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Parish of Cameron
September 12, 2011
The Cameron Parish School Board met at its regular meeting on this date, members in attendance are: Tracy Carter, Dot Theriot, Marsha Trahan, Dwayne Sanner, Karen Nunez, James Boudreaux and R. Scott Nunez.
The prayer and the pledge were led by Mrs. Trahan and Mr. Sanner.
On the motion of Mrs. Nunez, seconded by Mr. Sanner, the Board approved the agenda, as presented by the Superintendent.
On the motion of Mr. Boudreaux, seconded by Mr. Nunez, the Board approved the board minutes of the regular meeting on August 8, 2011, as presented by the Superintendent.
On the motion of Mrs. Nunez, seconded by Mrs. Carter, the Board received remarks from candidate for the Board of Elementary and Secondary Education, Mrs. Holly Boffy, as presented by the Superintendent. With remarks by incumbent candidate Dale Bayard schedule for October 10, meeting, due to a scheduling conflict.
On the motion of Mrs. Nunez, seconded by Mrs. Carter, the Board approved the 2011-2012 Cameron Parish School Board Budget, as presented by Mrs. Trahan.
On the motion of Mr. Nunez, seconded by Mrs. Nunez, the Board approved the following financial issues, as presented by Mrs. Trahan.
Authorization of payment of the bills
Receipt of Financial Statement and Reports of Current Investments
Receipt of monthly update on FEMA issues, with overall payments of $ 46,617,246.43 (Rita, Gustav and Ike payments) to date, $ 15,615,188.86 in request for funds submitted to be paid
Approval of the Louisiana Compliance Questionnaire as required annually by the audit firm
On the motion of Mrs. Nunez, seconded by Mr. Boudreaux, the Board approved the 13th check proposal, as presented by the Superintendent. Abstain- Scott Nunez
On the motion of Mrs. Trahan, seconded by Mrs. Nunez, the Board approved the following insurance issues, as presented by Mrs. Nancy Sylvester:
Approval of Casualty Coverage
Rejection of Terrorism Coverage
Rejection of Uninsured Motorist
On the motion of Mr. Nunez, seconded by Mr. Boudreaux, the Board approved accepting the nomination request from Gray Production Company on Cameron Parish School Board Section 16-15-15, north and south halves, two separate sections, as presented by Mr. Gregoire Theriot.
On the motion of Mrs. Trahan, seconded by Mrs. Nunez, the Board approved considering for review the following new policies and revisions to existing policies, per the 2011 Regular Session of the Louisiana Legislatures, as presented by the Superintendent:
Policy BCBK- Executive Sessions
Policy BH- School Board Ethics
Policy GBDA- Employment of Retired Personnel
Policy IDCC- Kindergarten
Policy IDFA- Interscholastic Athletics
Policy JBA- Compulsory School Attendance Ages
On the motion of Mrs. Nunez, seconded by Mr. Boudreaux, the Board approved current construction bid activities, as presented by James Hoffpauir, Project Management.
Projects to be bid-
Hackberry High School- Ancillary Buildings-Various Funding Sources-out to bid September
Grand Lake High School Track- CDBG- Out to bid September 29, 2011- Bids received October 25, 2011
Projects out for bid-
Audrey Memorial Site Generator and Landscaping-CDBG out to bid September 8,2011; Bids to be received October 4, 2011
Johnson Bayou Pre-K Playground and Landscaping -CDBG out to bid September 8, 2011; Bids to be received October 4,2011
South Cameron High School Greenhouse- Out to bid September 8, 2011- Bids received October 3, 2011
Approval of bid awards, as presented by Selena Cisneros, Project Management
Consider approval of Lewing Construction Company, low bidder, as General Contractor for Hackberry High School Phase III
Bidder Bid
Lewing Construction,Inc. $ 142,700.
Gunter Construction, Inc. $ 196,500.
Sam Istre Construction, Inc. $ 151,500.
Shannon Smith Construction, Inc. $ 146,150.
On the motion of Mrs. Nunez, seconded by Mr. Boudreaux, the Board approved authorizing the Superintendent to advertise for new bids and accept low bids on currently advertised projects due to requisite number of advertising days and a need to move forward on projects, as presented by the Superintendent.
On the motion of Mrs. Nunez, seconded by Mr. Boudreaux, the Board received update on current FEMA, CDBG and General Fund Construction, Repairs, and Renovations to permanent and temporary sites' projects from Hoffpauir Architects, LLC, Cameron Parish School Board's Project Management Firm, as presented by James Hoffpauir, Architect, and Selena Cisneros, Engineer, Superintendent and Project Architects.
On the motion of Mrs. Nunez, seconded by Mr. Nunez, the Board approved the Personnel Report, as presented by Superintendent.
The Board voted to enter into executive session for litigation information on Sam Istre Construction Inc. vs. 10-18926 Cameron Parish School Board et al-Superintendent
ROLL CALL VOTE:
YEAHS: Mr. Nunez, Mr. Boudreaux, Mrs. Nunez, Mrs. Theriot, Mrs. Carter, Mrs. Trahan and Mr. Sanner
NAYS: None
ABSENT: None
The Board voted to enter into regular session on Sam Istre Construction Inc. vs. 10-18926 Cameron Parish School Board et al – Superintendent
ROLL CALL VOTE:
YEAHS: Mr. Nunez, Mr. Boudreaux, Mrs. Nunez, Mrs. Theriot, Mrs. Carter, Mrs. Trahan and Mr. