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Parish of Cameron
October 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, Robin Morales, Telesha Bertrand, Christi Labove and Sharon Picou
Absent: Randall Faullk, Sheila Miller and Joseph Delcambre
The prayer and the pledge were led by Mrs. Bertrand and Mrs. Morales.
On the motion of Mrs. Picou, seconded by Mrs. Morales, the Board approved the agenda.
On the motion of Mrs. Picou, seconded by Mrs. Trahan, the Board approved the board minutes of the September 13, 2021 regular meeting of the Cameron Parish School Board, as presented by the Superintendent.
The Board received information on annual report from the LSU-Cameron Extension office, as presented by Kevin Savoie.
On the motion of Mrs. Picou, seconded by Mrs. Bertrand, 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 Mrs. Trahan, seconded by Mrs. Morales, the Board approved a resolution authorizing signature to enter into Cooperative Endeavor Agreement with the Department of Treasury State of Louisiana Act 119 of 2021 Regular Legislative Session, 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 Mrs. Picou, seconded by Mrs. Bertrand, the Board approved amending lease on Section 16-15-5, as presented by District Attorney Tom Barrett.
On the motion of Mrs. Trahan, seconded by Mrs. Picou, the Board approved authorizing the Superintendent to sign Partner Agreement between Ducks Unlimited and Cameron Parish School Board for the Grand Chenier Terracing Project as approved at the December 2020 Cameron Parish School Board Meeting, 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
C. Administration Building Restoration Repair Phase I to be completed November 20, 2021- Phase II will follow
D. Grand Lake High School- Final Phase Restoration Repairs- Out for Bid late October/November
E. Grand Lake High School- Bleacher Cover at Softball Field- Bid Package late October/November
F. Johnson Bayou High School- Restoration Repair Phase II- preparing package for bid
G. Hackberry High School- VoAg- Demo and Rebuild- Project will be in Phase I. Anticipated out for bid early November 2021
H. 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 the next several months
I. South Cameron High School New Gym Complex- Preliminary design plan developed for review
B. Projects out for bid/quotes- James Hoffpauir, Project Management
J. None at this time
On the motion of Mrs. Trahan, seconded by Mrs. Morales, the Board approved the low bidder Gunter Construction for the South Cameron High School Playground Replacement Project at a bid of $297,300, as recommended by Architect Justin Gautreaux- VSG Architects.
On the motion of Mrs. Bertrand, seconded by Mrs.Picou, the Board approved the low bidder Keiland Construction for the HHS Phase II Project at a bid of $185,000, as recommended by Architect David Brossett.
On the motion of Mrs. Trahan, seconded by Mrs. Bertrand, 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. Morales, the Board approved granting out-of-state travel South Cameron High School Football Team to travel to Chester, TX on October 16, 2021, Beaumont, TX October 22, 2021 and Houston, TX November 5, 2021, to be transported by Bus and Certified Driver, as presented by the Superintendent.
The Board received update on COVID-19, as presented by the Superintendent.
The Board received information on social media influenced challenges/pranks and disposition for offense, as presented by the Superintendent.
On the motion of Mrs. Bertrand, seconded by Mrs. Morales, the Board received and approved the TIS Salary Schedule, as presented by the Superintendent.
The Board received update on information of Cameron Parish School Board 2020 Reapportionment / Redistricting proposal for professional services, as presented by the Superintendent.
On the motion of Mrs. Morales, seconded by Mrs. Bertrand, the Board approved to allow appraisal to be obtained for the Cameron Parish School Board building located at 510 Marshall St., Cameron, LA, as presented by the Superintendent.
The Board received the Superintendent’s Report, as presented by the Superintendent:
Superintendent’s Report
October 11, 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. Visited each school at least once a week to meet with administration regarding any issues and also to visit various classrooms and teachers
b. Conducted 1st principal’s meeting for 2021 on 9/20 @ GLHS
2. District Operations and Financial Management
a. Attended demo meeting at SCHS on 9/2
b. Opened bids on 9/28 for remaining work at HHS
c. Reviewed prelim plans for SCHS Gym and HHS Vo-Ag on 9/30
d. Worked collaboratively with Brady and Tracy to finalize job description and updated pay scale for newly approved TIS position
3. Student Growth and Achievement
a. Held Data dig meetings for all schools on 9/30. Purpose for the principals to present their plan of action that addressed their academic weaknesses.
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 C&I meetings on 9/8 and 9/29
d. Met with reps from Bailey group on 9/8 and 9/29 regarding their help with our RTI programs at our schools
4. Communication and Community Relations
a. Met with Cameron Parish Library officials on 9/29 to discuss opportunities to work with them in our schools
b. Attended GLHS vs. Pickering game on 9/2
c. Attended GLHS vs. Merryville game on 9/23
5. Organizational Leadership
a. Participated in a LDOE Superintendent’s call on 9/3
b. Participated in LDOE Roundtable System Leaders call on 9/17
On the motion of Mrs. Picou, seconded by Mrs. Morales, the Board adjourned the regular school board meeting at 5:38 pm.
_____________________________ October 11, 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