ZACHARY COMMUNITY SCHOOL BOARD MINUTES
April 16, 2024
The Zachary Community School Board Meeting was held on April 16, 2024 at 7:00 p.m. at 3755 Church Street, Zachary, Louisiana.
The Invocation was led by Mr. Mackie.
The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Mr. Gaines.
ROLL CALL: Dr. Lathon, Mr. Talbot, Mr. Hughes, Mr. Mackie, Mr. Gaines, Dr. London
3 ABSENT – Dr. Young, Mrs. Freeman, Mr. Dayton
SUPERINTENDENT UPDATE
Mr. Necaise gave his Superintendent’s Update.
RECOGNITION OF STUDENT OF THE YEAR 2024
The board recognized the following Student of the Year for 2024 and presented them with a certificate: Zachary Early Learning Center – Ida Becker, Northwestern Elementary – Karah Baker, Rollins Place Elementary – Mai Pentney, Zachary Elementary – Palton Gould, Copper Mill Elementary – Eryn Jenkins, Northwestern Middle School – Ila Best, Zachary High School Nyla Doiron.
RECOGNITION OF MADELYN SNYDER – DEMOCO YOUTH TOUR ESSAY CONTEST FINALIST The board recognized Madely Snyder for being a winner of the Demco Youth Tour Essay Contest Finalist. She will receive an expense paid trip to Washington D.C. and a scholarship. The board presented Madelyn with a certificate.
SCHOOL LUNCH HERO DAY OFFICIAL PROCLAMATION
Mrs. Coats reviewed the School Lunch Hero Day Official Proclamation.
Mr. Gaines moved to approve the proclamation. Dr. London seconded the motion.
There was no public comment.
VOTE: 6 YEAS 0 NAYS 3 ABSENT
DISTRICT UPDATE
Mrs. Jessica Brister – Supervisor of Early Childhood and Elementary Programs Pre K-2 and Tamara Johnson- Chief Academic Officer reviewed the Summer School Structure with the board.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Mr. Hughes moved to approve the minutes for the March 5, 2024 Resources Committee Meeting, Work Session and Board Meeting and April 11, 2024 Discipline Policy Review.
Dr. London seconded the motion.
There was no public comment.
VOTE: 6 YEAS 0 NAYS 3 ABSENT
ADMINISTRATIVE CONTRACTS
Mr. Gaines moved to approve the Administrative Contracts. Mr. Talbot seconded the motion.
There was no public comment.
VOTE: 6 YEAS 0 NAYS 3 ABSENT
COMMITTEE REPORTS – None at this time.
COMMITTEE MEETING – Executive Committee Meeting April 23, 2024 at 6:00 PM
AGENDA ITEMS FOR MAY 7, 2024 BOARD MEETING
Recognition of Students, Student Handbooks, Student Fees Policy
EXPULSION APPEAL CH
Mr. Hughes moved to go into Executive Session. Dr. London seconded the motion.
There was no public comment.
VOTE: 6 YEAS 0 NAYS 3 ABSENT
Dr. Young has joined Board Meeting by Teleconference at 7:34pm. Her vote will not be counted.
MOTIONS TO COME OUT OF EXECUTIVE SESSION – BACK INTO REGULAR SESSION
Mr. Talbot moved to come out of Executive Session and go into regular board meeting. Mr. Mackie seconded the motion.
There was no public comment.
VOTE: 6 YEAS 0 NAYS 2 ABSENT 1 TELECONFERENCE
Mr. Hughes moved to uphold the Expulsion. Mr. Gaines seconded the motion.
There was no public comment.
ROLL CALL VOTE:
Dr. Lathon – Yea, Mr. Talbot – Yea, Mr. Hughes – Yea, Mr. Mackie – Yea, Mr. Gaines – Yea, Dr.
London – Nay.
VOTE: 5 YEAS 1 NAYS 2 ABSENT 1 TELECONFERENCE
EXPULSION APPEAL BB
Mr. Gaines moved to go into Executive Session. Mr. Mackie seconded the motion.
There was no public comment.
VOTE: 6 YEAS 0 NAYS 2 ABSENT 1 TELECONFERENCE
MOTION TO COME OUT OF EXECUTIVE SESSION – BACK INTO REGULAR SESSION
Mr. Hughes moved to come out of Executive Session and go into regular board meeting. Mr. Mackie seconded the motion.
There was no public comment.
VOTE: 6 YEAS 0 NAYS 2 ABSENT 1 TELECONFERENCE
Mr. Talbot moved to uphold the Expulsion. Mr. Hughes seconded the motion.
There was no public comment.
ROLL CALL VOTE:
Dr. Lathon – Abstained, Mr. Talbot – Yea, Mr. Hughes – Yea, Mr. Mackie – Yea, Mr. Gaines –
Yea, Dr. London – Ney
VOTE: 4 YEAS 1 NAYS 1 ABSTAINED 2 ABSENT 1 TELECONFERENCE
ADJOURN
Mr. Gaines moved to adjourn. Mr. Mackie seconded the motion.
There was no public comment.
VOTE: 6 YEAS 0 NAYS 2 ABSENT 1 TELECONFERENCE
Dr. Elecia Lathon – President Ben Necaise - Superintendent