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September’s School Board meetings included updates and action related to district finances, transportation and bus conditions, academics, arts and student opportunities, discipline data, drug-awareness programming, the Copper Mill Elementary homework policy, the superintendent evaluation rubric, legislative policy changes, artificial intelligence, employee and student support, and upcoming community activities. The month began with the September 1 Committee of the Whole, w

August opened just days before students returned to school, and much of the board’s work centered on transportation access, campus safety, student discipline, policy development, board professional learning, and the beginning of the new school year. The month included a lengthy Committee of the Whole meeting on August 4 and the Regular Board Meeting on August 18.

It is open house season! Open house gives families an opportunity to walk into their children’s classrooms, sit in the desks they use each day, meet their teachers, and learn more about the curriculum and experiences planned for the year.

June and July were full months for the Zachary Community School Board, with major work related to employee compensation, discipline and student support, the district budget, strategic planning, employee benefits, administrative leadership, policy review, and district operations. The two months also included unusual meeting interruptions: he June Committee of the Whole ended early after severe weather caused a power outage and disrupted the required livestream, while the July

May’s meetings focused on district finances, student recognitions, administrative contracts, student fees, the upcoming tax proposition, expulsion policy, policy audit planning, and board travel procedures. Across the Committee of the Whole and the Regular Board Meeting, the board reviewed budget updates, celebrated student achievement, continued public planning around compensation, and revisited several governance items connected to the 2026–2027 school year.

The 2026–2027 school calendar and orientation schedule are now available for Zachary Community School District families. These are two good documents to bookmark now, save for later, and return to as the school year gets closer. The first day of school for students is Thursday, August 6, 2026.

The 2026–2027 student fees schedule has now been approved, and families should begin preparing for back-to-school costs. The district’s approved fee appendix includes supply fees, course fees, and certain program-specific charges by school and grade level. It also notes that the fees schedule is reviewed annually and may be revised as needed.

April’s meetings focused on finances, student discipline, district operations, and future planning. Across the Committee of the Whole, the Discipline Policy Review Committee, and the Regular Board Meeting, the board reviewed district spending, discussed a possible workforce training partnership, continued conversation around a district policy audit, examined handbook revisions, and recognized a wide range of student and staff accomplishments. The month also included important

March’s meetings focused on district finances, academic outcomes, student nutrition, governance processes, and student achievement. Across the Committee of the Whole and the Regular Board Meeting, the board reviewed financial trends, revisited academic performance data, discussed options for a district policy audit, considered child nutrition and meal policy matters, and celebrated major student accomplishments. The summary below highlights the major discussions and actions f

February’s meetings focused on finances, policy updates, recruitment and retention, governance matters, and student recognition. Across the Committee of the Whole and the Regular Board Meeting, the board reviewed district finances, considered updates to multiple policy files, discussed compensation and staffing strategies, recognized student achievement, and heard presentations from student interns. The summary below highlights the major discussions and actions from both Febr

Are you an early planner? Our 2026-2027 School Year Calendar was approved at our last board meeting.

January marked the first full month operating under the school board’s new two-meeting structure, allowing for deeper discussion and clearer follow-through on key district matters. Across the Committee of the Whole and the Regular Board Meeting, the board reviewed financial health, advanced policy discussions, examined election results, and took action on items that will shape planning and decision-making moving into the spring. The summary below highlights the major topics d

2026 is a good year to get connected! Please join us each month for our community forums on a range topics. Click here to learn more.

Beginning in January, the Zachary Community School Board moved from meeting once a month to meeting twice per month. This new structure is designed to strengthen transparency, improve communication, and give the community more time to engage with important governance decisions before they are finalized.

December marked a pivotal point for the board as it closed out the calendar year with major governance, policy, and fiscal discussions. During the December 2nd meetings, the board reviewed budget conditions, reflected on the narrow outcome of the recent tax initiative, examined proposed changes to board structure and committee operations, and addressed multiple policy matters affecting students, staff, and families. The meeting also included important academic updates, recogn

October and November centered on governance structure, policy revisions, and ongoing fiscal oversight. During these months, the board reviewed budget and financial reports, approved targeted policy updates, addressed compensation and benefits matters, and began discussions about potential changes to board meeting structures and committee operations. The period also included important district safety updates and recognitions of retiring staff. Below is a summary of key discuss

July through September marked a pivotal period for the board as the district prepared for the new school year and addressed emerging policy, budget, and governance priorities. During these months, the board approved budget revisions and salary-related actions, reviewed and adopted multiple legislative policy updates, and engaged in ongoing community conversations around taxation, transparency, and student safety. This summary highlights the key discussions, decisions, and rec

From budget planning to policy updates, and from student recognition to strategic priorities, we covered a lot of ground. Here’s a breakdown of what took place in April and May 2025.

From budget planning to policy updates, and from student recognition to strategic priorities, we covered a lot of ground. Here’s a breakdown of what took place in April and May 2025.

This bill could bring big changes to how we test students in our public schools, and I wanted to make sure our community knows what’s happening.