Parish of Cameron
February 12, 2007
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. Abadie, the Board approved the minutes as printed from January 8, 2007 regular board meeting and February 5, 2007 special board meeting.
On motion by Mr. Howerton, seconded by Mr. Sanner, special recognitions were made to the following companies who made recent donations to Johnson Bayou School. These certificates were presented by Mrs. Rodrigue.
Cheniere Energy, Inc. – Academic and Athletic Endeavors
Cameron Communications – Basketball Score table
Enviro Solutions – Art Department
Williams Gas Pipeline – Athletic Endeavors
Targa – Academic Endeavors
Enbridge – Athletic Endeavors
On motion of Mr. Howerton, seconded by Mrs. Abadie, the Board approved receiving the annual audit report as presented by Mr. Charles Marchbanks from Little and Associates.
On motion of Mrs. Theriot, seconded by Mr. Howerton, the Board approved the nomination request from Drue C. Fournet, CPL & Associates for a mineral lease on section 16-14-5 as presented by Mr. Benoit.
On motion of Mr. Howerton, seconded by Mrs. Morris, the Board received construction updates on the Johnson Bayou project as well as updates on the canopy project at South Cameron High School as presented by Mr. Zembower.
On motion of Ms. Morris, seconded by Mrs. Theriot, the Board approved receiving the report on the pavilion project as presented by Dr. Chance.
On motion of Mrs. Theriot, seconded by Mr. Sanner, the Board approved a report for later discussion on the central office as presented by Mr. Zembower.
On motion of Mr. Trahan, seconded by Mrs. Theriot, the Board approved for consideration the provisions of an architect’s contract for the central office as presented by Mr. Welch.
On motion of Mrs. Abadie, seconded by Mrs. Theriot, the Board received a report on the Cheniere PILOT proposal as presented by Mr. McEvers.
On motion of Mrs. Morris, seconded by Mrs. Theriot, the Board received a report on proposed facilities at the South Cameron site as presented by Mr. McEvers.
On motion of Mrs. Abadie, seconded by Mr. Sanner, the Board received a report on facilities restoration at the South Cameron site as presented by Mr. Welch.
On motion of Mr. Howerton, seconded by Mr. Sanner, the Board approved the permission requested to advertise for Non-Food and Cleaning supplies to be used in the cafeterias during the 2007-2008 school year.
On motion of Mr. Sanner, seconded by Mrs. Theriot, the Board approved granting permission to advertise for Janitorial supplies for the 2007-2008 school session.
On motion of Mr. Howerton, seconded by Mr. Trahan, the Board approved the financial statement and payment of bills.
On motion of Mrs. Theriot, seconded by Mr. Trahan, the Board received the report on farming cost and receipts on Section 16-12-3 as presented by Mr. Benoit.
On motion of Mr. Howerton, seconded by Mr. Sanner, the Board unanimously denied the request of the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service to extend the surface lease on Section 16-12-5, which is lease to Lacassine Refuge in the amount of $12,000.00 per year, from five (5) years to ten (10) years.
On motion of Mrs. Theriot, seconded by Mrs. Morris, the Board received the report on school zone signal lights as presented by Mr. Welch.
On motion of Mr. Howerton, seconded by Mrs. Theriot, the Board received the report on small debris cleanup at 246 Dewey Street, Cameron, LA 70631 as presented by Mr. Welch.
On motion of Mrs. Abadie, seconded by Mr. Sanner, the Board received for deletion on March 12, 2007, the Management of FEMA Funds Policy as presented by the Superintendent.
On motion of Mr. Trahan, seconded by Mrs. Theriot, the Board received a report on Attendance Awareness Week as presented by Mr. Benoit.
On motion of Mr. Howerton, seconded by Mrs. Theriot, the Board approved the bid from K.A.S. Construction from Roanoke, LA to restore the existing facility of the gym area. Attachment.
* K.A.S. Construction $1,378,210.00 (All Phases of Work)
Seven O Electric $150,000.00 (Electrical Only)
On motion of Mr. Howerton, seconded by Mrs. Theriot, the Board approved the concept and advancement of the proposal for new school facilities at the South Cameron High School site.
