Cameron, Louisiana
March 17, 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, Pat Howerton, Marvin Trahan, and Rachel Abadie. Absent: None.
On motion of Mr. McEvers, seconded by Mr. Howerton, the Board approved the agenda as amended.
On motion of Mr. Howerton, seconded by Mr. Trahan, the Board approved the minutes of the February 3, 2003 regular meeting as printed.
The Board recognized Students of the Year, presented by Mrs. Nancy Boudreaux:
Devon Nicole Richard - 5th grade
Sara Elizabeth Taylor - 8th grade
Parry Dean LaLande, Jr. - 12th grade
The Board recognized Student Council members, presented by Mrs. Stephanie Rodrigue.
On motion of Mr. McEvers, seconded by Mrs. Theriot, the Board received a report from Mr. Cecil Sanner, District Attorney of Cameron Parish, pursuant to property issues at Johnson Bayou, and authorized the Superintendent to have the property appraised.
On motion of Mrs. Abadie, seconded by Mr. Sanner, the Board acknowledged completion of Act 66 In-service for Mr. Dwayne Sanner of District 2, Mrs. Dot Theriot of District 4, Mr. Loston McEvers of District 5, and Mrs. Rachel Abadie of District 7, including certification update for Mr. Pat Howerton of District 3, as conducted on February 17, 2003 by Mrs. Clara Duhon, Mr. Mike Lucia, Mr. Ron Wascom, and Mr. W. F. Whitford of the Louisiana School Boards Association.
On motion of Mr. McEvers, seconded by Mrs. Theriot, the Board approved paying Bessette Development Corporation in the amount of $266,773.30, application No. 6 for Johnson Bayou High School, bond issue construction funds in School District 5.
On motion of Mrs. Abadie, seconded by Mr. Trahan, the Board received comments from Mr. Rick Merchant, CAE President.
On motion of Mrs. Abadie, seconded by Mrs. Theriot, the Board approved supporting Governor Foster’s efforts wherein he has proclaimed March, 2003 as Career Month in Louisiana.
On motion of Mr. McEvers, seconded by Mr. Trahan, the Board approved joining other school boards across Louisiana in requesting the Louisiana Legislature, BESE, and Governor Foster to provide appropriate financial support for the MFP, school employee health insurance, and fixed and andated operational cost of public school districts.
On motion of Mr. Trahan, seconded by Mrs. Abadie, the Board received the mission statement entitled 2003 and Beyond, to be considered for adoption at the April 14, 2003 meeting.
On motion of Mr. Howerton, seconded by Mrs. Theriot, the Board adopted a revised set of meeting dates for May, 2003 through December, 2003 (second Monday of the month).
On motion of Mr. McEvers, seconded by Mr. Howerton, the Board adopted the School Calendar for 2003-2004.
On motion of Mr. Howerton, seconded by Mrs. Theriot, the Board received a wording revision for the policy governing personal business leave to be considered for adoption at the April 14, 2003 meeting.
On motion of Mr. Howerton, seconded by Mr. McEvers, the Board received a report from the Superintendent regarding services for employee benefits within Section 125, excluding State Group Health and Related Benefits.
On motion of Mr. Trahan, seconded by Mrs. Abadie, the Board received and approved the personnel report as follows:
Extended Medical Leave:
Bridget Trahan, Teacher, Johnson Bayou High School
Resignation/Retirement:
Mr. Danny Trahan, Assistant Principal, Johnson Bayou High School, effective June 17, 2003
Mrs. Nell Trahan, Secretary, Johnson Bayou High School, effective June 17, 2003
Mrs. Patricia C. Vaughan, Teacher, Hackberry High School, effective June 2, 2003
Payment of Sick Leave:
Authorize the payment of unused accumulated sick leave up to 25 days for Mr. Lloyd Broussard, South Cameron High School, and Mrs. Patricia C. Vaughan,
Hackberry High School
On motion of Mr. Howerton, seconded by Mr. Trahan, the Board authorized advertising for bids for summer maintenance projects.
On motion of Mrs. Theriot, seconded by Mr. McEvers, the Board approved payment to Bessette Development Corporation in the amount of $176,494.80 for application No. 7 for Johnson Bayou High School, bond issue construction funds in School District 5.
On motion of Mr. Howerton, seconded by Mr. McEvers, the Board approved a request from White Oak Energy LLC for use of an existing salt water disposal well on Section 16-15-4, pending proper permitting from the State and review by the Board’s legal advisor.
On motion of Mr. Trahan, seconded by Mr. Sanner, the Board approved authorizing the Superintendent to send letters of continued employment to appropriate personnel as required by
Act 745 0f 1977.
On motion of Mr. Trahan, seconded by Mr. Sanner, the Board authorized the Superintendent to post announcements where positions are available and/or projected.On motion of Mrs. Theriot, seconded by Mrs. Abadie, the Board received comments and a request for information from Mr. McEvers relative to a study of employee compensation benefits.
On motion of Mr. McEvers, seconded by Mrs. Abadie, the Board approve out-of-state travel for the South Cameron High Tarpon Cheerleaders to attend a camp at Padre Island, Texas,
July 20-24, 2003. The vote is recorded as follows:
YEAS: Mrs. Theriot, Mr. McEvers, Mr. Morris, Mr. Sanner, Mr. Trahan, Mrs. Abadie
NAYS: Mr. Howerton
ABSENT: None
On motion of Mr. Howerton, seconded by Mr. McEvers, the Board approved financial reports as received from the Finance Committee.
On motion of Mr. Howerton, seconded by Mrs. Theriot, the Board approved payment of bills as reported from the Finance Committee.
On motion of Mr. McEvers, seconded by Mr. Sanner, the Board adjourned until the next regular session on April 14, 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 4:00 p.m. with the following members present: Clifton Morris - President, Loston McEvers, Dot Theriot, Dwayne Sanner, Pat Howerton, Marvin Trahan, and Rachel Abadie. Absent: None.
On motion of Mrs. Theriot, seconded by Mr. Howerton, the Committee approved the agenda.
On motion of Mr. Howerton, seconded by Mr. Trahan, the Committee approved the minutes from the February 3, 2003 meeting as printed.
The Committee heard a request for authorization of bids for summer maintenance projects from Mr. Ron Vining.
On motion of Mr. McEvers, seconded by Mr. Sanner, the Committee received financial reports with explanations by Ms. Margaret Jones.
On motion of Mr. McEvers, seconded by Mr. Sanner, the Committee reviewed bills for payment with explanations by Ms. Margaret Jones.
On motion of Mr. Trahan, seconded by Mr. Howerton, the Committee adjourned.
APPROVED:
Clifton Morris, President
CAMERON PARISH SCHOOL BOARD
ATTEST:
Douglas L. Chance, Secretary
CAMERON PARISH SCHOOL BOARD