Cameron, Louisiana
December 8, 2003
The Cameron Parish School Board met in regular session on this date with the following members present: Loston McEvers - Vice President, Dot Theriot, Dwayne Sanner, Pat Howerton, Marvin Trahan and Rachel Abadie. Absent: Mr. Clifton Morris - President. Mr. McEvers presided.
The Superintendent advised the Board that an Act of Disclosure on behalf of Mrs. Dot Theriot, pursuant to LRS 42:1120 of the Ethics Code, was to be included in the official minutes.
On motion of Mr. Howerton, seconded by Mr. Trahan, the Board approved the agenda to include recognition of Partners in Education.
On motion of Mr. Howerton, seconded by Mrs. Theriot, the Board approved the minutes from the November 10, 2003 regular meeting as printed.
On motion of Mr. Howerton, seconded by Mr. Sanner, the Board moved into executive session, on a roll call vote, as authorized by R. L. S. 42:6.1 pursuant to prospective litigation and investigative proceedings regarding a parental concern, as expressed by counsel, in order to prevent a detrimental effect on the Board’s position.
YEAS: Mrs. Theriot, Mr. McEvers, Mr. Sanner, Mr. Howerton, Mr. Trahan, Mrs. Abadie
NAYS: None
ABSENT: Mr. Morris
On motion of Mr. Howerton, seconded by Mr. Trahan, the Board returned to regular session.
On motion of Mr. Sanner, seconded by Mrs. Theriot, the Board received a report from the executive session pursuant to prospective litigation and investigative proceedings regarding a parental concern.
On motion of Mrs. Abadie, seconded by Mrs. Theriot, the Board heard a report on a request and gave permission to survey to Cheniere Energy, Inc., Sabine Pass Project, i.e., “Survey Permission for a proposed 48" natural gas pipeline across a portion of the lands owned by the Cameron Parish School Board identified as Section 16, T15S, R15W, Cameron Parish, Louisiana .”
On motion of Mrs. Theriot, seconded by Mr. Trahan, the Board granted permission to advertise for a surface lease on the unexpired term of Section 16-14-12.
On motion of Mr. Howerton, seconded by Mr. Sanner, the Board accepted bids for six surplus buses. (Tabulation attached.)
On motion of Mrs. Theriot, seconded by Mr. Sanner, the Board received a summary report of the recently released School Performance Scores, State Department of Education.
On motion of Mr. Trahan, seconded by Mrs. Abadie, the Board received a status report regarding textbooks.
On motion of Mr. Howerton, seconded by Mr. Sanner, the Board approved checks signing authorization as discussed in the Finance Committee Meeting, with Mr. Clifton Morris to be dropped and Mr. Loston McEvers to be added; Dr. Douglas Chance and Mr. Marvin Trahan will remain as check signers. Mr. Morris will continue to sign minutes and official documents.
On motion of Mrs. Theriot, seconded by Mr. Sanner, the Board approved payment of bills as discussed in the Finance Committee Meeting.
On motion of Mr. Howerton, seconded by Mr. Trahan, the Board approved separating each item (“a”, “b”, and “c”) in the consideration of the suggested proposal to authorize amending the 2003-2004 General Fund Budget. The vote is recorded as follows:
YEAS: Mr. Sanner, Mr. Howerton, Mr. Trahan, Mrs. Abadie
NAYS: Mrs. Theriot
ABSTAINED: Mr. McEvers
ABSENT: Mr. Morris
On motion of Mr. Howerton, seconded by Mr. Trahan, the Board authorized amending the 2003-2004 General Fund Budget from the Board’s reserves based upon the Superintendent’s recommendation including authorization for the Superintendent to proceed in order to meet the following educational needs, to wit:
(Part “c” of the suggested proposal.)
Pursue the completion of property purchases and/or acquisitions, and/or permission to lease said properties pending the purchase and/or acquisition, of the partials adjacent to and contiguous with the school sites at Johnson Bayou High School, Grand Lake High School, and Hackberry High School including, as needed, the procurement of (a) the real property therein; (b) legal expertise in property acquisitions to serve with existing counsel; (c) property to serve in exchange transactions; and, (d) the related costs incurring therein.
A motion by Mrs. Theriot to table the item failed due to lack of a second.