On a motion of Mrs. Theriot, seconded by Mrs. Morris, the Board approved the plans proposed by Mr. Gayle Zembower for the central office building which will be located at 510 Marshall Street, Cameron, LA contingent upon final plan reviews and the successful passage of the millage continuation proposals on March 31, 2007.
YEAHS : Mrs. Theriot, Mrs. Morris, Mr. Trahan, Mr. McEvers, Mrs. Abadie and Mr. Sanner
NAYS: Mr. Howerton
On motion of Mr. Howerton, seconded by Mrs. Theriot, the Board approved the selection of Vincent & Shows Architects of Sulphur, LA for the new South Cameron School located at 753 Grand Chenier Hwy, Oak Grove/Creole (former site of South Cameron High School), contingent upon: (1) review of plans with school personnel, appropriate central office staff, board members, and superintendent; (2) review by the full board on March 12, 2007; and, (3) successful passage of the millage continuation proposals on March 31, 2007.
On motion of Mr. Howerton, seconded by Mr. Sanner, the Board approved entering into executive session for pipeline litigation and personnel.
YEAHS: Mr. Trahan, Mrs. Morris, Mrs. Theriot, Mr. McEvers, Mr. Sanner, Mrs. Abadie and Mr. Howerton
NAYS: None
ABSENT: None
On motion of Mr. Howerton, seconded by Mrs. Theriot, the Board approved
returning from executive session and entering into regular school board meeting.
YEAHS: Mr. Trahan, Mrs. Morris, Mrs. Theriot, Mr. McEvers, Mr. Sanner, Mrs. Abadie and Mr. Howerton
NAYS: None
ABSENT: None
On motion of Mrs. Abadie, seconded by Mr. Trahan, the Board approved to instruct counsel to move forward with pipeline litigation.
YEAHS: Mr. Trahan, Mrs. Morris, Mr. McEvers, Mr. Sanner and Mrs. Abadie
NAYS: None
ABSTAINING: Mr. Howerton and Mrs. Theriot
On motion of Mr. Howerton, seconded by Mr. Sanner, the Board accepted the Superintendent’s resignation effective July 31, 2007, and the proposed schedule and calendar of events to seek a replacement. (See attached material)
On motion of Mr. Howerton, seconded by Mr. Sanner, the Board approved the following personnel report.
Personnel
The following listed items are recommended by the superintendent.
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Douglas L. Chance, Superintendent
Appointments:
Erica Johnson Teacher, Hackberry High, provisional appointment beginning January 22, 2007 for the remainder of the 2006-2007 school session;
Charlene Gail Constance Sweeper, Hackberry High, appointed effective January 30, 2007 until further notice;
Resignation:
Lindsey D. Bufford Teacher-Coach, Hackberry High, effective at the end of her assignment at the close of the 2006-2007 school session;
Sabbatical Leave:
Hayes P. Picou Principal, Johnson Bayou, recommend granting him sabbatical leave per his request for 2007-2008 with use of sick leave and extended sick leave as applicable based upon his physician’s statement and his plans to retire at the conclusion of the leave periods;
Permission to Advertise: Permission to advertise for positions which are vacant and/or currently filled by provisionally appointed personnel in order to recruit and recommend for employment certificated and qualified personnel as plans are structured for the 2007-2008 school session;
On motion of Mrs. Theriot, seconded by Mr. Trahan, the Board adjourned the meeting with the next regular school board meeting being March 12, 2007 at 5:30 P.M. in the cafeteria at South Cameron 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
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 Drue C. Fournet, CPL & Associates, covering the following described tract of land:
That certain tract of land estimated to contain 640.0 acres, more or less, being all of Section 16, Township 14 South, Range 5 West, Cameron Parish, for an Oil, Gas and Mineral Lease.
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 of land estimated to contain 640.0 acres, more or less, being all of Section 16, Township 14 South, Range 5 West, Cameron Parish, for an Oil, Gas and Mineral Lease.
