Cameron, Louisiana
June 9, 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. Sanner, the Board approved consideration of an agenda item dealing with the addition of capri pants to the Student Dress Code.
On motion of Mr. Howerton, seconded by Mr. McEvers, the Board approved the agenda.
On motion of Mr. Sanner, seconded by Mrs. Abadie, the Board approved the minutes of the May 12, 2003 regular meeting as printed.
On motion of Mr. McEvers, seconded by Mr. Sanner, the Board approved the report from the Finance Committee pursuant to Excess Worker’s Compensation as presented on May 12, 2003 by Mr. M. B. Slocum, in the amount of $26,796.00 for Option 1.
On motion of Mrs. Theriot, seconded by Mr. McEvers, the Board removed from the table consideration of future aspects of Section 16, Township 12 South, Range 11 West. 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 Mrs. Theriot, seconded by Mr. McEvers, the Board accepted the farm lease agreement for a period of 5 years (beginning August 1, 2003) from Mr. Phil Boudreaux on Section 16, Township 12 South, Range 11 West. The vote is recorded as follows:
YEAS: Mrs. Theriot, Mr. McEvers, Mr. Morris, Mr. Sanner, Mr. Trahan, Mrs. Abadie
NAYS: Mr. Howerton
ABSENT: None
The Board received comments from Stephanie Rogers, CAE representative.
On motion of Mr. Howerton, seconded by Mrs. Abadie, the Board adopted policy adjustments resulting from No Child Left Behind as presented at the Board Meeting on May 12, 2003 - Policy File: IFDA (Parental Rights/Student Rights of Privacy) and File: JBC (School Admission).
On motion of Mrs. Abadie, seconded by Mr. Howerton, the Board adopted changes to the Student Dress Code, Policy: JCDB, as recommended by the Uniform Committee and received at the Board Meeting on May 12, 2003.
On motion of Mrs. Abadie, seconded by Mr. Trahan, the Board adopted the Athletic Discipline Guidelines as policy as recommended by the Athletic Discipline Committee and received at the Board Meeting on May 12, 2003.
On motion of Mr. Howerton, seconded by Mr. Sanner, the Board granted authorization to advertise for bids for 2003-2004 on the following:
(a) Duplicating Paper
(b) Paper Goods
(c) Janitorial Supplies
On motion of Mr. Howerton, seconded by Mr. Sanner, the Board granted authorization to advertise for bids for 2003-2004 on the following for School Food Service:
(a) Bread
(b) Milk
(c) Food
(d) Non-Food
On motion of Mr. Trahan, seconded by Mrs. Abadie, the Board approved the Cameron Pilot as the official journal for 2003-2004. The vote is recorded as follows:
YEAS: Mrs. Theriot, Mr. Morris, Mr. Sanner, Mr. Trahan, Mrs. Abadie
NAYS: None
ABSENT: None
NOT VOTING: Mr. McEvers (abstained)
On motion of Mr. McEvers, seconded by Mr. Theriot, the Board approved donating three old buses to Cameron Parish Fire District to be used in the Fire District’s training program.
On motion of Mrs. Theriot, seconded by Mr. Trahan, the Board granted the Boys’ Basketball Team from Hackberry High School permission to participate in a Team Camp in Fort Walton Beach, Florida on July 11-13, 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. McEvers, seconded by Mr. Trahan, the Board approved the Finance Committee’s report and accepted the fiscal agent agreements for Fy2004 (2003-2004) and 2005 (2004-2005) with Cameron State Bank and Hibernia National Bank.
On motion of Mr. Howerton, seconded by Mrs. Theriot, the Board accepted the Finance Committee’s report pursuant to calling a special meeting for the purpose of adopting final budget revisions for 2002-2003 and set the meeting for 9:00 a.m. on
June 30, 2003.
On motion of Mrs. Abadie, seconded by Mr. Trahan, the Board approved the Finance Committee’s report on the Federal Programs Consolidated Application for FY2004 (2003-2004).
