January 21, 2003

The Cameron Parish School Board met in regular session on this date with the following members present: Clifton Morris - President, Loston McEvers, Dot Theriot, Dwayne Sanner, Marvin Trahan, and Rachel Abadie. Absent: Pat Howerton.

On motion of Mr. Trahan, seconded by Mr. McEvers, the Board approved the minutes of the December 2, 2002 special meeting, the December 2, 2002 regular meeting and the January 6, 2003 special meeting as published.

On motion of Mr. McEvers, seconded by Mrs. Abadie, the Board accepted bids for an oil and gas lease on all of Section 16-14-13, containing 783 acres, more or less, for a cash payment of $78,300 ($100/acre). (Resolution attached)

On motion of Mr. Trahan, seconded by Mrs. Theriot, the Board accepted bids for mixers for cafeterias for Cameron Elementary School, Johnson Bayou High School, and Grand Lake High School from Alack Refrigeration in the total amount of $18,909 for three mixers. (Tabulations attached)

The Board recognized FBLA, FFA, and FCCLA students and their sponsors.

On motion of Mr. Trahan, seconded by Mr. McEvers, the Board adopted Policy IDCH - Home Study Program.

On motion of Mr. McEvers, seconded by Mrs. Abadie, the Board approved a request from the Department of Natural Resources for approval of assignment of Temporary Easement, Servitude, and Right-of-Way Agreement and Right of Passage Agreement for the Grand-White Lake Land Bridge Protection Project ME-19 in Section 16-14-3 to U. S. Government, through the U.S.D.A. Natural Resources Conservation Service and the U.S. Department of the Interior, Fish and Wildlife Service. The Board further directed the staff to include a request that the Department of Natural Resources and the Federal Sponsor, U. S. Fish and Wildlife Service, consider extending the shoreline stabilization system along the west boundary of Section 16, T14S, R3W on the southeast shoreline of Grand Lake to stop shoreline erosion along the western shoreline of this school section.

On motion of Mr. Trahan, seconded by Mr. McEvers, the Board approved a request from Duncan Oil Partners for consent to assign certain rights, title and interest in Oil, Gas, and other Liquid or Gaseous Materials Lease in Section 16-15-15 to the following: Samedan Oil Corporation; Sovereign Holdings, LLC; KO-OP XXX Gulf, LLC; O’Neill Properties, Ltd.; Cox & Perkins Exploration, Inc.; AYCO Energy Partners, Ltd.; and Meyer Oil Properties, LLC.

On motion of Mr. McEvers, seconded by Mrs. Abadie, the Board approved a request from Wagner Oil Co. for consent to assign its interest in the Cameron Parish School Board #2 Well in Section 16-15-4 to White Oak Energy, L.L.C.

On motion of Mrs. Abadie, seconded by Mr. Trahan, the Board accepted the Auditor’s report as presented to the Finance Committee. The Auditor’s report denoted compliance with all standards and requirements for the year ending June 30, 2002.

On motion of Mr. Trahan, seconded by Mr. McEvers, the Board received a request from Myrna Conner on AFLAC (insurance) and approved asking that the insurance committee meet for her to present information to them.

On motion of Mr. McEvers, seconded by Mrs. Theriot, the Board tabled the item regarding changing the April 21, 2003 Board Meeting date until the February 3, 2003 meeting.

On motion of Mr. Sanner, seconded by Mr. Trahan, the Board proclaimed the week of January 26 - February 1, 2003 as Educational Technology Week.

On motion of Mr. McEvers, seconded by Mrs. Abadie, the Board approved paying Bessette Development Corporation in the amount of $348,093.30 for application No. 4 and $306,793.95 for application No. 5 for Johnson Bayou High School, bond issue construction funds in School District 5.

On motion of Mr. Trahan, seconded by Mrs. Theriot, the Board approved paying Morgan Roofing in the amount of $114,919.31 for reroofing and A/C at South Cameron High School, South Cameron Elementary School, and Cameron Elementary School, application No. 16, bond issue construct funds in School District 10.

On motion of Mrs. Abadie, seconded by Mrs. Theriot, the Board approved advertising for bids or pursuing purchase using another parish’s bid in lieu of advertising, for pole vaulting equipment in order to meet newly mandated Louisiana High School Athletic Association safety requirement.

