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Parish of Cameron
June 8,2020
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, Sharon Picou, Joseph Delcambre, and Telesha Bertrand
Absent: Randall Faulk
The prayer and the pledge were led by Mrs. Picou and Mr. Delcambre.
On the motion of Mrs. Miller, seconded by Mrs. Trahan, the Board approved the agenda.
On the motion of Mrs. Trahan seconded by Mrs. Miller, the Board approved the minutes of the May 11, 2020 regular meeting, as prepared by the Superintendent.
On the motion of Mrs. Miller, seconded by Mrs. Picou, the Board approved the Cameron Parish Cooperative Extension Service renewal of 5-year agreement, as presented by 4-H Office Agent- Kevin Savoie.
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 for discussion of initial draft of the 2020-2021 budget, as presented by Mrs. Trahan,
The Board received notification of Official announcement that millage rates will be set by the Cameron Parish School Board at the July 13, 2020 meeting of the Cameron Parish School Board at 5:00 PM, at the Cameron Parish School Board Office, 510 Marshall Street, Cameron, LA, as presented by Mrs. Michelle Trahan.
On the motion of Mr. Delcambre, seconded by Mrs. Miller, the Board approved issuing of lease on Section 16-12-12 to high bidder, Trent Tolbert, 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 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 Mr. Delcambre, and seconded by Mrs. Miller, the Board received information and approved President to sign Resolution for Cameron Parish School Board to enter into pre-construction services contract with the Lemoine Company upon review and acceptance by legal counsel, as presented by the Superintendent and Mr. Donald Brinkman CSRS, Inc. representative.
On the motion of Mr. Delcambre, seconded by Mrs. Miller, the approved Change Order 2 for Hackberry High School Phase II for additional work days due to COVID-19 and additional plumbing works for Rooms 404,409 and 415 at a cost of $30,862., as presented by the Superintendent.
On the motion of Mrs. Trahan, 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. Picou, the Board approved of various Administrator and Central Office contracts, as presented by the Superintendent:
A. Grand Lake High School- renewal Assistant Principal- Courtney Verzwyvelt
B. Curriculum Supervisor – (Mrs. Fontenot replacement)- Mrs. Robin Gates
On the motion of Mrs. Miller, seconded by Mrs. Picou, the Board approved of supplemental pay for all non-exempt employees during the COVID-19 shut down, as presented by the Superintendent.
On the motion of Mr. Delcambre, seconded by Mrs. Picou, the Board approved revisions to Teacher Salary Schedule to reflect possible increase in demand stipend, as presented by the Superintendent.
The Board received information on Policy JCDA, Student Code of Conduct for 2020-2021, per annual Discipline Policy Review Committee meeting, as prepared by Mrs. Stephanie Rogers- 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 CORE
The Board received the Superintendent’s Report as presented by the Superintendent:
Superintendent’s Report
June 8, 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 3 times (Principal’s Meetings)
b. Zoomed with only supervisors 2 times (C & I Supervisor Meetings)
c. Zoomed with central office staff 5/13 (Staff Meetings)
d. Conducted interviews for SC Principal position-5/6
2. District Operations and Financial Management
a. Met with reps from Cameron Communications to discuss possibilities regarding Internet/Wifi service throughout the parish-5/7
b. Review of Budget on 5/4 & 5/14
c. Participated in review of contractor proposals for HHS 5/21
d. Participated in interview process of recommended contractors for the HHS new school-5/28
3. Student Growth and Achievement
a. Participated in Google Training of staff-5/18
4. Communication and Community Relations
a. Participated in a Zoom call with CSRS Reps and Review panel regarding upcoming Contractor reviews-5/7
b. Participated in Cameron Parish OHSEP meeting-5/28
5. Organizational Leadership
a. Participated in 3 conference calls (COVID) via Zoom with LDOE from 5/1-5/29
b. Participated in conference call with Carol Mosely regarding technology challenges-5/13
The Board entered into Executive Session for the purpose of discussion of evaluation of the Superintendent, as presented by the President:
Roll Call Vote
YEAHS: Marsha Trahan, Robin Morales, Telesha Bertrand, Sheila Miller, Christi Labove. Sharon Picou, Joseph Delcambre
NAYS: None
ABSENT: Randall Faulk
The Board took a Roll Call Vote to enter into regular session as presented by the President:
Roll Call Vote
YEAHS: Marsha Trahan, Robin Morales, Telesha Bertrand, Sheila Miller, Christi Labove. Sharon Picou, Joseph Delcambre
NAYS: None
ABSENT: Randall Faulk
On the motion of Mrs. Miller, seconded by Mrs. Morales, the Board gave an outstanding evaluation report for the Superintendent’s evaluation, as presented by the President.
On the motion of Mrs. Picou, seconded by Mr. Delcambre, the Board adjourned the regular school board meeting at 6:04 p.m.
_____________________________ June 8, 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