Superintendent 4745
Parish of Cameron
June 14, 2010
The Cameron Parish School Board met at its regular meeting on this date, members in attendance are: Loston McEvers, Dot Theriot, Marsha Trahan, Dwayne Sanner, Karen Nunez, Marvin Trahan and R. Scott Nunez.
The prayer and the pledge were led by Mr. Dwayne Sanner and Mr. Loston McEvers.
On the motion of Mr. McEvers , seconded by Mrs. Theriot, the Board approved the board minutes of the regular meeting on May 10, 2010, as presented by the Superintendent.
On the motion of Mr. McEvers, seconded by Mr. Nunez, the Board approved the following Financial Issues:
● Authorized the payment of the bills, as presented by Mrs. Smythe.
● Received Financial Statement and Reports of Current Investments, as presented by Mrs. Smythe.
● Received monthly update on FEMA issues, with overall payments of $31,515,000.12 (Rita, Gustav and Ike payments) to date, per spread sheet; $6,819,873.85 in request for funds submitted to be paid, as presented by the Superintendent and Mrs. Angie Styron.
On the motion of Mr. Sanner, seconded by Mrs. Nunez, the Board approved the 2009-2010 final budget with revisions, as presented by Mrs. Smythe.
On the motion of Mrs. Theriot, seconded by Mr. Nunez, the Board approved insurance issues, as presented by Ms. Nancy Sylvester.
1. Approved receiving information in reference to standard increases in premiums as completed construction projects go online, including pollution coverage.
2. Approved receiving Certificate of Insurance from Cameron Parish Sheriff’s Office and approved use of School District parking lots for DUI check points.
3. Approved authorizing the Superintendent to recommend approval of out-of-state travel only when the activities cannot be replicated in some manner within the classroom, parish or state, based on significant liability issues when traveling out-of-state.
On the motion of Mr. Nunez, seconded by Mrs. Nunez, the Board approved renewal of Excess Workmen’s Compensation Insurance, effective June 20, 2010, moving from Midwest to Safety National, with a one time payment of $21,593., at a savings of just under 50% for exact coverage, as presented by Ms. Nancy Sylvester.
On the motion of Mrs. Trahan, seconded by Mr. McEvers, the Board approved the renewal of the 5 year Cooperative Agreement between the Louisiana Cooperative Extension Service and Cameron Parish School Board to assure continued informal education programming, at an annual rate of $26,332., for the period July 1, 2010 through June 30,2015, as presented by Superintendent.
On the motion of Mr. McEvers, seconded by Mrs. Trahan, the Board approved Hoffpauir Architects, LLC, as Direct Management Firm, representing Cameron Parish School Board and funded through new FEMA allocations, to include reimbursement requests and close out procedures, among other services, as presented by Superintendent.
On the motion of Mr. Nunez, seconded by Mrs. Trahan, the Board authorized the approval of the bid award for the Agriscience Barn at Grand Lake High School to Gunter Construction Company, and to Alfred Miller Contracting Company for the Cameron Parish School Board Warehouse, as presented by Ms. Cisneros.
On the motion of Mrs. Trahan, seconded by Mrs. Nunez, the Board approved current construction bid activities, as presented by Mr. James Hoffpauir, Project Manager:
Projects to be bid:
● Grand Lake High School- Wiring Communication Upgrade- June 2010
● Hackberry High School (PreK-12) Ancillary Buildings- PM Team and Architect to determine date
● Grand Lake High School Technology Addition- Bid date to be determined by CDBG.
Approval of bid awards:
● Approved Gunter Construction Inc., low bidder, as General Contractor for Agriscience Barn at Grand Lake High School
Bidder Bid
Ribbeck Construction Corporation $ 224,500.
Lewing Construction, Co $ 244,700.
Priola Construction Corporation $ 231,900.
Alfred Palma $ 204,000.
Charles Miller Construction Company $ 207,900.
Gunter Construction Inc. $ 193,509.
K & S Construction $ 205,000.
Mastercraft $ 212,000.
Pat Williams $ 230,310.
Shannon Smith $210,000.
Approved Alfred Miller Contracting Co., Inc. for Cameron Parish School Board Warehouse
Bidder Bid Alternate #1
Ribbeck Construction $2,324,800 $74,432.
Lewing Construction, Co. $2,155,000. $93,900.
Priola Construction Corp. $2,259,000. $97,000.
Alfred Palma, LLC $2,156,000. $45,000.
Alfred Miller Contracting Co. $2,116,121. $65,765. ***
Miller & Associates Development $2,230,000. $91,500.
***Low Bidder (not accepting alternate #1)
On the motion of Mr. McEvers, seconded by Mrs. Theriot, the Board approved authorizing the Superintendent to advertise for new bids and accept low bids on currently advertised projects due to requisite number of advertising days and a need to move forward on projects, as presented by the Superintendent.
