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Parish of Cameron

August 13, 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, Christi Labove, Sheila Miller, John Canik, Sharon Picou, Joseph Delcambre and Jaimie Boudreaux. Absent: Rhonda Boudreaux

The prayer and the pledge were led by Mrs. Trahan and Mrs. Labove.

            On the motion of Mrs. Trahan, seconded by Mr. Canik, the Board approved to amend agenda item 10-C to include acceptance of low bidder for the Johnson Bayou High School Elevator Upgrades Project and to add executive session after item 16 for update on litigation regarding Johnson Bayou High School/ Randall Broussard, as presented by the President.

On the motion of Mrs. Labove, seconded by Mrs. Picou, the Board approved the agenda

On the motion of Mrs. Picou, seconded by Mrs. Labove, the Board approved the minutes of the July 9, 2018 Regular Meeting of the Cameron Parish School Board, as prepared by the Superintendent.

            On the motion of Mrs. Trahan, seconded by Mrs. Picou, the Board approved 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. Trahan, seconded by Mr. Canik, the Board approved acceptance of Final Budget for 2017-2018 fiscal year in accordance with LA R.S. 39:1301-1315, as prepared and presented by Mrs. Michelle Trahan.

            On the motion of Mrs. Labove, seconded by Mr. Boudreaux, the Board approved acceptance of Budget for 2018-2019 fiscal year in accordance with LA R.S. 39:1301-1315, as prepared and presented by Mrs. Michelle Trahan.

            On the motion of Mrs. Labove, seconded by Mrs. Picou, 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.

On the motion of Mrs. Labove, seconded by Mr. Canik, the Board approved the 16^th Sections Surface Lease Sales, as presented by Mr. Lee Bloch- Bloch, Briggs & Associates:

The Board received information on the monthly report on property income as prepared by Mr. Lee Bloch- Bloch, Briggs & Associates.

On the motion of Mr. Boudreaux, seconded by Mrs. Labove, the Board tabled agreeing to a Consideration Agreement and related agreements ratifying the use of an existing pipeline right-of-way, as well as a new pipeline right-of-way order to get gas production to market until Mr. Glenn Alexander could review all information, as presented by 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 August 23, 2018

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

             None at this time

On the motion of Mrs. Labove, seconded by Mrs. Trahan, the Board approved to reject all bids for the South Cameron High School Camera project and advertise again due to the change of scope and to include Hackberry High School and Johnson Bayou High School, as presented by the Superintendent.

On the motion of Mrs. Trahan, seconded by Mr. Boudreaux, the Board approved to accept Loftin Electric as contractor for the JBHS elevator upgrades Project 2018-09-14, as presented by Mr. David Brossett, Brossett Architect, LLC.

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.   

On the motion of Mr. Delcambre, seconded by Mrs. Trahan, the Board approved a resolution declaring Educational Conference Center meeting requirements to be sold for Fair Market Value to the Cameron Parish Library Board, as presented by the Superintendent.

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

            JCDB               Student Dress Code

On the motion of Mrs. Trahan, seconded by Mrs. Labove, the Board approved 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 information of final staffing numbers for the 2018-2019 school year, as presented by the Superintendent.

On the motion of Mr. Canik, seconded by Mrs. Miller, the Board took a roll call vote to add Director of Human Resources Title to the current Supervisor Stephanie Rogers who will be responsible for the planning, implementing, directing and maintaining the district's personnel services; serving as a resource, and maintaining staffing to ensure that personnel functions conform to district state and federal requirements with an additional pay supplement of $4,000. Annually, as presented by the Superintendent:

Roll Call Vote

YEAHS: Sheila Miller, John Canik,

NAYS:     Marsha Trahan, Christi Labove, Sharon Picou, Joseph Delcambre, Jaimie Boudreaux

ABSENT: Rhonda Boudreaux

Motion Failed

            On the motion of Mrs. Trahan, seconded by Mr. Canik, the Board took a roll call vote to add Director of Human Resources Title to the current Supervisor Stephanie Rogers who will be responsible for the planning, implementing, directing and maintaining the district's personnel services; serving as a resource, and maintaining staffing to ensure that personnel functions conform to district state and federal requirements with an additional pay supplement of $1,000. annually:

Roll Call Vote

YEAHS: Marsha Trahan, Christi Labove, Sheila Miller, John Canik,

NAYS:     Sharon Picou, Joseph Delcambre, Jaimie Boudreaux

ABSENT: Rhonda Boudreaux

Motion Passed

On the motion of Mr. Delcambre, seconded by Mrs. Picou, the Board approved to table for further review the addition of Cameron Parish School System FEMA/GOHSEP Consultant, as presented by the Superintendent.

On the motion of Mr. Delcambre, seconded by Mrs. Picou the Board had a roll call vote to enter into Executive Session for updates on the litigation with Randall Broussard Architect regarding Johnson Bayou High School:

Roll Call Vote

YEAHS: Marsha Trahan, Christi Labove, Sheila Miller, John Canik, Sharon Picou

               Joseph Delcambre, Jaimie Boudreaux

NAYS:

ABSENT: Rhonda Boudreaux

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

Roll Call Vote

YEAHS: Marsha Trahan, Christi Labove, Sheila Miller, John Canik, Sharon Picou

               Joseph Delcambre, Jaimie Boudreaux

NAYS:

ABSENT: Rhonda Boudreaux

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

Cameron Parish School Board

CHARLEY LEMONS, SUPERINTENDENT

Superintendent’s Report

August 13, 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.      Worked diligently with principals and supervisors to complete all staffing requests and fill all open positions at the various schools

b.     Assisted Brady Wainwright, Payroll Accountant, with developing guidelines for a possible FEMA/GOHSEP consultant

2.      District Operations and Financial Management

a.      Participated in mediation with Mr. Adkins, Mrs. Trahan, Mrs. Miller and Mrs. Sanders for JBHS regarding architectural issues remaining from construction

b.     Met with Sylvan Security along with Mrs. Lannin, Mr. Barnett, and Mrs. Murphy to discuss current billing issues and business practices

c.      Met with Library Board members, Mr. Adkins, and CPPJ to discuss ECC building sale

d.     Attended pre construction meeting @ GLHS on 7/3

e.      Attended meeting @ HHS to review plans for proposed addition

3.      Student Growth and Achievement

a.      Met with Frances Touchet and Lakesha Miller with the State Dept. to develop a plan of action to address areas of need in regards to test data

b.     Participated in conference call with Superintendent White to discuss the release of test scores

4.      Communication and Community Relations

a.      Met with Port Director and Sheriff Johnson to discuss new STAR initiative on 7/11

b.     Attended CAC meeting at Cameron LNG on 7/10

c.      Attended Lion’s Club Luncheon on 7/3

d.     Met with Rep from KBR to discuss possible Venture Global project

5.      Organizational Leadership

a.      Attended new superintendent’s orientation in Baton Rouge from July 23 & July 24

b.     Participated in staffing meetings with central office staff on 7/3, 7/17, & 7/31

On the motion of Mrs. Picou, seconded by Mr. Boudreaux, the Board adjourned the regular school board meeting at 7:14 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