Cameron, Louisiana
August 12, 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 Mrs. Abshire, seconded by Mr. Johnson, the Board approved the agenda.
The Board heard comments from Betty Seay in regard to the Board minutes of the special meeting of June 18, 2002 and the regular meeting of July 8, 2002, with reference to reapportionment.
The Board heard comments from Glenda Abshire in regard to the Board minutes of the special meeting of June 18, 2002 and the regular meeting of July 8, 2002, with reference to reapportionment.
Mr. Howerton stated that he had listened to tapes of the minutes cited in the previous comments and he felt that the minutes were correct.
Mrs. Abshire stated, for the record, that she would vote no because it is her opinion the minutes do not reflect what happened at the June 18, 2002 and July 8, 2002 meetings.
On motion of Mr. Johnson, seconded by Mr. Trahan, the Board approved the minutes from the July 8, 2002 regular meeting. The vote is recorded as follows:
YEAS: Mrs. Theriot, Mr. Morris, Mr. Johnson, Mr. Trahan, Mr. Howerton
NAYS: Mrs. Abshire
ABSENT: None
On motion of Mr. Morris, seconded by Mr. Johnson, the Board accepted bids as follows on surface leases: (Tabulations attached.)
16-12-10 $ 940.00 from Billy Doherty
16-14-5 $13,276.79 from Asphalt Associates, Inc.
16-14-6 $ 6,243.05 from Pintail Realty
On motion of Mrs. Abshire, seconded by Mr. Johnson, the Board approved bids for school year 2002-2003 from A+ Chemical for 56 gal. bags (janitorial) and Foremost Dairy for milk products (School Food Service): (Tabulations attached.)
On motion of Mr. Johnson, seconded by Mr. Morris, the Board accepted bids for furniture for Hackberry High School (to be paid out of SD 15 bond funds) and for furniture for South Cameron Elementary School and Grand Lake High School. (Tabulations attached.)
On motion of Mr. Johnson, seconded by Mr. Morris, the Board accepted the bid of Bessette Development Corp. for District V Bond Issue construction (Johnson Bayou High School) in the amount of $2,686,000.00.
On motion of Mrs. Theriot, seconded by Mrs. Abshire, the Board approved School District 10 change order #3 for South Cameron High School boiler and pump, removing radiators in the hallways and re-feeding electrical to the field house, and at Cameron Elementary School (duct work in cafeteria).
The Board heard comments from JoAnn LaBove regarding reapportionment.
The Board heard comments from Mrs. Abshire regarding repportionment.
A motion by Mrs. Abshire, seconded by Mr. Morris, to direct the Superintendent to seek legal counsel to determine if the Board’s (Police Jury Plan B) reapportionment plan is a valid plan, failed in a tied vote. The vote is recorded as follows:
YEAS: Mr. Morris, Mrs. Abshire, Mrs. Theriot
NAYS: Mr. Trahan, Mr. Johnson, Mr. Howerton
ABSENT: None
On motion of Mr. Johnson, seconded by Mr. Morris, the Board added to the agenda an item to officially ratify approval of the Board’s (Police Jury Plan B) reapportionment plan and resolution sent to the U. S. Department of Justice. The vote is recorded as follows:
YEAS: Mrs. Theriot, Mr. Morris, Mr. Johnson, Mr. Trahan, Mr. Howerton
NAYS: Mrs. Abshire
ABSENT: None
On motion of Mr. Johnson, seconded by Mr. Morris, the Board voted to officially ratify approval of the Board’s (Police Jury Plan B) reapportionment plan and resolution sent to the U. S. Department of Justice. The vote is recorded as follows:
YEAS: Mrs. Theriot, Mr. Morris, Mr. Johnson, Mr. Trahan, Mr. Howerton
NAYS: Mrs. Abshire
ABSENT: None
On motion of Mrs. Theriot, seconded by Mr. Johnson, the Board added an agenda item to proceed with requesting that qualifying dates for the candidates for Cameron Parish School Board be extended to September 4, 2002. The vote is recorded as follows:
YEAS: Mrs. Theriot, Mr. Morris, Mr. Johnson, Mr. Trahan, Mr. Howerton
NAYS: Mrs. Abshire
ABSENT: None
On motion of Mrs. Theriot, seconded by Mr. Johnson, the Board authorized the Board’s legal advisor to proceed with requesting that qualifying dates for candidates for Cameron Parish School Board be extended to September 4, 2002, whether or not pre-clearance is received for the Board’s reapportionment plan from the Justice Department. The vote is recorded as follows:
YEAS: Mrs. Theriot, Mr. Morris, Mr. Johnson, Mr. Trahan, Mr. Howerton
NAYS: Mrs. Abshire
ABSENT: None
On motion of Mr. Johnson, seconded by Mr. Trahan, the Board called a special meeting for Monday, September 23, 2002 at 1:00 p.m. to award property insurance.
