ZACHARY COMMUNITY SCHOOL BOARD MINUTES
10-03-2023 Board Meeting
The Zachary Community School Board Meeting was held on October 3, 2023 at 7:00 pm at 3755 Church Street, Zachary, Louisiana, 70791.
The Invocation was led by Mrs. Freeman.
The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Mr. Gaines
Board Members Present: Mr. Dayton, Dr. Young, Mr. Talbot, Mr. Hughes, Mr. Mackie, Mrs. Freeman, Dr. Lathon, Mr. Gaines, Dr. London. 1 ABSENT – Mr. Mackie – Arrived at 7:02AM
SUPERINTENDENT UPDATE
Mr. 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 September 5, 2023 Resources Committee Meeting, Work Session and Board Meeting. Mr. Mackie seconded the motion.
There was no public comment.
VOTE: 9 YEAS 0 NAYS 0 ABSENT
RECOGNITION OF WELL AHEAD LOUISIANA DESIGNATION
Mrs. Coats introduced Mrs. Keagan from Department of Health to the board. Mrs. Coats and Mrs. Keagan presented each school a certificate for promotion of good health habits.
ZCSD DIFFERENTIATED COMPENSATION PAY PLAN
Dr. London moved to approve the ZCSD Differentiated Compensation Pay Plan. Mr. Hughes seconded the motion.
There was no public comment.
VOTE: 9 YEAS 0 NAYS 0 ABSENT
PERMISSION FOR DR. GAYNELL YOUNG TO TRAVEL OUT OF STATE TO DALLAS, TEXAS TO THE 2024 COSSBA ANNUAL CONFERENCE ON FEBRUARY 22-25, 2024
Mr. Mackie moved to approve for Gaynell Young to travel out of State to Dallas, Texas to the 2024 COSBA Annual Conference on February 22-25, 2024. Mr. Talbot seconded the motion.
There was no public comment.
VOTE: 9 YEAS 0 NAYS 0 ABSENT
COMMITTEE REPORTS – None at this time.
COMMITTEE MEETINGS – Policy Committee Meeting to be announced in next few weeks.
Strategic Planning Meeting in November or December.
AGENDA ITEMS FOR NOVEMBER 7, 2023 BOARD MEETING
Recognitions
EXPULSION HEARING KR
Dr. Young moved to go into Executive Session of the Hearing of KR. Mr. Mackie seconded the motion.
There was no public comment.
VOTE: 9 YEAS 0 NAYS 0 ABSENT
Mr. Hughes moved to come out of Executive Session. Mr. Talbot seconded the motion.
VOTE: 9 YEAS 0 NAYS 0 ABSENT
Mr. Hughes moved to go back into regular Board Meeting. Mr. Talbot seconded the motion.
There was no public comment.
VOTE: 9 YEAS 0 NAYS 0 ABSENT
Mr. Hughes moved to affirm the expulsion as stands. Mr. Talbot seconded the motion.
There was no public comment.
ROLL CALL VOTE:
Mr. Dayton – Yea, Dr. Young – Yea, Mr. Talbot – Yea, Mr. Hughes – Yea, Mr. Mackie – Yea, Mr. Mackie – Yea, Mrs. Freeman – Yea, Dr. Lathon – Yea, Mr. Gaines – Yea, Dr. London – Nay.
8 YEAS 1 NAY 0 ABSENT
Dr. London wanted to add that she wants to have drug test that will detect to identify substance that they used.
EXPULSION HEARING JH
Dr. Young moved to go into Executive Session for the Hearing of JH. Dr. London seconded the motion.
There was no public comment.
VOTE: 9 YEAS 0 NAYS 0 ABSENT
Mr. Hughes moved to come out of Executive Session. Mr. Talbot seconded the motion.
VOTE: 9 YEAS 0 NAYS 0 ABSENT
Mr. Hughes moved to go back into the regular Board Meeting. Mr. Mackie second the motion.
There was no public comment.
VOTE: 9 YEAS 0 NAYS 0 ABSENT
Mr. Talbot moved to affirm the expulsion as stands. Mr. Hughes seconded the motion.
There was no public comment.
ROLL CALL VOTE:
Mr. Dayton – Yea, Dr. Young – Yea, Mr. Talbot – Yea, Mr. Hughes – Yea, Mr. Mackie – Yea, Mrs. Freeman – Yea, Dr. Lathon – Yea, Mr. Gaines – Yea, Dr. London – Nay
8 YEAS 1 NAY 0 ABSENT
Dr. Young, Dr. Lathon upheld the decision but wished that we would have consideration for the student to walk. Dr. London wants to have drug test that will detect to identify substance that they used and also would like to have consideration for the student to walk.
ADJOURN
Mr. Gaines moved to adjourn. Mr. Hughes seconded the motion.
There was no public comment.
VOTE: 9 YEAS 0 NAYS 0 ABSENT
__________________________________ _______________________________
David Dayton - President Ben Necaise - Superintendent