Cameron, Louisiana
February 9, 2004
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.
On motion of Mr. Howerton, seconded by Mrs. Abadie, the Board approved the agenda.
On motion of Mr. Howerton, seconded by Mrs. Abadie, the Board approved the minutes from the January 12, 2004 regular meeting as printed.
On motion of Mr. Howerton, seconded by Mrs. Abadie, the Board received a report from Mr. Sammie Faulk, Office of Economic Development, Cameron Parish regarding a business survey of the parish and employment needs.
On motion of Mr. Howerton, seconded by Mr. Sanner, the Board recognized parish “Student of the Year” winners :
Kelley Nicole Guidry - 5th grade
Joby Richard - 12th grade
(8th grade winner will be recognized in March)
On motion of Mr. Howerton, seconded by Mr. Sanner, the Board received a report of sabbatical leave activities from Ms. Susan Arnold, Grand Lake High School teacher.
On motion of Mr. Howerton, seconded by Mr. Sanner, the Board recognized Louisiana School Boards Association Art contest winners and viewed copies of the students’ works which will be on display at the LSBA convention.
On motion of Mr. Howerton, seconded by Mr. Trahan, the Board acknowledged Ms. Willyne Kestel and 504/SBLC Coordinators for receiving an excellent audit as a result of the State Department of Education monitoring visit .
On motion of Mr. Sanner, seconded by Mr. Howerton, the Board granted the Superintendent authorization to petition the Louisiana Department of Transportation to: (a) reduce the speed limit at Cameron Elementary School during the peak crossing periods; (b) extend the 45 mph and 25 mph zones westward on Highway 384 appropriately; and (c) to purchase signs as required.
On motion of Mrs. Abadie, seconded by Mr. Howerton, the Board granted Ms. Bobbye Delaney’s 8th grade class at Grand Lake High School permission to visit the aquarium and historical sites in San Antonio, Texas, May 13-15, 2004, as a culminating activity to the earth science oceanography and marine biology instructional unit.
On motion of Mrs. Theriot, seconded by Mrs. Abadie, the Board approved amending File GBI, Evaluation of Personnel, to include annual performance criteria that includes: (a) School Report Card data elements of AYP, SPS, LEAP, GEE, iLEAP, and attendance; (b) ACT scores; (c) student management plans; (d) student attendance and motivational plan; (e) faculty and staff attendance; (f) classroom observations; and, instructional quality. The elements herein noted will be adjusted and reported to the Board annually pursuant to the regulations governing personnel evaluation and state assessment.
On motion of Mr. Howerton, seconded by Mr. Trahan, the Board granted the Superintendent authorization to contract with Little and Associates for the annual financial audit, i.e., the standard two year audit period.
On motion of Mrs. Abadie, seconded by Mr. Trahan, the Board approved summer maintenance projects pursuant to adjustments made during the finance committee meeting and granted permission to advertise for bids on the summer projects.
On motion of Mrs. Theriot, seconded by Mr. Sanner, the Board approved the financial report.
On motion of Mr. Howerton, seconded by Mrs. Abadie, the Board approved payment of bills.
On motion of Mr. Howerton, seconded by Mr. Sanner, the Board approved the Superintendent’s report:
"The Board received and listened very carefully to the parental concerns expressed by parents of a Hackberry High School student at its meeting on November 10, 2004. These concerns encompass an unfortunate set of circumstances. The Board recognizes these concerns; however, after reviewing the statements of all parties, the Board concludes that the selection process used for participation in extra curricular activities is not an infringement of school board policy.
The Board appreciates the candor and the professionalism shown by all parties.
The Board recommends and authorizes the superintendent to notify counsel and all parties of this decision."
On motion of Mrs. Abadie, seconded by Mr. Trahan, the Board adopted the School Calendar for 2004-2005.
On motion of Mrs. Theriot, seconded by Mr. Howerton, the Board approved personnel items as follows:
Standard Employment Authorization
Authorized the Superintendent to re-employ, assign, recruit, and employ personnel in preparation for the 2004-2005 school session.
Extended Sick Leave
Granted extended sick leave, pursuant to the Louisiana Revised Statutes, to Ms. Jolene Atkinson, Hackberry High School.
Authorized, for portions of the spring semester 2004, a continuation of the sick leave previously granted to Ms. Rebecca Vidrine for absences beyond accrued sick leave based upon the provisions of the Louisiana Revised Statutes.
Appointments
Teacher - Johnson Bayou High School - Brant Smith
Secretary - School Board Office - Torrey Bonsall
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Teacher/Assistant Principal - Johnson Bayou High School
The Board recognized persons who served on the Curriculum Development Committee, current and former employees, approximately seven years ago, since Cameron Parish is able to continue to use the guides.
On motion of Mr. Howerton, seconded by Mrs. Abadie, the Board adjourned until the next regular session on Monday, March 8, 2004.
APPROVED:
Loston McEvers, Vice-President
CAMERON PARISH SCHOOL BOARD
ATTEST:
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.
On motion of Mrs. Theriot, seconded by Mrs. Abadie, the Committee approved the agenda.
On motion of Mr. Sanner, seconded by Mrs. Abadie, the Committee approved the minutes from the January 12, 2004 meeting.
On motion of Mrs. Abadie, seconded by Mrs. Theriot, the Committee accepted a report from Mr. Ron Vining on summer maintenance with adjustments of building movement at Grand Lake High School and repair of the track at South Cameron High School. Discussion of this item included a report by the Superintendent.
On motion of Mr. Trahan, seconded by Mrs. Abadie, the Committee approved the financial report.
On motion of Mr. Howerton, seconded by Mr. Sanner, the Committee reviewed bills for payment.
On motion of Mr. Sanner, seconded by Mrs. Theriot, the Committee adjourned.
APPROVED:
Mr. Loston McEvers, Vice-President
CAMERON PARISH SCHOOL BOARD
ATTEST:
Douglas L. Chance, Secretary
CAMERON PARISH SCHOOL BOARD