Grand Lake School
November 14, 2005
The Committee met on this date at 4:35 p.m. with the following members present: Loston McEvers, Dot Theriot, Dwayne Sanner, Pat Howerton, and Rachel Abadie. Absent: Marvin Trahan, Clifton Morris.
On motion of Mrs. Theriot, seconded by Mrs. Abadie, the Committee approved the agenda.
On motion of Ms. Abadie, seconded by Mrs. Theriot, the Committee received the monthly financial statement and received the report of payment of monthly bills.
On motion of Ms. Abadie, seconded by Mr. Sanner, the Committee received reports for immediate post-Rita recovery and restoration reports about Hackberry High from Steve Racca and about Grand Lake from David Duhon.
On motion of Mrs. Theriot, seconded by Mr. Sanner, the Committee received updates regarding insurance status of each school site and central office as presented by Ms. Margaret Jones and Mr. M. B. Slocum.
On motion of Mr. Sanner, seconded by Mr. Howerton, the Committee voted to hold in abeyance the following items until regular meeting:
a) Additional parking space and improvements at Grand Lake.
b) Improve existing space for the placement of buildings at Grand Lake.
c) Improve existing space for the placement of buildings at Hackberry.
d) Improve existing space for physical education and softball at Grand Lake.
e) Restoration of Johnson Bayou School.
f) Preservation and restoration of facilities at South Cameron High School.
g) Restoration at Hackberry High School.
h) Consider community disaster loan.
i) Consider receiving comments about the status of state finances.
On motion of Ms. Abadie, seconded by Mr. Howerton, the Committee adjourned.
APPROVED:
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Loston McEvers, President
CAMERON PARISH SCHOOL BOARD
ATTEST:
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Douglas L. Chance, Secretary
CAMERON PARISH SCHOOL BOARD
The Cameron Parish School Board met in regular session on this date at 5:00 p.m. with the following members present: Loston McEvers, Dwayne Sanner, Dot Theriot, Pat Howerton, and Mrs. Rachel Abadie. Absent: Clifton Morris, Marvin Trahan.
On motion of Mr. Howerton, seconded by Mr. Sanner, the Board approved the agenda.
On motion of Ms. Theriot, seconded by Mr. Sanner, the Board approved the payment of bills and the monthly Financial Statement.
On motion of Ms. Abadie, seconded by Mr. Howerton, the Board approved the reports regarding post-Rita recovery and restoration presented by Mr. Steve Racca and Mr. David Duhon.
On motion of Ms. Abadie, seconded by Mr. Howerton, the Board received a request from Cheniere Energy, Inc. to conduct an environmental and civil survey on Section 16-15-15 for the Sabine Pass Pipeline (LNG Terminal) per Mr. Uland Guidry.
On motion of Mr. Howerton, seconded by Mrs. Theriot, the Board tabled any further action on surface lease Section 16-12-11.
On motion of Mrs. Theriot, seconded by Mr. Howerton, the Board received an update report regarding the insurance status of each school site and the central office presented by Ms. Margaret Jones and Mr. M.B. Slocum.
On motion of Mrs. Abadie, seconded by Mr. Howerton, the Board approved the following reports and will take action on:
a) Additional parking space and improvements at Grand Lake School.
b) Improve existing space for the placement of buildings at Grand Lake.
c) Improve existing space for the placement of buildings at Hackberry.
d) Improve existing space for physical education and softball at Grand Lake.
e) Restoration of Johnson Bayou School.
g) Restoration at Hackberry High School.
h)
The Board approved to receive a report at the December 12, 2005 meeting regarding the cleanup, cut, remove, look and access and restoration of track at South Cameron High School.
AYES: Ms. Abadie, Mr. Howerton and Mr. Sanner
NAYES: Mrs. Theriot and Mr. McEvers
ABSENT: Mr. Morris and Mr. Trahan
On motion of Mr. Howerton, seconded by Mrs. Abadie, the Board approved to make application to the State Bond commission for approval of the issuance of the Revenue Anticipation Notes (the”Notes”).
On motion of Mr. Howerton, seconded by Mr. Sanner, the Board approved providing for sale and issuance of the Notes.
The Superintendent shared a report regarding the status of state finances as received in the Finance Committee.
On motion of Mr. Sanner, seconded by Mrs. Theriot, the Board approved resuming the application of the 2005-2006 policy governing student attire effective January 2nd, 2006.
On motion by Mr. Howerton, seconded by Mrs. Theriot, the Board approved restoring the Thanksgiving holidays November 23, 24 and 25, 2005 and Christmas holidays December 22nd through 30th, 2005.
On motion of Mr. Howerton, seconded by Mr. Sanner, the Board approved the following personnel items:
Personnel: The following personnel actions are recommended by the Superintendent.
Douglas L. Chance
November 14, 2005
Resignations
Virginia Dupont Aide, Preschool Program, Cameron Elementary, Recommend accepting her resignation for the purpose of retirement effective August 18, 2005;
Rachael Collins Teacher, Johnson Bayou High School, Recommend accepting her resignation pursuant to family related issues effective at the close of the day, Thursday, October 27, 2005;
Suzanne Hinton Teacher, South Cameron Elementary, Recommend accepting her resignation effective at the close of the day, Tuesday, September 20, 2005 pursuant to her opportunity to work in another location;
Stephanie Skinner Teacher, Cameron Elementary, Recommend accepting her resignation effective at the close of the day, Tuesday, September 20, 2005 pursuant to her need to relocate with family after Hurricane Rita;
Leave Without Pay
Toni Dean Cafeteria Tech, Cameron Elementary, Recommend granting her a leave without pay for the remainder of the 2005-2006 school year beginning at the close of the day Friday, November 4, 2005, i.e., leave period from Monday, November 7, 2005 through Friday, June 2, 2006;
On motion of Mr. Howerton, seconded by Mr. Sanner, the Board approved the next regular school board meeting by continuing the traditional second Monday of the month meeting schedule; i.e., November 14, 2005 with the Finance Committee to begin at 4:00 P.M. and the regular meeting at 5:00 P.M. with the location to be at Grand Lake School High School.
On motion of Mrs. Theriot, seconded by Mr. Sanner, the Board adjourned until the regular meeting on December 12, 2005.
APPROVED:
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Loston McEvers, President
CAMERON PARISH SCHOOL BOARD
ATTEST:
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Douglas L. Chance, Secretary
CAMERON PARISH SCHOOL BOARD