Official Proceedings of the Zachary Community School Board

OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS OF THE ZACHARY COMMUNITY SCHOOL BOARD ACADEMICS, EXTRACURRICULAR & ACCOUNTABILITY COMMITTEE STRATEGIC PLANNING MEETING - TUESDAY, JULY 21, 2015

The committee meeting was called to order by Mrs. Grice at 5:03 p.m. on Tuesday, July 21, 2015 at 3755 Church Street, Zachary, Louisiana.

Invocation was led by Mrs. Heidi Vessel.

Board Committee Members in Attendance: Donna Grice, Ann Watkins, Gwen Fuselier (arrived at 5:07) Absent: David Dayton, Marty Hughes Staff & Community Advisory Members and Others in Attendance: Heidi Vessel, Tammy Wood, Michelle Boutte, Amanda Ackman Others in attendance include: Scott Devillier, Yolanda Williams, Rose Kennedy

The meeting was adjourned at 5:05 p.m. with no quorum reached.

With the arrival of Gwen Fuselier a quorum was achieved, therefore at 5:07 p.m. the committee meeting was again called to order.

Mrs. Grice discussed the action plan reviewing all revisions made (see attached). Mrs. Grice stated that persons responsible have not been assigned at this time and will be reviewed by the main office administration. Adding goals to incorporate an extra-curricular segment to the strategic plan was discussed at length. Suggestions were made discussing how to inform parents and students of extracurricular offerings at each school by grade. The development of an extracurricular web-page was discussed stating that it would be beneficial to the community and citizens relocating to the area. Mrs. Wood stated that she will be meeting with Mr. Hand next week to discuss the Journey to College and Career and she will present an overview at the next meeting. Mrs. Wood discussed the Advance Placement (AP) and PSAT. She explained the importance of student and parent knowledge in regards to these course offerings and the benefits of Advance Placement participation. Mrs. Grice will make revisions to the action plan and submit them to Mrs. Williams for final review. Assignments will be delegated to those responsible for action items. The Committee’s Strategic Plan will be drafted and presented to the board for their review.

The meeting was adjourned at 5:34 p.m.

Hubie Owen, President Scott Devillier, Superintendent