ZACHARY COMMUNITY SCHOOL BOARD MINUTES
July 16, 2024
The Zachary Community School Board Meeting was held on July 16, 2024, at 7:00 pm., at the Zachary Community School Board Office, 3755 Church Street, Zachary, La. 70791.
The Invocation was led by Dr. London.
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
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Mr. Hughes moved to approve the minutes for June 18, 2024 Resources Committee, Work Session, and Board Meeting and June 27, 2024 Special Board Meeting. Mr. Mackie seconded the motion.
There was no public comment.
VOTE: 6 YEAS 0 NAYS 3 ABSENT
2024 INSURANCE RENEWAL CANDENCE INSURANCE
Mr. Hughes moved to approve the 2024 Insurance Renewal Candence Insurance. Dr. London seconded the motion. (See Attached)
There was no public comment.
VOTE: 6 YEAS 0 NAYS 3 ABSENT
ENPOWER PRESENTATION – STRATEGIC PLAN
Rebecca Armstrong English presented the Enpower presentation to the board.
DISTRICT UPDATE – LEADS
Tamara Johnson presented the Leads presentation to the board.
SUPERINTENDENT’S UPDATE
Superintendent Necaise gave the Superintendent’s Update and informed the Board of upcoming dates for district functions.
BUDGET REVISION
Mr. Gaines moved to approve the 2023 – 2024 Budget Revision. Mr. Talbot seconded the motion.
There was no public comment. (See Attached)
VOTE: 6 YEAS 0 NAYS 3 ABSENT
HANDBOOK UPDATES
Mrs. Marangos asked the board to approve a 10 point grading scale addition to the handbook. Mr. Hughes moved to approve the 10 point grading scale addition to the handbook. Dr. London seconded the motion.
There was no public comment.
VOTE: 6 YEAS 0 NAYS 3 ABSENT
CME SCHOOL COLOR TRANSITION
Mr. Mackie moved to approve the Copper Mill Elementary School color transition. This will allow the uniform colors to be like all the schools in the district. Mr. Talbot seconded the motion.
There was no public comment.
POLICIES
Dr. Lathon moved to approve the following Policies and the Handbook Polices and table the Navy Pants until the next school board meeting on August 6, 2024. File: JCF – Behavioral Health Support for Students, File: JGCFA – Behavioral Health Services for Students, File: JCDB – Addition of Columbia Blue for Student Dress Code, File: EB Buildings and Grounds Management, File: GAMA – Employee Smoking, Tobacco, and Marijuana Use, File: IDCH Home Study Program, File: IDE – Co-Curricular Activities and Extracurricular Activities, File: IDFA – Interscholastic Athletics, File: JBE – Truancy, File: JCDAA – Student Smoking, Tobacco and Marijuana Use, File: JCDAE Electronic Telecommunication Devices, File: JD – Discipline, File: JDD – Suspension, File: JDE – Expulsion, and File: JGCE – Child Abuse. Mr. Hughes seconded the motion.
Dr. London made a statement of agreement to add the remaining policies but disagreed with tabling the vote to add navy pants option.
PUBLIC COMMENT – Ms. Elizabeth Gaines spoke on Dress Code Policy for the students.
ROLL CALL VOTE: Dr. Lathon – Yea, Mr. Talbot – Yea, Mr. Hughes – Yea, Mr. Mackie – Yea, Mr. Gaines – Yea, Dr. London – Nay
5 YEAS 1 NAY 3 ABSENT
PROPOSED UPDATES TO DISTRICT HANDBOOK
Mr. Hughes moved to approve the proposed updates to the District Handbook. Mr. Mackie seconded the motion.
There was no public comment.
VOTE: 6 YEAS 0 NAYS 3 ABSENT
10 CENTS INCREASE IN LUNCHES FOR STUDENTS AND INCREASE IN BREAKFAST FOR EMPLOYEES
Mr. Mackie moved to approve a 10-cent increase in lunches and an increase in breakfast for employees. Mr. Hughes seconded the motion.
There was no public comment.
VOTE: 6 YEAS 0 NAYS 3 ABSENT
COMMITTEE REPORTS – None at this time.
COMMITTEE MEETINGS – None at this time.
AGENDA ITEMS FOR AUGUST 1, 2023 BOARD MEETING
Adopt Millage Rate for 2024 Property Taxes, Policies
ADJOURN
Mr. Gaines moved to adjourn. Mr. Gaines 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