On the motion of Mr. Nunez, seconded by Mrs. Nunez, the Board authorized approval of the Community Development Block Grant resolutions naming Superintendent of Schools as authorized representative for the purpose of submitting the grants and certifying that the urgent needs national policy objective is being met, per CDBG guidelines, as presented by Ms. Selena Cisneros.
(ATTACHMENT #1)
On the motion of Mrs. Trahan, seconded by Mrs. Nunez, the Board approved Brossett Architects, LLC, as architect for the Grand Lake High School Softball Field Enhancements, a CDBG project, as presented by Ms. Cisneros.
On the motion of Mrs. Nunez, seconded by Mr. Sanner, the Board authorized approval of low bidders for the following bids, as presented by Mrs. Murphy and Mrs. Carpenter. (Attachment # 2)
● Copy Paper: 2010 – 2011 school year
● Official Journal: 2010 – 2011 school year
● Bread, Milk and Non Food (August 2010 – May 2011): 2010-2011 school year
● Janitorial Supplies: 2010-2011 school year
● Paper Goods: 2010-2011 school year
On the motion of Mr. Nunez, seconded by Mrs. Trahan, the Board approved authorizing the Superintendent to advertise for the following:
● Annual Request for Proposals for Bus Maintenance/ Repair Provider on a one year contract;
● 7 new buses to replace 7 oldest buses, utilizing FEMA Alternate funds ( 1 at Hackberry High School, 2 at South Cameron High School and 4 at Grand Lake High School);
● Retrofitting of all remaining buses with camera/ GPS system;
● Sale of surplus buses; to be researched in order to set a minimum bid amount.
● Replacement of business and library labs at all four schools, elementary technology lab at Grand Lake High School, elementary and secondary technology lab at South Cameron High School, all utilizing FEMA contents funding;
● Fire extinguisher services at all sites; To be researched to develop scope of work.
On the motion of Mr. Nunez, seconded by Mrs. Nunez, the Board approved Maksin Management Student Insurance for all students in Cameron Parish for the 2010-2011 school year through Gallagher Benefit Services, Inc., to cover all students as a full excess secondary policy during school hours, athletic, extra-curricular, co-curricular and all other school endorsed activities, at a cost of $24,645.00 to be paid from royalties earned on sixteenth section properties, as presented by Ms. Nancy Sylvester,
Gallagher Benefit Services, Inc.
On the motion of Mrs. Trahan, seconded by Mrs. Nunez, the Board approved 30 days to review revisions to Policy CF:GBR1B, Bereavement Leave, to reflect business days for absences, and include stepchildren, to be verified by the Payroll Department, as presented by the Superintendent.
On the motion of Mrs. Theriot, seconded by Mr. McEvers, the Board approved adding two Alternative Program Sites, one each at Johnson Bayou and South Cameron High Schools, and retain sites at Grand Lake and Hackberry High Schools, as presented by Mr. Benoit. Opposed: Mrs. Nunez
On the motion of Mr. McEvers, seconded by Mrs. Trahan, the Board received annual revisions for 30 day review to the Cameron Parish School Board Discipline Policy (Student Code of Conduct) with adoption at the July Board meeting, as presented by Mr. Benoit.
On the motion of Mr. Nunez, seconded by Mrs. Nunez, the Board received a proposed policy for breathalyzer analyses by a third party vendor to be reviewed for 30 days with consideration for adoption at the July Board meeting, as presented by Mr. Benoit. Opposed: Mr. McEvers
On the motion of Mr. McEvers, seconded by Mrs. Theriot, the Board approved James R. Little, as sole bidder at $4.00 per egg, for Alligator Egg Collection for the East Side Sections (east of the Calcasieu River to the Vermillion Parish line), as presented by Mr. Benoit.
On the motion of Mrs. Theriot, seconded by Mr. Sanner, the Board approved the Renewal of the Crawfish Farm lease on Section 16-12-11, Hackberry, to Mark Trahan at $3,000. annually for crawfish and $8,000. annually for hunting, as presented by Mr. Benoit.
On the motion of Mrs. Theriot, seconded by Mr. McEvers, the Board tabled the request from Durelle Allen with Allen and Kirmse for a right of way across Section 16.15.14 in Johnson Bayou until the July Board meeting for further research on exclusivity issues, stipulating a $50,000. initial payment, $40,000. per well in annual rentals and a commitment that road access would not be blocked in a compromise agreement, as presented by District Attorney Cecil Sanner.
On the motion of Mr. McEvers, seconded by Mr. Nunez, the Board approved contracting a land man to research the lease status of Section 16-15-14 in Johnson Bayou; write a demand letter to lessee for release of deep rights; and advertise for a mineral lease, if appropriate, on Section 16-15-14 in Johnson Bayou, if an agreement could not be reached among Allen and Kirmse, and Elysium, as presented by Mr. David Sturlese.
