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Parish of Cameron
July 13,2020
The Cameron Parish School Board met at its regular meeting on this date and meeting was called to order at 5:02 pm, members in attendance were: Robin Morales, Christi Labove, Sheila Miller, Marsha Trahan, Sharon Picou, Joseph Delcambre, Randall Faulk and Telesha Bertrand
The prayer and the pledge were led by Mr. Delcambre and Mrs. Trahan.
On the motion of Mrs. Miller, seconded by Mr. Delcambre, the Board approved to amend agenda to include item 5A, as presented by the Superintendent.
On the motion of Mrs. Miller, seconded by Mrs. Bertrand, the Board approved the agenda.
On the motion of Mrs. Picou seconded by Mrs. Bertrand, the Board approved the minutes of the June 8, 2020 regular meeting, as prepared by the Superintendent.
On the motion of Mrs. Trahan, seconded by Mrs. Miller, the Board approved first amendment to settlement agreement with Aspect Energy LLC, Azimuth Energy LLC, Conoco Phillips Company and Dundee Petroleum Inc., as presented by the Superintendent and Dusty Sandifer.
On the motion of Mrs. Miller, seconded by Mrs. Morales, the Board approved renewal of student and athletic accident insurance, as presented by Cindy Comeaux, Arthur J. Gallagher & Co., Public Entity Division.
On the motion of Mrs. Trahan, seconded by Mrs. Picou, the Board approved renewal of contract for services for the 2020-2021 school year and received presentation of Quarterly report, as presented by Trainer Jason Rodriguez, Center for Orthopaedics.
The Board received Final Draft Budget for 2020-2021 fiscal year to be adopted in August 2020 in accordance with LA R.S. 39:1301-1315, as presented by Mrs. Michelle Trahan.
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 Mr. Delcambre, seconded by Mrs. Bertrand the Board approved taking a Roll Call Vote to adopt millage rates for the tax year 2020 as presented by Mrs. Michelle Trahan:
Roll call vote to adopt parish-wide millage rates for the tax year 2020
Roll Call Vote
YEAHS: Robin Morales, Christi Labove, Sheila Miller, Marsha Trahan, Sharon Picou, Joseph Delcambre, Randall Faulk and Telesha Bertrand
NAYS:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
The Board received information on the monthly report on property income as prepared by land Manager- Mr. Tom Barrett.
On the motion of Mrs. Miller, seconded by Mrs. Bertrand, the Board approved executing Right of Way for Kevin Warner Sec 16-14-5 (Little Chenier area), 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 Mrs. Trahan, 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 entering into a Memorandum of Understanding between the Cameron Parish School Board and Kevin C. Dupke, M.D., as presented by the Superintendent.
On the motion of Mrs. Trahan, seconded by Mrs. Miller, the Board approved to table revisions to the Grand Lake High School Lunchroom Technician Salary Schedule, as presented by the Superintendent.
On the motion of Mrs. Miller, seconded by Mrs. Trahan, the Board approved accepting bids for the items noted for the 2020-2021 school year, as presented by the Superintendent:
1. Copy Paper Bid
2. Janitorial Supplies Bid
3. Paper Goods Bid
4. Official Journal
5. Bread, Milk and Non-Food (August 2020-May 2021)
6. Lunchroom Non-Food Bid
The Board received for review addition of Policy EBBI- Public Health Emergency, as presented by the Superintendent.
On the motion of Mrs. Trahan, seconded by Mrs. Miller, the Board approved modification/ placement of Grand Lake High School administration, as presented by the Superintendent.
The Board received update information on COVID-19, as presented by the Superintendent.
The Board received information on opinion from Attorney General’s Office regarding open meeting laws, as presented by the District Attorney Jennifer Jones.
The Board received the Superintendent’s Report as presented by the Superintendent:
Superintendent’s Report
July 13, 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. Participated in the interviewing and selection process of the Curriculum and Instruction supervisor.
b. Conducted a hearing for an employee who filed a grievance
2. District Operations and Financial Management
a. Met with Darrell Williams regarding the adoption of millages
b. Continued review of 2020-2021 budget
c. Conducted various Zoom meetings with Principals regarding directives from LDOE about the opening of school
d. Met with representatives from Cheniere, Cameron LNG, and VNG regarding school supply initiative
e. Met with reps from LA Radio regarding options for internet service for students should we have to implement an all virtual plan
3. Student Growth and Achievement
a. Participated in COVID Ed Taskforce planning meetings on 6/1,6/4,6/8, 6/11, 6/15, 6/18, 6/22, 6/24, 6/29
b. Participated in the State Student of the Year presentation via Zoom on 6/23
4. Communication and Community Relations
a. Attended OHSEP meeting @ 1:00
5. Organizational Leadership
a. Participated in a meeting on 6/25 with Dr. Brumley and a group of selected superintendents to discuss the opening of school
b. Participated in the SWLA Superintendent’s conference call on 6/24.
On the motion of Mrs. Miller, seconded by Mrs. Picou, the Board adjourned the regular school board meeting at 6:38 p.m.
_____________________________ July 13, 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