ZACHARY COMMUNITY SCHOOL BOARD MINUTES

March 1, 2016

The Zachary Community School Board Meeting was held on March 1, 2016 at 7:00 p.m. at 3755 Church Street, Zachary, Louisiana.

The Invocation was led by Mrs. Watkins.

The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Mr. Hughes.

ROLL CALL: Mrs. Kimmell, Mrs. Young, Mr. Hughes, Mr. Owen, Mrs. Watkins, and Mr. Dayton.      3 ABSENT – Mrs. Grice, Mrs. Fuselier and Mrs. Vessel

APPROVAL OF MINUTES

Mr. Owen moved to approve the minutes for January 15, 2016 Executive Committee Meeting, January 19, 2016 Work Session and Board Meeting Minutes and February 11, 2016 Board Retreat Minutes.  Mr. Dayton seconded the motion.

There was no public comment.

VOTE:    6 YEAS    0 NAYS       3 ABSENT

SUPERINTENDENT REPORT

Mr. Devillier reported that many plays and sporting events have been going on in our school district.  Mr. Devillier thanked the students and the parents for all of the things that they do to make this such an outstanding district.  The American Cancer Society will be “Painting the Town Purple,” on March 11, 2016.  Everyone is asked to wear purple on that day.  The City of Zachary is inviting everyone to attend the renaming ceremony of the Zachary Community Center to the David Horton – Jesse Spears Community Center.  The ceremony will be on March 13, 2016 at 3:00 p.m., at the Zachary Community Center.

RECOGNITION OF CURTIS HOOPER – ZHS DRAMA DEPARTMENT

The board recognized Curtis Hooper of the ZHS Drama Department.  The board presented Curtis with a certificate.

RECOGNITION OF COPPER MILL 5^TH GRADERS MATH OLYMPIAD TOP 25 WINNERS

The board recognized Copper Mill fifth graders who placed in the top 25 at the recent Math Olympiad: Gavin Malden, William Lannitelli, Claire Venable, William Beasley, Dillon Moree, Gabreyela Gonzalez, Matthew Bozeman and Gabrielle Chasse.

The board presented the students with certificates.

RECOGNITION OF DELTA KAPPA GAMMA AWARD WINNER

The board recognized Roberto M. Cardenas, teacher at Zachary High School, as the Delta Kappa Gamma Award Winner.  Delta Kappa Gamma members presented Roberto with a check for $100.00.

GENERAL OBLIGATION SCHOOL REFUNDING BONDS SERIES 2016

(REFUNDING OF SERIES 2006, 2007 & 2008 REFUNDING BONDS)

Mr. Nnamdi Thompson spoke to the board about the Refunding Bonds.  He told the board by refinancing the bonds we should save around $943,000.00. The interest rate should be around 2.45%.  The board will vote on the Bond Resolution at the March 15, 2016 Board Meeting.

SPECIAL COUNSEL RESOLUTION

Mr. Dayton moved to approve the Special Counsel Resolution for Hammond, Sills, Adkins & Guice, LLP to continue service to the Zachary Community School Board.  Mr. Hughes seconded the motion.

There was no public comment.

VOTE:    6 YEAS   0 NAYS   3 ABSENT

ADVERTISING FOR FOOD SERVICE AND SUPPLY BIDS FOR 2016-2017

Mrs. Young moved to approve to advertise for Food Service and Supply Bids for 2016-2017.

Mr. Owen seconded the motion.

There was no public comment.

VOTE:    6 YEAS   0 NAYS   3 ABSENT

2016 BOARD COMMITTEE ASSIGNMENTS

Mr. Hughes moved to approve the 2016 Board Committee Assignments.  Mr. Dayton seconded the motion.   (See Attached)

There was no public comment.

VOTE:    6 YEAS   0 NAYS   3 ABSENT

PERMISSION FOR SCHOOL BOARD MEMBER (BETH KIMMELL) TO TRAVEL OUT OF STATE TO THE NSBA/ANNUAL CONFERENCE BOSTON, MASSACHUSETTS – APRIL 9-11, 2016

Mr. Owen moved to give permission for school board member (Beth Kimmell) to travel out of state to the NSBA/Annual Conference, at Boston, Massachusetts, on April 9-11, 2016.  Mrs. Watkins seconded the motion.

There was no public comment.

VOTE:  6 YEAS   0 NAYS   3 ABSENT

SUPERINTENDENT INDICATORS

Mr. Dayton moved to approve the Superintendent Indicators for the 2015-16 school year.  Mr. Hughes seconded the motion.      (See Attached)

There was no public comment.

VOTE:   YEAS   NAYS   ABSENT

COMMITTEE REPORTS

None at this time.                                                            

COMMITTEE MEETINGS

Operations Committee Meeting to be announced.

AGENDA ITEMS FOR March 15, 2016 BOARD MEETING

Recognition of Students of the Year, Recognition of Jesse Spears, Recognition of Z-Star Students, Recognition of Girls Track Team, Personnel Matters, Bond Resolution

ADJOURN

Mr. Dayton moved to adjourn.  Mr. Hughes seconded the motion.

There was no public comment.

VOTE:      6 YEAS   0 NAYS     3 ABSENT

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Beth Kimmell, President                                               Scott Devillier, Superintendent