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Parish of Cameron
December 14, 2015
The Cameron Parish School Board met at its regular meeting on this date and meeting was called to order at 5:05 pm, members in attendance are: Marsha Trahan, Christi Labove, Rhonda Boudreaux, Sheila Miller, John Canik, Sharon Picou, Joseph Delcambre and Paula Smythe.
The prayer and the pledge were led by Mrs. Picou and Mrs. Smythe.
On the motion of Mrs. Miller, seconded by Mrs. Picou, the Board approved to add addendum item 11-H, as presented by the Superintendent.
On the motion of Mrs. Picou, seconded by Mr. Canik, the Board approved the agenda.
On the motion of Mrs. Picou, seconded by Mrs. Labove, the Board approved the minutes of the November 16, 2015 Cameron Parish School Board meetings, as prepared by the Superintendent.
On the motion of Mrs. Miller, seconded by Mr. Canik the Board received presentation from Cameron LNG in regards to libraries donations, as presented by Stevie Trahan, External Relations Manager, Cameron LNG.
On the motion of Mrs. Trahan, seconded by Mr. Canik the Board received the monthly report on property incomes, as prepared by Mr. Lee Bloch, Bloch, Briggs and Associates.
On the motion of Mrs. Trahan, seconded by Mr. Canik, the Board approved mineral lease development issues and lease extension in order to drill a committed well on Chalkley section (Sect. 16T12S R6W), as presented by Mr. Wayne Landry, President of United World Energy and Mr. Rob Garrison with Pine Pasture.
The Board voted to enter into executive Session for the purpose of receiving updates and obtaining authority on the following cases and issues, as presented by President Joseph Delcambre:
Ø CPSB v. Apache, Davis Oil, BP & Wagner Oil, 38th JDC Docket No. 10-18672 case- Attorney Keith Prudhomme- Mudd & Bruchhaus
Ø Prospective litigation with Transcontinental Gas Pipeline affecting a proposed pipeline to be built to supply gas to Chenier LNG. Section 16 Township 15 South Range 14 West and Section 16 Township 15 South Range 15 West (Johnson Bayou and West Johnson Bayou)- Mr. Lee Bloch, Bloch, Briggs and Associates, Superintendent.
Roll Call Vote
YEAHS: Marsha Trahan, Christi Labove, Rhonda Boudreaux, Sheila Miller, John Canik, Sharon Picou, Joseph Delcambre, Paula Smythe
NAYS:
ABSENT:
The Board voted to enter into regular session, as presented by President Joseph Delcambre.
Roll Call Vote
YEAHS:, Christi Labove, Rhonda Boudreaux, Sheila Miller, John Canik, Sharon Picou, Joseph Delcambre, Paula Smythe
NAYS:
ABSENT: Marsha Trahan (Departed at 5:38 pm)
On the motion of Mrs. Miller, seconded by Mr. Canik, the Board received updates on CPSB v. Apache, Davis Oil, BP & Wagner Oil, 38th JDC Docket No. 10-18672 case and gave authority to counsel to proceed on case, as presented by Attorney Keith Prudhomme- Mudd & Bruchhaus.
On the motion of Mrs. Miller, seconded by Mrs. Boudreaux, the Board rejected the offer from Transcontinental Gas Pipeline and authorized Mr. Lee Bloch, Bloch, Briggs and Associates and Assistant District Attorney Glenn Alexander to hire special counsel for the prospective litigation on the proposed Gulf Trace Lateral Expansion, as presented by Mr. Lee Bloch, Bloch, Briggs and Associates and the Superintendent.
On the motion of Mrs. Miller, seconded by Mrs. Picou, the Board approved the following financial issues, as presented by Mrs. Michelle Trahan:
· Authorization of payment of the bills
· Receipt of Financial Statement and Reports of Current Investments
On the motion of Mrs. Boudreaux, seconded by Mr. Canik, the Board authorized Superintendent and Business Manager to contact additional banks for rate information, as presented by Mrs. Michelle Trahan.
On the motion of Mrs. Picou, seconded by Mrs. Miller, the Board received the Eagle Asset Management Report, as presented by Mrs. Trahan.
On the motion of Mrs. Picou, seconded by Mrs. Miller, the Board received monthly report on FEMA Project Worksheets, as prepared and presented by James Hoffpauir, Hoffpauir Architects.
