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Parish of Cameron
September 13,2021
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, Robin Morales, Telesha Bertrand, Sheila Miller, Christi Labove, Sharon Picou and Joseph Delcambre
Absent: Randall Faullk
The prayer and the pledge were led by Mr. Delcambre and Mrs.Trahan.
On the motion of Mrs. Miller, seconded by Mrs. Picou, the Board approved the agenda.
On the motion of Mrs. Picou, seconded by Mrs. Morales, the Board approved the board minutes of the August 9, 2021 regular meeting of the Cameron Parish School Board, as presented by the Superintendent.
The Board received information on the Cameron Communications donation, as presented by the Superintendent.
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 the following insurance items, as presented by Nancy Sylvester, Arthur J. Gallagher & Co:
Ø Renewal of the Crime coverage of $250,000 with Travelers Casualty & Surety Company of America with total annual premium installment of $2,824.00.
Ø Renewal of the General Liability coverage with Liberty Mutual for a total annual premium of $23,019.00.
Ø Renewal of the Automobile coverage with Liberty Mutual for a total annual premium of $78,640.00.
Ø Renewal of the Educator Legal Liability coverage with Liberty Mutual for a total annual premium of $21,794.00.
Ø The total annual premium for the Excess Workers Compensation, Crime, General Liability, Automobile and Educator Legal Liability is $191,302.00.
On the motion of Mr. Delcambre, seconded by Mrs. Bertrand, the Board approved to reject Safety National’s Excess WC renewal offer for the 10/01/21 to 10/1/22 period with an 87% increase more than expiring premium and to place the Excess WC with US Specialty UW/Star Insurance for Specific Only Coverage with a total annual premium of $65,025.00., as presented by Nancy Sylvester, Arthur J. Gallagher & Co.
On the motion of Mr. Delcambre, seconded by Mrs. Miller, the Board approved 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, as presented by Nancy Sylvester, Arthur J. Gallagher & Co.
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 awarding Section 16 T12S R12W lease to high bidder, as presented by District Attorney 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/quotes
James Hoffpauir, Project Management
Ø Administration Building Restoration Phase II- anticipated out for bid September 30,2021
Ø Grand Lake High School- Final Phase Restoration Repairs- Out for Bid October
Ø Grand Lake High School- Bleacher Cover at Softball Field- Bid Package October
Ø Johnson Bayou High School- Restoration Repair Phase II
Ø Hackberry High School- VoAg- Demo and Rebuild- Preliminary Design in Review-Out anticipated out for bid September 30,2021
Ø South Cameron High School- Various Final Restoration Repairs-Miscellaneous
Repairs to Athletic Field Structures (stadium, light poles, bleachers, press Box, Green House, etc.)- To receive bids in next couple of months
Ø South Cameron High School New Gym Complex- Preliminary floor plan design in the next few weeks
B. Projects out for bid/quotes- James Hoffpauir, Project Management
Ø South Cameron High School Playground- Bids to be received September 23, 2021
Ø Hackberry High School Phase II- Bids to be received September 28, 2021
C. Approval of bid and quote awards- Superintendent
Ø None at this time
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.
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 granting out-of-state travel to HHS Student Council students to attend the Southern Association of Student Councils Leadership Conference October 22nd-24th in Arlington, TN, as presented by the Superintendent.
The Board received update on COVID-19, as presented by the Superintendent.
On the motion of Mr. Delcambre, seconded by Mrs. Picou, the Board approved revision to projected personnel positions for the 2021-2022 school year per CPSB Policy GBB, as presented by the Superintendent.
The Board received information of Cameron Parish School Board 2020 Reapportionment / Redistricting proposal for professional services and created committee to consist of Christi Labove, Joe Delcambre and Robin Morales to further evaluate proposal.
The Board received the Superintendent’s Report, as presented by the Superintendent:
Superintendent’s Report
September 13, 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. Worked collaboratively with schools to finish the staffing process for any remaining openings
b. Held back to school Principal’s meetings on 8/4.
2. District Operations and Financial Management
a. Met with reps from VNG about interest in acquiring the SBO
b. Participated in meeting with Mr. Brossett and Mr. Hoffpauir on 8/26 regarding HHS remaining projects
3. Student Growth and Achievement
a. Reviewed all data from LEAP with supervisors
b. Met with Mrs. Rogers to discuss individual data digs at each school and develop a plan of action to improve student achievement.
c. Participated in PD at HHS and JBHS on 8/11 regarding RTI
4. Communication and Community Relations
a. Attended CPR Geaux meeting virtually on 8/12
b. Visited all schools, once a week since 8/9
5. Organizational Leadership
a. Participated in a Zoom meeting on 8/3 with LDOE regarding guidelines for school reopening 21-22
b. Participated in the SWLA Superintendent’s call on 8/19
The Board took Roll Call Vote to enter Executive Session for the purpose of discussion of any surplus properties for potential sale and take necessary action if needed, as presented by the President:
Roll Call Vote
YEAHS: Marsha Trahan, Telesha Bertrand, Robin Morales, Sheila Miller, Christi Labove, Sharon Picou, Joseph Delcambre
NAYS: None
ABSENT: Randall Faulk
The Board took Roll Call Vote to enter into regular session as presented by the President:
Roll Call Vote
YEAHS: Marsha Trahan, Telesha Bertrand, Robin Morales, Sheila Miller, Christi Labove, Sharon Picou, Joseph Delcambre
NAYS: None
ABSENT: Randall Faulk
On the motion of Mr. Delcambre, seconded by Mrs. Picou, the Board took no action on of surplus properties as discussed in Executive Session, as presented by the President.
On the motion of Mrs. Picou, seconded by Mrs. Miller, the Board adjourned the regular school board meeting at 5:55 pm.
_____________________________ September 13, 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