Cameron, Louisiana
April 15, 2002
The Cameron Parish School Board met in regular session on this date with the following members present: - Pat Howerton - President, Glenda Abshire, Dot Theriot, Clifton Morris, Tony Johnson, and Marvin Trahan. Absent: None.
On motion of Mr. Johnson, seconded by Mr. Trahan, the Board approved the agenda with additions.
On motion of Mr. Johnson, seconded by Mr. Trahan, the Board approved minutes from the March 18, 2002 regular meeting.
On motion of Mr. Morris, seconded by Mrs. Abshire, the Board accepted the bid of Basin Properties, Inc. for an oil, gas, and mineral lease on Section 16-15-15, containing 640 acres, more or less, in the amount of $160,000.00 cash payment.
( Resolution attached.)
On motion of Mr. Morris, seconded by Mr. Johnson, the Board accepted the bid of Acton Mobile in the amount of $22,226.00 for a special education classroom at Grand Lake High School, pending Louisiana. Department of Education approval. (Tabulation attached.)
On motion of Mrs. Abshire, seconded by Mrs. Theriot, the Board recognized Literary Rally Winners.
On motion of Mr. Morris, seconded by Mr. Johnson, the Board approved budget revisions for 2001-2002.
The Board recognized student representatives:
Glenn Trahan - Eagle Scout Award
4-H Clubs
FFA
FHA
On motion of Mr. Johnson, seconded by Mr. Trahan, the Board approved the purchase of administrative software (sole provider) and hardware (state contract).
On motion of Mr. Trahan, seconded by Mrs. Abshire, the Board received a revision to Student Code of Conduct File: JCDA CF: JCD, JD, offense #34 to include cameras:
Possession and/or use of radios, TV’s, tape recorders, and/or electronic games, cameras, etc. (not being used as instructional aids under the supervision and with the knowledge of the teacher).
On motion of Mr. Johnson, seconded by Mrs. Abshire the Board approved sending letters of support to the legislative delegation and Governor Foster for a state pay raise for teachers and support personnel.
On motion of Mr. Trahan, seconded by Mr. Johnson, the Board received comments from Rick Merchant, CAE President.
On motion of Mr. Morris, seconded by Mr. Johnson, personnel items were approved as follows:
Appointments:
Sethie Trosclair - Assistant Principal - South Cameron High School
Julie Billiot - Computer Lab Technician - Johnson Bayou High School
Joyce Conner - Sweeper (6-hour) - South Cameron High School
Charlene Morgan - Child Specific Aide - Grand Lake High School
Sabbatical Leave:
Stephanie Rogers - English Teacher - South Cameron High School - fall semester of 2002-2003 only
Advertisement:
Food Service Technician (6 hours/day) - Johnson Bayou High School
On motion of Mrs. Abshire, seconded by Mr. Johnson, the Board authorized the Superintendent to send letters of continuing employment as required by law (Act 745 of 1977).
On motion of Mr. Johnson, seconded by Mr. Trahan, the Board approved application #9, Morgan Roofing Co., Inc. ($81,928.00) – School District 10 bonds (roofing and heating/air work).
On motion of Mr. Johnson, seconded by Mrs. Abshire, the Board approved change order for SD 10 Project 2013 (extra work at South Cameron High School, replace broken roof drain at South Cameron Elementary School, credit for roof hatches at South Cameron Elementary School, additional roof fans and a/c at South Cameron High School) in the amount of $60,722.15.
The Board heard comments from Mr. Teddy Broussard prior to the item dealing with reapportionment.
A motion by Mr. Morris, seconded by Mrs. Theriot, that the Board rescind the Reapportionment Plan adopted February 18, 2002, and accept the same reapportionment plan adopted by the Cameron Parish Police Jury or an alternate plan that the Police Jury had considered, failed to pass. The vote is recorded as follows:
YEAS: Mr. Morris, Mrs. Theriot
NAYS: Mrs. Abshire, Mr. Trahan, Mr. Johnson, Mr. Howerton
ABSENT: None
On motion of Mr. Johnson, seconded by Mr. Trahan, the Board received a report from Mrs. Abshire on legislative updates.