Said advertisement shall further provide that said bids shall be received on or before the 12th day of March, 2007 at 5:30 p.m. at the cafeteria at the South Cameron High School, 753 Oak Grove Hwy, Grand Chenier, Louisiana, 70643 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 12th day of February, 2007.
APPROVED:
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Loston McEvers, Vice President
CAMERON PARISH SCHOOL BOARD
ATTEST:
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Douglas L. Chance, Secretary
CAMERON PARISH SCHOOL BOARD
SOUTH CAMERON GYM COMPLEX REPAIRS
Bid Date: February 9, 2007 10:00 A.M.
Items on Bid |
Seven-O- Residential & Commercial |
K.A.S. Construction LLC |
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Roof Repair |
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Electrical Repair |
$150,000.00 cost estimate |
$420,357.00 |
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Exterior & Interior Walls |
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$491,900.00 |
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Exterior & Interior Windows, Doors, & Glass Repair/Replacement |
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Exterior & Interior Doors included with Wall Bid Above |
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A/C & Heating |
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$226,453.00 |
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Plumbing & Sewerage Repair/Replacement |
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$239,500.00 |
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$150,000.00 |
$1,378,210.00
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Total for All Phases |
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Loston McEvers, President Dwayne Sanner, Vice President
Cameron Parish School Board
P. O. Box 1548
Cameron, Louisiana 70631-1548
Members of the Board
Ms. Patricia Morris, District 1; Dwayne Sanner, District 2; Pat Howerton, District 3;
Ms. Dot Theriot, District 4; Loston McEvers, District 5; Marvin Trahan, District 6;
Ms. Rachel Abadie, District 7;
February 12, 2007
Mr. Loston McEvers, President
and Other Members of the Board
Cameron Parish School Board
P. O. Box 1548
Cameron, LA 70631-1548
Dear Mr. McEvers and Members of the Board:
The purpose of this correspondence is to provide you advance notice of my intent to complete my appointment as Superintendent of Schools for the Cameron Parish School Board at the close of the day, July 31, 2007.
Further, please be aware of my sincere appreciation for the support and pursuit of excellence demonstrated by students, employees, administrators, citizens, and members of business and industry during my tenure as superintendent. I am grateful!
Sincerely,
Douglas L. Chance
Position Announcement
Superintendent of Schools
Cameron Parish School Board
P. O. Box 1548
Cameron, LA 70631-1548
The Cameron Parish School Board will accept applications for the position of Superintendent of Schools beginning March 1, 2007 through the close of the business day on March 30, 2007.
Interested persons with authorization to serve as Superintendent of Schools in a public school system, as certified by the Louisiana State Department of Education, should make application by sending the following:
Ø A cover letter stating interest in the position;
Ø A complete resume’ listing:
ü Chronology of work experience --- education and other;
ü Education preparation --- colleges, universities, and degrees;
ü Certification areas listed on certificate;
ü Professional affiliations and service;
ü Special and/or unique contributions and activities; and,
ü Other data the applicant wishes to include;
Ø Copies of:
ü Teaching certificate
ü Student copy of transcripts
ü Driver’s license
ü Social Security Card
Ø Names and contact information of five professional references;
Ø A signed statement authorizing the Board to conduct appropriate background checks, and the signed statement must include a notation that a copy of the statement shall be accepted as an original;
The items noted above should be sent by the US Postal Service using certified return receipt service to:
Mr. Loston McEvers, President
Cameron Parish School Board
P. O. Box 1548
Cameron, LA 70631-1548
Cameron Parish School Board: An Equal Opportunity Employer
Cameron Parish School Board
P. O. Box 1548
Cameron, LA 70631-1548
Block Ad in Cameron Pilot February 22, 2007
Legal Ad in Cameron Pilot March 1, 2007
March 8, 2007
March 15, 2007
March 22, 2007
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Career Office: MSU, NSU, & ULL
Transition Period: June 11, 2007 – July 31, 2007
Effective Date: August 1, 2007