On motion of Mr. Howerton, seconded by Mrs. Abadie, the Board accepted the Finance Committee’s report on White Oak Energy LLC for use of the existing salt water disposal well on Section 16-15-4 and accepted the bid of $2 per acre and $.25 per barrel for disposal.
On motion of Mr. Howerton, seconded by Mr. Sanner, the Board approved the Finance Committee’s action on the financial report.
On motion of Mr. Trahan, seconded by Mr. Howerton, the Board approved bills for payment as reported by the Finance Committee.
On motion of Mrs. Abadie, seconded by Mr. Howerton, the Board approved the Finance Committee’s action on the distribution of Minimum Foundation Funds per BESE. for distribution to teachers and other certified personnel.
On motion of Mr. McEvers, seconded by Mrs. Theriot, the Board received, for Board action on Monday, July 14, 2003, adjustments to fiscal schedules as reported by the Finance Committee.
On motion of Mrs. Abadie, seconded by Mr. Howerton, the Board tabled an addition to Policy BC regarding calling board meetings and requested a legal opinion.
The Board heard the Superintendent’s report regarding summer school.
On motion of Mrs. Abadie, seconded by Mr. Trahan, the Board approved personnel items as recommended by the Superintendent:
Extended Medical Leave
Kim Guthrey Trahan - beginning 5-12-03 - medical records in order
Resignations
1. Angela Weldon - Cameron Elementary - close of 2002-2003
2. Analee Gregory - South Cameron Elementary - July 10, 2003
3. Melissa Kae Hennigan - South Cameron High - close of 2002-2003
4. Wanda Conner - Sweeper - Grand Lake, effective at the close of the day
June 6, 2003.
Leave without Pay
1. Melanie Little - Hackberry High - recommend leave without pay for 2003-2004 wherein gainful employment by Ms. Little shall nullify the leave without pay; and, do NOT recommend leave without pay for 2004-2005.
2. Heather Monsef - South Cameron High - recommend leave without pay for 2003-2004 wherein gainful employment by Ms. Monsef shall nullify the leave without pay.
Termination of Employment
1. Brenda S. Hantz - Hackberry High - divided class appointment - termination at close of contract for 2002-2003, noting good performance.
2. Linda J. McLeod - Grand Lake High - termination effective at the close of the 2002-2003 session based upon compliance issues, with recommendations specific to pedagogical processes and the assessed performance of her delivery of the academic program.
3. Merele Trares - Grand Lake High - sabbatical leave appointment - termination at the close of contract for 2002-2003, noting good performance.
4. Donette Racca - Hackberry High - extended sick leave appointment - terminate appointment and return to substitute status at the close of the 2002-2003 session, noting good performance.
5. Sheilah Soirez - Hackberry High - extended sick leave appointment - terminate appointment and return to substitute status at the close of the 2002-2003 session, noting good performance.
Appointment:
Assistant Principal and Teacher - Johnson Bayou High - Stephanie Rogers - appointment for the 2003-2004 school session.
Secretary-Bookkeeper - Johnson Bayou High - Julie Billiot - appointment as an “at-will” employee for the 2003-2004 session governed by the policies pursuant thereto.
Performance Contracts - for the 2003-2004 and 2004-2005 school sessions and/or fiscal years, with successful performances, for:
Mr. Ron Vining, Supervisor of Maintenance, Transportation, Fixed Assets, and Energy
Mr. David Duhon, Principal, Grand Lake High School
Mr. Austin LaBove, Principal, Hackberry High School
Mr. Byron Gibbs, Assistant Principal, Hackberry High School
On motion of Mrs. Theriot, seconded by Mr. Howerton, the Board approved payment for application No. 10 to Bessette Development Co. in the amount of $182,540.60 for School District 5 (bond issue construction funds).
