Cameron, Louisiana
September 9, 2002
The Cameron Parish School Board met in regular session on this date with the following members present: Glenda Abshire, Dot Theriot, Clifton Morris, Tony Johnson, and Marvin Trahan. Absent: Pat Howerton. Mrs. Abshire, Vice-President, presided.
On motion of Mr. Johnson, seconded by Mr. Trahan, the Board approved additions to the agenda.
On motion of Mr. Morris, seconded by Mr. Johnson, the Board approved the agenda.
On motion of Mr. Johnson, seconded by Mr. Trahan, the Board approved the minutes of the August 12, 2002 regular meeting, as published.
On motion of Mrs. Theriot, seconded by Mr. Johnson, the Board adopted the budget for the 2002-2003 fiscal year.
On motion of Mr. Trahan, seconded by Mr. Johnson, the Board tabled naming a Superintendent and approved the following guidelines: (Mr. Morris abstained.)
• Advertise for Superintendent at the October 7, 2002 meeting
• Interview applicants at the November 4, 2002 meeting, with new Board Members present and allowed to ask questions
• Call a special meeting for January 6, 2003, to swear in new Board Members and name the new Superintendent
On motion of Mr. Morris, seconded by Mr. Johnson, the Board received a report on the Options Program for high school students.
On motion of Mrs. Theriot, seconded by Mr. Trahan, the Board received a report on LEAP.
On motion of Mr. Trahan, seconded by Mr. Johnson, the Board approved paying up to 25 unused sick leave days to Marie DeLord and Ernesteen Valere.
On motion of Mr. Trahan, seconded by Mr. Johnson, the Board received comments from Rick Merchant, CAE President.
On motion of Mr. Trahan, seconded by Mr. Johnson, the Board approved personnel items:
Appointment
Rhoda Jackson - Teacher - Cameron Elementary School
Margaret E. Saltzman as 5 hr./day and Georgette Lavergne as 6 hr./day Lunchroom Technicians - Grand Lake High School
Retirement
Vickie Parker - Teacher - Hackberry High School - effective May 31, 2002
Tommy Broussard - Teacher - Grand Lake High School - effective May 31, 2002
Leave
Geraldine Hendrix - Grand Lake High School - Teacher - emergency medical leave September 3 - October 4, 2002
On motion of Mr. Johnson, seconded by Mr. Trahan, the Board granted permission to advertise for fuel for vehicles.
On motion of Mr. Morris, seconded by Mr. Johnson, the Board granted permission to the staff to invest Tobacco Settlement money or to expend money on an appropriate project that is within legal bounds of legislative mandate.
On motion of Mr. Johnson, seconded by Mr. Morris, the Board granted a request from the surface lessee for Section 16-14-5 to place two mobile trailers on the site, use the existing sewer system, run electrical power to the trailers, and place limestone on the driveway.
On motion of Mr. Johnson, seconded by Mr. Trahan, the Board approved advertising for playground equipment for Hackberry High School to be paid out of SD 15 bond issue money.
On motion of Mr. Johnson, seconded by Mr. Trahan, the Board approved the financial report.
On motion of Mr. Johnson, seconded by Mr. Morris, the Board approved payment of bills.
On motion of Mrs. Theriot, seconded by Mr. Morris, the Board adjourned until the special meeting of September 23, 2002. The next regular session is scheduled for October 7, 2002.
APPROVED:
Patrick Howerton, President
CAMERON PARISH SCHOOL BOARD
ATTEST:
Judith Jones, Secretary
CAMERON PARISH SCHOOL BOARD
The Committee of the Whole met on this date at 3:00 p.m. with the following members present: - Glenda Abshire, Clifton Morris, Marvin Trahan, Tony Johnson, and Dot Theriot. Absent: Pat Howerton. Mrs. Abshire, Vice-President, chaired the meeting.
On motion of Mr. Morris, seconded by Mr. Trahan, the Committee approved the agenda.
On motion of Mr. Trahan, seconded by Mr. Johnson, the Committee approved the minutes from the August 12, 2002 meeting.
On motion of Mr. Johnson, seconded by Mr. Trahan, the Committee received a report on the budget for fiscal year 2002-2003.
On motion of Mr. Trahan, seconded by Mr. Johnson, the Committee received the financial report.
On motion of Mr. Trahan, seconded by Mr. Johnson, 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