Cameron, Louisiana
May 9, 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. Howerton, seconded by Mr. Sanner, the Committee approved the agenda.
On motion of Mr. Howerton, seconded by Mr. Sanner, the Committee approved the minutes from April 11, 2005 as printed.
On motion of Mr. Morris, seconded by Mrs. Theriot, the Committee approved
the financial statement.
On motion of Mrs. Theriot, seconded by Mrs. Abadie, the Committee approved the payment of bills.
On motion of Mrs. Abadie, seconded by Mr. Morris, the Committee received a report with a discussion of tax levies.
On motion of Mr. Howerton, seconded by Mr. Morris, the Committee received a report to enter into a joint agreement with Cameron Parish Sheriffs Office to facilitate the Dare Program.
On motion of Mr. Howerton, seconded by Mrs. Abadie, the Committee received a report to enter into a joint agreement with SOWELA Community College to facilitate a post-secondary program in Cameron Parish.
On motion of Ms. Abadie, seconded by Mr. Howerton, the Committee received a report to consider meal charges for the 2005-2006 school year.
On motion of Mrs. Theriot, seconded by Mr. Morris, the Committee adjourned.
APPROVED:
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Loston McEvers, President
CAMERON PARISH SCHOOL BOARD
ATTEST:
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Douglas L. Chance, Secretary
CAMERON PARISH SCHOOL BOARD
The Cameron Parish School Board met in regular session on this date with the following members present: Loston McEvers, Dwayne Sanner, Dot Theriot, Pat Howerton, Marvin Trahan, Rachel Abadie and Clifton Morris.
On motion of Mr. Howerton, seconded by Mr. Sanner, the Board approved the agenda.
On motion of Mrs. Theriot, seconded by Mr. Morris, the Board approved the minutes from the April 11, 2005 meeting as printed.
On motion of Mrs. Abadie, seconded by Mr. Morris, the Board adopted the millage rates for the tax year 2005. (See attached Resolution)
On motion of Mrs. Theriot, seconded by Mr. Sanner, the Board accepted the bid on the following mineral lease on section 16-12-5. (Bid Tabulations Attached)
Bids received for 16-12-5 352.22 acres more or less
Patrick L. Donahue Petroleum Properties $179,632.20 annually 3 year lease
On motion of Mr. Morris, seconded by Mr. Howerton, the Board acknowledged a donation to Hackberry High School s principal Mr. Austin LaBove from Hackberry Rod and Gun Club in the amount of $49,000 for athletics and academics.
The Cameron Parish School Board acknowledged the accreditation of Hackberry High School by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, Cameron Parish Special Olympians, and State-level student achievements in academics and athletics.
The Cameron Parish School Board acknowledged the service of Mr. Barry Wayne Richard with 36 years of teaching experience and 28 years as a principal, and the Board presented him a plaque in recognition of this service.
On motion of Mr. Howerton, seconded by Mrs. Abadie, the Board acknowledged Cameron Communications scholarship to senior students of our parish.
On motion of Mr. Trahan, seconded by Mrs. Theriot, the Board recognized Cameron State Bank Awards and Donations made to South Cameron High School, South Cameron Elementary School, Cameron Elementary School, Johnson Bayou School, Hackberry High School and Grand Lake School as presented by Mr. Greg Wicke.
On motion of Mr. Trahan, seconded by Mr. Howerton, the Board approved the report that was presented by LSU Ag Center Agents; Jake Fontenot and Penny Thibodeaux, regarding 4-H activities that our parish students participate in.
On motion of Mr. Howerton, seconded by Mr. Sanner, the Board acknowledged the visit by State Attorney General Foti during the April 11, 2005 board meeting.
On motion of Mrs. Theriot, seconded by Mr. Morris, the Board acknowledged Mr. Bobby Conner, Tax Assessor of Cameron Parish.
On motion of Mr. Sanner, seconded by Mr. Morris, the Board tabled for study an athletic booster club policy as presented by the Superintendent.
On motion of Mr. Howerton, seconded by Mrs. Abadie, the Board tabled for study a school-site financial management policy as presented by the Superintendent.
On motion of Mr. Morris, seconded by Mr. Trahan, the Board approved the request from a surface lessee for permission to perform maintenance on levees (walkways) on Section 16-14-7 as presented by Mr. Uland Guidry.
