Cameron, Louisiana
June 14, 2004
The Cameron Parish School Board met in regular session on this date with the following members present: Clifton Morris - President, Loston McEvers, Dot Theriot, Dwayne Sanner, Pat Howerton, and Rachel Abadie. Absent: Marvin Trahan.
On motion of Mr. Sanner, seconded by Mr. Howerton, the Board approved the agenda, with the addition of personnel items and policy revisions to the special meeting item.
On motion of Mrs. Theriot, seconded by Mr. McEvers, the Board approved the minutes from the May 10, 2004 regular meeting as printed.
The Board recognized accomplishments of Courtney Conner, student.
On motion of Mr. Howerton, seconded by Mrs. Abadie, the Board called a special meeting at 9:00 a.m., Wednesday, June 30, 2004 for the purpose of adopting final budget revisions for fiscal year 2003-2004, and considering personnel items and policy revisions.
On motion of Mr. Howerton, seconded by Mr. Sanner, the Board adopted a resolution regarding retirement and insurance. Resolution attached.
On motion of Mr. McEvers, seconded by Mrs. Abadie, the Board waived the Board policy regarding a second reading and adopted revisions to Policy File BC, entitled Meetings for the purpose of adding clarity.
On motion of Mrs. Theriot, seconded by Mrs. Abadie, the Board waived the Board policy regarding a second reading and adopted revisions to Policy File IEC, entitled Class Size for the purpose of management and instructional focus.
On motion of Mr. Howerton, seconded by Mr. Sanner, the Board accepted low bids for cleanup/removal of materials (from Finance Committee) and mowing of property (from Finance Committee). (Tabulation attached)
On motion of Mr. McEvers, seconded by Mrs. Abadie, the Board waived the Board policy regarding a second reading and adopted revisions to Policy File JCDA entitled Student Code of Conduct .
On motion of Mr. Howerton, seconded by Mrs. Abadie, the Board received revisions to Policy File IDFA entitled Interscholastic Athletics (alignment with LHSAA) to be considered for adoption at the June 30, 2004 special meeting.
On motion of Mr. Sanner, seconded by Mr. McEvers, the Board received amendments to the Personnel Evaluation Handbook for the purpose of alignment with requirements, to be considered for adoption at the June 30, 2004 special meeting.
On motion of Mr. McEvers, seconded by Mrs. Theriot, the Board approved a request from Gum Cove Eight, L.L.C. for concurrence (no objection) with a proposed marsh management plan to enhance the Black Bayou Hydrologic Restoration in Section 16-12-12.
On motion of Mr. Howerton, seconded by Mr. Sanner, the Board granted authorization to advertise for bids on the following for 2004-2005:
(a) Janitorial supplies
(b) Paper goods
(c) Duplicating paper
On motion of Mrs. Theriot, seconded by Mr. McEvers, the Board granted authorization to advertise for Food Service bids on the following for 2004-2005:
(a) Bread
(b) Milk
(c) Food
(d) Non-food
On motion of Mr. McEvers, seconded by Mr. Sanner, the Board named the Cameron Pilot as official journal for 2004-2005.
On motion of Mrs. Abadie, seconded by Mr. Howerton, the Board received a report of Iowa Test of Basic Skills Scores for Second Grade Students.
On motion of Mr. Howerton, seconded by Mrs. Abadie, the Board granted authorization to advertise for bids for expansion and renovations at Grand Lake High School.
On motion of Mr. Howerton, seconded by Mrs. Abadie, the Board received a report regarding special education and granted the Superintendent authority to make application for funds in the following programs:
(a) IDEA Part B
(b) Special Supplementary Pre-school
(c) ESEA Programs
On motion of Mr. Sanner, seconded by Mr. McEvers, the Board received a report on Act 732 (suspension of student’s driving privilege) of the 2003 Legislative Session.
