Parish of Cameron
March 27, 2006
The Cameron Parish School Board met in special called session on this date to consider the items listed herein. The following members were present: Loston McEvers, Dwayne Sanner, Dot Theriot, Pat Howerton, Rachel Abadie, Patricia Morris, and Marvin Trahan.
Mr. Loston McEvers, Board President, called the special meeting to order at 3:00 P.M.
On motion of Mrs. Abadie, seconded by Mr. Trahan, the Board approved the personnel report as follows:
Personnel
The following listed items are recommended by the superintendent.
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Douglas L. Chance Date
Bus Maintenance
Extend the contract of Marshland Enterprises, Mr. Troy Brown, for a period of two years beginning July 1, 2006 and concluding on June 30, 2008; and further, based upon Mr. Brown’s recommendation, accepted his proposal to continue the annual value of the contract at the existing level;
Resignations
Ms. Mary Baker Teacher, Hackberry; accept her resignation effective with the close of the 2005-2006 school year in order for her to retire;
Ms. Denise Trahan Teacher, Johnson Bayou; accept her resignation effective with the close of the 2005-2006 school year in order for her to relocate;
Ms. Rebecca Vidrine Library, South Cameron Elementary; accept her resignation in order for her to retire effective with her DROP provisions as approved by the Teachers’ Retirement System of Louisiana; i.e., April 10th or 11th, 2006.
Extended Medical Leave
Ms. Phyllis S. Pinch Teacher, South Cameron Elementary; approve her request for extended medical leave based upon her physician’s statement and the criteria established by the Louisiana Revised Statutes;
Sabbatical Leave
Mr. Stephen Melville Teacher, South Cameron High; approve his request for sabbatical leave for the purpose of pursuing graduate
classes during 2006 – 2007 school session since he is eligible as specified by the Louisiana Revised Statutes;
On motion of Mr. Howerton, seconded by Mrs. Theriot, the Board approved the personnel report of Cameron Parish School Board Support Personnel Staffing (Other than Cafeteria Personnel) for 2006 – 2007. (Attachment)
On motion of Mr. Trahan, seconded by Mrs. Morris, the Board approved the personnel report for Cafeteria Personnel for Grand Lake High School, South Cameron High School, Hacberry High School, and Johnson Bayou School for 2006 – 2007. (Attachment)
On motion of Mr. Howerton, seconded by Mr. Sanner, the Board approved the Resolution opposing House Bill 292 and Senate Bill 103 of the 2006 Regular Session of the Louisiana Legislature. (Attachment)
On motion of Mr. Howerton, seconded by Mr. Sanner, the Board approved the Resolution authorizing and directing the Board President and Secretary-Treasurer of the Cameron Parish School Board to enter into a contract for legal services with the law firms of Cossich, Sumich, & Parsiola and Kanner & Whiteley to handle all Hurricane Rita related legal claims on behalf of the School Board, subject to the Attorney General’s and District Attorney’s approval.
On motion of Mr. Trahan, seconded by Mrs. Morris, the Board approved the Resolution for AEGON/Transamerica Foundation to acknowledge their support of the students, programs, and activities of Cameron Elementary, South Cameron Elementary, and South Cameron High School; (Resolution Attached)
On motion of Mr. Howerton, seconded by Mr. Trahan, the Board approved the Resolution to grant the superintendent authority to judicially use revenue from the general fund to meet the needs of students enrolled at Cameron Elementary, South Cameron Elementary, and South Cameron High School pursuant to the categories as noted in the attachment as preparations continue to be made for the opening of the 2006 – 2007 school session.
On motion of Ms. Abadie, seconded by Mrs. Theriot, the Board approved the motion to accept as “substantially complete” the cleanup project at Johnson Bayou High School as recommended by Mr. Gayle Zembower, Architect;
On motion of Mr. Howerton, seconded by Ms. Morris, the Board approved the advertisement for the restoration project at Johnson Bayou School which is being conducted with bids to be received on April 20, 2006.
On motion of Mr. Howerton, seconded by Mr. Trahan, the Board received an advisement report regarding the South Cameron High site as follows: (1) the demolition and removal activities are progressing; (2) abatement concerns will be addressed this week; (3) preparation for the safe and functional use of the site are continuing; (4) an unauthorized removal of copper wire has been reported to law enforcement; (5) plans for restoration of the physical education complex, food preparation-concession stand unit, and track/stadium areas are progressing; and, (6) activities for the placement of portable temporary classrooms to be used beginning August 17, 2006 are progressing.
On motion of Mrs. Theriot, seconded by Mr. Trahan, the Board approved the authorization of the superintendent to proceed with the development of plans to build PK – 12 facilities at the South Cameron site with approximately 70,000 square feet adhering to appropriate standards, for occupancy not later than August, 2009.
On motion of Mr. Howerton, seconded by Mr. Trahan, the Board approved continuing plans for the placement of central office portable temporary facilities at the Grand Lake School site in order to be available prior to the expiration of the current lease at 409 E. Prien Lake Road in October 2006.
Mr. Howerton offered a motion, seconded by Mrs. Abadie, to table for further consideration the superintendent’s authorization to proceed with the development of plans to rebuild a central office facility and board meeting complex in Cameron, with approximately 17, 000 square feet and adherence to appropriate standards, to be constructed concurrently with the facility at the South Cameron High site and set a completion date of not later than July 1, 2009.
The roll call vote as follows:
AYES: Mrs. Abadie, Mr. Howerton, and Mr. Sanner
NAYES: Mrs. Morris, Mrs. Theriot, and Mr. Trahan.
ABSENT: None
The motion did not pass.
On motion of Mrs. Theriot, seconded by Mr. Trahan, the motion was made to proceed with the development of plans to rebuild a central office facility and board meeting complex concurrently with the facility at South Cameron site.
The roll call vote as follows:
AYES: Mrs. Morris, Mrs. Theriot, Mr. Trahan, and Mr. McEvers
NAYES: Mrs. Abadie, Mr. Howerton, and Mr. Sanner
ABSENT: None
On motion of Mr. Howerton, seconded by Mr. Trahan, the Board voted to adjourn.
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
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