ZACHARY COMMUNITY SCHOOL BOARD MINUTES
August 1, 2023 Board Meeting
The Zachary Community School Board Meeting was held on August 1, 2023 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 Mr. Mackie
Board Members Present: Mr. Dayton, Mr. Talbot, Mr. Hughes, Mr. Mackie, Mrs. Freeman, Dr. Lathon, Mr. Gaines, Dr. London. 1 ABSENT: Dr. Young
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Mr. Mackie moved to approve the minutes for the July 18, 2023 Resources Committee Meeting, Work Session, and Board Meeting. Mrs. Freeman seconded the motion.
There was no public comment.
VOTE: 8 YEAS 0 NAYS 1 ABSENT
ADOPT MILLAGE RATE FOR 2023 PROPERTY TAXES
Mr. Mackie moved to adopt the Millage Rate for 2023 Property Taxes. Mrs. Freeman seconded the motion.
There was no public comment.
ROLL CALL VOTE: Mr. Dayton – Yea, Mr. Talbot – Yea, Mr. Hughes – Yea, Mr. Mackie – Yea, Mrs. Freeman – Yea, Dr. Lathon – Yea, Mr. Gaines – Yea, Dr. London – Yea
8 YEAS 0 NAYS 1 ABSENT – Dr. Young
COOPERATIVE ENDEAVOR AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF ZACHARY AND THE ZACHARY COMMUNITY SCHOOL SYSTEM
Mr. Talbot moved to approve the Cooperative Endeavor Agreement between the City of Zachary and the Zachary Community School System. Dr. London seconded the motion.
There was no public comment.
POLICIES
Mr. Mackie moved to approve the following policies: File; EBBB – School and Student Safety, File: EDCB – Carpool and Bus Line Safety, File: IDCJ – Continuous Learning, File: JB – Attendance, File: JBD – Student Absences and Excuses, and File: JGCD Administration of Medication, File: BCBI Public Participation In School Board Meetings. Dr. Lathon seconded the motion.
There was no public comment.
VOTE: 8 YEAS NAYS 1 ABSENT
ADMINISTRATIVE CONTRACTS
Mrs. Freeman moved to approve the Administrative Contracts. Dr. London seconded the motion.
There was no public comment.
VOTE: 8 YEAS 0 NAYS 1 ABSENT
PERMISSION TO ADVERTISE FOR BOARD MEMBER COMPENSATION
Mr. Hughes moved to Advertise for Board Member Compensation. Dr. Lathon seconded the motion.
There was no public comment.
VOTE: 8 YEAS 0 NAYS 1 ABSENT
COMMITTEE REPORTS – None at this time
COMMITTEE MEETINGS – None at this time
AGENDA ITEMS FOR SEPTEMBER 5, 2023 BOARD MEETING
Board Member Compensation, Policies
EXPULSION HEARING BH
Mr. Mackie moved to go into Executive Session for the Hearing of BH. Dr. London seconded the motion.
There was no public comment.
VOTE: 8 YEAS 0 NAYS 1 ABSENT
Mrs. Freeman moved to come out of Executive Session. Dr. Lathon seconded the motion.
VOTE: 8 YEAS 0 NAYS 1 ABSENT
Mr. Hughes moved to go back into the regular Board Meeting. Mr. Mackie seconded the motion.
There was no public comment.
VOTE: 8 YEAS 0 NAYS 1 ABSEMT
Mr. Hughes moved to affirm the expulsion as stands. Mr. Mackie seconded the motion.
There was no public comment.
ROLL CALL VOTE:
Mr. Dayton – Yea, Mr. Talbot – Yea, Mr. Hughes – Yea, Mr. Mackie – Yea, Mrs. Freeman – Yea, Dr. Lathon – Yea, Mr. Gaines - Yea, Dr. London – Yea.
8 YEAS 0 NAYS 1 ABSENT
ADJOURN
Mr. Gaines moved to adjourn. Mr. Mackie seconded the motion.
There was no public comment.
VOTE: 8 YEAS 0 NAYS 1 ABSENT
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David Dayton - President Ben Necaise - Superintendent