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Parish of Cameron
June 11, 2018
The Cameron Parish School Board met at its regular meeting on this date and meeting was called to order at 3:30 pm, members in attendance were: Christi Labove, Marsha Trahan, Rhonda Boudreaux, Sheila Miller, John Canik and Joseph Delcambre. Sharon Picou arrived at 3:56 p.m.
The prayer and the pledge were led by Mr. Canik and Mr. Delcambre.
On the motion of Mrs. Labove, seconded by Mrs. Trahan, the Board approved the agenda.
On the motion of Mrs. Boudreaux, seconded by Mr. Delcambre, the Board received candidate’s information and selected by ballot vote the candidate to fill the School Board District 8-member vacancy, upon selection of Mr. Jaimie Boudreaux, candidate was sworn in and assumed Board position, as presented by the Superintendent and President Sheila Miller. (Sharon Picou was not present at time of vote)
On the motion of Mrs. Trahan, seconded by Mrs. Labove, the Board approved the minutes of the April 30, 2018 Special Meeting and the May 14, 2018 Regular Meeting of the Cameron Parish School Board, as prepared by the Superintendent.
The Board received for review recommendations of revisions to Policy JCDA, Student Code of Conduct for 2018-2019, per annual Discipline Policy Review Committee meeting, as presented by Mrs. Stephanie Rogers, Supervisor.
On the motion of Mrs. Labove, 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 for discussion initial draft of 2018-2019 budget, as presented by Mrs. Michelle Trahan.
The Board received information on the monthly report on property income as prepared by Mr. Lee Bloch- Bloch, Briggs & Associates.
The Board received Update by United World Energy on the status of development of the Pine Pasture section, Section 16-12S-6W, as presented by representative of United World Energy and Mr. Lee Bloch- Bloch, Briggs & Associates.
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- Out for Bid June/ July 2018
B. Projects out for bid/quotes- James Hoffpauir, Project Management
· None at this time
C. Approval of bid and quote awards- Superintendent
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.
The Board received update on information regarding the following, as presented by Consultant-Mr. Charles Adkins:
· Leasing or selling the Educational Conference Center
· Leasing or selling the Central Office Building and relocating administrative offices to the Educational Conference Center
On the motion of Mr. Canik, seconded by Mrs. Labove, the Board voted to request that District Attorney Jennifer Jones represent Cameron Parish School Board in the negotiations regarding the leasing or selling the Educational Conference Center, as presented by Consultant- Mr. Charles Adkins.
On the motion of Mrs. Labove, seconded by Mr. Canik, the Board approved Administrator and Central Office contract renewals for 2018 expirations, as presented by the Superintendent:
o Johnson Bayou High School- Principal and Assistant Principal
o South Cameron High School- Principal
o Central Office- Maintenance & Transportation Supervisor and Food Services Supervisor
On the motion of Mr. Delcambre, seconded by Mrs. Boudreaux, the Board approved of the addition of Special Education teacher and paraprofessional at Grand Lake High School for the school year 2018-2019 to meet the needs of the special education student population, as presented by the Superintendent.
On the motion of Mrs. Trahan, seconded by Mrs. Labove, the Board approved proposal to adjust the 2018-2019 School Year Calendar for the four day schools by increasing the instructional minutes and reducing the number of Friday class days, as presented by the Superintendent.
On the motion of Mrs. Trahan, seconded by Mr. Canik, the Board approved accepting bids for the items noted for the 2018-2019 school year, as presented by the Superintendent:
1. Copy Paper
2. Official Journal
3. Bread, Milk and Non Food (August 2018 – May 2019)
4. Janitorial Supplies
5. Paper Goods
6. Lunchroom Non-Food Bid
The Board received the Superintendent’s Report as presented by the Superintendent:
Cameron Parish School Board
CHARLEY LEMONS, SUPERINTENDENT
Superintendent’s Report
June 11, 2018
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. Participated in site visits to all campuses with Mr. Adkins
b. Held staffing meeting with Central Office Personnel and Supervisors to gather information and make plans for future staffing meetings
2. District Operations and Financial Management
a. Met with Hoffpauir to become informed of their role in the FEMA process as it pertains to reimbursements
b. Met with Computer One associates to learn their role within the parish
c. Met with Edmentum to discuss future options and budget in regards to virtual learning for our students of Cameron Parish.
3. Student Growth and Achievement
a. Observed district CLEP testing for students attempting to earn college credit for classes based on test performance.
b. Visited SOWELA to learn more about what they are able to offer students
4. Communication and Community Relations
a. Met with OEP officials to discuss plans and procedures in regards to hurricane season
b. Attended graduation ceremonies @ SCHS, GLHS, JBHS, & HHS.
c. Met with Cameron Parish tax assessor and assistant to learn about CPSB’s role in the taxing process.
d. Attended Lion’s Club Luncheon on May 22, 2018.
e. Attended the Art/Drama show @ GLHS
f. Attended student code of conduct meeting @ GLHS
5. Organizational Leadership
a. Participated in the Southwest Louisiana Superintendents dinner on May 24 @ Cousin’s in Lake Charles.
On the motion of Mrs. Boudreaux, seconded by Mrs. Picou, the Board adjourned the regular school board meeting at 5:05 p.m.
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Sheila Miller- President Date
APPROVED:
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Sheila Miller- President
CAMERON PARISH SCHOOL BOARD
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Charley Lemons, Superintendent
CAMERON PARISH SCHOOL BOARD