4801
Parish of Cameron
November 14, 2011
The Cameron Parish School Board met at its regular meeting on this date, members in attendance are: Tracy Carter, Dot Theriot, Marsha Trahan, Dwayne Sanner, Karen Nunez, James Boudreaux and R. Scott Nunez.
The prayer and the pledge were led by Mr. Nunez and Mrs. Nunez.
On the motion of Mrs. Nunez, seconded by Mrs. Trahan, the Board approved by requisite roll call vote the addition of item 14-B from the floor to receive comments from Tara Miller and Judy Swire, in reference to South Cameron High School.
ROLL CALL VOTE:
YEAHS: Mr. Nunez, Mr. Boudreaux, Mrs. Nunez, Mrs. Theriot, Mrs. Carter, Mrs. Trahan and Mr. Sanner
NAYS: None
ABSENT: None
On the motion of Mrs. Nunez, seconded by Mrs. Carter, the Board approved the agenda as revised.
On the motion of Mr. Boudreaux, seconded by Mr. Nunez, the Board approved the board minutes of the regular meeting on October 10, 2011, as presented by the Superintendent.
On the motion of Mrs. Nunez, seconded by Mr. Boudreaux, the Board approved updates and ongoing efforts in reference to ACT 158, claims against State of Louisiana for mineral revenues on lands previously claimed by the state, as presented by Mr. Lee Bloch, Bloch, Briggs and Associates, LLC.
On the motion of Mrs. Nunez, seconded by Mr. Boudreaux, the Board authorized District Attorney Cecil Sanner to update contract with Bloch, Briggs and Associates, Inc. under contract with Cameron Parish School Board since 1982, as presented by District Attorney Cecil Sanner.
On the motion of Mr. Nunez, seconded by Mrs. Trahan, the Board received for review updated pricing on Uninsured Motorist Coverage, as presented by Nancy Sylvester, Arthur J. Gallagher Risk Management Services, Inc.
On the motion of Mrs. Nunez, seconded by Mr. Nunez, the Board received for review updated pricing on Excess Liability coverage, as presented by Nancy Sylvester, Arthur J. Gallagher Risk Management Services, Inc.
On the motion of Mrs. Nunez, seconded by Mrs. Carter, the Board received Academic and Health Updates in Accordance with ACT 705:
Use of Trend Data, as presented by, Mrs. Sheila Miller.
AdvancEd, as presented by Mrs. Becky Marcantel.
Middle/ Secondary Literacy, as presented by Mr. Theriot.
Medicaid Data, Flu Vaccination Program, Concussion Education, as presented by Mrs. Dupont.
On the motion of Mrs. Nunez, seconded by Mrs. Trahan, the Board approved entering into a Memorandum of Understanding with the Department of Health and Hospitals to utilize any or all Cameron Parish School Board facilities and volunteer personnel in the event of a catastrophic public health emergency requiring rapid distribution of medicine and/or supplies, a request made every five years, as presented by Mrs. Susan Dupont, R.N.
On the motion of Mr. Nunez, seconded by Mr. Boudreaux, the Board approved adopting, as result of collaboration of the District AdvancEd Committee, the following Mission and Vision Statements, as presented by the Superintendent:
Cameron Parish School Board District Mission Statement of
"Cameron Parish Schools will provide students with the skills to become productive members of society."
Cameron Parish School Board Vision Statement of
"Cameron Parish Schools are committed to excellence in education. The vision of Cameron Parish Schools is to provide a highly effective teaching and learning experience designed to meet the individual needs, interests, and abilities of each student. The combined efforts of the staff, students, parents and community will provide a learning environment that ensures opportunities for all students to pursue lifelong learning and responsible, productive citizenship."
On the motion of Mr. Sanner, seconded by Mrs. Nunez, the Board received comments relative to Policy JBCC "Student Assignments", as presented by Ms. Kari Cormier.
On the motion of Mr. Boudreaux, seconded by Mr. Carter the Board approved the following financial issues:
Authorization of payment of the bills, as presented by Mrs. Trahan.
Receipt of Financial Statement and Reports of Current Investments, as presented by Mrs. Trahan.
Receipt of monthly update on FEMA issues, with overall payments of $ 46,617,246.43 (Rita, Gustav and Ike payments) to date, $ 17,336,949.87 in request for funds submitted to be paid, as presented by Ms. Sylvia Cisneros.
On the motion of Mr. Sanner, seconded by Mr. Nunez, the Board approved current construction bid activities, as presented by James Hoffpauir, Project Management.
Projects to be bid-
Hackberry High School- Ancillary Buildings-Various Funding Sources-out to bid November/ December 2011
Projects out for bid-
Grand Lake High School Track- CDBG- Out to bid November 10, 2011- Bids to be received December 12, 2011
Approval of bid awards, as presented by Selena Cisneros, Project Management
Consider approval of Pat Williams Construction, low bidder, as General Contractor for Audrey Memorial Site Generator and Landscaping (alternates not being accepted)-CDBG
Bidder Bid Alt.1 Alt.2
Sam Istre Construction $168,500. $6,700. $2,500.
