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Parish of Cameron

November 9, 2020

 

The Cameron Parish School Board met at its regular meeting on this date at 2:03 pm and meeting was called to order, members in attendance were: Robin Morales, Marsha Trahan, Sheila Miller, Christi Labove, Sharon Picou and Joseph Delcambre

Absent: Randall Faulk and Telesha Bertrand

 

The prayer and the pledge were led by Mrs. Morales and Mrs. Miller.

 

            On the motion of Mr. Delcambre, seconded by Mrs. Trahan, the Board approved the agenda.

                                   

            On the motion of Mrs. Picou, seconded by Mrs. Morales, the Board approved the board minutes of the October 12, 2020 regular meeting of the Cameron Parish School Board, as presented by the Superintendent.

 

            The Board recognized the Cheniere LNG donation of $50,000. for technology in support of virtual learning, as presented by the Superintendent.

                       

            On the motion of Mrs. Miller, seconded by Mrs. Morales, 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 land Manager, as prepared by Mr. Tom Barrett.

 

            On the motion of Mr. Delcambre, seconded by Mrs. Miller, the Board approved the following insurance issues as presented by Nancy Sylvester, Arthur J. Gallagher & Co., Public Entity Division:

·         Recommendation: Reject Berkley’s renewal offer for the 12/1/20 to 10/1/21 period with an increased self insured retention to $50,000 per occurrence and the need for a TPA to handle Casualty claims.  Consider placing the Casualty package with Liberty Mutual with a $25,000 deductible with Liberty Mutual handling the claims for a total of $93,487.00

 

·         Renewal of the Crime coverage of $250,000 with Travelers Casualty & Surety Company of America with total annual premium installment of $2,653.00

 

·         Renewal of the Excess Workers Compensation coverage with Safety National Casualty Corporation with increased SIR from $350,000 SIR (Self Insured Retention) to $450,000 SIR (Self Insured Retention) with an increase, for a total annual premium of $54,441;

 

The total annual premium for the Casualty Package, Crime, and Excess Workers Compensation is $150,581.

 

·         Motion to accept $1,000,0000 Uninsured / Underinsured Motorist Bodily Injury Coverage on the Automobile section of the Package policy, as per expiring and further move to authorize the Superintendent to sign on behalf of the Cameron Parish School Board to accept Uninsured/ Underinsured Motorist Bodily Injury coverage on the Automobile policy.

 

            The Board received reports on current construction bid activities, as presented by Mr. James Hoffpauir, Hoffpauir Project Management Team:

                        A.  Project to be bid

·                     None at this time

                        B.  Projects out for bid/quotes:

·                     Hackberry High School HVAC Project Restoration I- bids to be received November 30, 2020

 

On the motion of Mr. Delcambre, seconded by Mrs. Picou, the Board approved acceptance of Daughdrill Roofing as low bidder for the Hackberry High School Roofing Restoration, as presented by Mr. James Hoffpauir, Hoffpauir Project Management Team

 

            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.

 

On the motion of Mrs. Trahan, seconded by Mrs. Picou, the Board approved approval of amendment to contracts to include Hurricane Delta damages for the following, as presented by the Superintendent-

Ø  David Brossett Architects, LLC

Ø  Vincent, Shows and Gauthreaux Architect

 

On the motion of Mr. Delcambre, seconded by Mrs. Miller, the Board approved amendment to contract with Hurri-Clean for additional damages, as presented by the Superintendent.

 

            On the motion of Mrs. Miller, seconded by Mrs. Picou, the Board approved to authorize to execute amendment number 1 to AIA-A133 agreement between Cameron Parish School Board and the Lemoine Company dated June 23, 2020 for the Hackberry High School Site Work Package Phase I at a cost of $1,378,011, 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. Trahan, the Board approved policies to align with the 2020 Louisiana Legislative Session, as presented by the Superintendent:

                        BCAD               Teleconference/Remote Participation in School Board Meetings

                        EFC                  Business Continuity and Technology Disaster Recovery

                        CED                 Employment of Superintendent

                        GBDA               Employment of Retired Personnel

                        DJED               Bids and Quotations

                        DJE                  Purchasing

                        IDFAB              Sports Injury Management and Concussions

                        JGC                  Student Health Services

                        JGCE               Child Abuse

 

The Board received update on Hurricane Laura and Delta, as presented by the Superintendent.

 

On the motion of Mr. Delcambre, seconded by Mrs. Picou, the Board discussed and approved revision of the School Calendar for the 2020-2021 School Year, choosing Option 2, as presented by the Superintendent.

 

Roll Cal Vote was taken to enter into Executive Session for the purpose of:

·         Discussion of renewal of Superintendent contract

            Roll Call Vote

YEAHS: Christi Labove, Marsha Trahan, Robin Morales, Sheila Miller, Sharon Picou, Joe Delcambre

            NAYS:     None

            ABSENT: Randall Faulk and Telesha Bertrand

 

Roll Cal Vote was taken to enter into Regular Session:

            Roll Call Vote

YEAHS: Christi Labove, Marsha Trahan, Robin Morales, Sheila Miller, Sharon Picou, Joe Delcambre

            NAYS:     None

            ABSENT: Randall Faulk and Telesha Bertrand

           

            On the motion of Mrs. Miller, seconded by Mrs. Morales, the Board approved to extend the Superintendent contract to 2024 as discussed in Executive Session, once approved by legal counsel, as presented by the President.

 

            On the motion of Mrs. Picou, seconded by Mrs. Miller, the Board adjourned the regular school board meeting at 6:09 pm.

 _____________________________     November 9, 2020

Christi Labove                                         Date

 

APPROVED:

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Christi Labove- President

CAMERON PARISH SCHOOL BOARD

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Charley Lemons, Superintendent

CAMERON PARISH SCHOOL BOARD