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Parish of Cameron
May 11,2020
The Cameron Parish School Board met at its regular meeting on this date and meeting was called to order at 5:06 pm, members in attendance were: Robin Morales, Christi Labove, Sheila Miller, Marsha Trahan, Joseph Delcambre, and Telesha Bertrand
Absent: Randall Faulk and Sharon Picou
The prayer and the pledge were led by Mrs. Bertrand and Mrs. Miller.
On the motion of Mrs. Miller, seconded by Mr. Delcambre, the Board approved the agenda.
On the motion of Mrs. Miller seconded by Mrs. Morales, the Board approved the minutes of the April 13, 2020 regular meeting, as prepared by the Superintendent.
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.
On the motion of Mrs. Miller, seconded by Mrs. Morales, the Board approved School Allocations for 2020-2021 School Year, as presented by the Superintendent.
The Board received information regarding insurance waivers, as presented by the District Attorney Jennifer Jones.
On the motion of Mrs. Miller, seconded by Mrs. Bertrand, the Board approved issuing of lease on Section 16-12-11 to high bidder, Jace Guidry, as presented by Land Manager- Mr. Tom Barrett.
The Board received information of no bids being submitted for awarding of alligator egg collection rights for the East and West sides of the parish, as presented by Land Manager- Mr. Tom Barrett.
The Board received information on the monthly report on property income as prepared by land Manager- Mr. Tom Barrett.
The Board received information on Section 16-12-10 from United World Energy, as presented by Land Manager- Mr. Tom Barrett.
On the motion of Mrs. Miller, seconded by Mr. Delcambre, the Board approved of LA Storage LLC Survey Permit on Section 16-12-10, as presented by Land Manager- Mr. Tom Barrett.
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
None at this time
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. Miller, seconded by Mr. Delcambre, 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 confirmation of School Board Member training hours earned in 2019, per Statute, Superintendent, as presented by the Superintendent:
Marsha Trahan 10.0 hours
Christi Labove 8.5 hours
Telesha Bertrand 10.5 hours
Sheila Miller 8.5 hours
Robin Morales 8.5 hours
Sharon Picou 8.5 hours
Joseph Delcambre 8.5 hours
Randall Faulk 8.0 hours
On the motion of Mrs. Miller, seconded by Mrs. Trahan, the Board approved of appointments of the following, as presented by the Superintendent:
o Lindsey Fontenot- South Cameron High School Principal
o Karen Ray- Supervisor
The Board received update information on COVID-19, as presented by the Superintendent.
On the motion of Mr. Delcambre, seconded by Mrs. Miller, the Board approved non-binding restoration contract agreements for Large Loss Turn Key Projects for August 1, 2020 through July 31, 2023 with the following, as presented by Mr. James Hoffpauir:
Ø APEX Disaster Specialists
Ø Cotton Commercial USA, Inc.
Ø Inland Environments, Inc.
Ø Signature Group
The Board received the Superintendent’s Report as presented by the Superintendent:
Superintendent’s Report
May 11, 2020
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. Zoomed with all principals and supervisors 8 times (Principal’s Meetings)
b. Zoomed with only supervisors 6 times (C & I Supervisor Meetings)
c. Zoomed with central office staff 2 times (Staff Meetings)
d. Worked with Ms. January to form a plan for McNeese teacher candidates to interview virtually with our principals
2. District Operations and Financial Management
a. Participated in preproposal meeting for HHS new school conference call with possible contractors on 4/14
b. Met with Central Office Staff to discuss 2020-2021 budget guidelines-4/22 via Zoom
c. Participated in virtual training with FEMA on 4/13
d. Participated in conference call with LDOE on 4/30 regarding CARES Act funds
3. Student Growth and Achievement
a. Worked with supervisors to develop and implement a revised distance learning plan to implement on 5/4
b. Worked with supervisors to develop guidelines for promotion and retention of students
4. Communication and Community Relations
a. Visited Cameron and Creole lunch pick up locations on 4/14
b. Helped with lunch program @ GLHS on 4/13 and 4/14
5. Organizational Leadership
a. Participated in 6 conference calls (COVID) via Zoom with LDOE from 4/2-4/30
b. Participated in 2 conference calls (COVID) via Zoom with SWLA Superintendents from 4/7-4/30
c. Participated in 1 conference call (COVID) for LASS on 4/6
On the motion of Mrs. Miller, seconded by Mrs. Morales, the Board adjourned the regular school board meeting at 5:50 p.m.
_____________________________ May 11, 2020
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