ZACHARY COMMUNITY SCHOOL BOARD MINUTES
JUNE 27, 2023
The Zachary Community School Board held a Public Hearing on the 2023-2024 Budget on June 27, 2023, at 7:08 PM at the Zachary Community School Board Office, 3755 Church Street, Zachary, LA 70791.
The meeting was called to order by Mr. Dayton.
Mr. Necaise recommended that the board adopt the 2023-2024 Budget.
There was no public comment.
Mr. Hughes made a motion to adjourn, and Mr. Gaines seconded the motion.
9 yeas 0 nays 0 absent
The Public Hearing Meeting was closed at 7:10 PM
The Zachary Community School Board Meeting was held on June 27, 2023, at 7:11 PM, at the Zachary Community School Board Office, 3755 Church Street, Zachary, LA 70791.
The Meeting was called to order by Mr. Dayton.
The Invocation was led by Mrs. Young.
The Pledge of Allegiancewas led by Mr. Hughes.
Board Members Present: Mr. Dayton, Mrs. Young, Mr. Talbot, Mr. Hughes, Mr. Mackie, Mrs. Freeman, Dr. Lathon, Mr. Gaines, Dr. London.
SUPERINTENDENT UPDATE
Superintendent Necaise gave the Superintendent’s Update and informed the Board of upcoming dates for district functions.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Mr. Hughes moved to approve the minutes for the May 1, 2023, Special Board Meeting, May 2, 2023, Resources Committee, Work Session, and Board Meeting, and May 22, 2023, Special Board Meeting. Mrs. Freeman seconded the motion.
There was no public comment.
9 yeas 0 nays 0 absent
RECOGNITION OF DIVISION 1 INDIVIDUAL STATE CHAMPION – GOLF – DREW SILMAN
The board presented Drew Silman with a certificate.
2023 LHSAA OUTDOOR TRACK AND FIELD GIRLS 5A TEAM STATE CHAMPIONS
The board presented certificates to the following students: Sabriah Bethley, Sariah Bethley, Auna Cook, Rylee Deignen, Yvonne Harms, Jaydan Jackson, Kelsy Jackson, Talar Johnson, Ambria Langley, Jaylieah Lewis, Kerrington London, Alyssa Major, Nala Mitchell, Mya Parker, Chastity Sample, Jaala Thymes, Addison Valliere, Jamyia Woodall, Korria Gordon.
2023 LHSAA OUTDOOR TRACK AND FIELD GIRLS 5A DISCUS STATE CHAMPION
The board presented a certificate to Jaydan Jackson.
2023 LHSAA OUTDOOR TRACK AND FIELD BOYS 5A 800M STATE CHAMPIONS
The board presented a certificate to Rhen Langley.
2022-2023 THE ADVOCATE STAR OF STARS GIRLS’ ATHLETE OF THE YEAR
The board presented a certificate to Jaydan Jackson.
2022-23 THE ADVOCATE STAR OF STARS GIRLS POWERLIFTING
The board presented a certificate to Jaydan Jackson.
2022-23 THE ADVOCATE STAR OF STARS BOYS’ ATHLETE OF THE YEAR
The board presented a certificate to Rhen Langley.
2022-23 THE ADVOCATE STAR OF STAR BOYS CROSS COUNTRY
The board presented a certificate to Rhen Langley.
RECOGNITION OF TRENT BROOKS – LOUISIANA JUNIOR HIGH RODEO ASSOCIATION FOR 2022-2023 – TEAM ROOKIE OF THE YEAR
Trent Brooks will be recognized at the July 18th board meeting; he was not able to attend due to extenuating circumstances.
RECOGNITION OF RETIREES
The board recognized the following retirees and presented trophies to each one that was present:
Alexis King, Kim Heikes, Diane Stone, Angie Cassard, Julie Hollenbaugh, Melissa Hodge, Adam Rowe and Vellanie Williams.
LOUISIANA ATTESTATION QUESTIONNAIRE
Mr. Hughes moved to adopt the Louisiana Attestation Questionnaire. Dr. Lathon seconded the motion. (See Attached)
There was no public comment.
9 Yeas 0 Nays 0 Absent
2023-2024 BUDGET
Mr. Mackie moved to approve the 2023-2024 Budget. Mrs. Freeman seconded the motion.
(See Attached)
ROLL CALL VOTE:
Mr. Dayton - Yea, Mrs. Young - Yea, Mr. Talbot - Yea, Mr. Hughes - Yea, Mr. Mackie - Yea, Mrs. Freeman - Yea, Dr. Lathon - Yea, Mr. Gaines - Yea, Dr. London – Yea.
