Cameron, Louisiana
June 10, 2002
The Cameron Parish School Board met in regular session on this date with the following members present: - Pat Howerton - President, Glenda Abshire, Dot Theriot, Clifton Morris, Tony Johnson, and Marvin Trahan. Absent: None.
On motion of Mr. Johnson, seconded by Mrs. Theriot, the Board approved the agenda with an addition.
On motion of Mrs. Abshire, seconded by Mr. Johnson, the Board approved the minutes of the May 13, 2002 regular meeting.
Mr. Lee Nunez spoke prior to consideration of the next item.
On motion of Mrs. Theriot, seconded by Mrs. Abshire, the Board approved a request by veterans and changed the 2002-2003 school calendar to include a school holiday for Memorial Day.
The Board recognized Adam Trahan as a state 4H Club winner (3rd - Shotgun and 1st - Black Powder). He is eligible for national competition.
On motion of Mrs. Abshire, seconded by Mr. Johnson, the Board called a special meeting for June 28, 2002 at 9:00 a.m. to adopt final budget revisions for the 2001-2002 fiscal year.
On motion of Mr. Johnson, seconded by Mrs. Theriot, the Board received a report from M. B. Slocum on the Excess Workman’s Compensation program.
On motion of Mr. Johnson, seconded by Mr. Trahan, the Board received a revision to Policy IEC - Class Size, for approval at the July meeting:
“The School Board further directs that any class in grades K-3 that reaches twenty-five (25) students to be split into two separate classes only if the enrollment numbers are reached on or before the end of the first two weeks of the fall or spring semester.”
On motion of Mrs. Abshire, seconded by Mr. Johnson, the Board received a report from supervisors on 2002 test scores.
On motion of Mr. Johnson, seconded by Mrs. Theriot, the Board authorized advertising for bids on the following for the 2002-2003 school year:
a. Duplicating paper
b. Paper goods
c. Janitorial supplies
On motion of Mr. Johnson, seconded by Mr. Trahan, the Board authorized advertising for bids on the following for the 2002-2003 school year:
a. Bread
b. Milk
c. Food
d. Non-food
On motion of Mr. Johnson, seconded by Mrs. Abshire, the Board named the Cameron Pilot as official journal for 2002-2003.
On motion of Mr. Trahan, seconded by Mr. Johnson, the Board received comments from Rick Merchant, CAE President.
On motion of Mr. Johnson, seconded by Mrs. Abshire, the Board approved revisions to the Support Personnel Evaluation Manual (Non-Instructional Computer Assistant).
On motion of Mr. Trahan, seconded by Mr. Morris, the Board approved personnel items as follows:
Appointment:
Tonya Harrington - Sweeper (8 hrs./day) - Johnson Bayou High School
Leave:
Aimee Young - Teacher at Grand Lake High School - maternity leave (6-8 weeks at beginning of 2002-2003 school year)
Retirement:
Judith Jones - Superintendent - December 31, 2002
Resignation:
Jana Watson - Talented Teacher - South Cameron Elementary School
Angela Ardoin - Teacher - Grand Lake High School
On motion of Mr. Morris, seconded by Mrs. Abshire, the Board received proposed Policy IFD - Parental Involvement in Education, to be approved at the July meeting.
On motion of Mr. Johnson, seconded by Mr. Trahan, the Board approved paying accumulated sick leave (not to exceed 25 days) to Sandra Hession, Linda McKinney, and Glada Guidry.
On motion of Mrs. Abshire, seconded by Mrs. Theriot, the Board tabled purchasing storage buildings requested by schools.
On motion of Mrs. Abshire, seconded by Mr. Johnson, the Board approved payment of application No. 15 (additions, renovations to Hackberry High School SD 15 bond issue) in the amount of $129,643.91 to Alfred Palma, Incorporated.
On motion of Mr. Johnson, seconded by Mrs. Theriot, the Board approved out-of-state travel for Ruby Dupuie for a technology conference in Florida (fully funded by Title I).
Mr. Teddy Broussard spoke prior to consideration of the next item.
On motion of Mrs. Theriot, seconded by Mrs. Abshire, the Board approved appointing a committee comprised of Board members to determine a time line and process for selecting a new Superintendent. The committee members will be Pat Howerton, Glenda Abshire, and Dot Theriot.
Mr. Howard Romero spoke prior to consideration of the next item.
A motion by Mr. Trahan to revise a resolution adopted February 18, 2002 to include “part” and “all” verbiage as per the Department of Elections, died for lack of a second.
