ZACHARY COMMUNITY SCHOOL BOARD MINUTES

March 5, 2024

The Zachary Community School Board Meeting was held on March 5, 2024 at 7:00 p.m. at 3755 Church Street, Zachary, Louisiana.

The Invocation was led by Dr. London.

The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Mr. Dayton

ROLL CALL: Dr. Lathon, Dr. Young, Mrs. Freeman,Mr. Gaines, Dr. London, Mr. Dayton                   3 ABSENT – Mr. Talbot, Mr. Hughes, Mr. Mackie

SUPERINTENDENT UPDATE

Mr. Necaise gave his Superintendent’s Update.

RECOGNITION OF THE BRONCO BELLES – UDA LARGE HIP HOP NATIONAL CHAMPIONS 2024

The board presented certificates to the Bronco Belles:  Mya Pabon, Chloe Broussard, Leanna Broussard, Ella Brown, Julia Rettig, Emma Todd, Abigail Thompson, Nyllah Allen, Lillie Derouen, Leila Alexander Armiyah Day, Ja’Myrea Foreman, Aubri Scott, Jaila Matthews, Kiersten Popillion, Nevaeh Robertson, Nylah Craig, Kaitlyn Perterson, Maliah Wells, Emerson Stein, Taylor Haynes, Annalise Anderson, Mary Clare Gautreaux

RECOGNITION OF NATIONAL MERIT SCHOLARSHIP FINALIST AMANDA LE

The board presented Amanda Le with a certificate.

RECOGNITION OF BOARD DONATION TO THE FOOD PANTRY

The board thanked the Food Pantry for all of their hard work and presented them with a check.

DISTRICT UPDATE

Mr. Necaise presented a district update to the board.

APPROVAL OF MINUTES

Mr. Gaines moved to approve the minutes for the February 1, 2024 Strategic Planning Work Shop, February 6, 2024 Resources Committee Meeting, Work Session and Board Meeting, with the correction on the February 6, 2024 Work Session and Board Meeting minutes on changing the name in the Audit Report from Postlewaite & Netterville to EisnerAmper.  Mrs. Freeman seconded the motion.

There was no public comment.

VOTE:  6 YEAS  0 NAYS  0 ABSENT

STUDENT TRANSPORTATION SERVICES

Dr. Young moved to approve First Student for the Zachary Community School District Student Transportation Service and have our staff and Board Attorney Ricky McDavid to work with First Student on the contract.  Mr. Dayton seconded the motion.

There was no public comment.

VOTE: 6 YEAS   0 NAYS   3 ABSENT

2024-2025 OFFICIAL JOURNAL

Dr. London moved to approve The Advocate as our 2024-2025 Official Journal.  Mrs. Freeman seconded the motion.  (See Attached)

There was no public comment.

VOTE:  6 YEAS  0 NAYS  3 ABSENT

PERMISSION TO ADVERTISE FOR FOOD SERVICE AND SUPPLY BIDS

Mrs. Coats asked permission to advertise for Food Service and Supply Bids.

Mrs. Freeman moved to give Mrs. Coats permission to advertise for Food Service and Supply Bids. Dr. London seconded the motion.

There was no public comment.

VOTE:  6 YEAS   0 NAYS  0 ABSENT

CHANGING INVESTMENTS FROM STIFEL TO MEEDER INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT

Mr. Gaines moved to change investments from Stifel to Meeder Investment Management.

Mrs. Freeman seconded the motion.    (See Attached)

There was no public comment.

VOTE:  6 YEAS  0 NAYS    3 ABSENT

ACT 393

Dr. London spoke about public comment to the board. She would like for the public to be able to speak on any agenda item even if it’s not to be voted on.

Dr. London made a motion to approve the change for public comment.

No one seconded the motion.

Dr. Young asked the board to have a Policy Committee Meeting to discuss more about public comment.

COMMITTEE REPORTS – None at this time.

COMMITTEE MEETING – Policy Committee Meeting to be announced.

AGENDA ITEMS FOR APRIL 16, 2024 BOARD MEETING

Recognition of Students,

EXPULSION APPEAL AJ

Mrs. Freeman moved to go into Executive Session.  Mr. Dayton seconded the motion.

There was no public comment.

ROLL CALL VOTE:

Dr. Lathon – Yea, Dr. Young – Yea, Mrs. Freeman – Yea, Mr. Gaines – Yea, Dr. London – Yea, Mr. Dayton – Yea.

6 YEAS  0 NAYS  3 ABSENT

MOTIONS TO COME OUT OF EXECUTIVE SESSION – BACK INTO REGULAR SESSION

Mr. Gaines moved to come out of Executive Session and go into regular board meeting.  Mrs. Freeman seconded the motion.

There was no public comment.

VOTE:  6 YEAS 0 NAYS  3 ABSENT

Mrs. Freeman moved to uphold the Expulsion.  Mr. Gaines seconded the motion.

There was no public comment.

ROLL CALL VOTE:

Dr. Lathon – Yea, Dr. Young – Yea, Mrs. Freeman – Yea, Mr. Gaines – Yea, Dr. London – Yea, Mr. Dayton – Yea.

VOTE:  6 YEAS  0 NAYS  3 ABSENT

Dr. Young would like for the student to receive counseling at Port Hudson.

ADJOURN

Mrs. Freeman moved to adjourn.  Dr. London seconded the motion.

There was no public comment.

VOTE:  6 YEAS   0 NAYS  3 ABSENT

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Dr. Elecia Lathon – President                   Ben Necaise - Superintendent