ZACHARY COMMUNITY SCHOOL BOARD MINUTES
JUNE 18, 2024
BUDGET HEARING
The Zachary Community School Board held a Public Hearing on the 2024-2025 Budget on June 18, 2024, at 7:00 PM at the Zachary Community School Board Office, 3755 Church Street, Zachary, LA, 70791.
The meeting was called to order by Dr. Lathon.
Mr. Musso recommended that the board adopt the 2024-2025 Budget.
There was no public comment.
Mr. Hughes made a motion to adjourn the Budget Hearing. Mr. Dayton seconded the motion.
Vote to close: All in favor.
The Public Hearing Meeting was closed at 7:05 PM.
BOARD MEETING
The Zachary Community School Board Meeting was held on June 18, 2024, at 7:06 PM, at the Zachary Community School Board Office, 3755 Church Street, Zachary, LA 70791.
The Meeting was called to order by Dr. Lathon.
The Invocation was led by Mrs. Freeman.
The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Mr. Hughes.
ROLL CALL: Dr. Lathon, Dr. Young, Mr. Hughes, Mrs. Freeman, Dr. London, Mr. Dayton
3 ABSENT – Mr. Talbot, Mr. Gaines, Mr. Mackie
SUPERINTENDENT UPDATE
Mr. Necaise informed the board and public about LEAD’s Training, Superior Printing installing a Print Shop at Port Hudson Academy, Internship opportunities in the local area for students, and the progress of the Bank of Zachary’s satellite location at ZHS and its opportunities for students. He spoke with the board about the Demographic Study being performed this year through Empower. He also informed the board about the donation of land for future school use with stipulations by Trivento Development Group.
DISTRICT UPDATE
Mr. Necaise had Mrs. Tamara Johnson inform the board about the Comprehensive Literacy State
Development Grant.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Mr. Hughes moved to approve the minutes for May 6, 2024, Policy/Handbook Meeting, May 7, 2024,
Resources Committee, Work Session, and Board Meeting. Mrs. Freeman seconded the motion.
There was no public comment.
VOTE: YEAS 6 NAYS 0 ABSENT 3
SUPERIOR OFFICE PRODUCTS PRINT SHOP CONTRACT
Mr. Dayton moved to approve the Superior Office Products Print Shop contract. Dr. Young seconded the motion.
There was no public comment.
VOTE: YEAS 6 NAYS 0 ABSENT 3
LOUISIANA ATTESTATION QUESTIONNAIRE
Dr. London moved to adopt the Louisiana Attestation Questionnaire. Mr. Dayton seconded the motion. (See Attached)
There was no public comment.
VOTE: YEAS 6 NAYS 0 ABSENT 3
2024 – 2025 BUDGET
Mrs. Freeman moved to approve the 2024-2025 Budget. Mr. Hughes seconded the motion.
There was no public comment.
ROLL CALL VOTE: Dr. Lathon-Yea, Dr. Young-Yea, Mr. Hughes-Yea, Mrs. Freeman-Yea, Dr. London-Yea,
Mr. Dayton-Yea.
3 ABSENT – Mr. Talbot, Mr. Gaines, Mr. Mackie
2024-2025 SALARY SCHEDULE
Dr. London moved to approve the Salary Schedule. Mr. Dayton seconded the motion.
There was no public comment.
VOTE: YEAS 6 NAYS 0 ABSENT 3
PROPERTY INSURANCE PROPOSALS
Mr. Hughes moved to approve the Property Insurance Proposals. Mrs. Freeman seconded the motion.
There was no public comment.
VOTE: YEAS 6 NAYS 0 ABSENT 3
ANGELO’S LAWN-SCAPE OF LOUISIANA INC.
Dr. London moved to approve Angelo’s Lawn-Scape of Louisiana Inc. #6727 & 6731.
Mr. Hughes seconded the motion.
There was no public comment.
VOTE: YEAS 6 NAYS 0 ABSENT 3
AUDIT ENGAGEMENT FOR 2023-2024
Mrs. Freeman moved to approve the 2023-2024 Audit Engagement with EisnerAmper and grant the Superintendent permission to sign. Dr. London seconded the motion. (See Attached)
There was no public comment.