There was no public comment.
9 yeas 0 nays 0 absent
SALARY SCHEDULE
Mr. Hughes moved to approve the Salary Schedule for 2023-2024.
(See Attached)
Mr. Talbot seconded the motion.
There was no public comment.
9 yeas 0 nays 0 absent
INSURANCE PROPOSAL
Mr. Gaines moved to approve the Property Insurance Proposal. Dr. Lathon seconded the motion.
(See Attached)
There was no public comment.
9 yeas 0 nays 0 absent
JOINT AGREEMENT WITH THE CITY OF ZACHARY SRO AND CROSSING GUARDS CONTRACT
Mrs. Freeman moved to approve the Joint Agreement with the City of Zachary SRO and Crossing Guards Contract for 1 year, starting on July 1, 2023, to June 30, 2024. Mrs. London seconded the motion.
(See Attached)
There was no public comment.
9 yeas 0 nays 0 absent
COOPERATIVE ENDEAVOR AGREEMENT WITH THE CITY OF ZACHARY AND THE ZACHARY SCHOOL SYSTEM – (ZYP MULTIPURPOSE RECREATIONAL FACILITY)
Mrs. Freeman moved to approve the Cooperative Endeavor Agreement with the City of Zachary and The Zachary School System – (ZYP Multipurpose Recreational Facility). Hughes seconded the motion.
(See attached)
There was no public comment.
9 yeas 0 nays 0 absent
ADMINISTRATIVE MAIN OFFICE JOB DESCRIPTIONS
Mrs. Young moved to approve the Administrative Main Office Job Descriptions. Mr. Talbot seconded the motion.
(See attached)
There was no public comment.
9 yeas 0 nays 0 absent
ADMINISTRATIVE CONTRACTS
Mr. Hughes moved to approve the Administrative Contracts. Dr. Lathon seconded the motion.
(See attached)
There was no public comment. 9 yeas 0 nays 0 absent
PERMISSION TO ADVERTISE FOR BOARD MEMBER COMPENSATION
Mrs. Young made a motion to table giving permission to advertise for board member compensation until it can be discussed further during the July Board Retreat. Mr. Mackie seconded the motion.
There was no public comment.
9 yeas 0 nays 0 absent
WHERE WE ARE PRESENTATION
Non action item to be discussed at board retreat.
Public Comment: Parent/Student discussed concerns about incident; this concern will be reviewed.
TIMELINE FOR AGENDA FINALIZATION, WORK SESSION STRUCTURES, AND NOTIFICATION OF EXPULSION HEARINGS
Non action item to be discussed at board retreat.
TIMELINE CONFIRMATION FOR STRATEGIC PLANNING
COMMUNITY ACCESS DISCUSSION: MEETING TIMES, LOCATIONS, AND RECORDINGS.
Non action items to be discussed at board retreat.
COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT, STUDENT ADVISORY COMMITTEE, AND COMMUNITY ADVISORY BOARD
Non action item to be discussed at board retreat.
SCHOOL WALK THROUGH OUTCOMES, AND SCHEDULE FOR REMAINING WALKTHROUGH ITEMS
COMMITTEE REPORTS
BOARD
Non action item to be discussed at board retreat.
COMMITTEE MEETINGS
None
AGENDA ITEMS FOR JULY 18, 2023, BOARD MEETING
Retirements – Mr. Scott Devillier
Recognitions – Trent Brooks
EXPULSION HEARING SM – MR. NECAISE
Dr. London moved to go to Executive Session for SM. Mr. Gaines seconded the motion.
9 Yeas 0 Nays 0 Absent
Mrs. Young moved to go back into Regular Session for SM. Dr. Lathon seconded the motion.
9 Yeas 0 Nays 0 Absent
Mr. Hughes made a motion to modify the expulsion. Dr. Lathon seconded the motion.
ROLL CALL VOTE:
Mr. Dayton - Yea, Dr. Young - Yea, Mr. Talbot - Yea, Mr. Hughes - Yea, Mr. Mackie - Yea, Mrs. Freeman - Yea, Mr. Gaines - Yea, Dr. Lathon - Yea, Dr. London - Yea.
9 Yeas, 0 Nays, O Absent
EXPULSION HEARING FOR BH - MR. NECAISE
Parent or student did not present for expulsion hearing – No Action.
ADJOURN
Mrs. Young moved to adjourn. Mr. Hughes seconded the motion.
There was no public comment.
9 Yeas, 0 Nays, 0 Absent
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David Dayton, President Ben Necaise, Superintendent