ZACHARY COMMUNITY SCHOOL BOARD MINUTES

APRIL 21, 2015

 

The Zachary Community School Board Meeting was held on April 21, 2015 at 7:00 p.m. at the school board office on 3755 Church Street, Zachary, Louisiana.

 

The Invocation was led by Mrs. Young.

 

The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Mrs. Vessel.

 

ROLL CALL:  Mr. Owen,  Mrs. Young,  Mrs. Fuselier,  Mr. Hughes, Mrs. Grice,  Mrs. Vessel, Mrs. Kimmell, and Mrs. Watkins.     1 ABSENT - Mr. Dayton

 

APPROVAL OF MINUTES

 

Mrs. Kimmell  moved to approve the minutes of the March 17, 2015 Strategic Planning Meeting, March 17, 2015 Work Shop/Committee Meeting, and March 17, 2015 Special Board Meeting, April 14, 2015 Operations Committee Meeting, April 16, 2015 Human Resources Committee Meeting and April 16, 2015 Finance Committee Meeting.  Mrs. Vessel seconded the motion.

 

There was no public comment.

VOTE:   8  YEAS    0  NAYS     1  ABSENT

 

SUPERINTENDENT REPORT

 

Mr. Devillier reported that 5 K Run was held Saturday and was a success.  ZFest will be on May 2, 2015.  Tennis State Tournament will be in Monroe starting on April 27 - May 1, 2015.  Zachary High School Bi-District Softball Regional will be on April 28, 2015.  End of the year PARCC Testing starts on May 4-8, 2015. 

 

RECOGNITION OF STUDENTS OF THE YEAR

 

Zachary Early Learning Center - Carson Southall

Northwestern Elementary School - Louis Martin

Rollins Place Elementary School - Isaiah Smith

Zachary Elementary School - Skylar Campbell

Copper Mill Elementary School - Christopher Masterson

Northwestern Middle School - Tala' Spates

Zachary High School - Eddie Veal

The board presented each one with a plaque.

 

RECOGNITION OF MATH OLYMPIAD STUDENTS

 

The board recognized the Math Olympiad Students:

Claire Venable - Zachary Elementary

Austin Headrick - Copper Mill Elementary

Kyle Headrick - Copper Mill Elementary

Madison Moses - Copper Mill Elementary

William Iannitelli - Zachary Elementary

Alexis Conachen - Copper Mill Elementary

Kelly Wiley - Copper Mill Elementary

Mariah Alexander - Copper Mill Elementary

The board presented each student with a certificate.

 

RECOGNITION OF ALEXIS GRANVILLE - AMERICAN IDOL

The board recognized Alexis Granville for being chosen as a contestant on American Idol.  The board presented Alexis with a certificate.

 

RECOGNITION OF 2015 GIRLS DIVISION 1 INDOOR STATE CHAMPIONS

 

The board recognized the 2015 Girls Division 1 Indoor State Champions:  Kristian Jackson, Janie O'Connor, Dakota Williams, Kiara Bethley, Jennifer Brown, LaQuea Schiele, Ashlyn Cole, Jenet Campbell, Victoria Guidry and Shaquea Schiele.  The board recognized the Coaches:  Chris Carrier, Johnny Nagle, Jason Davis, Adam Carlisle, Kendall Cleveland, Kelvin Kelley and Chet Delee.  The board presented each one with a certificate.

 

RECOGNITION OF PRINCIPAL OF THE YEAR - MRS. JENNIFER MARANGOS

 

The board recognized Mrs. Jennifer Marangos as Principal of the Year.  Mrs. Marangos is the principal at Rollins Place Elementary.  The board presented Mrs. Marangos with a plaque.

 

TO CONSIDER AND TAKE ACTION WITH RESPECT TO ADOPTING A RESOLUTION PROVIDING FOR CANVASSING THE RETURNS AND DECLARING THE RESULT OF THE SPECIAL ELECTION HELD IN THE ZACHARY COMMUNITY SCHOOL SYSTEM, IN THE PARISH OF EAST BATON ROUGE, STATE OF LOUISIANA, ON SATURDAY, MARCH 28, 2015, TO AUTHORIZE THE LEVY OF A SALES AND USE TAX THEREIN.

 

Mrs. Young  moved to consider and take action with respect to adopting a resolution providing for canvassing the returns and declaring the result of the special election held in the Zachary Community School System, in the Parish of East Baton Rouge, State of Louisiana, on Saturday, March 28, 2015, to authorize the levy of a sales and use tax therein.  Mr. Hughes seconded the motion. (See Attached)

 

There was no public comment.

VOTE:   8 YEAS  0  NAYS   1 ABSENT

 

Mrs. Young moved that the board accept the Proces Verbal and Canvass of the Voters cast for Special Election.  Mrs. Vessel seconded the motion.

 

There was no public comment.

VOTE:   8 YEAS   0 NAYS   1 ABSENT

 

STEP INCREASE FOR 2015-2016

 

Mrs. Vessel moved to freeze the step increase for one year.  Mrs. Kimmell seconded the motion.

 

There was no public comment.

VOTE:   8 YEAS  0  NAYS  1  ABSENT

 

AMENDING THE BUDGET FOR THE RENOVATION OF ZACHARY COMMUNITY SCHOOLS TRACK AND MULTIPURPOSE FIELD

 

Mrs. Kimmell moved to approve amending the budget for the renovation of Zachary Community Schools Track and Multipurpose Field for $175,000.00, for a total cost of the project to include all fees of $1,150,000.  Mr. Hughes seconded the motion.

 

There was no public comment.

VOTE:     8  YEAS    0 NAYS   1 ABSENT

 

BID FOR RENOVATION OF ZACHARY COMMUNITY SCHOOLS TRACK AND MULTIPURPOSE FIELD

 

Mrs. Fuselier moved to approve the bid for renovation of Zachary Community Schools Track and Multipurpose Field with Global Synthetics Environmental, LLC for $1,150,000.  Mrs. Watkins seconded the motion.

 

There was no public comment.

VOTE:    8  YEAS    0 NAYS    1 ABSENT

 

NAMING OF PUBLIC BUILDING

Mrs. Fuselier moved to approve the renaming of the public building, Academic/Athletic, in honor of Mr. Jerry Boudreaux. The building will be named the Jerry Boudreaux Academic Athletic Center.  Mrs. Watkins seconded the motion.

 

There was no public comment

VOTE:    8  YEAS    0 NAYS    1 ABSENT

 

COMMITTEE REPORTS

 

There was none at this time.  

  

COMMITTEE MEETINGS

 

Academics, Extracurricular & Accountability Committee Meeting on April 23, 2015 at 5:00 p.m.

Parental & Community Involvement Committee Meeting on April 23, 2015 at 6:00 p.m.

Technology Committee Meeting on April 28, 2015 at 5:30 p.m.

Policy & Governance Committee Meeting on April 30, 2015 at 5:30 p.m.

Operations Committee Meeting on May 5, 2015 at 5:00 p.m.

 

AGENDA ITEMS FOR MAY 5, 2015 WORK SESSION/BOARD MEETING

 

Recognition of Retirees, Recognition of Outstanding Support Employees, Benefit Plan Wrap Document, Health Care Plan Amendment Medicare A&B, Adopt the Millage Rate for 2015 Property Taxes, Refund Bond Resolution, 2015-2016 Food Service and Supply Bids

 

ADJOURN

 

Mrs. Watkins moved to adjourn.  Mrs. Fuselier seconded the motion.

 

There was no public comment.

VOTE:   8 YEAS   0 NAYS    0 ABSENT

 

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 Hubie Owen, President                                         Scott Devillier, Superintendent