Cameron, Louisiana
August 9, 2004
The Committee of the Whole met on this date at 3:00 p.m. with the following members present: Clifton Morris-President, Loston McEvers, Dot Theriot, Dwayne Sanner, Pat Howerton, and Rachel Abadie. Absent: Marvin Trahan.
On motion of Mr. Howerton, seconded by Mr. Sanner, the Committee approved the agenda.
On motion of Mr. McEvers, seconded by Mrs. Theriot, the Committee approved the minutes from the July 12, 2004 meeting as printed.
On motion of Mrs. Theriot, seconded by Ms. Abadie, the Committee approved the monthly financial report and payment of bills.
On motion of Mr. McEvers, seconded by Mr. Sanner, the Committee received a report on an annual loan to federal programs up to $67,500.00.
On motion of Mrs. Theriot, seconded by Mr. McEvers, the Committee received a report on levying of taxes for 2004 from Ms. Margaret Jones.
On motion of Mr. Howerton, seconded by Mr. Sanner, the Committee adjourned.
APPROVED:
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Clifton Morris, President
CAMERON PARISH SCHOOL BOARD
ATTEST:
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Douglas L. Chance, Secretary Loston McEvers, Vice President
CAMERON PARISH SCHOOL BOARD CAMERON PARISH SCHOOL BOARD
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, and Rachel Abadie. Absent: Marvin Trahan.
On motion of Mr. McEvers, seconded by Mrs. Theriot, the Board approved the agenda.
On motion of Mr. Howerton, seconded by Mr. Sanner, the Board approved the minutes from the July 12, 2004 meeting as printed.
Regarding items from the floor, Dr. Chance thanked Dr. Mark Smythe for comments and remarks addressed to the board concerning the millage rates.
On motion of Mr. Howerton, seconded by Mr. McEvers, the Board accepted the bids on the following surface leases and will re-advertise on surface leases which did not receive a bid. (Bid Tabulations Attached)
Leases which expired 7-31-04
16-15-14
No bid was received for 16-14-12
Leases (not paid) with renewals due 7-31-04
16-12-12
No bid was received for 16-14-6
On motion of Mrs. Theriot, seconded by Mrs. Abadie, the Board adopted the 2004-2005 Pupil Progression Plan. The vote is recorded as follows:
YEAS: Mrs. Theriot, Mr. McEvers, Mr. Morris, Mr. Sanner, Ms. Abadie
NAYS: Mr. Howerton
ABSENT: Mr. Trahan
On motion of Mrs. Abadie, seconded by Mrs. Theriot, the Board approved a recommendation to reimburse classroom teachers up to $100 for classroom instructional materials and supplies at a projected cost of $17,000.00.
On motion of Mrs. Theriot, seconded by Mr. McEvers, the Board granted the superintendent authority to pursue and complete (1) the restoration of and/or the installation of a varsity level track at South Cameron High School, (2) the establishment of a soil-cement base with an asphalt surface for a practice track at Hackberry High School, and (3) the installation of a covered physical education facility at South Cameron Elementary School wherein the expense of these projects will be paid from the Board’s Special Projects Fund.
On motion of Mr. McEvers, seconded by Mr. Howerton, the Board approved personnel items:
Appointments:
Stephanie Skinner – Cameron Elementary – Special Education Teacher
Robin Nunez –South Cameron Elementary School - Provisional appointment as a Special Education Aide
Jennifer Armentor – Central Office – Secretary for Special Education, Transportation and Maintenance
Extended Medical Sick Leave
Ruth Billedeaux – Hackberry School – Elementary Teacher (currently projected for one month)
Resignation
Martha L. Gary – Johnson Bayou School – Special Education Teacher
On motion of Mr. Howerton, seconded by Mrs. Abadie, the Board approved the financial report and the payment of bills (from Finance Committee).
On motion of Mrs. Theriot, seconded by Mr. McEvers, the Board approved a loan from General Fund to Federal Programs for start-up funds for fiscal year 2004-2005 in an amount up to $67,500.00.
On motion of Mrs. Theriot, seconded by Mr. McEvers, the Board voted to enter into executive session to receive a report regarding a student.
YEAS: Mrs. Theriot, Mr. McEvers, Mr. Morris, Mr. Sanner, Mr. Howerton, Mrs. Abadie
NAYS: None
ABSENT: Mr. Trahan
On motion of Mr. McEvers, seconded by Mrs. Theriot, the Board voted to return to regular session.
YEAS: Mrs. Theriot, Mr. McEvers, Mr. Morris, Mr. Sanner, Mr. Howerton, Mrs. Abadie
NAYS: None
ABSENT: Mr. Trahan
On motion of Mr. McEvers, seconded by Mr. Sanner, the Board received the report from the executive session and the Board gave permission to the student to re-enter school for the 2004-2005 school year pursuant to the contract developed by Mr. Uland Guidry, Supervisor of Student Services. The vote is recorded as follows:
YEAS: Mrs. Theriot, Mr. McEvers, Mr. Morris, Mr. Sanner, Mrs. Abadie
NAYS: Mr. Howerton
ABSENT: Mr. Trahan
On motion of Mr. Howerton, seconded by Mr. McEvers, the Board adjourned until the next regular session of September 13, 2004.
APPROVED:
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Clifton Morris, President
CAMERON PARISH SCHOOL BOARD
ATTEST:
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Douglas L. Chance, Secretary Loston McEvers, Vice President
CAMERON PARISH SCHOOL BOARD CAMERON PARISH SCHOOL BOARD