Pat Williams Construction $165,400. $4,250. $2,400.
Consider approval of Sam Istre Construction, low bidder, as General Contractor for South Cameron High School Green House-FEMA Replacement Project
Bidder Bid
Lewing Construction,Inc. $371,900.
Sam Istre Construction $340,500.
Alfred Palma, LLC $318,800. (disqualified, addenda not acknowledged)
Priola Construction Corp. $377,000.
Shannon Smith Construction $350,550.
On the motion of Mr. Sanner, seconded by Mr. Nunez, 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. Sanner, seconded by Mr. Nunez, the Board approved authorization to accept quotes under the authorization of the Superintendent to advertise for new bids, the Cameron Parish School Board Administration Building Landscaping Project, as approved for quote solicitation on November 7, 2011, with quotes to be received on November 10, 2011 for the purpose of moving forward on the project.
Consider approval of Good Earth, low bidder, as General Contractor for Cameron Parish School Board Administration Building Landscaping- CDBG Company
Good Earth $15,822.56
Mike J. Leblanc Construction $21,520.00
Jerry Trahan Construction $20,500.00
On the motion of Mr. Sanner, seconded by Mr. Nunez, the Board received update on current FEMA, CDBG and General Fund Construction, Repairs, and Renovations to permanent and temporary sites' projects from Hoffpauir Architects, LLC, Cameron Parish School Board's Project Management Firm, as presented by James Hoffpauir, Architect, and Selena Cisneros, Engineer, Superintendent and Project Architects.
On the motion of Mr. Nunez, seconded by Mr. Boudreaux, the Board approved changing the next in-service date from January 6, 2012 to January 13, 2012, as presented by the Superintendent.
On the motion of Mrs. Nunez, seconded by Mrs. Carter, the Board received comments from Tara Miller and Judy Swire, in reference to South Cameron High School.
On the motion of Mrs. Trahan, seconded by Mrs. Nunez, the Board approved the Personnel Report, as presented by Superintendent.
The Board voted to enter into executive session for litigation information on Sam Istre Construction Inc. vs. 10-18926 Cameron Parish School Board et al- Superintendent
ROLL CALL VOTE:
YEAHS: Mr. Nunez, Mr. Boudreaux, Mrs. Nunez, Mrs. Theriot, Mrs. Carter, Mrs. Trahan and Mr. Sanner
NAYS: None
ABSENT: None
The Board voted to enter into regular session on Sam Istre Construction Inc. vs. 10-18926 Cameron Parish School Board et al – Superintendent
ROLL CALL VOTE:
YEAHS: Mr. Nunez, Mr. Boudreaux, Mrs. Nunez, Mrs. Theriot, Mrs. Carter, Mrs. Trahan and Mr. Sanner
NAYS: None
ABSENT: None
On the motion of Mrs. Nunez, seconded by Mr. Boudreaux, the Board approved receiving information on litigation information.
On the motion of Mr. Sanner, seconded by Mrs. Trahan, the Board adjourned the regular school board meeting.
_____________________________________November 14,2011
Stephanie D. Rodrigue, Superintendent Date
Personnel Report
APPOINTMENTS
Camille Trahan Johnson Bayou High School, Sweeper, effective November 15, 2011
RESIGNATION FOR THE PURPOSE OF RETIREMENT
Deborah Hoffpauir Johnson Bayou/ Hackberry High School, Teacher, effective January 5, 2012 (documentation pending)
TRANSFER
Torrey Bonsall Bookkeeper, South Cameron High School to Bookkeeper, Grand Lake High School
SUBSTITUTION
John White Substituting as a contact for all Special Education issues during absence of Special Education Supervisor
EXTENDED SICK LEAVE DAYS
Jendy Trahan Grand Lake High School, Teacher, 9/1 thru 9/30, 20.5 days
Jendy Trahan Grand Lake High School, Teacher, 10/3 thru 10/31, 21 days
Martha Gillman Grand Lake High School, 9/1 thru 9/23, 15 days
Shauntel Landreneau Grand Lake High School, Teacher, 9/1 thru 9/23, 15.5 days
Shauntel Landreneau Grand Lake High School, Teacher, 10/17, 1 day
Melissa Davis Grand Lake High School, Aide, ½ day, 10/7, .5 day
Lori Smith Grand Lake High School, Aide, 9/19 thru 9/30, 10 days
Patina Guidry Grand Lake High School, teacher, 10/18 ½ day, 10/19 thru 10/31, 9.5 days
Amanda Trosclair South Cameron High School, Teacher, 10/3 thru 10/31, 17 days
D’Juana Fontenot South Cameron High School, Teacher, 10/4 ½ day, 10/5 & 10/6, 2.5 days
Monica Nunez South Cameron High School, Sweeper, 10/18 ½ day, 10/19 thru 10/31, 7.5 days
APPROVED:
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Dorothy Theriot, President
CAMERON PARISH SCHOOL BOARD
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Stephanie D. Rodrigue, Superintendent
CAMERON PARISH SCHOOL BOARD