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Parish of Cameron
July 12,2021
The Cameron Parish School Board met at its regular meeting on this date at 5:00 pm and meeting was called to order, members in attendance were: Marsha Trahan, Sheila Miller, Christi Labove, Sharon Picou and Joseph Delcambre
Absent: Telesha Bertrand, Robin Morales and Randall Faulk
The prayer and the pledge were led by Mrs. Trahan and Mrs. Miller.
On the motion of Mrs. Miller, seconded by Mrs. Picou, the Board approved the agenda.
The Board received information of funds appropriated by the State of Louisiana, as presented by Senator Mark Abraham District 25 and Ryan Bourriaque- State Representative District 47.
On the motion of Mrs. Miller, seconded by Mrs. Picou, the Board approved the board minutes of the June 7, 2021 regular meeting of the Cameron Parish School Board, as presented by the Superintendent.
On the motion of Mr. Delcambre, seconded by Mrs. Miller, the Board approved renewal of student and athletic accident insurance submitted by Arthur J. Gallagher & Co., Public Entity Division.
On the motion of Mrs. Millers, 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.
The Board received information and discussed initial draft of 2021-2022 Budget, as presented by Mrs. Michelle Trahan.
The Board received information on the monthly report on property income as prepared by District Attorney Tom Barrett and Mr. Mike Cassidy- Cameron Parish District Attorney office.
On the motion of Mr. Delcambre, seconded by Mrs. Picou, the Board approved issuance of Right-Of-Way with Entergy, as presented by District Attorney Tom Barrett.
On the motion of Mrs. Miller, seconded by Mrs. Trahan, the Board approved to advertise for lease Section 16 T12S R12W, as presented by District Attorney’s office.
On the motion of Mrs. Miller, seconded by Mrs. Picou, the Board approved the list for potential hearing officers in accordance with LA Revised Statute 17:441(B)(2), as presented by Assistant District Attorney Michael Cassidy and Superintendent.
The Board received reports on current construction bid activities, as presented by Mr. James Hoffpauir, Hoffpauir Project Management Team:
A. Projects to be bid/quotes
James Hoffpauir, Project Management
Administration Building Restoration Phase II- out for bid August
Grand Lake High School- Final Phase Restoration Repairs- Out for Bid in August/September
Johnson Bayou High School- Restoration Repair Phase II- out for bid August/September
Hackberry High School- VoAg- Demo and Rebuild- Out for Bid August
South Cameron High School- Various Final Restoration Repairs-Miscellaneous
Repairs to Athletic Field Structures (stadium, light poles, bleachers, press
B. Projects out for bid/quotes- James Hoffpauir, Project Management
None at this time
On the motion of Mrs. Trahan, seconded by Mrs. Miller, the Board approved awarding the following bids to the low bidders, as presented by Mr. James Hoffpauir, Hoffpauir Project Management
Consider awarding of Administration Building Restoration Phase I- Low Bidder- Garden City Construction Co., Inc.
Consider awarding of GLHS Scoreboard Replacement for Athletic Fields- Low Bidder- Gunter Construction, Inc.
Consider awarding of GLHS Flooring Repair and Replacement- Low Bidder- Jerry Trahan Construction, LLC
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. Trahan, seconded by Mrs. Picou, the Board approved accepting low bidders for the items noted for the 2021-2022 school year, as presented by the Superintendent:
1. Copy Paper Bid
2. Janitorial Supplies Bid
3. Paper Goods Bid
4. Official Journal
On the motion of Mrs. Miller, seconded by Mrs. Picou, the Board approved following policy following governor’s guidelines regarding wearing of masks, as presented by the Superintendent.
The Board received for review, Policy JCDA- Student Code of Conduct for 2021/2022, per annual Discipline Policy Review Committee meeting, as presented by Robin Gates, Supervisor as presented by the Superintendent.
The Board received for review the Virtual Learning Policy, as presented by Stephanie Rogers, Supervisor.
The Board received information on Child Welfare Attendance- Displaced Student Assignment and take necessary action if necessary, as presented by Robin Gates- Supervisor.
The Board received for review the following policies to align with the 2021 Louisiana Legislative Session- Act 473- Revisions to Discipline Policies, as presented by the Superintendent:
JCD- Student Conduct
JD- Student Discipline
JDD- Student Suspension
JDE- Student Expulsion
JCDAC- Student Drug and Alcohol Use
JCDAB- Dangerous Weapons
The Board received the Superintendent’s Report, as presented by the Superintendent:
Superintendent’s Report
July 12, 2021
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. Met with and individual to recruit them for an open position at one of the schools
b. Scheduled evaluations for central office staff in July
2. District Operations and Financial Management
a. Met with insurance reps to update insured property-6/1
b. Continued review of 2021-2022 budget
3. Student Growth and Achievement
a. Attended Model Schools Conference with district supervisors and administrators 6/27-6/30
b. Attended a dinner meeting on 6/9 in Lafayette with some of our supervisors to visit with the Bailey Group to discuss possible PD for our teachers centered around RTI
4. Communication and Community Relations
a. Attended CPR Geaux meeting on 6/8
b. Met with Mr. Hoffpauir on 6/22 to discuss status of various projects
5. Organizational Leadership
a. Attended LASS conference in Lafayette 6/9-6/10
b. Participated in a Zoom meeting on 6/24 with LDOE regarding guidelines for school reopening 21-22
c. Participated in the SWLA Superintendent’s dinner in Ville Platte on 6/21
d. Participated in scheduled PD with supervisors on 6/23. PD was centered around improving PLCs
On the motion of Mrs. Miller, seconded by Mrs. Picou, the Board adjourned the regular school board meeting at 5:56 pm.
_____________________________ July 12, 2021
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