On motion of Mrs. Abadie, seconded by Mr. Trahan, the Board tabled appointment of Child Specific Aides at Hackberry High School and Johnson Bayou High School and approved personnel items as follows:

New Hires:

Tonya Miller - Teacher - Grand Lake High School

Kevin Abshire - Teacher/Coach - Johnson Bayou High School

Leaves:

Betty Hicks - Teacher - Hackberry High School - sabbatical leave for a medically necessary condition for the 2003-2004 school year

Beverly Lane Thomas - Teacher - Cameron Elementary School - extended sick leave

Kelly Clark - Teacher - South Cameron High School - extended sick leave

Contracts:

Stephanie Rodrigue - Curriculum Supervisor

Eddie Benoit - Principal - South Cameron High School

On motion of Mrs. Theriot, seconded by Mr. Trahan, the Board approved ratifying the Superintendent’s contract as presented by the Committee.

On motion of Mrs. Abadie, seconded by Mr. Trahan, the Board approved financial reports for November, 2002 and December, 2002.

On motion of Mr. Trahan, seconded by Mr. McEvers, the Board approved payment of bills.

On motion of Mr. Trahan, seconded by Mr. Sanner, the Board adjourned until the next regular session on February 3, 2003.

APPROVED:

Clifton Morris, President

CAMERON PARISH SCHOOL BOARD

ATTEST:

Douglas L. Chance, Secretary

CAMERON PARISH SCHOOL BOARD

The Committee of the Whole met on this date at 3:00 p.m. with the following members present: Clifton Morris - President, Loston McEvers, Dot Theriot, Dwayne Sanner, Marvin Trahan, and Rachel Abadie. Absent: Pat Howerton.

On motion of Mrs. Theriot, seconded by Mr. McEvers, the Committee approved the agenda.

On motion of Mr. McEvers, seconded by Mr. Sanner, the Committee approved the minutes from the December 3, 2002 meeting.

On motion of Mr. Theriot, seconded by Mr. Trahan, the Committee received the financial report.

On motion of Mrs. Abadie, seconded by Mr. Theriot, the Committee received the auditor’s report.

On motion of Mrs. Abadie, seconded by Mr. Trahan, the Committee received a report from Stephanie Rodrigue regarding pole vaulting equipment.

On motion of Mr. Trahan, seconded by Mr. Sanner, bills were reviewed for payment.

On motion of Mr. McEvers, seconded by Mrs. Theriot, the Committee adjourned.

APPROVED:

Clifton Morris, President

CAMERON PARISH SCHOOL BOARD

ATTEST:

Douglas L. Chance, Secretary

CAMERON PARISH SCHOOL BOARD

R E S O L U T I O N

WHEREAS, in accordance with the laws of the State of Louisiana, application was made to the Cameron Parish School Board requesting that all of Section 16, Township 14 South, Range 13 West, containing 783 acres, more or less, belonging to the Cameron Parish School Board, be advertised for an oil and gas lease, and

WHEREAS, in due course the requested advertisement for this lease was published in the Official Journal of the State of Louisiana and the Parish of Cameron for the prescribed statutory period of time, and

WHEREAS, in response to said advertisement the following bid was received and opened in public session of the Cameron Parish School Board on the 21st day of January, 2003 at a regular meeting of the Cameron Parish School Board:

BIDDER: Renfro Energy, LLC

BID: For a three (3) year lease on the entire tract

CASH PAYMENT: $78,300.00 ($100/acre)

ANNUAL RENTAL: $78,300.00

ROYALTIES: 25% of all oil produced and saved or utilized;

25% of all gas produced and saved or utilized;

25% of all other liquid or gaseous minerals in solution and produced with oil and gas and saved or utilized.

WHEREAS, the Cameron Parish School Board feels that it is in the best interest of the Cameron Parish School Board to accept the bid of Renfro Energy, LLC.

NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED by the Cameron Parish School Board in regular session convened at the office of said School Board in Cameron, Louisiana on the 21st day of January, 2003 the bid of Renfro Energy, LLC be accepted, and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that Clifton Morris, President of the Cameron Parish School Board, be and he is hereby authorized and directed to execute on behalf of the Cameron Parish School Board an oil and gas lease in favor of Renfro Energy, LLC covering the above described bid as submitted and said lease to be subject to the approval of the State Mineral Board.

Adopted and approved the 21st day of January, 2003.

APPROVED:

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Clifton Morris, President

CAMERON PARISH SCHOOL BOARD

ATTEST:

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Douglas L. Chance, Secretary

CAMERON PARISH SCHOOL BOARD