Parish of Cameron
October 9, 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. Trahan, seconded by Mrs. Abadie, the Board approved the agenda.
On motion of Mrs. Abadie, seconded by Mr. Sanner, the Committee received the report of the monthly financial statement and payment of bills.
On motion of Mrs. Morris, seconded by Mr. Trahan, the Committee adjourned its meeting and enters into the regular school board meeting.
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 Mrs. Abaide, seconded by Mr. Sanner, the Board approved the agenda.
On motion of Mrs. Theriot, seconded by Mr. Sanner, the Board approved the minutes as printed from September 11, 2006 board meeting and the special meeting of September 26, 2006.
On motion of Mr. Trahan, seconded by Mrs. Morris, the Board approved the financial report and payment of bills.
Students, parents, and personnel from South Cameron welcomed the board and expressed thanks for everything that was accomplished to begin the 2006-2007 school year at the South Cameron school site. Additionally, the board and audience viewed a slide presentation, coordinated by D’Juana Fontenot and Tracy Lanin, which depicted the progress made at South Cameron since Hurricane Rita.
The Board also recognized and honored the following students:
a. 4-H Blue Ribbon Winners
1. Sara Taylor –GLHS 3rd Fashion
2. Jordan Poole – GLHS 9th Bicycle
3. Jaren Little – SCHS 10th Dog Care
4. Trevor Russell – 11th Bicycle
b. Calcasieu-Cameron Rice Cookoff
1. Luke Welcher – HHS
c. Pharmacy Tech Examination
1. Megan Trahan SCHS
2. Paul Nguyen – SCHS
d. Others
1. Mike Sellers – Videography/Reporter – Station Manager for Documentary on Hurricanes
On a report to the Board in regards to pre-paid taxes, Mr. Bobby Conner, Tax
Assessor and Mr. Cecil Sanner, District Attorney are waiting on opinions from the Attorney General’s office.
On motion of Mr. Sanner, seconded by Mrs. Theriot, the Board approved the request to re-advertise for copy paper.
On motion of Mr. Sanner, seconded by Mrs. Theriot, the Board approved the mineral lease advertisement on Section 16-12-12 as requested.
On motion of Mr. Trahan, seconded by Mr. Howerton, the Board approved the regular board meeting dates and locations for the remainder of the 2006-2007 school year.
November 13, 2006 South Cameron site - Cafeteria
December 11, 2006 Grand Lake School - Cafeteria
January 8, 2007 Hackberry School - Cafeteria
February 12, 2007 Johnson Bayou School - Cafeteria
March 12, 2007 South Cameron site - Cafeteria
April 2, 2007 Grand Lake School - Cafeteria
May 14, 2007 Hackberry School - Cafeteria
On motion of Mr. Howerotn, seconded by Mrs. Abadie, the Board approved 3 out of state field trips for Grand Lake High School;
Grand Lake School Gifted/Talented classes Oct. 24, 2006 Plantersville, TX
English IV classes Oct. 26, 2006 Plantersville, TX
Art Club Oct. 26, 2006 Plantersville, TX
On motion of Mr. Howerton, seconded by Mrs. Abadie, the Board approved the after school tutorial program with the following criteria;
All School Sites – Grades 2nd – 5th and 8th
: Instructional Time 3:30 P.M. to 5:00 P.M.
: Teacher’s Time – Generally 3:15 P.M. to 5:15 P.M.
: Transportation – Parents responsible
: Three strikes and out policy
: Priority for service
* 4th grade below basic in either ELA, Math or both
* 8th grade below basic in either ELA, Math or both
* thereafter, 4th,3rd, 8th, 5th, and 2nd
: Service based upon teacher availability
: CE and SCE may attend at GLHS, and JB may attend at HHS
: Monday – Thursday: Two sessions of ELA and 2 in Math or as feasible at the school site;
On motion of Mrs. Theriot, seconded by Mrs. Morris, the Board approved that current bus routes will continue for the remainder of the 2006-2007 school session; and further, the district will return to traditional pre-Hurricane Rita bus routes within normal attendance zones for the 2007-2008 school year.
On motion of Mr. Trahan, seconded by Mrs. Theriot, approved the report of information on 2007 Election dates.
On motion of Mr. Howerton, seconded by Mr. Sanner, the Board approved Mr. Lonnie Bewley as bond counsel/advisor or his recommended designee for bond proposals/propositions in calendar year 2007.
On motion of Mr. Howerton, seconded by Mrs. Abadie, the Board received and reviewed teacher salary schedules as an element in recruitment and retention of teachers.
On motion of Mrs. Theriot, seconded by Mrs. Morris, the Board received comments regarding college tuition reimbursement as an element in recruitment and retention with a view toward a revised policy statement. The Board heard the option to have the teacher who doesn’t comply to pay the tuition money back the Cameron Parish School Board.
On motion of Mr. Howerton, seconded by Mr. Sanner, the Board received advisory information regarding the school district’s relationship to the overall parish recovery plan.
On motion of Mrs. Theriot, seconded by Mrs. Morris, the Board approved the personnel report as follows.
The following items and actions are recommended by the superintendent.
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Douglas L. Chance, Superintendent
APPOINTMENT
Shirley Gilmer, Teacher, Johnson Bayou School, effective under a provisional and temporary appointment for the period October 3, 2006 through June 1, 2007.
