Cameron, Louisiana
May 10, 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, noting that Linda Chevallier and Troy Brown (represented by Patrick Hebert) submitted green cards to be allowed to speak regarding the bus maintenance contract.
On motion of Mr. Sanner, seconded by Mrs. Theriot, the Board recognized student achievement:
Special Olympics – Ms. Willyne Kestel, Supervisor
Hackberry High School – Mr. Austin LaBove, Principal
South Cameron High School – Mr. Eddie Benoit, Principal
Grand Lake High School – Mr. David Duhon, Principal
On motion of Mr. Howerton, seconded by Mrs. Abadie, the Board recognized principals and schools:
South Cameron High School – Mr. Eddie Benoit, Principal
Hackberry High School – Mr. Austin LaBove, Principal
Grand Lake High School – Mr. David Duhon, Principal
Johnson Bayou High School – Mr. Doug Welch, Principal
On motion of Mr. Howerton, seconded by Mr. Sanner, the Board removed from the table “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 Mr. Howerton, seconded by Mrs. Theriot, the Board approved 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 for two consecutive 10 year terms.
On motion of Mr. Sanner, seconded by Mrs. Abadie, the Board received a report on educators who were awarded grants during the 2003-2004 school year.
On motion of Mr. Howerton, seconded by Mrs. Abadie, the Board received a summary of the District Accountability Report.
On motion of Mr. Howerton, seconded by Mrs. Theriot, the Board received a report on the school uniform survey and extended the school uniform policy (File: JCDB) for three school sessions, 2004-2005, 2005-2006, and 2006-2007.
On motion of Mr. Sanner, seconded by Mrs. Theriot, the Board received final review of the Annual School Reports.
On motion of Mr. Sanner, seconded by Mrs. Abadie, the Board granted a request to permit Ms. Cherie Myers and Ms. Becky Trahan, kindergarten teachers at Grand Lake, an opportunity to participate in the differential learning styles professional development activities at the National Kindergarten Conference, in Arlington Heights, Illinois on July 11-16, 2004 using Title II professional development funds.
On motion of Mrs. Theriot, seconded by Mr. Sanner, the Board supported Governor Kathleen Blanco’s Proclamation of Wednesday, May 12, 2004 as School Nurse Day in Louisiana, and acknowledged the contribution of Ms. Laurie Jones, School Nurse for Cameron Parish Schools. Proclamation attached.
On motion of Mr. Howerton, seconded by Mrs. Abadie, the Board approved the monthly financial statement and the payment of bills.
On motion of Mrs. Theriot, seconded by Mrs. Abadie, as received and recommended by the Finance Committee, the Board adopted Option 5 of the self-insured workers compensation program with excess insurance at an annual premium of $33,959.00.
On motion of Mr. Sanner, seconded by Mrs. Theriot, the Board approved the utilization of the expertise of Boudreaux and Norris in the pursuit of ESEA and other funds impacted by No Child Left Behind (NCLB) wherein funding shall be provided within the contracted services element of the program.
On motion of Mrs. Theriot, seconded by Mr. Sanner, the Board affirmed adjustments to the resolution passed on April 5, 2004 addressing FBLA expenses to the National Conference in Denver, to wit:
Hackberry High one teacher and one student $1500
South Cameron High one teacher and two students $2250
Grand Lake High one teacher and one student $1500
On motion of Mrs. Abadie, seconded by Mrs. Theriot, the Board granted a request from Siemen’s Building Technologies, Inc. for pre-engineering majors Mikey Bercier and John Paul Trosclair, South Cameron High School seniors, and chaperone, Sethie Trosclair, to participate in the Siemen’s Building Education trip to Chicago, IL, June 3-6, 2004, with all expenses to be paid by Siemen’s, the Board’s energy management system vendor.
On motion of Mrs. Theriot, seconded by Mr. Sanner, the Board accepted low bids on carpet and painting at various schools. Tabulations attached.
On motion of Mr. Howerton, seconded by Mrs. Abadie, the Board tabled, for further review, a resolution pursuant to “Management of New Revenue.”
On motion of Mr. Sanner, seconded by Mrs. Theriot, the Board granted the superintendent authority to seek proposals for grounds cleanup and mowing at Grand Chenier, Audrey Memorial, and Grand Lake.
On motion of Mr. Howerton, seconded by Mr. Sanner, the Board received and tabled until June 14, 2004, in order to provide time for reflection, the proposal to address physical education and athletic needs as follows:
Hackberry High Track Fall 2004
South Cameron High Track Summer 2005
South Cameron Elementary Pavilion Summer 2006
Grand Lake High Track Summer 2007
On motion of Mr. Howerton, seconded by Mrs. Theriot, the Board removed from the table the item “bus maintenance contract.”
Persons with green cards requesting to speak announced that they intended to answer questions regarding the item.
On motion of Mrs. Theriot, seconded by Mr. McEvers, the Board approved advertising for proposals for bus maintenance.
On motion of Mrs. Theriot, seconded by Mrs. Abadie, the Board approved personnel items:
Resignations :
Ms. Carol Granger, Custodian, Grand Lake High, effective July 1, 2004
Mr. Jerry Fontenot, Teacher, Hackberry High, effective May 28, 2004
Ms. Janie Turnbull, Teacher, South Cameron High School, effective May 28, 2004
Ms. Rhoda Weems, Teacher, Cameron Elementary School, effective May 28, 2004
Mr. Rick Merchant, Teacher, South Cameron High, retirement effective October 15, 2004
Ms. Ginger Boudreaux, Teacher, South Cameron High School, retirement effective May 28, 2004
Ms. Mary A. Richard, Librarian, Cameron Elementary School - retirement effective May 29, 2004
Leave without pay:
Ms. Rachael C. LeBleu, Teacher, Hackberry/Johnson Bayou, 2004-2005 Session
Appointment:
Mr. H. E. “Gene” Reynolds, Principal, Johnson Bayou High School - 2 year contract
Ms. Matilda LaBove (transfer from Sweeper), Janitor, Cameron Elementary School
Ms. Shannon C. Jinks (provisional transfer from Lab pending new principal review), Instructional Aide, Johnson Bayou High School
Ms. Brandy Jinks - Food Service Technician, Johnson Bayou High School
Advise Item:
Mr. Wilbert P. Miller, Bus Driver, has withdrawn his Form DR10-C with the State Retirement System effective immediately.
Payment:
Mary A. Richard - accumulated sick leave up to 25 days
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On motion of Mr. Sanner, seconded by Mrs. Abadie, the Board adopted a resolution to Cheniere Energy, Inc. regarding their interest in Cameron Parish. Resolution attached.
On motion of Mr. Sanner, seconded by Mrs. Theriot, the Board adjourned until the next regular session on June 14, 2004.
APPROVED:
Loston McEvers, Vice-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: 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 April 5, 2004 meeting as printed.
On motion of Mr. Howerton, seconded by Mr. Sanner, the Committee received an introduction of Mr. H. E. “Gene” Reynolds as applicant for the position of Johnson Bayou High School Principal.
On motion of Mrs. Theriot, seconded by Mrs. Abadie, the Committee received a report from Mr. M. B. Slocum regarding review of existing and proposed renewal of the excess workers compensation coverage.
On motion of Mr. Sanner, seconded by Mr. Howerton, the Committee received the monthly financial report and reviewed bills for payment.
On motion of Mr. Howerton, seconded by Mrs. Theriot, the Committee received a report regarding using ESEA/NCLB consultants when pursuing funding.
On motion of Mr. Howerton, seconded by Mr. Sanner, the Committee received a report on “Management of New Revenue” from the Superintendent.
On motion of Mrs. Abadie, seconded by Mrs. Theriot, the Committee received a recommendation to seek proposals for grounds cleanup and mowing at Grand Chenier, Audrey Memorial, and Grand Lake.
On motion of Mrs. Theriot, seconded by Mrs. Abadie, the Committee received bids for summer maintenance projects of carpeting and painting.
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