On motion of Mr. Sanner, seconded by Mrs. Abadie, the Board accepted a 2-year contract with Cameron Marshland for bus and vehicle maintenance in the amount of $47,000 per year to be paid in 12 equal payments. (Tabulation attached)
On motion of Mrs. Abadie, seconded by Mrs. Theriot, the Board granted authorization for Grand Lake High School cheerleaders to attend camp at Texas State University, San Marcus, Texas the week of July 7-12, 2004. The vote is recorded as follows:
YEAS: Mrs. Theriot, Mr. McEvers, Mr. Morris, Mr. Sanner, Mrs. Abadie
NAYS: Mr. Howerton
ABSENT: Mr. Trahan
On motion of Mr. McEvers, seconded by Mr. Sanner, the Board approved the financial report (from Finance Committee) and the payment of bills (from Finance Committee).
On motion of Mr. Howerton, seconded by Mrs. Abadie, the Board approved personnel items:
Appointments:
Gwen Fruge - Grand Lake High School -Transfer from Cafeteria Technician to Sweeper position, Grand Lake High School
Paraprofessional, Johnson Bayou High School - to be considered at a later meeting
Payment of Sick Leave:
Authorized payment of up to 25 days of unused accumulated sick leave for:
Ginger Boudreaux, eligible from South Cameron High
Judy Fruge’, eligible from Central Office
Byron Gibbs, eligible from Hackberry High
Linda Vining, eligible from Johnson Bayou
Resignation:
Judy Fruge’, Central Office, effective August 1, 2004 for the purpose of retirement
Nicole Fasano-Newman - Cameron Elementary - effective at the close of the 2003-2004 session
Heather Gaspard - Cameron Elementary - effective at the close of the 2003-2004 session
Sabbatical Leave:
Linda O. McKinney - sabbatical leave based upon medical reasons as provided by the Louisiana Revised Statutes for the 2004-2005 school year
Termination of Employment
Brenda S. Hantz - Johnson Bayou High - termination effective at the close of the 2003-2004 session and the expiration of her contract based upon her appointment resulting from dividing a class after school opened.
Kevin Abshire - Johnson Bayou High - recommend termination effective at the close of the 2003-2004 session wherein the rationale includes the expiration of his 2003-2004 contract, alignment with reconstituted school goals, and envisaged program expectations in relationship to potential are factors therein.
Mary Long - South Cameron High - recommend termination effective at the close of the 2003-2004 session and the expiration of her contract due to her assignment in a leave position.
Christine Eastman - South Cameron High - recommend termination effective at the close of the 2003-2004 session wherein the rationale includes the expiration of her contract and attendance issues.
On motion of Mr. Howerton, seconded by Mr. Sanner, the Board changed the rate for mileage reimbursement for official travel from $.28/mile to $.375/mile to align with the Federal reimbursement rate (Internal Revenue advisement IR-2003-21, October 15, 2003) effective for 2004-2005, and the mileage rate will be adjusted on July 1st of each year to align with the standard mileage rate established by the Internal Revenue Service.
The Board heard a report from the Superintendent.
On motion of Mr. McEvers, seconded by Mrs. Abadie, the Board adjourned until the special meeting on June 30, 2004. The next regular meeting is scheduled for July 12, 2004.
APPROVED:
Clifton Morris, 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: Clifton Morris - President, Loston McEvers, Dot Theriot, Dwayne Sanner, Pat Howerton, and Rachel Abadie. Absent: Marvin Trahan.
On motion of Mr. Howerton, seconded by Mr. McEvers, the Committee approved the agenda.
On motion of Mr. Sanner, seconded by Mrs. Theriot, the Committee approved the minutes from the May 10, 2004 meeting as printed.
On motion of Mrs. Abadie, seconded by Mr. Sanner, the Committee approved the monthly financial report and payment of bills.
On motion of Mr. McEvers, seconded by Mr. Howerton, the Committee received a resolution regarding retirement and insurance.
On motion of Mrs. Theriot, seconded by Mr. McEvers, the Committee received information regarding property cleanup/removal of materials.
On motion of Mr. Howerton, seconded by Mrs. Abadie, the Committee received information regarding the mowing of property.
On motion of Mr. McEvers, seconded by Mrs. Theriot, the Committee adjourned.
APPROVED:
Clifton Morris, President
CAMERON PARISH SCHOOL BOARD
ATTEST:
Douglas L. Chance, Secretary
CAMERON PARISH SCHOOL BOARD