Cameron, Louisiana
April 5, 2004
The Cameron Parish School Board met in regular session on this date with the following members present: Loston McEvers - Vice-President, Dot Theriot, Dwayne Sanner, Pat Howerton, and Rachel Abadie. Absent: Clifton Morris and Marvin Trahan. Mr. McEvers presided.
On motion of Mr. Howerton, seconded by Mrs. Abadie, the Board approved the agenda.
On motion of Mr. Sanner, seconded by Mrs. Theriot, the Board approved the minutes from the March 8, 2004 regular meeting as printed.
On motion of Mr. Howerton, seconded by Mrs. Theriot, the Board accepted the bid of Pelts and Skins, LLC in the amount of $12.25/egg for the whole of the advertised tracts. The vote is recorded as follows:
YEAS: Mr. Howerton, Mrs. Abadie, Mrs. Theriot, Mr. McEvers
NAYS: Mr. Sanner
ABSENT: Mr. Morris, Mr. Trahan
The Board recognized the Sign Language Club from Grand Lake High School.
The Board recognized students from Cameron Elementary School, Johnson Bayou High School, and South Cameron Elementary School.
Comments were received from Rick Merchant, CAE President.
On motion of Mrs. Theriot, seconded by Mrs. Abadie, the Board approved a request from the Cameron Parish Police Jury to enter into a new 25 year lease for property, approximately 4 acres in Section 18-12-9, on which the Big Lake Fire Station is located (the property is currently being leased by the Jury).
On motion of Mr. Sanner, seconded by Mr. Howerton, the Board tabled a request from Cameron Telephone Company for a Servitude Agreement to erect a remote site video over copper distribution center in Section 16-15-14.
On motion of Mrs. Abadie, seconded by Mr. Howerton, the Board approved a request from White Oak Energy L.L.C. for assignments of interest in lease, CPSB #2, on Section 16-15-4, Little Pecan Lake, to White Oak Energy L.L.C. from the following leasehold working interest owners:
Castle Peak Resources, L.L.C
JCT9901 L.L.C.
Delmar Holdings L.P.
Michael W. Englert
Eland Energy Inc.
Ridge Exploration Inc.
Minor Resources Inc.
On motion of Mrs. Theriot, seconded by Mr. Sanner, the Board approved a request from White Oak Energy L.L.C. for assignment of its interest in CPSB#2 Well in Section 16-15-4 as follows:
(1) An undivided twenty-eight percent (28%) of the interest obtained from Wagner and other parties to Shasta Cornerstone Partners, Ltd.
(2) All remaining interest in the lease to Red Oak Oil, L.P.
On motion of Mrs. Theriot, seconded by Mr. Sanner, the Board received a report on a request from Azimuth Energy, L.L.C. relative to a road use agreement on Section 16-15-14.
On motion of Mr. Howerton, seconded by Mrs. Abadie, the Board approved the Superintendent’s recommendation to approve a one year contract for Norris Insurance Consultants, Inc.
On motion of Mr. Howerton, seconded by Mrs. Theriot, the Board approved the following personnel items:
Resignations
Ms. Frances Bellard, Bus Driver, Grand Lake High School
Ms. Julie Carlson, Lunchroom Technician, Johnson Bayou High School
Ms. Marylyn LeJeune, Teacher, Johnson Bayou High School
Mr. James Murphy, Custodian/Bus Driver, Cameron Elementary School
Ms. Harriet Savoy, Teacher, Hackberry High School
Leaves without Pay
Ms. Merele Trares, Itinerant Teacher, Multiple Assignments - leave without pay for the period May 12, 2004 - May 25, 2004
Advertise
Authorize the superintendent to advertise for personnel for the positions herein noted as well as others available due to retirements.
On motion of Mrs. Abadie, seconded by Mrs. Theriot, the Board approved additional personnel items:
Leave
Cancel leave without pay granted to Melanie Little for the 2003-2004 session, effective April 1, 2004, in order for her to assume the science position at Johnson Bayou High School, effective April 2, 2004
Appointment
Jimmy Dowd - Sweeper - South Cameron High School
Retirement
Peggy Boudreaux, Librarian, Johnson Bayou High School, effective May 29, 2004
Linda Vining, Aide, Johnson Bayou High School, effective May 31, 2004
Payment
Accumulated sick leave up to 25 days for Sue Mhire
Resignation
Vicki J. Winnes, Teacher, Johnson Bayou High School, effective May 28, 2004
On motion of Mr. Howerton, seconded by Mrs. Theriot, the Board approved a request from Ms. Bobbye Delaney and five 8th grade science students from Grand Lake High School to attend the World Space Week Educational Awards Event on April 13, 2004 in Los Angeles as a result of the students winning 3rd place in the national competition for their work on the International Space Station.
On motion of Mrs. Abadie, seconded by Mr. Sanner, the Board approved a request from Grand Lake High School to permit the science students of Ms. Jill Manuel and Ms. Aimee Young to attend Physics Day at Astroworld, Houston, Texas, on April 23, 2004.
On motion of Mr. Sanner, seconded by Mrs. Theriot, the Board approved a request from Ms. Ruby Dupuie from South Cameron Elementary to travel to California using professional development funds June 8-12, 2004 for the purpose of completing certification to train teachers to use a Palm One Computer.
On motion of Mrs. Abadie, seconded by Mr. Howerton, the Board gave approval for Jackie Holmes, Teresa Roach, Nancy Boudreaux, and Valarie Precht to visit the Independent School District of Clear Creek, Houston, Texas, on April 7, 2004 to view technology.
