Parish of Cameron
August 14, 2006
The Committee met on this date at 3:00 p.m. with the following members present: Loston McEvers, Dot Theriot, Dwayne Sanner, Pat Howerton, Rachel Abadie, Marvin Trahan and Patty Morris.
On motion of Mr. Howerton, seconded by Mr. Sanner, the Board approved the agenda.
Special recognitions were give to the following: Dolby Elementary, Calcasieu Parish Schools, Mr. Wayne Savoy, Superintendent; Ms. Pam Quebodeaux, Principal; and Ms. Kathie Istre, Teacher; and Gifted Program Students – assisted by Ms. Elizabeth Brasseaux of South Cameron Elementary; UNTOLD STORIES: Documenting Disaster through the Eyes of Children.
On motion of Mr. Trahan, seconded by Mrs. Theriot, the Committee received the report of Boy Scout Eagle Project by Brian Doxey, Scout, Troop 210, Cameron, LA.
On motion of Mr. Howerton, seconded by Mrs. Abadie, the Committee received the report of the monthly financial statement and payment of bills.
On motion of Mr. Howerton, seconded by Ms. Morris, the Committee received the school lunch “at cost meals” as presented by Mrs. Cynthia Carpenter.
On motion of Ms. Theriot, seconded by Ms. Morris, the Committee received a report from Mr. M.B. Slocum pursuant to insurance claims.
On motion of Mr. Howerton, seconded by Ms. Abadie, the Committee moved to adjourn its meeting and enter into the regular school board meeting.
On motion of Mrs. Theriot, seconded by Mrs. Morris, 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 with the following members present: Loston McEvers, Dot Theriot, Rachel Abadie, Pat Howerton, Dwayne Sanner, Patty Morris and Marvin Trahan.
On motion of Mr. Howerton, seconded by Mr. Sanner, the Board approved the agenda.
On motion of Mrs. Theriot, seconded by Mrs. Morris, the Board, the Board approved bids for surface leases as follows and granted permission to re-advertise for bids on any available section.
a. Leases which expire July 31, 2006.
Sections 16-12-6 $6,400
16-13-10 $6,575
16-14-10 No Bid
16-15-15 No Bid
b. Leases with unexpired terms with annual rental payments due July 31, 2006.
Sections 16-12-12 $3,500 4 years 644.48 acres
16-14-12 $1,300 3 years 530 acres
16-15-7 No Bid 4 years 22.46 acres
On motion of Mr. Howerton, seconded by Mrs. Theriot, the Board received comments and consideration of leasing section 16-14-12.
On motion of Mr. Howerton, seconded by Mr. Sanner, the Board approved the financial report and payment of bills.
On motion of Mr. Trahan, seconded by Mrs. Abadie, the Board approved the price for “at-cost meals” in the school lunch program.
On motion of Mrs. Abadie, seconded by Mr. Sanner, the Board approved the Superintendent’s recommendation to provide each teacher $150.00 for instructional materials and supplies.
On motion of Mr. Howerton, seconded by Mrs. Theriot, the Board approved the loan to the Federal programs accounts pending approval and the release of NCLB program funds of $75,000 and the basic expenditure of $225,000.00.
On motion of Mr. Sanner, seconded by Mr. Howerton, the Board approved to adjust action of July 10, 2006, in order to lease a temporary building for food preparation at the South Cameron site rather than purchase the building.
On motion of Mr. Trahan, seconded by Mrs. Theriot, the Board approved the report of a Boy Scout Eagle Project by Brian Doxey, Scout, Troop 210, Cameron, LA.
On motion of Mr. Howerton, seconded by Mrs. Abadie, the Board received the report from Mr. M.B. Slocum regarding Hurricane Rita insurance claims, and also be will pursue inquiries on flood insurance for Grand Lake School and Hackberry School.
On motion of Mr. Howerton, seconded by Mrs. Abadie, the Board approved the “substantially complete report” from Architect Gayle Zembower regarding the new facility at Grand Lake pending final adjustments.
On motion of Mr. Howerton, seconded by Mrs. Morris, the Board approved the leasing of a temporary restroom facility for Johnson Bayou School site.
On motion of Mrs. Theriot, seconded by Mrs. Morris, approved the acknowledgement to the addendum to the restoration project at Johnson Bayou with Bessette to include additional electrical and plumbing work for a temporary restroom.
On motion of Mr. Howerton, seconded by Mrs. Abadie, the Board approved the report and approved an addendum to the lease with Satellite Shelters for decks, steps, ramps, and canopies on the temporary portable classroom at Johnson Bayou School site.
