OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS OF THE ZACHARY COMMUNITY SCHOOL BOARD
WORK SESSION – TUESDAY, November 7, 2017
Mrs. Kimmell called the work session to order at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday, November 7, 2017 at 3755 Church Street, Zachary, Louisiana. The invocation was led by Mrs. Watkins
BOARD MEMBERS IN ATTENDANCE: Mrs. Westmoreland, Mrs. Kimmell, Mrs. Watkins, Mrs. Vessel, Mr. Owen, Mr. Dayton and Mrs. Young – arrived at 6:20. 2 Absent – Mr. Hughes and Mrs. Grice
The following items were discussed:
Superintendent Personnel Update - Mr. Devillier reviewed the Personnel Update as of November 7, 2017, discussing new hires, resignations, retirees and transfers (see attached).
Biometric Screening Update – Brandon Branigan of Bancorp South, gave an update to the board on the Biometric Screening. We had 422 employees that register, 409 that participated and 203 flu shots were given. Upcoming programs will be a Health Risk Assignment, Blue Cross Health Care “Smart Shopper Program”, Telemedicine, and Online Benefit Portal. Also, Mrs. Nelda Williams will start coming to the school board office twice a month to be available to employees.
Board Members 2017 Continuing Education Hours were reviewed. At the board meeting the board members continuing education hours will be read by Mrs. Young.
2018 Board Meeting Dates were reviewed. A motion will be made at the board meeting to adopt the 2018 Board Meeting Dates. (See attached)
Mr. Musso presented the Louisiana Compliance Questionnaire for review. A motion will be made at the board meeting to adopt the Louisiana Compliance Questionnaire. (See Attached)
School Purchasing Card - Mr. Musso explained that some employees in our district buy supplies with their own money and are reimbursed. The Bank of Zachary suggested each school have a Master Card with a limit of $2500. Either Mr. Musso or Mr. Devillier’s name will be on the card. The board agreed.
The board will vote on a Resolution for the Master Card on the December 5, 2017 Board Meeting
The NSBA Conference will be held in San Antonio on April 7-9, 2018. Mrs. Young and Mrs. Kimmell would like to attend. The board will vote to give permission for Mrs. Young and Mrs. Kimmell to travel out of state to the NSBA Conference in San Antonio on April 7-9, 2018 at the December 5, 2017 board meeting.
Mrs. Young presented information she gathered from the LSBA Trailblazer Conference.
A motion was made by Mr. Dayton to adjourn. Mrs. Westmoreland second the motion.
VOTE: 7 YEAS 0 NAYS
ABSENT: 2
The Work Session adjourned at 6:30 p.m.
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Gaynell Young, President Scott Devillier, Superintendent