Parish of Cameron
February 11, 2008
The Cameron Parish School Board met at its regular meeting on this date, members in attendance are: Karen Nunez, Scott Nunez, Loston McEvers, Dot Theriot, Dwayne Sanner, Marsha Trahan; absent was Marvin Trahan.
The prayer was led by Mr. Eddie Benoit and the pledge was led by Scott Nunez, Cameron Parish School Board member.
On the motion of Mrs. Nunez, seconded by Mrs. Trahan, the Board approved the agenda.
On the motion of Mr. McEvers, seconded by Mrs. Theriot, the Board approved the minutes as printed from the January 14, 2008 regular board meeting.
On the motion of Mrs. Theriot, seconded by Mrs. Nunez, the Board received the annual audit report of previous fiscal year – July 1, 2006 through June 30, 2007 as presented by Mr. Charles Marchbanks, Little and Associates.
On the motion of Mr. McEvers, seconded by Mrs. Theriot, the Board approved the payment of bills and acceptance of financial statement as presented by Ms. Jones.
On the motion of Mr. Nunez, seconded by Mrs. Nunez, the Board received monthly update on FEMA issues as presented by the Superintendent.
· Overall payments of $5,104,131.22 to date
On the motion of Mrs. Trahan, seconded by Mrs. Nunez, the Board received a report on Education Excellence Fund Investment Report (“Tobacco Money” Settlement) as presented by the Superintendent.
On the motion of Mrs. Nunez, seconded by Mr. McEvers, the Board approved the notification to parents regarding Cameron Communications Lifeline Program, a discount service available to qualifying customers as presented by Mrs. Trina Johnson, Cameron Communications representative.
On the motion of Mrs. Theriot, seconded by Mrs. Nunez, the Board approved entering into a surface lease agreement with the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Section 16-12-5, 640 acres which is located in Lacassine Refuge. The lease is for 5 years and $14,900 annually.
On the motion of Mrs. Nunez, seconded by Mrs. Trahan, the Board received a request for a Right of Way lease agreement with Houston Energy; LP, Section 16-12-5. The Board is requesting $20,000 payment up front, $10,000 per completed well per year with a 10 year lease agreement. Mr. Benoit will submit the proposal to Houston Energy; LP.
On the motion of Mr. Nunez, seconded by Mrs. Nunez the Board approved the out-of-state educational travel as listed:
· February 20, 2008 – 64 Grand Lake High School seventh graders to visit NASA Space Center Houston, via charter bus (Bobbye Delaney, Coordinating Teacher)
· February 22, 2008 – 40 Grand Lake High School eighth graders to visit NASA Space Center Houston, via charter bus (Bobbye Delaney, Coordinating Teacher)
· February 25, 2008 – 78 South Cameron High School Biology and Chemistry students to visit Houston Museum of Natural Science via two Cameron Parish School Board buses driver by Cameron Parish School Board certified bus drivers (Sheri Dubard and Valerie Haley, Coordinating Teachers)
On the motion of Mrs. Trahan, seconded by Mr. Nunez, the Board approved Vincent and Shows Architects, Sulphur, Louisiana, architect firm of record for all Cameron Parish School Board track projects based on former selection through South Cameron High School RFP process, Spring 2007 as presented by the Superintendent.
On the motion of Mrs. Nunez, seconded by Mr. McEvers, the Board approved bid advertisements on the following:
· School Food Service Non-Food Supplies
· Janitorial Supplies
· Paper goods and supplies
On the motion of Mr. Nunez, seconded by Mrs. Trahan, the Board received a list of accomplishments of Cameron Parish students for LSBA Art Contest and District FBLA Convention.
On the motion of Mrs. Nunez, seconded by Mrs. Trahan, the Board received a report on the Chevron visit to Grand Lake High School on Monday, February 11, 2008 from 11:00 A.M. – 12:30 P.M. for the purpose of presenting remaining payment of Chevron’s Energy for Learning Grant – Mr. Loston McEvers.
On the motion of Mr. Nunez, seconded by Mrs. Nunez, the Board received a proposed revision to Policy GBRK – Annual Leave to include a table for employees to easily understand the monthly accrual formula with no changes to the current policy and with final approval scheduled for March 10, 2008.
On the motion of Mr. McEvers, seconded by Mr. Nunez, the Board received a copy of a tentative 2008-2009 School Calendar which will be placed on the website for review, then considered for approval on March 10, 2008.
On the motion of Mr. Nunez, seconded by Mrs. Nunez, the Board approved entering into Executive Session regarding discussion of potential litigation of Cameron Parish School Board property issues at the request of the District Attorney.
ROLL CALL VOTE:
YEAHS: Mr. Nunez, Mr. McEvers, Mrs, Nunez, Mr. Sanner, Mrs. Theriot and Mrs. Trahan.
NAYES: None
ABSENT: Mr. Trahan
On the motion of Mr. Nunez, seconded by Mr. McEvers, the Board approved re-entering into the regular school board meeting.
ROLL CALL VOTE:
YEAHS: Mr. Nunez, Mr. McEvers, Mrs. Nunez, Mr. Sanner, Mrs. Theriot and Mrs. Trahan
NAYES: None
ABSENT: Mr. Trahan
The Board asked District Attorney Cecil Sanner to continue to work toward resolving a land issue with the Army Corps of Engineers.
On the motion of Mrs. Nunez, seconded by Mr. Trahan, the Board approved the following Personnel Report.
Personnel Recommendations: The following personnel items are recommended by the Superintendent
_____________________________________ 2-11-2008
Stephanie D. Rodrigue, Superintendent Date
Personnel Report
RESIGNATION FOR THE PURPOSE OF RETIREMENT:
Donna Kaufman Pupil Appraisal Center, Educational Diagnostician, June 14, 2008
Ervis Portie Maintenance Personnel, effective approximately June 24, 2008
RESIGNATION FOR THE PURPOSE OF RETIREMENT AND PAYMENT OF 25 UNPAID SICK LEAVE DAYS:
Walter Rogers Maintenance Personnel, effective March 17, 2008
APPOINTMENTS:
Allen Baxter Johnson Bayou High School, Middle School Science with coaching duties, effective February 12, 2008 through May 29, 2008
Gerri Ann Miles Johnson Bayou High School, Middle School Math with coaching duties, effective February 12, 2008 through May 29, 2008
David Sugandi Hackberry High School and Johnson Bayou High School, Middle Secondary Spanish, effective January 22, 2008
Ronald Aplin Grand Lake High School, Foreign Language Interpreter, effective January 22, 2008 through May 29, 2008
Joseph Portie Hackberry High School, Sweeper, effective February 12, 2008
Ida Whetstone Grand Lake High School, Lunchroom Tech, effective February 12, 2008
LEAVE WITHOUT PAY:
Veronikha Faulk South Cameron High School, Foreign Language Interpreter, effective January 22, 2008 through May 20, 2008
ADVERTISE:
Maintenance Employee Cameron Parish School Board, one (1) to be appointed, effective March 11, 2008 with a three (3) month provisional period through June 9, 2008 (if provisional period is satisfactory, then permanent appointment would be official on June 9, 2008)
Permission to advertise for current openings
On the motion of Mrs. Theriot, seconded by Mrs. Trahan, the Board the Board adjourned the regular school meeting.
APPROVED:
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Dwayne Sanner, President
CAMERON PARISH SCHOOL BOARD
ATTEST:
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Stephanie D. Rodrigue, Superintendent
CAMERON PARISH SCHOOL BOARD