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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