On the motion of Mrs. Miller, seconded by Mrs. Boudreaux, the Board approved current construction bid activities, as presented by James Hoffpauir, Hoffpauir Project Management Team:
A. Projects to be bid- James Hoffpauir, Project Management
South Cameron High School Parking Lot- FEMA PW4813- pending FEMA approval/ appeal
South Cameron High School Gym Ceiling- Rita Alt- FEMA- PW 4753- Requested to FEMA 4-13-15 FEMA decision to be received by December 29,2015
Grand Lake Baseball Field and North Road Lighting- FEMA- Rita Alt.- PW 4753- Requested to FEMA 4-13-15- FEMA decision to be received by December 29,2015
B. Projects out for bid/quotes- James Hoffpauir, Project Management
None at this time.
C. Quote out for response- James Hoffpauir, Project Management
o None at this time.
D. Approval of bid and quote awards- Architects and Project Management
o None at this time.
On the motion of Mrs. Miller, seconded by Mrs. Boudreaux, 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 Mrs. Miller, seconded by Mrs. Boudreaux, the Board approved updates 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 Hoffpauir Architects, LLC and Project Architects.
On the motion of Mrs. Miller, seconded by Mrs. Boudreaux, the Board approved amendment to contract with Steve Shows, Vincent –Shows Architects for CDBG architectural services for South Cameron High School- previously performed services, as presented by Mr. James Hoffpauir, Hoffpauir Architects, LLC.
On the motion of Mrs. Picou, seconded by Mrs. Labove, the Board approved Change Order No. 6- Johnson Bayou High School Track Concession/ Restroom/ Storage and Misc. Storm Repairs- additional rain days increasing contract by 31 additional days, as presented by Hoffpauir Architects, LLC and Project Architects.
On the motion of Mrs. Boudreaux, seconded by Mrs. Picou, the Board approved the 2016 Cameron Parish School Board Meeting dates as follows, as presented by the Superintendent:
· January 11
· February 22
· March 14
· April 11
· May 9
· June 13
· July 11
· August 8
· September 12
· October 10
· November 14
· December 12
On the motion of Mrs. Miller, seconded by Mrs. Boudreaux, the Board approved the Cooperative Endeavor Agreement with the Louisiana Fur and Wildlife Festival for events to be held January 7, 2016 through January 10, 2016, as presented by the Superintendent.
On the motion of Mrs. Picou, seconded by Mr. Canik, the Board received the Superintendent’s Report as presented by the Superintendent:
Cameron Parish School Board
CHARLIE ADKINS, SUPERINTENDENT
Superintendent’s Report
December 14, 2015
Please accept this report regarding my efforts to meet the following Performance Objectives as outlined in Exhibit A of my employment contract:
1. Human Resource Management
a. Met with Central Office Staff.
b. Completed Fall Semester Principal evaluations at South Cameron, Hackberry, and Grand Lake. Evaluations included meeting with each School Leadership Team as well as a tour of the school by the Principal.
2. District Operations and Financial Management
a. Met with representatives from GOHSEP to discuss proposed regional appeals to several PW funding decisions.
b. Met with representative from GOHSEP regarding questions generated in Community Leader meetings.
c. Met with School Food Service staff to gather data to answer questions generated in Community Leader meetings.
d. Conference call with LDOE MFP representatives to gather data to answer questions generated in Community Leader meetings.
3. Student Growth and Achievement
a. Participated in conference call regarding release of School Report Cards and District Letter grades.
b. Reviewed proposed Memorandum of Understanding to facilitate the expansion of the Headstart Program at the South Cameron High School campus.
4. Communication and Community Relations
a. Conducted Community Leader meetings in Grand Lake, Johnson Bayou, and Hackberry to discuss proposed call for tax election.
b. Completed Christmas Card project which highlights the artwork of students at each school.
5. Organizational Leadership
a. Attended the Supervisor Collaboration meeting sponsored by LDOE Network 3 at Jennings High School.
b. Attended regional Superintendents Meeting at ULL
c. Participated in monthly Superintendents Conference call with State Superintendent John White.
On the motion of Mrs. Picou, seconded by Mr. Canik, the Board adjourned the regular school board meeting at 7:22 p.m.
_____________________________ December 14, 2015
Joseph Delcambre- President Date
APPROVED:
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Joseph Delcambre. President
CAMERON PARISH SCHOOL BOARD
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Charles Adkins, Superintendent
CAMERON PARISH SCHOOL BOARD