Parish of Cameron

January 14, 2008

The Cameron Parish School Board met at its regular meeting on this date, members in attendance are:  Karen Nunez, Scott Nunez, Loston McEvers, Dot Theriot, Dwayne Sanner, Marsha Trahan and Marvin Trahan.

The prayer and the pledge was led by Scott Nunez, Cameron Parish School Board member.

On the motion of Mrs. Theriot, seconded by Mr. Nunez, the Board approved the agenda.

On the motion of Mr. Trahan, seconded by Mrs. Nunez, the Board approved the minutes as printed from the December 10, 2007 regular board meeting.

On the motion of Mr. Trahan, nominating Mr. Dwayne Sanner as President, and Mrs. Nunez nominating Mr. Scott Nunez as Vice President, the Board approved officers for the 2008 and 2009 calendar years.

On the motion of Mrs. Theriot, seconded by Mr. Trahan, the Board approved the payment of bills and acceptance of financial statement as presented by Ms. Jones.  Superintendent Rodrigue requested to leave Mr. McEvers with the ability to sign checks, if deemed necessary.  Mrs. Dot Theriot made a motion to add Scott Nunez and Dwayne Sanner to signature cards for the Cameron Parish School Board financial accounts and investigate the request to have Mr. Loston McEvers remain as a signature on account.

On the motion of Mr. Nunez, seconded by Mrs. Nunez, the Board received monthly update on FEMA issues as presented by the Superintendent.

·        Payments since November 9, 2007 and overall payment of $4,877.069.27 to date

·        Debris removal funding

·        Ineligibility of Rita applicants for expedited environmental review (required for all construction, including pre-disturbed sites; only Katrina applicants are eligible for expedition of environmental reviews and assessments)

·        Correspondence on FEMA requirement to obtain approval PRIOR TO CONSTRUCTION on change of pre-disaster/location and improved projects.

On the motion of Mrs. Theriot, seconded by Mr. McEvers, the Board received updates on postponed issues as presented by the Superintendent.

·        Energy management contract (Contracts from firms in the State of Louisiana are being reviewed in reference to the statutory definition of a performance – based energy efficiency contract as per opinion number  07-0002);

·        Property issues (District Attorney Cecil Sanner is progressing on Johnson Bayou High School property purchase, the Corps of Engineer’s levee, Wildlife and Fisheries issues and the Big Lake property swap/purchase proposal.  He will be in attendance at the February 11, 2008 meeting)

On the motion of Mr. Nunez, seconded by Mrs. Nunez, the Board receive Update on State Department of Education Issues as presented by the Superintendent.

·        MFP and State Budget

·        State Level Staffing

·        Alternative Schools

·        Corporal Punishment

·        Early Dropout Warning System

·        High School Redesign

On the motion of Mrs. Theriot, seconded by Mr. McEvers, the Board received a update on Louisiana Fur and Wildlife Festival Parade Activities as presented by the Superintendent.

            On the motion of Mrs. Nunez, seconded by Mr. Trahan, the Board approved the following Personnel Report.

Personnel Recommendations:  The following personnel items are recommended by the Superintendent

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Stephanie D. Rodrigue, Superintendent                                              Date

Personnel Report

RESIGNATIONS:

Dinah Billings                            Federal Bookkeeper, Fixed Assets  (50% employee), effective January 16, 2008 @ 12:00 P.M.

Christine Gothreaux                   Lunchroom Tech, Grand Lake High School, effective January 4, 2008

Emily Rutherford                        Educational Diagnostician, Pupil Appraisal, effective January 7, 2008

Lisa Wainwright                         Special Education Teacher, Grand Lake High School, effective January 18, 2008

RESIGNATION FOR THE PURPOSE OF RETIREMENT

Dinah Vidrine                            Sweeper, Hackberry High School, effective January 31, 2008

PAYMENT OF 25 UNPAID SICK LEAVE DAYS:

Margaret Jones                          Business Manager/Accounts Payable, Cameron Parish School Board

TRANSFER

Tracy Lannin                             South Cameron High School Teacher to the position of Business Manager, Cameron Parish School Board Central Office, effective January 15, 2008

APPOINTMENTS

Kim Poole                                 Computer Lab Manager, Grand Lake High School, temporary position (Leave Without Pay) January 4, 2008 through May 5, 2008

Paula Smythe                           Business Manager, Cameron Parish School Board Central Office, effective January 15, 2008

Anna Laurel-Murphy                   Clerical, Cameron Parish School Board Central Office, effective January 15, 2008

RETURN FROM MEDICAL SABBATICAL LEAVE

Angela Mallett                                    Special Education Teacher, Grand Lake High School, effective January 14, 2008

ADVERTISE

Permission to advertise for current openings and re-advertise for secondary and/or middle school teacher/coaching (boys and girls) positions at Johnson Bayou High

            On the motion of Mr. Nunez, seconded by Mrs. Theriot, the Board the Board adjourned the regular school meeting.

                                                                                    APPROVED:

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                                                                        Dwayne Sanner, President

                                                                        CAMERON PARISH SCHOOL BOARD

                                                                        ATTEST:

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                                                                        Stephanie D. Rodrigue, Superintendent

                                                                        CAMERON PARISH SCHOOL BOARD