Cameron, Louisiana
April 14, 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. Howerton, seconded by Mr. Trahan, the Board approved the agenda as amended.
The Board heard an announcement from Mrs. Cyndi Sellers regarding a patriotic prayer rally in support of our troops, scheduled for April 24, 2003 at the Cameron Recreation Center.
On motion of Mr. Howerton, seconded by Mr. Theriot, the Board approved the minutes of the March 17, 2003 regular meeting as printed.
On motion of Mr. Trahan, seconded by Mrs. Theriot, the Board recognized 4-H Club representatives from South Cameron High School, as presented by Mrs. Stephanie Rodrigue.
The girls’ basketball team from Hackberry High School, Class C State Champions for 2002-2003, was recognized at the Finance Committee Meeting.
On motion of Mr. McEvers, seconded by Mr. Sanner, the Board received comments from Mr. Rick Merchant, CAE President.
On motion of Mr. Trahan, seconded by Mrs. Abadie, the Board received a report on the Cameron Parish Sex Education Curriculum Committee from Mrs. Stephanie Rodrigue.
On motion of Mr. Howerton, seconded by Mr. Sanner, the Board adopted a resolution ordering and calling a special election to be held in School District 4 of Cameron Parish, Louisiana to authorize the incurring of debt and issuance of bonds therein; making application to the Commission in connection therewith; and providing for other matters in connection therewith. (Resolution attached.)
On motion of Mr. Howerton, seconded by Mr. Trahan, the Board adopted millage rates for the tax year 2003. (Resolution attached.)
Parish-Wide taxes:
4.64 mills constitutional tax
9.23 mills special tax-additional aid to public schools
8.09 mills special maintenance tax
11.09 mills special tax-for the operation of the public schools
6.58 mills special tax-for improving school houses and public school system
11.09 mills special tax-additional support to the maintenance of the public school system
District Taxes:
14.00 mills for School District No. Five Bond & Interest
5.00 mills for School District No. Ten Bond & Interest
25.00 mills for School District No. Fifteen Bond & Interest
On motion of Mr. McEvers, seconded by Mrs. Theriot, the Board approved authorizing the Superintendent to contract professional personnel for the 2003-2004 school year.
On motion of Mr. Howerton, seconded by Mr. McEvers, the Board adopted the mission statement, 2003 and Beyond, as received by the Board at the March 17, 2003 meeting.
On motion of Mrs. Theriot, seconded by Mr. Sanner, the Board adopted adjustments to the Personal Business Leave Policy as received by the Board at the March 17, 2003 meeting. The wording adjustment is to include the phrase, “...as permitted by the Louisiana Revised Statutes.”
On motion of Mr. Howerton, seconded by Mr. McEvers, the Board adopted budget revisions for fiscal year 2002-2003.
On motion of Mr. Trahan, seconded by Mr. Theriot, the Board granted permission for the following educational field trips as recommended by the Superintendent:
Cameron Elementary -
Gifted & Talented students and Eva January’s 6th graders to go on a field trip to the Houston Museum of Natural Science.
Mrs. Virginia Jones’ 1st grade section A to go on a field trip on May 2, 2003 to the Houston Aquarium.
Mrs. Janice Dupont’s 4th grade class to go on a field trip to the Johnson’s Space Center in Houston on May 10, 2003.
Grand Lake High - Mrs. Bobbye Delaney’s 8th grade Earth Science class to visit the Houston Space Center on May 8, 2003.
Johnson Bayou High - 9th grade Physical Science class to attend Physics Day, Houston, Texas on May 9, 2003.
On motion of Mr. Trahan, seconded by Mrs. Abadie, the Board proclaimed May 7, 2003 as School Nurse Day pursuant to a request from Governor Mike Foster.
On motion of Mr. McEvers, seconded by Mr. Trahan, the Board approved personnel items:
Leaves:
Leave without pay for medical purposes–
Helen Theriot, Food Service Manager, South Cameron Elementary - April 1, 2003 - June 2, 2003.