VOTE: YEAS 6 NAYS 0 ABSENT 3
JOINT AGREEMENT WITH THE CITY OF ZACHARY SRO AND CROSSING GUARDS CONTRACT
Mr. Hughes moved to approve the Joint Agreement with the City of Zachary SRO and Crossing Guards contract. Mr. Dayton seconded the motion.
There was no public comment.
VOTE: YEAS 6 NAYS 0 ABSENT 3
FENNWOOD HILLS COUNTRY CLUB CONTRACT
Mr. Hughes moved to approve the Fennwood Hills Country Club contract with the provision that in the event the facilities are unable to be used, the amount will be reduced, or another location will be provided for the Teams. Dr. London seconded the motion.
There was no public comment.
VOTE: YEAS 6 NAYS 0 ABSENT 3
FOOD AND SUPPLY BIDS FOR 2024-2025 SCHOOL YEAR
Mrs. Freeman moved to approve Food and Supply Bids. Mr. Dayton seconded the motion.
There was no public comment.
VOTE: YEAS 6 NAYS 0 ABSENT 3
2024-2025 STUDENT RIGHTS and RESPONSIBILITIES HANDBOOK
Mr. Hughes moved to approve the 2024-2025 Student Rights and Responsibilities Handbook.
Mrs. Freeman seconded the motion.
There was one public comment in favor of the addition of blue uniform pants.
This was discussed by the board and will be revisited at the next scheduled board meeting.
VOTE: YEAS 5 NAYS 1 ABSENT 3
WHERE WE ARE: DISCIPLINE DATA & OPPORTUNITIES
Dr. London presented to the board on Discipline Data and Opportunities.
DR. GAYNELL YOUNG and DR. CRYSTAL LONDON TO TRAVEL OUT OF STATE
Mr. Dayton moved to approve Dr. Gaynell Young and Dr. Crystal London to travel out of state to the Southern Region Leadership Conference, July 21-23, 2024, at the Beau Rivage Resort in Biloxi, MS.
Mrs. Freeman seconded the motion.
There was no public comment.
VOTE: YEAS 6 NAYS 0 ABSENT 3
SUPERINTENDENT EVALUATION
Dr. Lathon read the evaluation scores to the board and public, she stated that Superintendent Necaise scored Highly Effective, the board congratulated him. Mr. Necaise expressed his appreciation.
COMMITTEE REPORTS – none
COMMITTEE MEETINGS – Future Academic Committee Meeting and Policy Meeting requested.
AGENDA ITEMS FOR JULY 16, 2024, BOARD MEETING
Policies
EXPULSION APPEAL XP
Parent and Attorney for XP chose to remain Public with the Expulsion Appeal.
Appeal was presented by Attorney Heidi Vessel on behalf of XP.
Dr. London moved to go into Executive Session. Mrs. Freeman seconded the motion.
There was no public comment.
VOTE: YEAS 6 NAYS 0 ABSENT 3
MOTION TO COME OUT OF EXECUTIVE SESSION – BACK INTO REGULAR SESSION
Dr. Young moved to come out of Executive Session and back into Regular Session.
Mr. Dayton seconded the motion.
There was no public comment.
VOTE: YEAS 6 NAYS 0 ABSENT 3
Mrs. Freeman moved to uphold the Expulsion. Mr. Hughes seconded the motion.
There was no public comment.
ROLL CALL VOTE:
Dr. Lathon – Yea, Dr. Young – Yea, Mr. Hughes – Yea, Mrs. Freeman - Yea, Dr. London – Nay,
Mr. Dayton – Yea.
VOTE: YEAS 5 NAYS 1 ABSENT 3
ADJOURN
Mr. Hughes moved to adjourn. Mr. Dayton seconded the motion.
There was no public comment.
VOTE: YEAS 6 NAYS 0 ABSENT 3
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Dr. Elecia Lathon – President Ben Necaise - Superintendent