5102
Parish of Cameron
May 8, 2017
The Cameron Parish School Board met at its regular meeting on this date and meeting was called to order at 5:00 pm, members in attendance are: Marsha Trahan, Christi Labove, Rhonda Boudreaux, Sheila Miller, John Canik, Sharon Picou and Paula Smythe. Absent: Joseph Delcambre
The prayer and the pledge were led by Mrs. Labove and Mrs. Trahan.
On the motion of Mrs. Labove, seconded by Mr. Canik, the Board approved the agenda.
On the motion of Mrs. Boudreaux, seconded by Mrs. Labove, the Board approved the minutes of the April 10, 2017 regular meeting and the April 12, 2017 special meeting of the Cameron Parish School Board, as prepared by the Superintendent.
The Board received information on the monthly report on property income as prepared by Mr. Lee Bloch- Bloch, Briggs & Associates.
The Board received information on recent developments with the proposed U.S. Fish and Wildlife property exchange, the Board requested that counsel review extension and determine amount to be charged along with approval of appraisal, as presented by Mr. Lee Bloch- Bloch, Briggs & Associates.
On the motion of Mrs. Boudreaux, seconded by Mr. Canik, the Board approved payment of the bills, as presented by Mrs. Michelle Trahan.
The Board received Financial Statement and Reports of Current Investments, as presented by Mrs. Michelle Trahan.
The Board received information of the 2015-2016 Reconciliation of Ad Valorem and Sales Tax Revenues Report, as presented by Mrs. Michelle Trahan.
The Board received monthly report on FEMA Project Worksheets, as prepared and presented by Mr. James Hoffpauir, Hoffpauir Architects.
The Board held a roll call vote to adopt the millage rates for the tax year 2017, as presented by Mrs. Michelle Trahan:
Roll call vote to adopt parish-wide millage rates for the tax year 2017-
Roll Call Vote
YEAHS: Marsha Trahan, Christi Labove, Rhonda Boudreaux, Sheila Miller, John Canik, Sharon Picou and Paula Smythe
NAYS:
ABSENT: Joseph Delcambre
ABSTAIN:
The Board received information on Cameron Parish School System District Strategic Plan, as presented by the Superintendent.
On the motion of Mrs. Trahan, seconded by Mrs. Labove, the Board authorized the Superintendent to advertise and Request for Proposal for a person(s) and/or firm to provide management of system’s 16th section lands, as presented by the Superintendent.
On the motion of Mrs. Boudreaux, seconded by Mrs. Picou, the Board approved entering into an agreement with the Region V Workforce Center Youth Program to participate in the Workforce Innovation and Act (WIOA) Program, as presented by Supervisor Stephanie Rogers.
The Board received information on proposed revisions to CPSB Policy JCDB- Student Dress Code, as presented by the Superintendent.
The Board received reports on current construction bid activities, as presented by Mr. James Hoffpauir, Hoffpauir Project Management Team:
A. Projects to be bid- James Hoffpauir, Project Management
· Hackberry High School- Modifications and upgrades for accessibility-FEMA PW 4753- Site 28- Pending FEMA obligation- In Environmental and Historical Review
· Johnson Bayou High School- Fencing- FEMA – IKE PW419-Pending Storm Water Permit
B. Projects out for bid/quotes- James Hoffpauir, Project Management
o None at this time.
C. Quote out for response- James Hoffpauir, Project Management
o None at this time.
On the motion of Mrs. Boudreaux, seconded by Mrs. Labove, the Board approved to accept Guinn Construction LLC, as low bidder for the South Cameron High School Parking Lot, FEMA PW4813, as recommended by Architect Steven Shows and presented by James Hoffpauir, Project Management.
The Board received information on the following projects, as presented by Architect Mr. David Brossett:
1. Hackberry High School Canopy
2. Grand Lake Elementary Playground Canopy
3. Grand Lake High School Gym Canopy
4. Hackberry High School T-Building
On the motion of Mrs. Trahan, seconded by Mrs. Labove, 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.
The Board received 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. Labove, seconded by Mrs. Picou, the Board approved request and received information from Hackberry High School FBLA Sponsors Stephanie East and Kathy Helmer for Co-Curricular Travel Stipend Request per student per Policy IDE, for Hackberry High School FBLA Member- Drew Kyle, as presented by the Superintendent.
The Board received the Superintendent’s Report as presented by the Superintendent:
Cameron Parish School Board
CHARLIE ADKINS, SUPERINTENDENT
Superintendent’s Report
May 08, 2017
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 Principals of each school to confirm staffing projections and job advertisements for 2017-2018 school year
2. District Operations and Financial Management
a. Met with representatives of various service providers and contractors to try and determine the cause of SBO air handler motor issues.
3. Student Growth and Achievement
a. Participated in District Planning call with Curriculum and Instruction Staff.
b. Participated in AdvancED District Accreditation Review Process.
c. Met with LDOE Network B staff to review System Planning Guide and Workforce Reports.
d. Observed procedures for CLEP testing for Cameron Parish students to earn college credit.
e. Met with representatives of the Louisiana Workforce Commission to consider opportunities for Cameron Parish students to participate in the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act Program.
4. Communication and Community Relations
a. Attended Lions Club Luncheon.
b. Attended CPPJ Town Hall meeting in Creole.
c. Met with representatives of Venture Global to discuss ways to become involved with our school system.
d. Attended softball playoff game for South Cameron Lady Tarpons.
5. Organizational Leadership
a. Participated in Superintendent’s Conference call with Superintendent White and LDOE staff.
On the motion of Mrs. Boudreaux, seconded by Mrs. Labove, the Board adjourned the regular school board meeting at 7:10 p.m.
_____________________________ May 8, 2017
Sheila Miller- President Date
APPROVED:
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Sheila Miller. President
CAMERON PARISH SCHOOL BOARD
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Charles Adkins, Superintendent
CAMERON PARISH SCHOOL BOARD