THE OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS OF THE ZACHARY COMMUNITY SCHOOL BOARD
WORK SESSION - TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 15, 2015
The work session was called to order by Mr. Hubie Owen at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday, September 15,
2015 at 3755 Church Street, Zachary, Louisiana.
Invocation was led by Ann Watkins.
Board Committee Members in Attendance: Hubie Owen, Gwen Fuselier, David Dayton, Marty
Hughes, Beth Kimmell, Ann Watkins, Gaynell Young (arrived 6:08)
Absent: Donna Grice, Heidi Vessel
The following items were discussed:
Superintendent Personnel Update – A staffing update was given by Mr. Devillier discussing
positions to be filled, new hires and resignations as of September 15, 2015 (see attached).
2015-16 Local Evaluation Plan – Mrs. Williams discussed Bulletin 130: Regulations for the
Evaluation and Assessment of School Personnel (see attached). This Bulletin was distributed at
the August 18 work session for review by the board members. Mrs. Williams stated that no
comments or questions were received regarding revisions to the material. Therefore, a request
will be made at tonight’s board meeting to move forward to adopt these regulations.
Pupil Progression Plan – Mrs. Aeneid Mason reviewed the suggested revisions received for the
Pupil Progression Plan while displayed for public review. Student retention and promotion in
jeopardy guidelines were reviewed. Revisions were discussed and the revised Pupil Progression
Plan will be voted on at tonight’s board meeting.
Policies – Mrs. Kimmell discussed the Policy Alert for August, 2015. This issue addresses only two
Acts of the 2015 Louisiana Legislature, but they affect changes to four policies as listed below.
(See Attached for policy details)
A. File: EDD – School Bus Scheduling and Routing
B. File: JCDB – Student Dress Code
C. File: JDD – Suspension
D. File: JDE – Expulsion
A recommendation will be made at tonight’s board meeting to adopt the revisions and make
necessary changes to the student handbooks.
Board Retreat – A mini board retreat is scheduled for Tuesday, September 22, 2015 at 6:00 p.m.
The meeting will be held in the ZCSB Main Office Training Room. Principals will be invited to
attend the retreat.
Suggestions were made for agenda topics for the board retreat and the October 6th Work Shop
Committee meeting which included school times, school budgets, accountability, customer
service and community involvement. Mrs. Williams will request a list from all Principals of what
is currently taking place at each school in regards to community involvement.
The finalization of the strategic planning process was discussed. A first draft was distributed to
board members for their review. Mrs. Williams requested that any suggested revisions be turned
in by the board retreat on September 22nd.
Adjourn
The meeting was adjourned at 6:40 p.m.
Hubie Owen, President
Scott Devillier, Superintendent