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Parish of Cameron
November 4, 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, Telesha Bertrand, Robin Morales, Sheila Miller and Sharon Picou
Absent: Joseph Delcambre, Christi Labove and Randall Faulk
The prayer and the pledge were led by Mrs. Trahan and Mrs. Morales.
On the motion of Mrs. Trahan, seconded by Mrs. Miller, the Board approved the agenda.
On the motion of Mrs. Morales, seconded by Mrs. Miller, the Board approved the minutes of the October 14, 2019 regular meeting, as prepared by the Superintendent.
The Board received information of recipients of the STAR program for the month of October, as presented by the Superintendent.
On the motion of Mrs. Miller, seconded by Mrs. Bertrand, 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
On the motion of Mrs. Miller, seconded by Mrs. Bertrand the Board approved authorizing Superintendent to accept low bidder if bids were within budget on Hackberry High School ADA Upgrades and Modifications Phase II- PW 4753 Site 28, bids to be opened November 7, 2019 at 2:30pm - Cameron Parish School Board Office, as presented by the Superintendent.
On the motion of Mrs. Miller, seconded by Mrs. Morales, 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. Trahan, seconded by Mrs. Bertrand, the Board approved additions to Policy GBD- Employment of Personnel, with additions to address CECP coaches, as presented by the Superintendent.
On the motion of Mrs. Morales, seconded by Mrs. Miller, the Board approved 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. Miller, seconded by Mrs. Morales, the Board approved granting out-of-state travel to the SCHS 6th-11th grade students interested in exploring the option of participating in 6-man football next school year, to travel to Community Christian School in Orange, Texas on November 16, 2019 to be transported by school bus and certified driver, as presented by the Superintendent.
On the motion of Mrs. Miller, seconded by Mrs. Bertrand, the Board approved to table till the December meeting receiving recommendation from the Superintendent for a person (s) and/or firm to provide management of system’s 16th section lands, 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.
The Board received the Superintendent’s Report as presented by the Superintendent:
Cameron Parish School Board
Superintendent’s Report
November 4, 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. Filled remaining staffing vacancies
2. District Operations and Financial Management
a. Participated in Hackberry Community meeting on 10/21 regarding bond proposal and tax renewal
b. Participated in Cameron Community meeting on 10/28 regarding tax renewal
c. Participated in Grand Lake Community meeting on 10/29 regarding tax renewal
d. Attended monthly construction meeting at HHS on 10/10
e. Held bid meeting at SC regarding ornamental fence on 10/17
f. Participated in monthly finance taskforce meeting held on 10/14
3. Student Growth and Achievement
a. Met with all respective schools regarding students on the JPAMS truancy list
b. Reviewed grading summary prior to grade checkpoint date, notified schools of teachers not meeting requirements
c. Participated in conference call with supervisors regarding score releases on 10/28
d. Participated in School Threat assemblies held at HHS and JBHS on 10/28 with Sheriff and DA
e. Participated in School Threat assemblies held at GLHS and SCHS on 10/31 with Sheriff and DA
4. Communication and Community Relations
a. Attended meeting at Cameron Parish Health unit on 10/7 discuss the expansion of Public Health services in the parish
b. Attended GLHS vs. Basile on 10/4
c. Attended GLHS vs. Oberlin on 10/11
d. Attended town hall meeting in GL for BESE Candidate Timmie Melancon on 10/3
e. Attended Lion’s club meetings on 10/8 & 10/22
5. Organizational Leadership
a. Participated in monthly school system planning call on 10/2
b. Scheduled all fall site visits for the 4 campuses
On the motion of Mrs. Miller, seconded by Mrs. Bertrand, the Board adjourned the regular school board meeting at 5:28p.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