The vote is recorded on the original motion as follows:
YEAS: Mr. Sanner, Mr. Howerton, Mr. Trahan, Mrs. Abadie
NAYS: Mrs. Theriot
ABSTAINED: Mr. McEvers
ABSENT: Mr. Morris
On motion of Mrs. Abadie, seconded by Mr. Trahan, the Board approved the Superintendent’s recommendation to grant permission to the “Academically Gifted Artistically Talented Education” classes from Cameron Elementary School to visit “The Heroic Century: The Museum of Modern Art Masterpieces, 200 Paintings and Sculptures,” featuring Van Gogh’s work, Houston Museum of Fine Arts.
On motion of Mrs. Theriot, seconded by Mr. Howerton, the Board approved the Superintendent’s recommendation to grant permission for the South Cameron High Cheerleaders to accept the National’s invitation to participate in Dallas, Texas during the holidays, December 27-29, 2003.
On motion of Mr. Trahan, seconded by Mrs. Abadie, the Board approved personnel items:
Unused Sick Leave
Payment of unused sick leave up to a maximum of 25 days pursuant to the Louisiana Revised Statutes for:
Denise Breland - entered DROP 10/30/03
Janice Crador - retired 9/30/03
Anna C. Garber - entered DROP 6/3/03
Sabbatical Leave
Debra Darnutzer - 2nd Grade Teacher - Grand Lake - for professional development during the 2004-2005 school session.
Appointments
Bus Drivers
Philip Bell - former D’Junna Boudreaux route to South Cameron Elementary and South Cameron High
James C. Murphy - former Oralia Benoit’s route to Cameron Elementary
(The Superintendent noted that the bus driver appointments are contingent upon position needs, ethics, and/or other legal requirements.)
Sweeper
Ann Trahan - Johnson Bayou High School
On motion of Mr. Trahan, seconded by Mr. Sanner, and on a roll call vote, the Board moved into executive session for the purpose of the Superintendent’s annual evaluation pursuant to his contract.
YEAS: Mrs. Theriot, Mr. McEvers, Mr. Sanner, Mr. Howerton, Mr. Trahan, Mrs. Abadie
NAYS: None
ABSENT: Mr. Morris
On motion of Mrs. Abadie, seconded by Mr. Trahan, the Board returned to regular session.
On motion of Mrs. Abadie, seconded by Mrs. Theriot, the Board gave the Superintendent the highest evaluation that the evaluation plan permits, plus comments of commendation for visibility in the community, participating in activities in the district, and visions for the future, in particular those dealing with test scores and ACT scores. A recommendation was made to increase observations and guidance of principals and supervisors.
On motion of Mrs. Abadie, seconded by Mr. Sanner, the Board amended the Superintendent’s contract as follows: extended through 6/30/06 with an increase to an annual salary of $71,800; change evaluation language to reflect Board Policy as approved by the State Department of Education; add the words, sick leave, for clarity; add compensation for group life and health insurance benefit for individual premium, which was previously offered.
On motion of Mr. Howerton, seconded by Mrs. Abadie, the Board adjourned until the next regular session on Monday, January 12, 2004.
APPROVED:
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Loston McEvers, Vice-President
CAMERON PARISH SCHOOL BOARD
ATTEST:
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Douglas L. Chance, Secretary
CAMERON PARISH SCHOOL BOARD
The Committee of the Whole met on this date at 3:00 p.m. with the following members present: Loston McEvers - Vice-President, Dot Theriot, Dwayne Sanner, Pat Howerton, Marvin Trahan, and Rachel Abadie. Absent: Mr. Morris. Mr. McEvers presided.
The Superintendent advised the Committee that an Act of Disclosure on behalf of Mrs. Dot Theriot pursuant to LRS 42:120 was to be filed as part of the regular meeting minutes.
On motion of Mr. Howerton, seconded by Mrs. Abadie, the Committee approved the agenda.
On motion of Mr. Howerton, seconded by Mr. Sanner, the Committee approved the minutes from the November 10, 2003 meeting.
On motion of Mrs. Theriot, seconded by Mr. Sanner, the Committee approved a change in check signing authorization, to delete Mr. Morris and add Mr. Loston McEvers.
On motion of Mrs. Abadie, seconded by Mr. Sanner, the Committee reviewed bills for payment.
On motion of Mr. Howerton, seconded by Mr. Sanner, the Committee referred, to the regular meeting agenda, consideration of amending the 2003-2004 budget pursuant to a recommendation from the Superintendent.
On motion of Mrs. Abadie, seconded by Mr. Sanner, the Committee adjourned.
APPROVED:
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Mr. Loston McEvers, Vice-President
CAMERON PARISH SCHOOL BOARD
ATTEST:
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Douglas L. Chance, Secretary
CAMERON PARISH SCHOOL BOARD