Diana Taylor, Clerk, Grand Lake High, commencing 2/20/03 and effective until doctor’s release
Sick Leave Payment:
Peggy Boudreaux, Teacher, Johnson Bayou High School - up to 25 days accumulated unused sick leave
Resignation:
Virgie Nunez, Sweeper at South Cameron High School, effective May 30, 2003, and authorized advertisement for a replacement
On motion of Mr. Howerton, seconded by Mr. Sanner, the Board approved payment to Bessette Development Corporation in the amount of $218,419.25 for application No. 8 for Johnson Bayou High School, bond issue construction funds in School District 5.
On motion of Mr. Howerton, seconded by Mr. Sanner, the Board approved the action of the Finance Committee pursuant to the renewal of the Board’s contract with Norris Insurance Consultants, Inc.
On motion of Mr. Howerton, seconded by Mr. Sanner, the Board approved $500 each for travel expenses, as per School Board Policy IDE, for 6 FBLA students from Hackberry High School and for 2 FBLA students from South Cameron High School to compete at the annual National Leadership Conference in Dallas, Texas in June, 2003.
On motion of Mr. McEvers, seconded by Mr. Howerton, the Board approved requests from Mary Baker, FBLA sponsor from Hackberry High School, and from Sandra Hession, FBLA sponsor from South Cameron High School, for out-of-state travel, to waive Board Policy IDE and to pay $500 each for travel expenses to National Leadership Conference in Dallas, Texas in June, 2003.
On motion of Mr. Howerton, seconded by Mr. Theriot, the Board approved a request from Lacassine National Wildlife Refuge to replace a water control structure on Section 16-12-5, as presented by Stan Howarter, Biologist.
On motion of Mr. Trahan, seconded by Mrs. Abadie, the Board received comments
From Mr. McEvers regarding the Louisiana Office of Group Benefits health insurance update from the meeting today at Rockefeller Refuge.
On motion of Mrs. Theriot, seconded by Mr. Trahan, the Board received information regarding correspondence relating to SB 225 and SB710 from the Superintendent.
On motion of Mr. McEvers, seconded by Mr. Trahan, the Board approved a request, in principle, from Philip Boudreaux to enter into a cash rental 5-year farming lease on Section 16-12-11, contingent upon coming back to the Board with an appropriate legal contract.
On motion of Mr. Abadie, seconded by Mr. Howerton, the Board approved financial reports as received from the Finance Committee.
On motion of Mr. Howerton, seconded by Mr. Sanner, 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 May 12, 2003.
APPROVED:
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Loston McEvers, President
CAMERON PARISH SCHOOL BOARD
ATTEST:
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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 Mr. Howerton, seconded by Mrs. Abadie, the Committee approved the agenda as amended. (Recognition of the Hackberry High School Girls’ Basketball Team was moved from the regular meeting agenda to this committee meeting agenda.)
On motion of Mr. Howerton, seconded by Mr. Trahan, the Committee approved the minutes from the March 17, 2003 meeting as printed.
The Committee recognized the girls’ basketball team from Hackberry High School, Class C State Champions for 2002-2003.
On motion of Mr. Theriot, seconded by Mr. McEvers, the Committee received a report from Norris Insurance Consultants, Inc. and recommended renewal of this firm’s contract for the management of competitive insurance quotes for a second year. (Excludes health and dental.)
On motion of Mr. Howerton, seconded by Mr. McEvers, the Committee approved the following, as presented by Ms. Margaret Jones, Accountant:
Line-item by line-item review of the 2002-2003 Budget as a general update and a specific extension of Act 66 In-Service.
Receipt of financial reports with explanations.
Review of bills for payment with explanations.
On motion of Mr. Trahan, seconded by Mr. Sanner, the Committee adjourned.
APPROVED:
Clifton Morris, President
CAMERON PARISH SCHOOL BOARD
ATTEST:
Douglas L. Chance, Secretary
CAMERON PARISH SCHOOL BOARD