ZACHARY COMMUNITY SCHOOL BOARD MINUTES
September 5, 2023 Board Meeting
The Zachary Community School Board Meeting was held on September 5, 2023 at 7:00 pm at 3755 Church Street, Zachary, Louisiana, 70791.
The Invocation was led by Reverend Parker.
The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Boy Scout Troop 46 – Mikey Martinez, Logan Rush, Connor Moses.
Board Members Present: Mr. Dayton, Dr. Young, Mr. Talbot, Mr. Hughes, Mr. Mackie, Mrs. Freeman, Dr. Lathon, Mr. Gaines, Dr. London. 0 ABSENT
SUPERINTENDENT UPDATE
Mr. Necaise gave the Superintendent’s Update and informed the Board of upcoming dates for district functions.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Mr. Mackie moved to approve the minutes for the July 29, 2023 Board Retreat, August 1, 2023 Work Session and Board Meeting. Mr. Hughes seconded the motion.
There was no public comment.
VOTE: 9 YEAS 0 NAYS 0 ABSENT
RECOGNITION OF RETIREES
The board recognized the following Retirees: Mary Parker and Miriam Howard.
The board presented them with a plaque.
UNINSURED/UNDERINSURED MOTORIST BODILY INJURY RESOLUTION
Mr. Hughes moved to reject the Uninsured/Underinsured Motorist Bodily Injury Resolution.
Dr. London seconded the motion. (See Attached)
There was no public comment.
VOTE: 9 YEAS 0 NAYS 0 ABSENT
2023-2024 PUPIL PROGRESSION
Dr. Young moved to approve the 2023-2024 Pupil Pression Plan. Mrs. Freeman seconded the motion.
There was no public comment. (See Attached)
VOTE: 9 YEAS 0 NAYS 0 ABSENT
BOARD MEMBER COMPENSATION
Dr. Young moved to raise the Board Member Compensation from $500.00 to $800.00 a month and the board will continue to pay into the Courtesy Fund. Mr. Mackie seconded the motion.
There was no public comment.
ROLL CALL VOTE: Mr. Dayton - Yea, Dr. Young - Yea, Mr. Talbot – Nay, Mr. Hughes - Yea, Mr. Mackie - Yea, Mrs. Freeman - Yea, Dr. Lathon – Yea, Mr. Gaines - Nay, Dr. London – Yea.
7 YEAS 2 NAYS 0 ABSENT
FENNWOOD HILLS COUNTRY CLUB CONTRACT
Mr. Hughes moved to approve the Fennwood Hills Country Club Contract. Dr. London seconded the motion.
There was no public comment. (See Attached)
VOTE: 9 YEAS 0 NAYS 0 ABSENT
Dr. Young moved to approve the following policies: File: BCBK – Executive Sessions, File: DC – Annual Operating Budget, File: DID – Audits, File: EBBC – Emergency/Crisis Management, File: EBBI Public Health Emergency, File: EBCB – Video/Audio Monitoring of School Board Property, File: ED – Student Transportation Management, File: GBRIB – Sick Leave, and File: GBRIC Maternity and Adoptive Leave. Dr. Lathon second the motion. (See Attached)
There was no public comment.
VOTE: 9 YEAS 0 NAYS 0 ABSENT
LOCAL EVALUATION PLAN 2023-2024
Dr. London moved to approve the Local Evaluation Plan for 2023-2024. Dr. Lathon seconded the motion.
There was no public comment.
VOTE: 9 YEAS 0 NAYS 0 ABSENT
SUPPLEMENTAL STIPEND FROM THE LEGISLATURE 2023-2024
Mr. Hughes moved to approve the Supplemental Stipend for the Legislature 2023-2024 and all employees will receive the stipend. The payments will be split in half, first payment on October 31, 2023 and the other half on March 31, 2023. Mr. Mackie seconded the motion.
There was no public comment.
VOTE: 9 YEAS 0 NAYS 0 ABSENT
DISCUSSION REGARDING THE REMOVAL OF DISCIPLINARY ACTIONS FOR STUDENTS NOT HAVING A Z LOGO
After discussion everyone agreed that no student will be discipline for not having a logo and the school district will help with the students in need of logos.
COMMITTEE REPORTS - Resources met tonight. (See Attached) Zachary Early Childhood Network Universal Pre-K Cost/Impact Power Point. – (See Attached)
COMMITTEE MEETINGS – None at this time.
AGENDA ITEMS FOR OCTOBER 3, 2023 BOARD MEETING
Differentiated Compensation Pay
ADJOURN
Mr. Gaines moved to adjourn. Mr. Hughes seconded the motion.
There was no public comment.
VOTE: 9 YEAS 0 NAYS 0 ABSENT
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David Dayton - President Ben Necaise - Superintendent