On motion of Mr. Morris, seconded by Mrs. Theriot, the Board approved joining with other school boards in the state to file a lawsuit relative to supplemental appropriations bill bearing Act. No. 26 (tobacco settlement money and non-public schools) at a cost of $283.00 to the Board.
A motion by Mr. Johnson, to reduce the salary of School Board members elected for the next term from $600 to $300 failed for lack of a second.
Comments were heard from Teddy Broussard.
On motion of Mr. Johnson, seconded by Mr. Morris, the School Board made it a policy that each school day in the schools in Cameron Parish begin with the Pledge of Allegiance and be followed by a moment of silent meditation.
On motion of Mr. Johnson, seconded by Mr. Morris, the Board approved the purchase of a temporary building for Grand Lake School, necessitated by increased enrollment in kindergarten.
On motion of Mrs. Abshire, seconded by Mr. Trahan, the Board received a report from the superintendent on certified applicants for the superintendent’s position.
On motion of Mrs. Theriot, seconded by Mrs. Abshire, the Board called a special meeting to interview candidates for superintendent for Tuesday, September 3, 2002 at 9:00 a.m.
On motion of Mr. Morris, seconded by Mr. Johnson, the Board accepted a proposal from U. S. Fish and Wildlife Service for a lease on Section 16-12-5 in the amount of $12,800.
On motion of Mr. Morris, seconded by Mr. Johnson, the Board approved a request from Burlington Resources Oil and Gas Co. L.P. to conduct a Soil Gas Survey on Section 16-15-4, to be amended to include a favored nation clause.
On motion of Mr. Johnson, seconded by Mrs. Abshire, the Board approved changes to policies due to 2002 Special Legislative Session:
Bids and Quotations (DJED)
Alternative Schools Education Program (IDDG)
Compulsory Attendance (JBA)
Prayer in School (IKDC)
On motion of Mr. Morris, seconded by Mr. Trahan, the Board received comments from Sandra Dvergsdal, LAE representative.
On motion of Mr. Johnson, seconded by Mr. Trahan, the Board approved the following personnel items:
Appointment:
Janetta Theriot - Lunchroom Technician - Cameron Elementary School
Resignation:
Collette S. Murphy - Math Teacher and Coach - Johnson Bayou High School
Annette S. Claudel - Social Studies Teacher - Johnson Bayou High School
Mary Savoie - Child Specific Aide at Hackberry High School
Gayla Trahan - Lunchroom Technician - Grand Lake High School
Cindy Theriot - resignation - Lunchroom Technician - Grand Lake High School
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Lunchroom Technicians (2) - Grand Lake High School
Leave:
Sandra Reed - leave without pay beginning August 16, 2002 - Lunchroom Technician - South Cameron High School
On motion of Mr. Johnson, seconded by Mr. Trahan, the Board approved architect’s project No. 2013 in the amount of $137,557.45 for roofing - South Cameron High School, Cameron Elementary School, and South Cameron Elementary School (Morgan Roofing Co., Inc., Contractor).
On motion of Mrs. Abshire, seconded by Mrs. Theriot, the Board approved a loan to Federal Programs from the General Fund:
Vocational $ 7,500
Consolidated $10,000
IDEA $20,000
Title I $14,500
On motion of Mr. Morris, seconded by Mr. Trahan, the Board approved a request from Basin Prop. Inc. for consent to assign all of its rights, title, and interest in oil and gas lease in Section 16-15-15 to Duncan Oil Partners.
On motion of Mr. Trahan, seconded by Mr. Johnson, the Board approved the teacher list (employment) for the 2002-2003 school year.
On motion of Mr. Morris, seconded by Mr. Trahan, the Board approved the financial report.
On motion of Mr. Trahan, seconded by Mr. Johnson, the Board approved payment of bills.
On motion of Mrs. Theriot, seconded by Mr. Morris, the Board adjourned until the special meeting of September 3, 2002. The next regular session is scheduled for September 9, 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. Johnson, seconded by Mr. Morris, the Committee approved the agenda.
On motion of Mr. Trahan, seconded by Mr. Johnson, the Committee approved the minutes from the July 8, 2002 meeting.
On motion of Mr. Morris, seconded by Mr. Johnson, the Committee received the financial report.
On motion of Mr. Trahan, seconded by Mr. Johnson, bills were reviewed for payment.
On motion of Mr. Trahan, seconded by Mrs. Abshire, the Committee adjourned.
APPROVED:
Patrick Howerton, President
CAMERON PARISH SCHOOL BOARD
ATTEST:
Judith Jones, Secretary
CAMERON PARISH SCHOOL BOARD