Parish of Cameron
July 9, 2007
The Cameron Parish School Board held its regular meeting at 5:30P.M. on this date with the following members present: Loston McEvers, Dot Theriot, Patty Morris, Rachel Abadie, Dwayne Sanner and Scott Nunez ; absent member is: Marvin Trahan.
On motion of Ms. Abadie, seconded by Ms. Morris, the Board approved the agenda with addendum.
On motion of Mrs. Theriot, seconded by Mr. Sanner, the Board approved the minutes of July 9, 2007 as presented by the Superintendent.
On motion of Mr. Nunez, seconded by Mr. Sanner, the Board received comments from Mr. Jonathan Perry, Candidate for State Representative of District 47.
On motion of Mr. Sanner, seconded by Mr. Nunez, the Board approved the financial statement and payment of bills as presented by Ms. Margaret Jones.
On motion of Ms. Morris, seconded by Mrs. Theriot, the Board received an updated report regarding Cheniere PILOT. Ms. Margaret Jones presented information that the second payment of tax monies will be in April or May, 2008 in the amount of $800,000.00.
On motion of Mr. Sanner, seconded by Mrs. Theriot, the Board received comments and information from the Federal Emergency Management Act and Louisiana Public Assistance personnel as requested by the Superintendent.
On motion of Ms. Abadie, seconded by Mrs. Theriot, the Board received a report on the updated status of a permit to enclosed Johnson Bayou High School pavilion from Mr. Doug Welch. The permit to enclose the pavilion at Johnson Bayou High School was denied by the Cameron Parish Police Jury. This item was tabled by the Board members.
On motion of Mr. Nunez, seconded by Mr. Sanner, the Board received a report on projection of final occupancy of Johnson Bayou High School as presented by Mr. Doug Welch.
On motion of Mr. Sanner, seconded by Mrs. Abadie, the Board received an update on progress of all summer maintenance projects as presented by Mr. Doug Welch.
On motion of Mr. Sanner, seconded by Mr. Nunez, the Board received a report on preliminary bus routes for 2007-2008 school year with revisions based on actual bus riders scheduled to be made in September as presented by Mr. Doug Welch.
On motion of Mrs. Theriot, seconded by Mr. Nunez, the Board approved revisions to policy JCDA - Student Code of Conduct as presented by Mr. Eddie Benoit on July 9th and June 29th, 2007. Mr. Dwayne Sanner voted nay to revisions of policy with all other board members present voting yes.
On motion of Mrs. Abadie, seconded by Mrs. Theriot, the Board received a report with revisions to policy JDA - Corporal Punishment to align with JCDA- Student Code of Conduct. Mr. Sanner voting nay regarding revisions to policy and all other board members present voting yes. Since there was no tie, Mr. McEvers, President of the Board, did not vote.
On motion of Ms. Abadie, seconded by Mr. Sanner, the Board received a report to consider revisions to policy JDE - Expulsion to align with revised state laws in the disposition of firearm and drug infractions. Since there was no tie, Mr. McEvers, President of the Board, did not vote.
On motion of Mrs. Theriot, seconded by Mr. Nunez, the Board received a report to consider revisions to JCDB - Student Dress Code to clarify objects in addition to earrings that may not visibly adorn a bodily piercing.
On motion of Mr. Nunez, seconded by Mrs. Abadie, the Board approved the bid for concrete sidewalk, canopy and curb repair at Grand Lake High School, using Bond Issue Monies as presented by Mr. Doug Welch. (See Attached)
Company Amount
Michael J. LeBlanc Construction $48,369.00*
Polaris Construction $66,472.08
* denotes low bid
On motion of Mr. Sanner, seconded by Mr. Nunez, the Board rejected the bid from La. School Equipment Company for South Cameron High School Athletic and P.E. lockers. The lockers will be rebid with different specifications of materials.
On motion of Mrs. Theriot, seconded by Mr. Nunez, the Board received the report of no bids to remove deck and canopies at Johnson Bayou High School and relocate to South Cameron High School. Motion was made to remove this bid and advertise for metal canopies at South Cameron High School as presented by Mr. Welch.
On motion of Mr. Sanner, seconded by Mrs. Theriot, the Board approved advertising for bids for surface leases as follows:
A. Leases which expire July 31, 2007
Sections 16-12-10 16-14-5
16-14-6 16-14-10
16-14-7 16-15-15
B. Leases with unexpired terms with annual rental payments due July 31,
2007.
Sections 16-13-10 16-12-13
16-14-12 16-14-3
16-15-3 16-14-13
16-15-4 16-15-5
16-15-14
On motion of Mrs. Abadie, seconded by Mrs. Theriot, the Board received a report on duly enrolled Calcasieu Parish students at Grand Lake High School. The Board requested a legal opinion on retaining the students until they graduate.
On motion of Mr. Nunez, seconded by Mrs. Abadie, the Board approved authorizing payroll clerk from this point forward to correct all noted discrepancies in current salary schedules as presented by the Superintendent.
On motion of Mr. Sanner, seconded by Mrs. Theriot, the Board received the report on 2007-2008 employment contribution rates to Teacher Retirement System of Louisiana and the Louisiana State Employees Retirement System as presented by the Superintendent.
On motion of Mr. Sanner, seconded by Mr. Nunez, the Board authorized the Superintendent to contract personnel in preparation to fully staff schools by August 13, 2007.
On motion of Mrs. Abadie, seconded by Mr. Nunez, the Board approved the personnel recommendations as follows:
Personnel Recommendations: The following personnel items are recommended by the superintendent.
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Stephanie D. Rodrigue, Superintendent Date
Sabbatical/Extended Sick Leave:
Felisha Nunez Teacher, Grand Lake High School, recommends approval of her request for professional development leave for the school session 2007-2008;
Appointments:
Valerie S. Haley Biology and Science Teacher, South Cameron High School for 20047-2008 school session;
Return from Sick Leave:
Roger Miller English Teacher, South Cameron High School for 2007-2008;
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Cameron Parish Pilot - July 5-12, 2007
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On motion of Mr. Sanner, seconded by Mr. Nunez, the Board adjourned the regular scheduled meeting.
APPROVED:
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Loston McEvers, President
CAMERON PARISH SCHOOL BOARD
ATTEST:
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Stephanie D. Rodrigue, Secretary
CAMERON PARISH SCHOOL BOARD