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Parish of Cameron
October 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, Robin Morales, Sheila Miller and Sharon Picou and Randall Faulk
Absent: Joseph Delcambre
The prayer and the pledge were led by Mrs. Bertrand and Mrs. Miller.
On the motion of Mrs. Miller, seconded by Mrs. Picou, the Board approved the agenda.
On the motion of Mrs. Picou, seconded by Mrs. Morales, the Board approved the minutes of the September 9, 2019 regular meeting, as prepared by the Superintendent.
The Board received information of recipients of the STAR program for the month of September, as presented by the Superintendent.
On the motion of Mrs. Miller, seconded by Mrs. Picou, the Board received information and approved Med Plus Gap Plan (Paired with OGB Pelican HRA 1000 Health Plan), as presented by Kevin Thompson with Taylor & Sons Insurance Financial Services.
On the motion of Mrs. Miller, seconded by Mr. Faulk, 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 Mrs. Miller, seconded by Mrs. Trahan the Board approved Rabbit Island Project servitude agreement, as presented by James McMenis- CPRA- Coastal Protection and Restoration Authority.
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 and Modifications Phase II-FEMA PW 4753- Site 28- Out for Bid October 10, 2019, bids to be received November 7, 2019 at 2:30pm at CPSB office.
B. Projects out for bid/quotes- James Hoffpauir, Project Management
None at this time
C. Approval of bid and quote awards- Superintendent
None at this time
On the motion of Mrs. Trahan, seconded by Mrs. Miller, 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. Miller, seconded by Mrs. Picou, the Board approved revisions to Policy JS- Students Fee, Fines and Charges as discussed in Act 240 of the 2019 Louisiana Legislative Session, as presented by the Superintendent.
The Board received for review additions to Policy GBD- Employment of Personnel, with additions to address CECP coaches, as presented by the Superintendent.
The Board received for review information on dates and times for community meetings regarding tax renewals, as presented by the Superintendent.
On the motion of Mrs. Miller, seconded by Mrs. Bertrand, the Board approved authorizing 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. Picou, seconded by Mrs. Morales, the Board approved to receive information for addition of new Policy EFFA- Employee Use of Social Media to address employees use of social media, as presented by the Superintendent.
On the motion of Mrs. Picou, seconded by Mrs. Miller, the Board received information and approved using capital outlay funds for Grand Lake High School Parking Lot/ Basketball Court, as presented by the Superintendent.
On the motion of Mrs. Miller, seconded by Mrs. Picou, the Board approved a CEA between Cameron Parish School Board and SOWELA Technical Institute regarding Vocational Programs, as presented by the Superintendent.
On the motion of Mrs. Miller, seconded by Mrs. Picou, the Board approved of a staffing position at Grand Lake High School in order to fill a Paraprofessional position, as presented by the Superintendent.
The Board received the Superintendent’s Report as presented by the Superintendent:
Cameron Parish School Board
Superintendent’s Report
October 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 to visit various classrooms and teachers
b. Held our 1st 2019 Principal’s meeting at JBHS on 9/12
2. District Operations and Financial Management
a. Me and Mrs. Labove met with Jay Delafield on 9/16 to discuss upcoming community meeting on 10/21
b. Attended a meeting at the Claiborne Building in Baton Rouge on 9/26 for an update from the state regarding the recent Cyber attacks
c. Participated in a webinar on 9/5 regarding the RAVE Panic button
d. Attended monthly construction meeting at HHS on 9/10
e. Visited with Dr. Boffy regarding her seeking re-election for BESE seat District # 7
f. Visited with Mrs. Timmie Melancon regarding her candidacy for the District 7 BESE seat
3. Student Growth and Achievement
a. Met with all respective schools regarding students on the JPAMS truancy list
b. Reviewed plan with all supervisors regarding the upcoming parish wide Professional Development day on 10/7
c. Reviewed grading summary prior to grade checkpoint date, notified schools of teachers not meeting requirements
4. Communication and Community Relations
a. Attended Cameron Parish Courthouse Rededication ceremony on 9/24
b. Attended GLHS vs. Ville Platte on 9/13
c. Attended GLHS vs. Merryville football game on 9/27
5. Organizational Leadership
a. Attended School Law conference in Baton Rouge 9/18-9/20
b. Consulted various local school districts and Forethought regarding their Social Media policy
c. Participated in staffing meetings with central office staff on 9/30
d. Attended SWLA Superintendents meeting @ LSUE on 9/27
e. Participated in monthly school system planning call on 9/4
On the motion of Mrs. Picou, seconded by Mrs. Miller, the Board adjourned the regular school board meeting at 5:52p.m.
_____________________________ October 14, 2019
Christi Labove- 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