ZACHARY COMMUNITY SCHOOL BOARD MINUTES

September 3, 2024 Board Meeting

The Zachary Community School Board Meeting was held on September 3, 2024 at 7:00 pm at 3755 Church Street, Zachary, Louisiana, 70791.

The Invocation was led by Mr. Hughes.

The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Mr. Talbot

ROLL CALL: Dr. Lathon, Dr. Young, Mr. Talbot, Mr. Hughes, Mr. Mackie, Mrs. Freeman, Mr. Gaines, Dr. London     1 ABSENT  - Mr. Dayton                  (Dr. Young – TELECONFERENCE Call – VOTE WILL NOT BE COUNTED)

SUPERINTENDENT UPDATE

Mr. Necaise gave the Superintendent’s Update and informed the Board of upcoming dates for district functions.

Bianca Coats spoke to the board about the Food Nutrition Program.  Mrs. Coats introduce Ms. Tiffany Blackwell to the board from the No Kid Hungry Program in Louisiana.  Ms. Blackwell presented Mrs. Coats with a grant for $8700.00 for breakfast meals.

DEMOGRAPHIC STUDY

Mr. Hefner of Geographic Planning & Demographic Services LLC, presented to the board the Demographic Study.  (See Attached)

APPROVAL OF MINUTES

Mr. Hughes moved to approve the minutes for the August 6, 2024 Public Hearing, Work Session and Board Meeting.  Mr. Mackie seconded the motion.

There was no public comment.

VOTE:   7 YEAS  0 NAYS  1 ABSENT - 1 TELECONFERENCE CALL

RECOGNITION OF RETIREES

The board recognized and presented plaques to the following Retirees: Sandy Walters, Elizabeth Landry.

UNINSURED/UNDERINSURED MOTORIST BODILY INJURY RESOLUTION

Dr. London moved to reject the Uninsured/Underinsured Motorist Bodily Injury Resolution.

Mr. Hughes seconded the motion.  (See Attached)

There was no public comment.

VOTE: 7 YEAS  0 NAYS   1 ABSENT  1 TELECONFERENCE CALL

2024-2025 PUPIL PROGRESSION

Mrs. Freeman moved to approve the 2024-2025 Pupil Pression Plan.  Dr. London seconded the motion.

There was no public comment.                                                                                           (See Attached)

VOTE:  7 YEAS   0 NAYS  1 ABSENT  1 TELECONFERENCE CALL

POLICIES

Mrs. Freeman moved to approve the following policies: 

File: ABCB - Qualifications for School Board Members, File: BBBC - School Board Member Continuing Education, File: BCBB – Notification of School Board Meetings, File: GBA – Contracts and Compensation, File: GBRIB – Sick Leave, File: GBRIBB – Sick Leave Bank, File: JGC – Student Health Services, File: JGCB Immunizations, File: JGCD – Administration of Medication, and File: JGCFA – Behavioral Health Services for Students.  Mr. Mackie seconded the motion.   (See Attached)

There was no public comment.

VOTE:   7 YEAS   0 NAYS  1 ABSENT 1 TELECONFERENCE CALL

CONSIDERATION OF A REQUEST TO APPROVE AGENDA PREPARATION AND DISSEMINATION POLICY

Mr. Hughes moved to approve the Agenda Preparation and Dissemination Policy File: BCBD.  Mrs. Freeman seconded the motion.  7 YEAS   0 NAYS  1 ABSENT  1 TELECONFERENCE CALL

SUPPLEMENTAL STIPEND FROM THE LEGISLATURE 2024-2025

Mr. Hughes moved to approve the Supplemental Stipend from the Legislature for 2024-2025 and all employees will receive the stipend. Certified Employees will receive $2000.00 and Support Workers will receive $1000.00. The payment will be paid to the employees on November 15, 2024. Dr. London seconded the motion.

There was no public comment.

VOTE:  7 YEAS   0 NAYS   1 ABSENT  1 TELECONFERENCE CALL

CONSIDERATION OF A REQUEST TO APPROVE COMPENSATION CONSIDERATION FOR THE 2024-2025 SCHOOL YEAR

Mr. Gaines moved to approve the Compensation of $1200.00 to all full time employees. Mr. Mackie seconded the motion.  The Payment will come out of the General Fund and will be paid either in January or February.  This is a one-time payment.

There was no public comment.

VOTE:   7 YEAS  0 NAYS  1 ABSENT  1 TELECONFERENCE CALL

CONSIDERATION OF A REQUEST TO APPROVE JOB DESCRIPTIONS

Mr. Mackie moved to approve the Job Descriptions.  Dr. London seconded the motion.

There was no public comment.                                   (See Attached)

VOTE:  7 YEAS   0 NAYS  1 ABSENT   1 TELECONFERENCE CALL

CONSIDERATION OF A REQUEST TO APPROVE LOCAL EVALUATION PLAN – 2024-2025

Mr. Mackie moved to approve the Local Evaluation Plan for 2024-2025.  Dr. London seconded the motion.

There was no public comment.    (See Attached)

VOTE:  7 YEAS  0 NAYS  1 ABSENT  1 TELECONFERENCE CALL

ADMINISTRATIVE CONTRACT

Dr. London moved to approve the Administrative Contract.  Mrs. Freeman seconded the motion.

There was no public comment.                      (See Attached)

VOTE:  7 YEAS  0 NAYS  1 ABSENT  1 TELECONFERENCE

COMMITTEE REPORTS - None at this time.

COMMITTEE MEETINGS – Policy Committee Meeting - Wednesday – September 11,2024 at 6:00 PM.

AGENDA ITEMS FOR OCTOBER 1,2024 BOARD MEETING - Policies

ADJOURN

Mr. Gaines moved to adjourn. Mrs. Freeman seconded the motion.

There was no public comment.

VOTE:  7 YEAS   0 NAYS   1 ABSENT    1 TELECONFERENCE

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Dr. Elicia Lathon - President                                        Ben Necaise - Superintendent