Cameron, Louisiana
September 12, 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. Morris, the Committee approved the agenda.
On motion of Mrs. Theriot, seconded by Mr. Howerton, the Committee approved the minutes from August 8, 2005 as printed.
On motion of Mr. Sanner, seconded by Mr. Morris, the Committee received the insurance coverage proposal presented by Ms. Margaret Jones, Mr. M.B. Slocum, and Mr. John Norris including the uninsured and undersigned resolution at lower limits.
On motion of Mr. Howerton, seconded by Ms. Abadie, the Committee received the monthly financial statement.
On motion of Ms. Theirot, seconded by Mr. Morris, the Committee received the report of payment of monthly bills.
On motion of Mrs. Abadie, seconded by Mr. Sanner, the Committee received the proposed 2005 – 2006 budget.
On motion of Mrs. Theriot, seconded by Mr. Morris, the Committee received a report pursuant to releasing Sysco Food from food bids for goods in October and November and from frozen foods in October, November, and December as a result of Hurricane Katrina and accepting the second lowest bid.
On motion of Mrs. Abadie, seconded by Mrs. Theriot, the Committee received a report from Mr. Uland Guidry concerning an inquiry of a 16th section property.
On motion of Mr. Howerton, seconded by Mr. Sanner, 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, Clifton Morris and Mrs. Rachel Abadie. Absent: Marvin Trahan.
On motion of Mr. Howerton, seconded by Mr. Morris, the Board approved the agenda.
On motion of Mr. Morris, seconded by Mrs. Theriot, the Board approved the minutes from the August 8, 2005 meeting as printed.
On motion of Mr. Sanner, seconded by Mrs. Abadie, the Board received a report regarding Hurricane Katrina displaced students from Mr. Uland Guidry.
On motion of Mrs. Theriot, seconded by Mr. Howerton the Board recognized the Cameron Parish students who were state winners of the 4-H University and Records contest.
On motion of Mr. Howerton, seconded by Mr. Sanner, the Board recognized Hackberry students Mandy Michalko and Thomas McChesney, and sponsor Ms. Melanie Little, for their participation in the Siemen’s Building Education 2005 Corporate Program.
On motion of Mr. Morris, seconded by Mr. Howerton, the Board granted the superintendent authority to proceed with actions necessary to obtain title and possession of an additional 11 acres, more or less, adjacent to the existing school site including legal title clarification and property descriptions of the historical boundaries of properties at the Johnson Bayou High School site in order for the property to be used beginning in January 2006.
On motion of Ms. Theriot, seconded by Mr. Morris, the Board received a report pursuant to aligning grading policy with Grade Level Expectations, Comprehensive Curriculum, and instructional practice, and the concept of a new policy will be presented for the Board’s consideration at a later date.
On motion of Mr. Sanner, seconded by Ms. Theriot, the Board received a report regarding the Sowela – Cameron Parish School Board partnership/joint service agreement computer class taught by Sowela at South Cameron High. More than 20 students enrolled.
On motion of Mr. Howerton, seconded by Mr. Morris, the Board approved the insurance coverage proposal for 2005-2006 as recommended and received from the Finance Committee including a lower level coverage for uninsured and underinsured motorist.
On motion of Mr. Morris, seconded by Mrs. Theriot, the Board approved the monthly financial statement and the payment of bills.
On motion by Ms. Abadie, seconded by Ms. Theriot, the Board approved the release of Sysco Foods from their bids for food in October and November as well as the frozen foods for October, November, and December 2005, and further, the bids would be awarded to the next low bidder.
On motion of Mr. Morris, seconded by Mr. Sanner, the Board approved the 2005-2006 budget as received from the Finance Committee meeting.
On motion of Mrs. Theriot, seconded by Mr. Morris, the Board approved a report from the Finance Committee as provided by Mr. Uland Guidry regarding an inquiry of a 16th section property.
On motion of Mrs. Theriot, seconded by Mr. Sanner, the Board approved a request from Hackberry High to permit a Family-Consumer Science class to travel to Orange, Texas on October 11, 2005 to learn about developing stronger interpersonal relationships and self-esteem.
On motion of Mrs. Abadie, seconded by Mr. Sanner, the following personnel report as recommended by the superintendent was approved by the Board.
Personnel
Resignations
Nancy Fruge’ Accepted a resignation for the purpose of retirement from Ms. Nancy Fruge’, Bookkeeper: Payroll/
Insurance, effective at the close of the normal business day, January 31, 2006.
Leave Without Pay
Ms. Leona Boullion Approved a leave without pay for Ms. Leona Boullion for the period beginning with the school session and ending with the close of the last workday in December 2005 prior to re-starting the school district in January 2006.
Payment of Accrued Sick Leave
Nancy Fruge’ Recommend payment of up to 25 days of accrued and unused sick leave on the occasion of retirement
pursuant to the Louisiana Revised Statues.
Recommendations/Transfers/Appointments
Cherie Hardie Recommend employment of Ms. Cherie Hardie as a special education aide to serve at South Cameron Elementary for the 2005-2006 session only.
Pam Mudd Recommend transferring Ms. Pam Mudd from an assignment in Special Education to the Computer Lab at South Cameron High effective September 13, 2005.
Michelle Trahan Recommend transferring Ms. Michelle Trahan from Federal Program Bookkeeper to Bookkeeper:
Payroll/Insurance effective February 1, 2006 with the interim to be used for a training period.
Recommend advertising for the position of Federal Program Bookkeeper.
On motion of Mr. Howerton, seconded by Mr. Sanner, and on a roll call vote, the Board unanimously approved entering into executive session to receive comments from a parent.
On motion of Mr. Howerton, seconded by Mr. Sanner, and on a roll call vote, the Board unanimously approved entering into regular session.
On motion by Mr. Sanner, seconded by Mr. Howerton, the Board voted to receive the comments presented by a parent.
On motion of Mrs. Abadie, seconded by Mr. Howerton, the Board adjourned until the regular meeting on October 10, 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