On motion of Mrs. Theriot, seconded by Mrs. Abadie, the Board approved Azimuth Energy, LLC request to commingle oil and gas production at the facility in the Johnson Bayou field, Section 16-15-14 as presented by Mr. Uland Guidry.
On motion of Mr. Howerton, seconded by Mr. Sanner, the Board approved the request of Shasta Cornerstone Partners for consent to assign all of its rights, title, and interest in and to an Oil and Gas Lease (CPSB#2 Well) to White Oak Energy L.P. in Section 16-15-4.
On Motion of Mr. Morris, seconded by Mrs. Theriot, the Board approved the request from Cameron Elementary School to permit students in the 4th Grade of Ms. Janice Dupont and Ms. Shelia Fontenot to visit NASA Space Center in Houston, Texas on May 13, 2005.
On motion of Mr. Sanner, seconded by Mr. Howerton, the Board approved to advertise for bids for the 2005-2006 school term the following items:
A) Bread
B) Milk
C) Can/Frozen Foods
D) Support Foods
E) Meats
On motion of Mrs. Theriot, seconded by Mr. Howerton, the Board approved the Summer Maintenance Report presented by Mr. Doug Welch.
On motion of Mr. Howerton, seconded by Mr. Sanner, the Board received the reports from Mrs. Stephanie Rodrigue as follows:
A) Adoption of mathematics textbooks
B) Secondary mathematic courses
C) STAR Curriculum teaching and pharmacy
On motion of Mr. Trahan, seconded by Mr. Sanner, the Board received the report on the management of school-site waste with a view toward policy development as presented by Mr. Doug Welch.
On the motion of Mr. Howerton, seconded by Mrs. Abadie, the Board received the report on tuition based pre-school programs with a view toward policy development as presented by Mrs. Nancy Boudreaux.
On motion of Mr. Morris, seconded by Mr. Sanner, the Board received a report on the four components of a Wellness Policy: Healthy Kids, Addressing Obesity as presented by Mrs. Cynthia Carpenter.
On motion of Mr. Howerton, seconded by Mr. Sanner, the Board approved the authorization for the Superintendent to re-employ, assign, recruit, and employ personnel in preparation for the 2005-2006 school session.
On the motion of Mr. Trahan, seconded by Mrs. Abadie, the Board received comments regarding grant applications for IDEA and Title Programs presented by Ms. Willyne Kestel and Mrs. Stephanie Rodrigue.
On the motion of Mr. Howerton, seconded by Ms. Abadie, the board received reports about accountability program visits to Vernon Parish presented by Ms. Nancy Boudreaux, St. Tammany Parish presented by Ms. Willyne Kestel and West Feliciana Parish presented by Mrs. Stephanie Rodrigue.
The Board received comments from the Superintendent regarding Thank you to teachers, staff members and principals on the occasion of a good Test Week 2005.
On motion of Mr. Howerton, seconded by Mr. Morris, the Board approved the monthly financial statement and payment of bills as received from the Finance Committee.
On motion of Mrs. Theriot, seconded by Mr. Trahan, the Board approved the request to enter into a joint agreement with Cameron Parish Sheriffs Office to facilitate the Dare Program.
On motion of Ms. Howerton, seconded by Mr. Morris, the Board received for review the information necessary to enter into a joint agreement with SOWELA Community College to facilitate a post-secondary program in Cameron Parish.
On motion of Mr. Howerton, seconded by Mr. Trahan, the Board approved the meal charges for 2005-2006 as received from the Finance Committee. This is the first increase in meal cost since 1989 with the exception of milk.
On motion of Mrs. Theriot, seconded by Mr. Trahan, the Board received comments emphasizing objectives for the 2005-2006 school year that include the following:
A) Safe, secure, and healthy environments for learning.
B) Reduce employee absenteeism.
C) Maximize teaching and learning time.
D) Meet or exceed expectations
(1) Accountability report cards
(2) SPS, NPR, attendance, and related scores
(3) State average on the ACT
(4) Percent scoring above Basic.
E) Increase post-secondary enrollment prior to and after graduation.
Comments were received on previously adopted objectives in the 2005-2006 school year.