On motion of Mr. Sanner, seconded by Mrs. Theriot, the Board approved a request from South Cameron High School to permit the cheerleaders and sponsor, Oralia Benoit, to attend the varsity cheerleaders camp in Seguin, Texas from June 28-July 1, 2004.
On motion of Mr. Howerton, seconded by Mrs. Abadie, the Board approved a request from Ms. Willyne Kestel to include Cecil Sanner, Doug Welch, Austin LaBove, Carol Wainwright, Barry Wayne Richard, Barbara LaBove, and Clara Welch as attendees at the 25th Legal Issues of Educating Individuals with Disabilities Conference in Orlando, Florida May 1-6, 2004 using IDEA funds.
On motion of Mrs. Theriot, seconded by Mr. Sanner the Board approved the monthly financial statement, the 2003-2004 budget report, and the payment of bills.
On motion of Mr. Howerton, seconded by Mrs. Theriot, the Board tabled consideration of the bus maintenance contract until the May, 2004 meeting.
On motion of Mrs. Abadie, seconded by Mr. Howerton, the Board approved a request of the Gulf Coast Soil and Water Conservation District to enter into a cooperative agreement for the purpose of reducing the eroding shoreline in the West Cove area, Calcasieu Lake, Section 16-14-10.
A motion by Mrs. Abadie, seconded by Mr. Howerton, to pay $500 each for three FBLA sponsors for the purpose of attending the National FBLA Conference in Denver, Colorado, i.e., sponsors from Hackberry and South Cameron High, and to approve the payment of the Board policy allowance of $500 per student for three students to attend the National FBLA Conference in Denver, Colorado was discussed. Mrs. Theriot offered an amendment, seconded by Mr. Sanner, to increase the allowance to $750 per person since the trip is more expensive than previous trips. The vote to amend the motion is as follows:
YEAS: Mr. Sanner, Mrs. Abadie, Mrs. Theriot, Mr. McEvers
NAYS: Mr. Howerton
ABSENT: Mr. Morris, Mr. Trahan
The amended motion to pay $750 per person for three sponsors and three students to attend the National FBLA Conference in Denver, Colorado passed with the following vote:
YEAS: Mr. Sanner, Mrs. Abadie, Mrs. Theriot, Mr. McEvers
NAYS: Mr. Howerton
ABSENT: Mr. Morris, Mr. Trahan
On motion of Mr. Sanner, seconded by Mrs. Theriot, the Board voted to move to executive session, pursuant to the Louisiana Revised Statutes, to discuss possible litigation. A roll call vote is recorded as follows:
YEAS: Mrs. Theriot, Mr. McEvers, Mr. Sanner, Mrs. Abadie, Mr. Howerton
NAYS: None
ABSENT: Mr. Morris, Mr. Trahan
On motion of Mrs. Theriot, seconded by Mr. Howerton, the Board returned to regular session.
On motion of Mrs. Theriot, seconded by Mr. Howerton, the Board received a report from the executive session.
On motion of Mrs. Theriot, seconded by Mr. Sanner, the Board received the Superintendent’s Reports as follows:
• Management of New Revenue
• Review of Teacher and Administrator Salaries in Southwest Louisiana
• Review of Facility Needs, Guidelines for New Athletic Programs, Instructional
Needs, Compensation for Supplementary Assignments, Mileage Reimbursement, Behavioral Management, Adjustments of Central Office Duties, and Easter Holiday Calendar
On motion of Mr. Howerton, seconded by Mr. Sanner, the Board adjourned until the next regular session on May 10, 2004.
APPROVED:
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Loston McEvers, Vice-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 3:00 p.m. with the following members present: Loston McEvers - Vice-President, Dot Theriot, Dwayne Sanner, Pat Howerton, and Rachel Abadie. Absent: Clifton Morris and Marvin Trahan. Mr. McEvers presided.
On motion of Mr. Howerton, seconded by Mrs. Abadie, the Committee approved the agenda.
On motion of Mr. Sanner, seconded by Mrs. Theriot, the Committee approved the minutes from the March 8, 2004 meeting as printed.
On motion of Mrs. Abadie, seconded by Mr. Sanner, the Committee received the financial report.
On motion of Mr. Sanner, seconded by Mrs. Abadie, the Committee approved the 2003-2004 budget report.
On motion of Mrs. Theriot, seconded by Mr. Sanner, the Committee reviewed bills for payment.
On motion of Mrs. Abadie, seconded by Mrs. Theriot, the Committee received the bus maintenance contract report.
On motion of Mr. Howerton, seconded by Mrs. Abadie, the Committee approved renewal of the contract for Norris Insurance Consultants, Inc.
On motion of Mr. Theriot, seconded by Mr. Sanner, the Committee adjourned.
APPROVED:
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Loston McEvers, Vice-President
CAMERON PARISH SCHOOL BOARD
ATTEST:
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Douglas L. Chance, Secretary
CAMERON PARISH SCHOOL BOARD
Alligator Eggs Bid Tabulation:
East end allotment - $8.00/egg (approximately 1460)- Thomas A. Stoddard
West end allotment - $12.60/egg (approximately 2630)- Thomas A. Stoddard
*Whole allotment (approximately 4090) - $12.25/egg - Pelts & Skins, L.L.C.
All bidders submitted 10% of estimated price
*Bid Award