On motion of Mr. Morris, seconded by Mrs. Theriot, the Board added an item to the agenda to call a special meeting to consider a plan of action as to reapportionment.
On motion of Mr. Morris, seconded by Mrs. Theriot, the Board set a special meeting for Tuesday, June 18, 2002 at 4 p.m. to consider a plan of action regarding reapportionment.
On motion of Mr. Morris, seconded by Mrs. Theriot, the Board approved Rick Merchant’s request for payment of 25 days unused sick leave.
On motion of Mr. Trahan, seconded by Mr. Morris, the Board accepted the resignation of Shantelle Richard, Lunchroom Technician at Cameron Elementary School.
On motion of Mr. Morris, seconded by Mrs. Theriot, the Board approved paying application No. 11 for reroofing and a/c at South Cameron High School, Cameron Elementary School, and South Cameron Elementary School in the amount of $256,597.85, SD 10 bond funds.
On motion of Mr. Trahan, seconded by Mr. Johnson, the Board tabled a request from Vickie Little regarding a request for a baseball program at South Cameron High School. The vote is recorded as follows:
YEAS: Mrs. Abshire, Mr. Morris, Mr. Johnson, Mr. Trahan, Mr. Howerton
NAYS: Mrs. Theriot
ABSENT: None
On motion of Mr. Morris, seconded by Mr. Johnson, the Board received proposed changes to the Lice Control Policy (JGCC) and to the Student Code of Conduct (JCDA) policy to be approved at the July meeting.
On motion of Mr. Johnson, seconded by Mrs. Theriot, the Board adopted the following policy (GBRA):
“While the operation of the Cameron Parish School Board and its schools is governed by the provisions of this and all other policies, as well as the procedures of the individual schools, no policy manual can list each and every instance of misconduct that is precluded. Accordingly, employees are cautioned that the appropriateness of certain action or behavior must necessarily be dictated by the nature of the position held by the employee and common sense. By virtue of one's education and experience, an employee knows and understands that certain actions or conduct are unacceptable even in the absence of a formal policy. For instance without the need of a specific prohibition or warning, a classroom teacher should be aware of the impropriety of certain practices such as leaving students unattended, using profanity or sexually suggestive language or bringing a firearm onto campus. Such conduct constitutes both incompetency and willful neglect of duty and will result in the imposition of discipline up to and including termination."
On motion of Mr. Johnson, seconded by Mr. Trahan, the Board tabled approval of the District Technology Plan until the July meeting.
On motion of Mr. Johnson, seconded by Mrs. Abshire, the Board approved moving to executive session regarding possible litigation.
On motion of Mrs. Abshire, seconded by Mr. Trahan , the Board returned to regular session.
On motion of Mr. Morris, seconded by Mr. Johnson, the Board received the report regarding possible litigation.
On motion of Mr. Johnson, seconded by Mrs. Theriot, the Board approved the financial report for May.
On motion of Mr. Johnson, seconded by Mrs. Abshire, the Board approved payment of bills.
On motion of Mr. Johnson, seconded by Mr. Trahan, the Board adjouned until the special meeting of June 18, 2002. Another special meeting is set for June 28, 2002 and the next regular session is July 8, 2002.
APPROVED:
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Patrick Howerton, President
CAMERON PARISH SCHOOL BOARD
ATTEST:
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Judith Jones, Secretary
CAMERON PARISH SCHOOL BOARD
The Committee of the Whole met on this date at 3:00 p.m. with the following members present: Pat Howerton - President, Glenda Abshire, Clifton Morris, Marvin Trahan, Tony Johnson, and Dot Theriot. Absent: None.
On motion of Mr. Trahan, seconded by Mr. Johnson, the Committee approved the agenda.
On motion of Mr. Morris, seconded by Mr. Johnson, the Committee approved the minutes from the May 13, 2002 meeting.
The Committee heard a report from M. B. Slocum regarding Excess Workman’s Compensation.
On motion of Mr. Johnson, seconded by Mrs . Abshire, the Committee received the financial report.
On motion of Mrs. Abshire, seconded by Mr. Trahan, bills were reviewed for payment.
On motion of Mr. Trahan, seconded by Mr. Johnson, the Committee adjourned.
APPROVED:
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Patrick Howerton, President
CAMERON PARISH SCHOOL BOARD
ATTEST:
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Judith Jones, Secretary
CAMERON PARISH SCHOOL BOARD