On motion of Mr. Johnson, seconded by Mrs. Abshire, the Board gave authorization to a resolution to be sent to congress and to Louisiana’s congressional delegation regarding full funding of the Federal Appropriations Bill.
On motion of Mr. Johnson, seconded by Mrs. Abshire, the Board approved the financial report for the month of March.
On motion of Mrs. Abshire, seconded by Mr. Johnson, the Board approved payment of bills.
On motion of Mr. Trahan, seconded by Mr. Johnson, the Board adjourned. The next regular session is scheduled for May 13, 2002.
APPROVED:
Patrick Howerton, President
CAMERON PARISH SCHOOL BOARD
ATTEST:
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Judith Jones, Secretary
CAMERON PARISH SCHOOL BOARD
Mrs. Dot Theriot received the oath of office prior to the Committee Meeting.
The Committee of the Whole met on this date at 3:00 p.m. with the following members present: Pat Howerton - President, Glenda Abshire, Clifton Morris, Marvin Trahan, Tony Johnson, and Dot Theriot. Absent: None.
On motion of Mr. Johnson, seconded by Mrs. Abshire, the Committee approved the agenda.
On motion of Mr. Johnson, seconded by Mr. Trahan, the Committee approved the minutes from the March 18, 2002 meeting.
The Committee received a report on administrative software and hardware needs as per unfunded state mandate.
On motion of Mr. Johnson, seconded by Mrs. Abshire, the Committee received financial reports.
On motion of Mr. Morris, seconded by Mrs. Abshire, bills were reviewed for payment.
On motion of Mr. Morris, seconded by Mr. Trahan, the Committee adjourned.
APPROVED:
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Patrick Howerton, President
CAMERON PARISH SCHOOL BOARD
ATTEST:
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Judith Jones, Secretary
CAMERON PARISH SCHOOL BOARD
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, in accordance with the laws of the State of Louisiana, application was made to the Cameron Parish School Board requesting that Section 16, Township 15 South, Range 15 West containing 640 acres, more or less, belonging to the Cameron Parish School Board, be advertised for an oil and gas lease, and
WHEREAS, in due course the requested advertisement for this lease was published in the Official Journal of the State of Louisiana and the Parish of Cameron for the prescribed statutory period of time, and
WHEREAS, in response to said advertisement the following bid was received and opened in public session of the Cameron Parish School Board on the 15th day of April, 2002, at a regular meeting of the Cameron Parish School Board:
BIDDER: Basin Properties, Inc.
BID: For a three (3) year lease on 640 acres, more or less
CASH PAYMENT: $160,000 ($250.00 per acre)
ANNUAL RENTAL: $160,000
ROYALTIES: 25% of all oil produced and saved or utilized;
25% of all gas produced and saved or utilized.
WHEREAS, the Cameron Parish School Board feels that it is in the best interest of the Cameron Parish School Board to accept the bid of Basin Properties, Inc.
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED by the Cameron Parish School Board in regular session convened at the office of said School Board in Cameron, Louisiana on the 15th day of April, 2002 the bid of Basin Properties, Inc. be accepted, and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that Pat Howerton, President of the Cameron Parish School Board, be and he is hereby authorized and directed to execute on behalf of the Cameron Parish School Board an oil and gas lease in favor of Basin Properties, Inc. covering the above described bid as submitted and said lease to be subject to the approval of the State Mineral Board.
Adopted and approved the 15th day of April, 2002.
APPROVED:
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Pat Howerton, President
CAMERON PARISH SCHOOL BOARD
ATTEST:
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Judith Jones, Secretary
CAMERON PARISH SCHOOL BOARD