Cameron, Louisiana
January 10, 2005
The Committee met on this date at 3:00 p.m. with the following members present: Loston McEvers, Dot Theriot, Dwayne Sanner, Pat Howerton, Clifton Morris and Rachel Abadie. Absent: Marvin Trahan.
On motion of Mr. McEvers, seconded by Mrs. Abadie, the Committee approved the agenda.
On motion of Mr. Sanner, seconded by Mr. Howerton, the Committee approved the minutes from the December 13, 2004 meeting as printed.
On motion of Mr. Howerton, seconded by Mr. McEvers, the Committee approved the monthly financial report.
On motion of Mr. McEvers, seconded by Mrs. Theriot, the Committee approved the payment of bills.
On motion of Mr. Sanner, seconded by Mrs. Abadie, the Committee received a report from the superintendent regarding the need to replace a maintenance van.
On motion of Mr. McEvers, seconded by Mrs. Theriot, 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
Election of Board Officers (President and Vice-President) for a two-year term followed:
Mrs. Dot Theriot nominated Mr. Loston McEvers for Board President.
On motion of Mr. Pat Howerton, seconded by Mrs. Rachel Abadie, the nominations were closed. Mr. Loston McEvers was elected President of the Board by acclamation. The vote is recorded as follows:
YEAS: Mrs. Dot Theriot, Mr. Clifton Morris, Mr. Dwayne Sanner, Mr. Pat Howerton, Mrs. Rachel Abadie, Mr. Loston McEvers
ABSENT: Mr. Marvin Trahan
Mr. Loston McEvers nominated Mr. Dwayne Sanner for Board Vice-President. On motion of Mr. Howerton, seconded by Mrs. Theriot, the nominations were closed. Mr. Dwayne Sanner was elected Vice-President of the Board by acclamation. The vote is recorded as follows:
YEAS: Mrs. Dot Theriot, Mr. Clifton Morris, Mr. Dwayne Sanner, Mr. Pat Howerton, Mrs. Rachel Abadie, Mr. Loston McEvers
ABSENT: Mr. Marvin Trahan
The Cameron Parish School Board met in regular session on this date with the following members present: Loston McEvers, President, Dwayne Sanner, Vice-President, Dot Theriot, Pat Howerton, Clifton Morris and Rachel Abadie. Absent: Marvin Trahan.
On motion of Mr. Howerton, seconded by Mr. Morris, the Board approved the agenda.
On motion of Mr. Howerton, seconded by Mrs. Theriot, the Board approved the minutes from the December 13, 2004 meeting as printed.
On motion of Mr. Sanner, seconded by Mrs. Abadie, the Board approved and authorized expenditures as presented in the financial report and the payment of bills (from Finance Committee).
On motion of Mr. Morris, seconded by Mrs. Theriot, the Board approved the payment of 80% of the architectural service fees for Bond District 4, Grand Lake Improvements, from Bond District 4 funds in the amount of $249,900.00.
On motion of Mr. Morris, seconded by Mr. Howerton, the Board received the report on “A Philosophy Statement for Cameron Parish Schools” for the purpose of review and recommendation with referral to the February 14, 2005 meeting for adoption.
On motion of Mrs. Abadie, seconded by Mrs. Theriot, the Board received the following reports for the purpose to receive, review, discuss and make recommendations regarding parameters for Cameron Parish Schools with referral to the February 14, 2005 meeting.
A) Vision Statement
B) Mission Statement
C) Goals
D) Objectives
On motion of Mr. Morris, seconded by Mrs. Abadie, the Board received the following reports – presented by Mrs. Stephanie Rodrigue.
A) In-kind grant technology education grant and the Oracle Academy
B) Blue Ribbon Teacher Assistance Program
C) State and Federal High School Redesign endeavors presented at the
American Career and Technical Conference.
On motion of Mr. Morris, seconded by Mrs. Abadie, the Board approved revisions to the 2004-2005 Cameron Parish School Technology Plan, in compliance with E-rate guidelines.
On motion of Mrs. Abadie, seconded by Mr. Morris, the Board approved clarification of the role of the principal and adopted the superintendent’s recommendation that the school principal shall serve as athletic director of the school; and, that Assistant Principal Byron Gibbs is permitted to continue to serve as an athletic director based upon his current assistant principal/administrator status. Also, principals of LHSAA Class B & C schools may recommend up to two persons to serve as assistant athletic directors, and principals of LHSAA Class A and AA schools may recommend up to three persons to serve as assistant athletic directors.
On motion of Mr. Howerton, seconded by Mrs. Theriot, the Board authorized the superintendent to review and update policies and procedures pursuant to school site financial and fund management, with a view toward adopting recommendations for immediate implementation on February 14, 2005.
On motion of Mr. Howerton, seconded by Mr. Morris, the Board authorized the superintendent to review, update and develop policies and procedures pursuant to athletic booster associations for Cameron Parish Schools.
On motion of Mr. Morris, seconded by Mrs. Theriot, the Board approved the superintendent’s recommendation pursuant to participation in the National Institute for Legal Issues in IDEA (Special Education), Las Vegas, May 2-5, 2005 with expenses covered through federal IDEA funds.
On motion of Mr. Howerton, seconded by Mrs. Theriot, the Board approved personnel items:
Leave Without Pay:
Resignations:
Alonso R. Credes, Teacher, Hackberry High School; recommend accepting his resignation pursuant to his request effective at the close of the day, January 3, 2005.
Brad Brown, Teacher, Johnson Bayou School; recommend accepting his resignation pursuant to his letter effective at the close of the day, January 5, 2005.
On motion of Mr. Morris, seconded by Mr. Sanner, the Board authorized the superintendent to pursue the replacement of a maintenance van through state contract and to seek bids if advantageous to the Board.
On motion of Mr. Howerton, seconded by Mrs. Abadie, the Board approved payment of application No. “3” to Bessette Development Company in the amount of $141,387.55 for School District 4 from bond construction funds.
On motion of Mr. Howerton, seconded by Mrs. Abadie, the Board approved the revision in the Discipline Policy. Mr. Uland Guidry presented the revision that was recommended by the Policy Review Committee wherein the district would report infractions as required by state and federal law.
On motion of Mrs. Theriot, seconded by Mr. Sanner, the Board adjourned until the next regular session on February 14, 2005.
APPROVED:
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Loston McEvers, President
CAMERON PARISH SCHOOL BOARD
ATTEST:
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CAMERON PARISH SCHOOL BOARD
Douglas L. Chance, Secretary