement
ADJOURN
Mr. Gaines moved to adjourn. Mr. Mackie 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