On motion of Mrs. Theriot, seconded by Mr. Trahan, the Board approved the report and addendum to the restoration project at the South Cameron High site with Asphalt Associates to include additional electrical, plumbing/drainage, and other work in order to facilitate the opening of school.
On motion of Mr. Sanner, seconded by Mr. Trahan, the Board received a report on information to petroleum consultants and approved item #3 Scouting Report and Summary in the amount of $5,700.00.
YEAHS: Mrs. Theriot, Mr. Trahan, Mrs. Morris, Mrs. Abadie, Mr. Sanner and Mr. McEvers
NAYE: Mr. Howerton
On motion of Mr. Howerton, seconded by Mrs. Theriot, the Board approved the status report on the restoration work at Johnson Bayou High School.
On motion of Mr. Trahan, seconded by Mrs. Morris, the Board approved the status report on the restoration work at the South Cameron High School.
On motion of Mr. Trahan, seconded by Mrs. Theriot, the Board approved the receipt of a timeline report and recommendation regarding a permanent facility at the South Cameron site.
YEAHS: Mrs. Theriot, Mr. Trahan, Mrs. Morris, Mrs. Abadie, Mr. Sanner and Mr. McEvers
NAYE: Mr. Howerton
On motion of Mrs. Abadie, seconded by Mrs. Theriot, the Board approved the receipt of a timeline report and recommendation regarding a permanent central office facility.
YEAHS: Mr. Trahan, Mrs. Theriot, Mrs. Morris and Mr. McEvers
NAYES: Mr. Sanner, Mr. Howerton and Mrs. Abadie
On motion of Mrs. Theriot, seconded by Mrs. Morris, the Board approved the report regarding summer maintenance.
The following items and actions are recommended by the superintendent.
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Douglas L. Chance, Superintendent
On motion of Mr. Howerton, seconded by Mr. Sanner, the Board approved the following items of the personnel report.
Resignations
Recommend accepting the following resignations:
Dale Skinner, Principal South Cameron High Effective 8/9/2006
Pam Theriot, Teacher South Cameron High Effective 8/1/2006
Melanie Little, Teacher Hackberry School Effective 8/1/2006
Barbara Conner, Cafeteria Tech Cameron Elementary Effective 8/2/2006
Sharon Stanton, Teacher Cameron Elementary Effective 6/2/2006
Jill Goodman, Psychologist Pupil Appraisal Team Effective 7/31/2006
April Stracener, Sign Language Grand Lake School Effective 8/14/2006
Extended Sick Leave
Recommend granting leave per the Louisiana Revised Statutes, her request, and her physician’s recommendation.
Sharon Parsons, Teacher South Cameron Elementary
Medical Sabbatical Leave
Stephanie East, Teacher Hackberry School Fall Semester 2006-2007
Cancel Sabbatical Leave
Stephen Melville South Cameron High 2006-2007 School Session
Payment of 25 Days Unused/Accrued Sick Leave
Austin LaBove, Principal Hackberry High Per the Louisiana Revised Statutes
Appointments
Recommend the following appointments as specified for the 2006-2007 session:
On motion of Mr. Howerton, seconded by Mrs. Theriot, the Board approved the appointment of Debbie Monceaux, Provisional Bus Driver for Lake Arthur School.
On motion of Mrs. Theriot, seconded by Mr. Sanner, the Board approved appointment of Mona Batts, Full salary/benefits Temporary Teacher for South Cameron High School.
YEAHS: Mrs. Theriot, Mr. Sanner, Mrs. Morris, Mr. McEvers and Mrs. Abadie
NAYES: Mr. Howerton and Mr. Trahan
On motion of Ms. Theriot, seconded by Mr. Trahan, the Board approved the appointment of Mike Theriot, Full salary/benefits Temporary Teacher for South Cameron High School.
On motion of Mrs. Theriot, seconded by Mrs. Abadie, the Board approved the appointment of Angela Theriot, Full salary/benefits Temporary Teacher for South Cameron Elementary School.
On motion of Ms. Abadie, seconded by Mr. Howerton, the Board approved the appointment of Debbie LeJeune, Custodian; Laura Stanfield, Sweeper; Peggy Whittington, Sweeper; for Grand Lake School.
On motion of Mr. Howerton, seconded by Mrs. Theriot, the Board approved temporary principal of South Cameron, grades 8 – 12 to Carol “Zeke” Wainwright’s existing principal assignment.
On motion of Mrs. Theriot, seconded by Mrs. Morris, the Board adjourned the meeting with the next school meeting being September 11, 2006 at the Johnson Bayou High School.
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