ZACHARY COMMUNITY SCHOOL BOARD MINUTES
September 6, 2016
The Zachary Community School Board Meeting was held on September 6, 2016 at 7:00 p.m. at 3755 Church Street, Zachary, Louisiana. The regularly scheduled meeting on August 16 was postponed to this date due to the flood on August 12, 2016.
The Invocation was led by Mrs. Grice.
The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Mr. Dayton.
ROLL CALL: Mrs. Kimmell, Mrs. Young, Mrs. Fuselier, Mr. Hughes, Mrs. Grice, Mr. Owen, Mrs. Vessel, Mrs. Watkins, and Mr. Dayton.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Mrs. Young moved to approve the minutes for July 19, 2016 Work Session and Board Meeting. Mr. Hughes seconded the motion.
There was no public comment.
VOTE: 9 YEAS 0 NAYS 0 ABSENT
SUPERINTENDENT REPORT
Mr. Devillier thanked everyone for coming out tonight. Our community is so proud and thankful for all our young people that helped during the flood. These students worked at homes and business in Zachary and other areas. Mr. Devillier announced upcoming dates with the board. (See Attached)
SWEARING IN JROTC CADET BATTALION STAFF
Mr. Devillier performed a swearing in ceremony for the following JROTC Cadet Battalion Staff: Orin Bordelon, Julana Voiers, Connor Maloy, Kathryn Leist, Gabrielle Lilie, Diamond Cavalier, Kyle Dousay, and Demetriona Goudeau.
ZACHARY COMMUNITY SCHOOL BOARD ATTORNEY CONTRACT – RICKY MCDAVID
Mr. Hughes moved to approve the Zachary Community School Board Attorney Contract for Ricky McDavid. Mr. Owen seconded the motion. (See Attached)
There was no public comment.
VOTE: 9 YEAS 0 NAYS 0 ABSENT
GENERAL OBLIGATION SCHOOL REFUNDING BONDS, SERIES 2016 B
Mr. Dayton moved to approve the following Bond Resolution: A resolution making application to the State Bond Commission for consent and authority to issue, sell, and deliver not exceeding $20,000,000 of General Obligation School Refunding Bonds of Zachary Community School District No. 1, State of Louisiana, all in the manner provided for by Chapter 14-A of Title 39 of the Louisiana Revised Statutes of 1950, as amended and other constitutional and statutory authority; providing for the employment of bond counsel and appointment of municipal advisor and underwriter; and providing for other matters in connection therewith. Mr. Owen seconded the motion. (See Attached)
There was no public comment.
VOTE: 9 YEAS 0 NAYS 0 ABSENT
SURPLUS PROPERTY
Mr. Dayton moved to approve a list of Surplus Property (6 buses). Mrs. Vessel seconded the motion. (See Attached)
There was no public comment.
VOTE: 9 YEAS 0 NAYS 0 ABSENT
PERMISSION TO ADVERTISE SCHOOL BUSES
Mrs. Watkins moved to approve advertising for 3 new school buses. Mr. Hughes seconded the motion.
There was no public comment.
VOTE: 9 YEAS 0 NAYS 0 ABSENT
WORKREADY U
Mrs. Watkins moved to enter into discussion with WorkReady U Program, an Adult Ed and Computer Class. Mr. Hughes seconded the motion.
There was no public comment.
VOTE: 9 YEAS 0 NAYS 0 ABSENT
COMMITTEE REPORTS
None at this time.
COMMITTEE MEETINGS
Finance Committee Meeting on September 20, 2016 at 5:30 p.m.
AGENDA ITEMS FOR SEPTEMBER 20, 2016 BOARD MEETING
3 new school buses
Mrs. Kimmell thanked Mrs. Fuselier for serving on the board for District 2. This is Mrs. Fuselier’s last board meeting, she is moving out of Zachary.
ADJOURN
Mr. Dayton moved to adjourn. Mrs. Fuselier seconded the motion.
There was no public comment.
VOTE: 9 YEAS 0 NAYS 0 ABSENT
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Beth Kimmell, President Scott Devillier, Superintendent