On motion of Mr. Trahan, seconded by Mr. Howerton, the Board received the Superintendent’s report, as policy consideration, regarding Grade 4 enrollment.
On motion of Mr. Howerton, seconded by Mr. Sanner, the Board approved a request from Duncan Oil Partners for Consent to Assignment of its 8/8 working interest in oil and gas DOI Lease #18-7243 School Board Prospect in Section 16-15-15 to the following: Noble Energy, Inc. - 37.50%; Cox & Perkins Exploration, Inc. - 12.50%; Sovereign Holdings LLC - 8.25%; AYCO Energy Partners, Ltd. - 5.0670%; Meyer Oil Properties, LLC - 4.250%; KO-OP XXX Gulf, LLC - 3.60%; O’Neill Properties, Ltd. - 3.00%; Spoonbill Investments, LLC - .3874950%; DKD Petroleum, LLC -.50%; and Raymond T. Duncan Oil Properties, Ltd. - 12.2227525%.
The item regarding Worker’s Compensation by Norris Consultants was moved to the finance committee.
On motion of Mr. Howerton, seconded by Mr. Trahan, the Board granted permission to advertise for bids for HVAC equipment at Cameron Elementary School (School District 10 funds).
On motion of Mrs. Theriot, seconded by Mr. McEvers, the Board went into executive session for the Mid-year Observation of the Superintendent.
On motion of Mrs. Theriot, seconded by Mr. Sanner, the Board returned to regular session.
On motion of Mr. Howerton, seconded by Mr. McEvers, the Board commended Dr. Doug Chance, Superintendent, for his performance and for attending to the needs of the district.
On motion of Mr. McEvers, seconded by Mrs. Abadie, the Board adjourned until the special meeting of June 30, 2003, with the next regular session scheduled for July 14, 2003.
APPROVED:
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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 Mr. Howerton, seconded by Mrs. Abadie, the Committee approved the agenda with additions.
On motion of Mrs. Abadie, seconded by Mr. McEvers, the Committee approved the minutes from the May 12, 2003 meeting as printed.
On motion of Mrs. Theriot, seconded by Mr. McEvers, the Committee approved renewal of the fiscal agent agreements for FY2004 and FY2005 with Cameron State Bank and Hibernia National Bank.
On motion of Mrs. Abadie, seconded by Mr. Howerton, the Board approved the report from Mr. M. B. Slocum, received at the May 12, 2003 meeting, pursuant to Worker’s Compensation and a report heard today from Mr. Tom Hudson of Norris Consultants.
The Committee received a report on the tabled item regarding a farming lease with Mr. Phil Boudreaux on Section 16, Township 12 South, Range 11 West.
On motion of Mr. Howerton, seconded by Mrs. Theriot, the Committee approved calling a special meeting at 9:00 a.m. on Monday, June 30, 2003 to adopt budget revisions for fiscal year 2002-2003.
On motion of Mr. Sanner, seconded by Mr. Howerton, the Committee reviewed fiscal elements and goals of the Federal Programs Consolidated Application for FY2004 (2003-2004).
On motion of Mrs. Abadie, seconded by Mr. Howerton, the Committee received an update on the status of the request from White Oak Energy LLC for use of the existing salt water disposal well on Section 16-15-4, as approved at the March 17, 2003 Board Meeting.
On motion of Mr. Sanner, seconded by Mr. McEvers, the Committee received the financial report with explanations.
On motion of Mr. Sanner, seconded by Mr. McEvers the Committee reviewed bills for payment with explanations.
On motion of Mr. Trahan, seconded by Mrs. Theriot, the Committee approved the distribution of Minimum Foundation Funds pursuant to the requirements of the Board of Elementary and Secondary Education, Table 4: FY 2002-2003 MFP, Certificated Pay, for required position holders therein.
On motion of Mr. McEvers, seconded by Mrs. Theriot, the Committee received, for Board action on Monday, July 14, 2003, adjustments to fiscal schedules.
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