ZACHARY COMMUNITY SCHOOL BOARD MINUTES
February 4, 2025
The Zachary Community School Board Meeting was held on February 4, 2025 at 7:00 p.m. at 3755 Church Street, Zachary, Louisiana.
The Invocation was led by Mr. Gaines.
The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Mr. Hughes.
ROLL CALL: Dr. Young, Mr. Talbot, Mr. Hughes, Dr. Lathon, Mr. Gaines, Dr. London, Mr. Dayton 1 ABSENT - Laura Freeman – 1 Teleconference – Mr. Mackie
SUPERINTENDENT UPDATE
Mr. Necaise gave his Superintendent’s Update and informed the Board of upcoming dates for district functions.
RECOGNITION OF SCHOOL BOARD MEMBERS
Mr. Necaise recognized the Zachary Community School Board Members. Each board member was presented with a certificate and a cookie.
RECOGNITION OF BOARD MEMBERS GAYNELL YOUNG AND CRYSTAL LONDON AS A CERTIFIED SCHOOL BOARD MEMBER FOR THE 2024 CALENDAR YEAR
Mr. Necaise recognized Board Members Gaynell Young and Crystal London as Certified School Board Member for the 2024 Calendar Year.
ZACHARY EARLY CHILDHOOD NETWORK RECOGNITIONS
The board recognized the Zachary Early Childhood Network.
RECOGNITION OF SA’LYNN WOODSIDE – APRIL DUNN YOUTH OF THE YEAR AWARD
The board recognized Sa’Lynn Woodside for receiving the April Dunn Youth of the Year Award.
RECOGNITION OF REGENA BEARD – PRESIDENTIAL AWARD FOR EXCELLENCE IN MATHEMATICS AND SCIENCE TEACHING – (PAEMST)
The board recognized Regena Beard for being selected for the Presidential Award for Excellence Mathematics and Science Teaching.
RECOGNITION OF ACT 30 AND ABOVE STUDENTS
The board recognized the following students that scored 30 and above on the ACT Test: Leia Alexander, Jeauzie Allen, Anna Beauchamp, Vincent Bodine, Noah Carter, Parker Castleberry, Kate Cornelius, Chloe Delee, Evelyn Deroche, Lillie Derouen, Chander Duggan, Carter Durand, Mae Edel, Phoebe Fannin, Costa Filogonio, Elizabeth Gaines, Ruby Gehling, Evelyn Godbold, Nathan Gomila, Lucas Hernandez, Madison Lea, Shelby Mansur, Emma Martinez, Katherine McCrary, Ethan Nelson, William Nelson, Tina Nguyen, Amara Nwabueze, Jack Prejean, Jon Richard, Lilly Richard, Madelyn Snyder, Ryan Venable, Cole Walters, Jacob Walters, Dominic Young
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Mr. Dayton moved to approve the minutes for the December 3, 2024 Resources Committee Meeting, Work Session and Board Meeting, December 10, 2024 Board Retreat Minutes. Mr. Hughes seconded the motion.
There was no public comment.
VOTE: 7 YEAS 0 NAYS 1 ABSENT - 1 Teleconference
PRESENTATION OF SECOND CHANCE BREAKFAST
Mrs. Coats did a presentation about Second Chance Breakfast.
2023-2024 AUDIT REPORT
Amanda Strebeck of EisnerAmper presented the 2023-2024 Audit Report to the board. Mrs. Strebeck told the board that our district is in excellent financial and business shape. Mr. Dayton moved to approve the 2023-2024 Audit Report. Dr. London seconded the motion.
There was no public comment.
VOTE: 7 YEAS 0 NAYS 1 ABSENT – 1 Teleconference
2025 BOARD COMMITTEES
Mr. Gaines moved to approve the 2025 Board Committees. Mr. Talbot seconded the motion.
There was no public comment.
VOTE: 7 YEAS 0 NAYS 1 ABSENT - 1 TELECONFERENCE
UPDATED SCHOOL CALENDAR FOR 2024-2025
Dr. London moved to approve the 2024-2025 Updated School Calendar. Mr. Hughes seconded the motion.
There was no public comment.
VOTE: 7 YEAS 0 NAYS 1 ABSENT - 1 TELECONFERENCE
2025-2026 SCHOOL CALENDAR
Dr. London moved to approve the 2025-2026 School Calendar. Dr. Lathon seconded the motion.
There was no public comment.
VOTE: 7 YEAS 0 NAYS 1 ABSENT – 1 TELECONFERENCE
TRACK RESURFACING BID
Mr. Dayton moved to approve the Track Resurfacing Bid for $416,500.00 with Hellas Construction. Mr. Talbot seconded the motion.
There was no public comment.
VOTE: 7 YEAS 0 NAYS 1 ABSENT – 1 TELECONFERENCE
*DISTRICT CYBER SECURITY UPDATE PRESENTATION
Dr. Hand updated the board on District Cyber Security.
COMMITTEE REPORTS – None at this time.
COMMITTEE MEETING – None at this time.
EXPULSION APPEAL – February 18, 2025 at 5:30pm.
BOARD RETREAT – February 22, 2025 – 9:00am - 3:00pm.
AGENDA ITEMS FOR MARCH 18, 2025 BOARD MEETING
Cadence Insurance Update
ADJOURN
Mr. Dayton moved to adjourn. Mr. Gaines seconded the motion.
There was no public comment.
VOTE: 7 YEAS 0 NAYS 1 ABSENT - 1 TELECONFERENCE
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Dr. Gaynell Young – President Ben Necaise - Superintendent