On motion of Mr. Morris, seconded by Mrs. Theriot, the Board received a report regarding school improvement. The Board also received comments by parent, Mr. Clarence Vidrine. (See Attachment)
On motion of Mr. Howerton, seconded by Mr. Trahan, the Board unanimously approved the Superintendents request to suspend the rules governing advertisements and assignments in order to facilitate efforts to adequately prepare for the 2005-2006 school session; i.e., as so noted in Agenda Item 19, April 11, 2005;
On motion of Mr. Morris, seconded by Mr. Sanner, the Board approved personnel items:
Personnel Report
Office Setting Positions: School/Offices
Recommend transferring Ms. Torrey Bonsall from Purchasing to Secretary at South Cameron Elementary School.
Ms. Cookie Richard from Elementary, Food Service, and Census and Attendance to Purchasing.
Ms. Mona Theriot from Special Education and Transportation and Maintenance to Elementary,
Food Service, and Census and Attendance.
Principals
Recommend transferring Mr. Carol Wainwright from Cameron Elementary to South Cameron Elementary with a six months performance contract extension through Friday, December 29, 2006;
Mr. Eddie Benoit from the principals position at South Cameron High School to the principals position at Cameron Elementary School with the provision of being an active and participating understudy to assume the position of Supervisor of Census and Attendance and Land Management upon Mr. Uland Guidrys retirement with the stipulation of maintaining his current salary rank during the interim under a performance contract for a period of two years ending on June 30, 2007.
Recommend appointment Mr. Dale Skinner for the position of principal of South Cameron High School effective for the 2005-2006 school session, but to begin work immediately and assume the office on Monday, June 13, 2005 under a three year performance contract ending June 30, 2008 at an annual salary of $60,000 with all benefits accruing to other employees; and further, provide him with ten days of summer employment in order to transition into and prepare for the 2005-2006 session.
Recommend contract renewals Mr. Austin LaBove, Principal, Hackberry High School for the period beginning July 1, 2005 through June 30, 2007;
Mr. Byron Gibbs, Assistant Principal, Hackberry High School for the period beginning July 1, 2005 through June 30, 2007;
Mr. David Duhon, Principal, Grand Lake High School for the period beginning July 1, 2005 through June 30, 2007;
Adjustments to assignments Ms. Nancy Boudreaux - PK-5 with 6th & 7th math (assist our teachers and promote more classroom observations without a cost increase) for 2005-2006; Continue to interface with the State Department for GLEs and Comprehensive Curriculum; Continue other current duties;
Mr. Doug Welch add 6th & 7th social studies to his existing 8th 12th social studies assignment;
Mr. Gene Reynolds assign him 6th 12th science instructional supervision; i.e., he would serve about 12 days per semester in the other schools working with science teachers, teaching electronic classroom management and other electronic usage/processes, and promote science fair project participation;
Ms. Stephanie Rodrigue would continue to serve as the external supervisor for science at Johnson Bayou; (replace science time with technology, grants, and NCLB issues)
Sick Leave/Resignations:
Ernesteen Valere, Grand Lake School, permit her to use emergency leave pursuant to LA Revised Statutes and accept resignation effective May 27, 2005 in order for her to retire.
Opal JoAnn Bufford, Lab Manager, Hackberry High School resignation in order to retire on April 20, 2005.
Jimmie C. Reed, Teacher, Grand Lake School, effective May 27, 2005 resignation in order to retire.
Sonya Cross, Sweeper, South Cameron High School, accept resignation effective April 27, 2005 to pursue other ventures.
Ruby Dupuie, Teacher, South Cameron Elementary School, recommend accepting resignation effective
May 27, 2005 and waive requirements of Act 715 to accept a position in technology education.
Sabbatical Leave
Carolyn Rutherford, Teacher, Cameron Elementary School, 2005-2006 for Professional Development.
Appointment
Mary Domangue, Lunchroom Tech, Cameron Elementary School, effective May 10, 2005.
On motion of Mrs. Theriot, seconded by Mr. Sanner, the Board adjourned until the next regular session on June 13, 2005.
APPROVED:
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Loston McEvers, President
CAMERON PARISH SCHOOL BOARD
ATTEST:
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Douglas L. Chance, Secretary
CAMERON PARISH SCHOOL BOARD