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Parish of Cameron

July 9, 2018

 

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 were: Marsha Trahan, Rhonda Boudreaux, Sheila Miller, John Canik, Sharon Picou, Joseph Delcambre and Jaimie Boudreaux. Absent: Christi Labove

 

The prayer and the pledge were led by Mrs. Trahan and Mr. Boudreaux.

 

            On the motion of Mr. Delcambre, seconded by Mr. Canik, the Board approved the agenda.

 

On the motion of Mr. Delcambre, seconded by Mr. Canik, the Board approved the minutes of the June 11, 2018 Regular Meeting of the Cameron Parish School Board, as prepared by the Superintendent.

 

On the motion of Mr. Delcambre, seconded by Mrs. Boudreaux, the Board approved renewal of contract for services for the 2018-2019 school year and received presentation of Quarterly report, as presented by Trainer Jason Rodriguez, Center for Orthopaedics.

 

            On the motion of Mr. Delcambre, seconded by Mr. Canik, the Board approved renewal of student and athletic accident insurance, as presented by Cindy Comeaux, Arthur J. Gallagher & Co., Public Entity Division.

 

            On the motion of Mrs. Trahan, seconded by Mrs. Rhonda Boudreaux, the Board approved 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.

 

            The Board received for review revisions to the Cameron Parish School Board Pupil Progression Plan as presented for input to local stakeholders committee, as presented by Mrs. Stephanie Rogers.

 

            On the motion of Mrs. Picou, seconded by Mrs. Trahan, the Board approved acceptance of Final Draft Budget for 2018-2019 fiscal year to be adopted in August 2018 in accordance with LA R.S. 39:1301-1315, as presented by Mrs. Michelle Trahan.

 

            On the motion of Mrs. Boudreaux, seconded by Mrs. Trahan, 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 on the monthly report on property income as prepared by Mr. Lee Bloch- Bloch, Briggs & Associates.

 

The Board received information regarding the following surface leases, as presented by Mr. Lee Bloch- Bloch, Briggs & Associates:

1.      Section 16-T14S-R10W- Rabbit Island lease

2.      Section 16-T12S-R5W- Lacassine Refuge section

3.      Section 16-T13S-R12W & Section 16-T13S-R13W- Both Sabine Refuge

 

The Board had a Roll Call Vote to enter into Executive Session for the update on the United World Energy on the status of development of the Pine Pasture Section 16-12S-6W:

 

Roll Call Vote

YEAHS: Marsha Trahan, Rhonda Boudreaux, Sheila Miller, John Canik, Sharon Picou Joseph Delcambre, Jaimie Boudreaux

NAYS:

ABSENT: Christi Labove

 

The Board had a Roll Call Vote to enter into regular session:

 

Roll Call Vote

YEAHS: Marsha Trahan, Rhonda Boudreaux, Sheila Miller, John Canik, Sharon Picou Joseph Delcambre, Jaimie Boudreaux

NAYS:

ABSENT: Christi Labove

 

On the motion of Mrs. Boudreaux, seconded by Mr. Canik, the Board received updates on the United World Energy development of the Pine Pasture Section 16-12S-6W and approved releasing information to Mr. Wayne Landry.

 

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 July/ August 2018

 

B.         Projects out for bid/quotes-   James Hoffpauir, Project Management

                None at this time

 

On the motion of Mr. Delcambre, seconded by Mrs. Picou, the Board approved Southwest Coastal Services Construction as low bidder, at a cost of $20,850. for the Grand Lake High School demolition/ removal of the portable buildings, as presented by the Superintendent.

 

On the motion of Mrs. Boudreaux, seconded by Mrs. Picou, 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 leasing or selling the Educational Conference Center, as presented by the Superintendent and Mr. Charles Adkins.

 

The Board received information on insurance findings for Project 9058 Hackberry High School, as presented by Mrs. Michelle Trahan.

 

On the motion of Mr. Boudreaux, seconded by Mr. Canik, the Board received information/ updates for the construction of a new outdoor playground facility at South Cameron High School and chose to table the item till further review, as presented by the Superintendent.

 

The Board received for review policies to align with the 2018 Louisiana Legislative Session, as presented by the Superintendent:

 

            DJA                  Authorized Signatures

            BC                   School Board Meetings

            GBRIBA           Family and Medical Leave

            JCAB               School Searches

            JGC                 Student Health Services

 

The Board received the Superintendent’s Report as presented by the Superintendent:

 

 

Cameron Parish School Board

CHARLEY LEMONS, SUPERINTENDENT

 

Superintendent’s Report

July 9, 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 supervisors to introduce Leadership Teams being put in place at every school for 18-19 school year

b.     Held staffing meeting (6/11/2018) with Instructional Supervisors to begin planning for back to school meetings and trainings for 18-19 school year

 

2.      District Operations and Financial Management

a.      Met with the GOSHEP reps and Hoffpauir’s in regards to outstanding PW’s and reimbursements

b.     Met with Police Jury reps along with board member Joe Delcambre to discuss ITEP issues & possible future plans

c.      Met with Pete Pauley to discuss receiving a FVM appraisal of the ECC

 

3.      Student Growth and Achievement

a.      Attended Southwest Louisiana Workforce meeting in Lake Charles (6/14/18) @ MSU Seed Center-Presentation given by Tellurian/Driftwood LNG

b.     Met with Frances Touchet and LaKesha Miller from the State Dept to begin planning for 18-19 PD and learning their role and what resources they may provide for us

 

4.      Communication and Community Relations

a.      Met with Port Director to become acquainted and discuss CPSBs role with them

b.     Met with members from CPRA in regards to a project on Rabbit Island

c.      Met with Clair Marceaux to form a committee to recognize Student/Staff achievement throughout the parish

d.     Attended Lion’s Club Luncheon on June 12, 2018.

 

5.      Organizational Leadership

a.      Participated in the LASSSC in Lafayette 6/20-6/22.

 

            On the motion of Mrs. Picou, seconded by Mrs. Boudreaux, the Board adjourned the regular school board meeting at 7:12 p.m.

 

 _____________________________     July 9, 2018

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