ZACHARY COMMUNITY SCHOOL BOARD MINUTES
March 18, 2025
The Zachary Community School Board Meeting was held on March 18, 2025 at 7:00 p.m. at 3755 Church Street, Zachary, Louisiana.
The Invocation was led by Mr. Dayton.
The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Dr. Lathon.
ROLL CALL: Mr. Talbot, Mr. Hughes, Mr. Mackie, Mrs. Freeman, Dr. Lathon, Mr. Gaines, Dr. London, Mr. Dayton 0 ABSENT
SUPERINTENDENT UPDATE
Mr. Necaise gave his Superintendent’s Update and informed the Board of upcoming dates for district functions.
RECOGNITION OF ZHS GIRLS BASKETBALL STATE CHAMPIONS
The board recognized the ZHS Basketball State Champions: Madison Alcerro, Asia Bell, KP Blake, LaTavia Duncan, Donalia Grimes, Tiarra McPipe, Jazmine Patterson, Reese Quibodeaux, Ava Raymond, Cimiya Rideaux, Addison Valliere, Ayja Walker and Kennedi Whitfield.
Head Coach Tami McClure and Assistant Coach Antonio Keller.
RECOGNITION OF ZHS BOYS BASKETBALL STATE CHAMPIONS
The board recognized the ZHS Boys Basketball State Champions: Cambren Price, Aidan Givens, Kristion Brooks, Demarius Collins, Rashaed Smith, Xaiver Ferguson, Terin Landor, Micah Rogers, Ian Edmond, Jayden Edmond, Marquis Hampton, Mason Newman, Jerry Armwood, Jr., Faylon Wright, Jaiden Cockerham, Coaches – Tim Johnson, Ron Lewis, Jared Sam, Cothern Williams, Quindan Turner, Austin Stewart, Head Coach – Jon McClinton.
RECOGNITION OF ZHS LHSAA ACADEMIC COMPOSITE TEAM
The board recognized the ZHS Academic All-State Team: Madelyn Snyder – Swim, Evelyn Deroche – Swim, Lilly Richard – Soccer, Rafael Filogonio Costa – Soccer & Football, John Bradley – Baseball.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Mr. Mackie moved to approve the minutes for the February 4, 2025 Resources Committee Meeting, Work Session and Board Meeting, February 18, 2025 Expulsion Hearing Appeal, and March 13, 2025 Board Retreat. Mr. Hughes seconded the motion.
There was no public comment.
VOTE: 8 YEAS 0 NAYS 0 ABSENT
APPROVAL OF PROCEDURES OF ELECTING OFFICERS
Mrs. Freeman moved to approve the Procedures of Electing Officer. Mr. Mackie seconded the motion.
VOTE 8 YEAS 0 NAYS 0 ABSENT
BOARD ELECTION OF OFFICERS
Mrs. Freeman moved to elect Andrew Gaines as President. Mr. Mackie seconded the motion.
There was no public comment.
VOTE 8 YEAS 0 NAYS 0 ABSENT
Mr. Gaines declined as President and asked the board to elect Dr. Lathon as President, Mr. Gaines would remain Vice President.
VOTE: 8 YEAS 0 NAYS 0 ABSENT
Dr. London moved to elect Dr. Lathon as President.
There was no public comment.
VOTE: 8 YEAS 0 NAYS 0 ABSENT
2025-2026 OFFICAL JOURNAL
Mr. Hughes moved to approve the 2025-2026 Official Journal. Dr. London seconded the motion.
There was no public comment.
VOTE: 8 YEAS 0 NAYS 0 ABSENT
ADVERTISE FOR FOOD SERVICE AND SUPPLY BIDS
Mr. Mackie moved to approve the Food Service and Supply Bids. Dr. London seconded the motion.
There was no public comment.
VOTE: 8 YEAS 0 NAYS 0 ABSENT
SURPLUS EQUIPMENT
Mr. Gaines moved to approve the Surplus Equipment. Mr. Hughes seconded the motion.
There was no public comment.
VOTE: 8 YEAS 0 NAYS 0 ABSENT
FILE: JCDAE – ELECTRONIC TELECOMMUNICATION DEVICES
Dr. London moved to table File: JCDAE – Electronic Telecommunication Devices. Mr. Dayton seconded the motion.
There was no public comment.
VOTE: 8 YEAS 0 NAYS 0 ABSENT
PARTNERSHIP WITH UPPER IOWA UNIVERSITY – CORPORATE ADVANTAGE PARTNERSHIP
Mr. Hughes moved to approve the partnership with Upper Iowa University – Corporate Advantage Partnership. Mr. Gaines seconded the motion.
There was no public comment.
VOTE: 8 YEAS 0 NAYS 0 ABSENT
APPOINTMENT OF A CANDIDATE TO FILL THE BOARD SEAT FOR DISTRICT 1
The board will listen to each candidate before they take a vote.
Dr. Tracey Johnson Taylor-Jarrell spoke, and Monique Fields spoke second.
Board Attorney McDavid told the board that now its time for the board to discuss the matter then move forward to vote.
Dr. London wanted to be on record that she supported Ms. Fields and she was ready to vote tonight.
Mr. Dayton moved to vote on a candidate tonight and Dr. London seconded the motion.
Board Attorney McDavid told the board that the vote will be a Roll Call Vote.
Mr. Talbot – Dr. Jarrell, Mr. Hughes – Dr. Jarrell, Mr. Mackie – Ms. Fields, Dr. Lathon – Dr. Jarrell, Mr. Gaines – Dr. Jarrell, Dr. London Ms. Fields, Mr. Dayton – Dr. Jarrell
Dr. Jarrell – 6 VOTES Ms. Fields - 2 Votes
RESOLUTION FOR SPECIAL ELECTION FOR SCHOOL BOARD MEMBER DISTRICT 1
Mrs. Freeman moved to approve the Resolution for Special Election for School Board Member District 1. Dr. London seconded the motion. (See Attached)
There was no public comment.
VOTE: 8 YEAS NAYS 0 ABSENT
FOR DISCUSSION OF THE “NAMING OF FACILITIES” POLICY AND CONSIDERATION OF RENAMING FACILITIES OR LOCATIONS FOR DR. GAYNELL YOUNG
After discussion, the board all agreed that the Port Hudson School should be named after Dr. Gaynell Young. The official name will be decided at a later date.
Dr. Gaynell Young’s family thanked the board for choosing the Port Hudson School. Everyone knew how much she loved that school.
REQUEST FOR BID FOR SPECIAL ED. BUS
Mr. Hughes moved to approve to advertise for bids for a Special Education Bus. Mr. Dayton seconded the motion.
There was no public comment.
VOTE: 8 YEAS 0 NAYS 0 ABSENT
COMMITTEE REPORTS – None at this time.
COMMITTEE MEETING – None at this time.
BOARD RETREAT – THURSDAY MARCH 20 & MARCH 25 AT 5:30PM
AGENDA ITEMS FOR APRIL 1, 2025 BOARD MEETING
Swearing in District 1 Board Member – Dr. Jarrell Taylor, and Recognitions of students
ADJOURN
Mr. Dayton moved to adjourn. Mr. Gaines seconded the motion.
There was no public comment.
VOTE: 8 YEAS 0 NAYS 0 ABSENT
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Andrew Gaines – Vice President Ben Necaise – Superintendent
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Dr. Elecia Lathon - President