On the motion of Mr. Sanner, seconded by Mrs. Trahan, the Board approved adopting resolutions to cease hunting Canadian (Ringneck) Geese in the Cameron Parish area and retain current boundaries; and to lift the moratorium on future drilling as imposed by the President of the United States, as presented by Mr. McEvers. (Attachments #3)
On the motion of Mr. Nunez, seconded by Mr. McEvers, the Board approved receiving a copy of the solicitation ordinance proposed by the Cameron Parish Police Jury and request clarification as it applies to school organizations, as presented by the Superintendent.
On the motion of Mrs. Trahan, seconded by Mrs. Nunez, the Board approved receiving correspondence from Cheniere Energy in reference to plans to add liquification capabilities, as presented by the Superintendent.
On the motion of Mrs. Nunez, seconded by Mr. Nunez, the Board approved receiving congratulatory correspondence from Bishop Glen John Provost, Diocese of Lake Charles, as presented by the Superintendent.
On the motion of Mrs. Nunez, seconded by Mrs. Trahan, the Board approved the Personnel Report, as presented by Superintendent.
On the motion of Mr. McEvers, seconded by Mrs. Trahan, the Board adjourned the regular school board meeting.
Personnel Recommendations: The following personnel items are recommended by the
Superintendent
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Stephanie D. Rodrigue, Superintendent Date
Personnel Report
APPOINTMENTS
James Marcantel South Cameron High School, Teacher / Head Coach Football, effective date June 15, 2010
Jason Amadee South Cameron High School, Teacher / Assistant Coach Football, effective date June 15, 2010
Tara Cox Grand Lake High School, Lower Elementary / 1st Grade Teacher, effective date June 15, 2010
Pat Duhon Sweeper, South Cameron High School, effective June 15, 2010
APPOINTMENTS TO PART-TIME (one-half day) ASSIGNMENT
Charles Willson Transportation, Health and Physical Education Supervisory Duties with teaching responsibilities at Johnson Bayou High School
TRANSFERS
Virginia Lejeune Sweeper, Cameron Parish School Board, effective date June 15, 2010
Debbie Lejeune Sweeper, South Cameron High School, effective date June 15, 2010
Brenda Sanders Assistant Principal, Johnson Bayou High School, effective date July 26, 2010 for no greater than 3 years
RETURN FROM LEAVE WITHOUT PAY
Nancy Boudreaux Supervisor of Curriculum and Instruction, Cameron Parish School Board
RESIGNATION FOR THE PURPOSE OF RETIREMENT
Gene Reynolds Central Office, Supervisor, effective June 30, 2010
REQUEST FOR PAYMENT OF UP TO 25 DAYS ACCUMULATED SICK LEAVE
Teresa Leblanc Teacher, Hackberry High School
EXTENDED SICK LEAVE DAYS
Candace Agee Aide, Grand Lake High School, days, May 4th, 12th and 27th, 2010-full days
Tracie Broussard Teacher, Grand Lake High School, day, May 3rd, 2010- ½ day
Elva Duhon Bus Driver, Grand Lake High School, ½ day, May 4th and 5th, 2010, May 6th through 26th, 2010- full days
Ashley Granger LPN, Grand Lake High School, May 3rd and 4th, 2010-full days
Geraldine Hendrix Teacher, Grand Lake High School, May 20th, 2010- full day
Debbie Mallett Janitor, Grand Lake High School, days, May 3rd through May 7th, 2010 and May 21st, 2010- full days
Nicole Nunez Lunchroom Technician, Grand Lake High School, May 17th, 2010- full day
Jeannie Vick Teacher, Grand Lake High School, May 11th, 2010- ½ day
Kim Vidrine Teacher, Grand Lake High School, day, May 25th, 2010- full day
Evelyn Delagarza Vo. Ag Lab, Hackberry High School, day, May 17th through May 31st, 2010- full days
Dorothy Labove Bus Driver, Hackberry High School, May 11th and May 12th, 2010-full days
Jeanne Lafleur Teacher, Hackberry High School, May 5th, 2010- full day
Gingi Lockhart Teacher, Hackberry High School, May 19th, 2010- full day
Ashley Poole RN, Hackberry High School, May 11th, 2010- ½ day
Christa Lebouef Aide, South Cameron High School, May 11th, 2010- ½ day
Ann Nunez Teacher, South Cameron High School, May18th, 2010- whole day and May 19th, 2010- ½ day
Norma Pinch Teacher, South Cameron High School, May 10th, 2010- ½ day
Amanda Trosclair Teacher, South Cameron High School, May 10th, 2010- full day
ADVERTISE FOR NECESSARY POSITIONS
APPROVED:
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Marvin Trahan, President
CAMERON PARISH SCHOOL BOARD
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Stephanie D. Rodrigue, Superintendent
CAMERON PARISH SCHOOL BOARD
