The Board received the Superintendent’s Report as presented by the Superintendent:5178
Parish of Cameron
Jan.14,2019
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, Telesha Bertrand, Sheila Miller, Robin Morales, Sharon Picou, Joseph Delcambre and Randall Faulk
The prayer and the pledge were led by Mrs. Picou and Mr. Faulk.
Cameron Parish Clerk of Court Susan Racca was in attendance to swear in all Board Members for their four-year term.
On the motion of Mrs. Picou, seconded by Mr. Delcambre, the Board approved the agenda.
On the motion of Mr. Delcambre, seconded by Mrs. Bertrand, the Board approved appointment of Mrs. Christi Labove to serve as Board president.
On the motion of Mr. Delcambre, seconded by Mrs. Labove, the Board approved appointment of Mrs. Sharon Picou to serve as Vice-President.
On the motion of Mr. Delcambre, seconded by Mrs. Miller, the Board approved the minutes of the December 10, 2018 Regular Meeting of the Cameron Parish School Board, as prepared by the Superintendent.
The Board received information and recognized the recipients of the STAR program for the month of December, as presented by the Superintendent.
The Board received presentation of recognition of Hackberry High School as Excellent Honor Roll for Pre-K, South Cameron Early Learning Center Excellent Honor Roll and Hackberry Head Start as Excellent Honor Roll, as presented by Mrs. Lindsey Fontenot- Supervisor.
The Board received information regarding Cameron Prairie Marsh Restoration NAWCA Project / Ducks Unlimited Section 16-14-8, and chose to table the item for more discussion at the February Meeting, as presented by Cassidy Lejeune Ducks Unlimited.
On the motion of Mrs. Miller, seconded by Mrs. Picou, the Board approved acceptance of Independent Auditor’s Report, as presented by Mr. Coy Vincent, CPA and prepared by Gragson, Casiday & Guillory, LLP.
On the motion of Mrs. Miller, 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.
On the motion of Mr. Delcambre, and seconded by Mrs. Miller, the Board tabled the discussion of Prescribed Burning Agreement with the US Fish & Wildlife- Sabine Refuge, 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- ADA Upgrades- Pending FEMA PW 4753 Site 28
B. Projects out for bid/quotes- James Hoffpauir, Project Management
· None at this time
On the motion of Mrs. Miller, seconded by Mr. Delcambre, the Board approved to reject accepting Gunter Construction, Inc. as low bidder for the HHS New Classroom Building, as presented by Champeaux Evans Hotard, APAC.
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 for review revisions to policies to align with the 2018 Louisiana Legislative Session to be voted on at the next meeting, as presented by the Superintendent:
DFD Tax Bond Elections and Sales
DJE Purchasing
GAEAA Sexual Harassment
GBC Personnel Recruitment
GBD Employment of Personnel
GBDA Employment of Retired Personnel
GBRIC Maternity and Adoptive Leave
GBRIB Sick Leave
On the motion of Mr. Delcambre, seconded by Mrs. Picou, the Board approved revisions to policies to align with the 2018 Louisiana Legislative Session, as presented by the Superintendent:
GBK Employee Discipline
GBN Dismissal of Employees
On the motion of Mrs. Miller, seconded by Mrs. Bertrand, the Board received update and approved the Resolution for the sale of Educational Conference Center, as presented by the Superintendent.
On the motion of Mr. Delcambre, seconded by Mrs. Miller, the Board received information and approved proposal of obligation of CWIP funds, as presented by the Superintendent.
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, as presented by Attorney Tom Barrett
Roll Call Vote
YEAHS: Marsha Trahan, Christi Labove, Telesha Bertrand, Sheila Miller, Robin Morales, Sharon Picou, Joseph Delcambre and Randall Faulk
NAYS:
ABSENT:
The Board had a Roll Call Vote to enter into regular session:
Roll Call Vote
YEAHS: Marsha Trahan, Christi Labove, Telesha Bertrand, Sheila Miller, Robin Morales, Sharon Picou, Joseph Delcambre and Randall Faulk
NAYS:
ABSENT:
On the motion of Mrs. Trahan, seconded by Mr. Delcambre, the Board approved to receive information from Attorney Tom Barrett and accept proposal.
The Board received the Superintendent’s Report as presented by the Superintendent:
Cameron Parish School Board
CHARLEY LEMONS, SUPERINTENDENT
Superintendent’s Report
January 14, 2019
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. Visited each school at least once a week to meet with administration regarding any issues and also visited various classrooms and teachers
b. Completed Fall Site Visit @ JBHS on 12/11 with Leadership Team present
c. Completed Fall Site Visit @ GLHS on 12/12 with Leadership Team present
d. Completed Fall Site Visit @ SCHS on 12/13 with Leadership Team present
e. Completed Fall Site Visit @ HHS on 12/13 with Leadership Team present
f. Completed fall self-evaluations on all central office personnel
2. District Operations and Financial Management
a. Participated in monthly Finance and Budget Taskforce meeting on 12/10
b. Visited 16th section land (Chalkley Section) to examine road with Lessee. Also met with Wayne Landry regarding current status of oil well.
c. Met with Jay Delafield 12/17 to continue discussion regarding current CWIP Litigation
3. Student Growth and Achievement
a. Monitored JPAMS to ensure students had correct amount of points prior to Christmas break; notified administrators of teachers not meeting requirements
b. Frances Touchet and Soraya Owen attended our Principal’s teaming @ HHS and offered several suggestions regarding Interventions
c. Dr. Catherine Anderson from McNeese State University attended our Principal’s teaming @ HHS to discuss a STEM program they are implementing
4. Communication and Community Relations
a. Attended GLHS Basketball Tournament on 12/7
b. Attended GLHS Christmas Program on 12/13
c. Attended Cameron Parish Basketball Tournament @ SCHS on 12/15
d. Attended HHS Christmas Program on 12/20
e. Attended SCHS Christmas Program on 12/20
5. Organizational Leadership
a. Held Principal’s meeting @ HHS on 12/11
b. Participated in staffing meetings with Instructional Supervisors on 12/4 and 12/18
On the motion of Mrs. Miller, seconded by Mrs. Picou, the Board adjourned the regular school board meeting at 6:43 p.m.
_____________________________ January 14, 2019
Sheila Miller- President Date
APPROVED:
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Christi Labove- President
CAMERON PARISH SCHOOL BOARD
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Charley Lemons, Superintendent
CAMERON PARISH SCHOOL BOARD