RESIGNATIONS
Denise Breland, Teacher, Grand Lake School, for the purpose of retirement effective at the close of the day October 30, 2006.
Laura Stanfiled, Sweeper, Grand Lake School, effective at the close of the day September 15, 2006.
SABBACTICAL LEAVE, EDUCATIONAL
Penny Champion, Teacher, Grand Lake School, for the purpose of completing requirements; she is eligible per the Louisiana Revised Statutes during the spring semester of 2006-2007 beginning January 12, 2007.
EXTENDED SICK LEAVE
Ruby Young Teacher, Grand Lake School, for the period October 2nd through November 14, 2006; she is eligible per Louisiana Revised Statutes.
CAFETERIA, JOHNSON BAYOU
Recommend waiver of Reduction in Force provisions relative to the placement of and retention of a new cafeteria manager for Johnson Bayou School as the result of Mrs. Margaret Saltzman’s death; i.e., do NOT force an existing manager to take the position or be termed at this time, and do NOT remove a newly trained Johnson Bayou manager as preparation are made for 2007-2008. (Note: Receive this item for action next month)
On motion of Mr. Howerton, seconded by Mr. Trahan, the Board received a FEMA status report.
On motion of Mr. Howerton, seconded by Mrs. Theriot, the Board removed from the table for the purpose of taking action on the Johnson Bayou High School traditional stage with seating and additional seating and portable stage. Mr. Gayle Zembower has been authorized to complete plans and cost for project.
On motion of Mrs. Morris, seconded by Mr. Sanner, the Board approved the addendum and restoring the stage at Johnson Bayou School to Pre-Rita status.
On motion of Mr. Sanner, seconded by Mr. Sanner, the Board rejected the bids received on the canopies for the temporary central office building.
1. Hold in abeyance a permanent central office building and use temporary facilities including the current temporary administration building plus purchase an additional building with about eight offices and a large storage area; facilities to be located at _____________________.
2. Restore the following projects as FEMA, Louisiana Recovery Authority, and additional insurance funds are receive beyond that committee above; (a specific project funded from external sources would be permitted to move forward to completion;)
A. Track restoration – JBHS ($225,000)
B. Storage building restoration at HHS ($27,000)
C. Track restoration – SCHS ($100,000)
D. Restore press box, concession stands, and visitors’ bleachers ($750,000)
3. Complete the following projects as funds become available in the future; (a specific project funded from external sources would be permitted to move forward to completion)
A. Restore a central office complex ($4,000,000)
B. Restore central warehousing and bus fleet
maintenance facility ($3,500,00)
C. Construct a softball field at GLHS ($250,000)
D. Surface the asphalt track at HHS ($100,000)
E. Enclose the pavilion at JBHS ($274,000)
On motion of Mr. Howerton, seconded by Mrs. Theriot, the Board approved to use pre-fab temporary press box, temporary concession stand, and temporary ticket booth along with two constructed restroom facilities in order to conduct football games at the South Cameron site in the fall of 2007.
On motion of Mr. Howerton, seconded by Mrs. Theriot, the Board authorized to have plans and designs for an elevated permanent PK-12 classroom structure and cafetorium at the South Cameron site, get design completed prior to March 1, 2007 with funds from insurance proceedings, general fund, FEMA, and Louisiana Recover Authority and secure with Board reserves.
On motion of Mrs. Abadie, seconded by Mr. Sanner, the Board approved to continue to seek for external funding for playground equipment at each of the four school sites, but reserve funds for each site.
On motion of Mrs. Theriot, seconded by Mrs. Morris, the Board approved the Improved Project (Cameron Elementary, South Cameron Elementary and South Cameron High schools) and the Improved Project for Grand Chenier and Audrey Memorial.
On motion of Mrs. Morris, seconded by Mrs. Theriot, the Board approved to move forward with the purchasing of property at the Johnson Bayou School site.
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
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, the Cameron Parish School Board has received an application to advertise for bid for a lease for oil and gas from Acadian Land Services, L.L.C. covering the following described tract of land:
That certain tract or parcel of land containing 640.00 acres, more or less, being all of Section 16, Township 12 South, Range 12 West, Cameron Parish, Louisiana.
WHEREAS, said application was accompanied by a certified check in the amount of $500.00 payable to the Cameron Parish School Board, as required by law, and
WHEREAS, the Cameron Parish School Board is desirous of advertising for bid the above described tract of land as requested.
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Cameron Parish School Board does hereby authorize and request its Superintendent, Douglas L. Chance, to advertise, pursuant to the terms of R.S. 30, Sections 151 through 158 as amended, for an oil and gas lease, covering and affecting the following described tracts of land:
That certain tract or parcel of land containing 640.00 acres, more or less, being all of Section 16, Township 12 South, Range 12 West, Cameron Parish, Louisiana.
Said advertisement shall further provide that said bids shall be received on or before the 13th day of November, 2006 at 4:00 p.m. at the cafeteria at the South Cameron High School, 753 Oak Grove Hwy, Grand Chenier, Louisiana, 70643 of the Cameron Parish School Board, and that the Cameron Parish School Board reserves the right to reject any and all bids.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that Douglas L. Chance, Superintendent of the Cameron Parish School Board, is empowered to do each and every thing that is necessary to carry out the intents and purposes of this resolution and that such actions are hereby approved and ratified as actions of this Board.
Adopted and approved the 9th day of October, 2006.
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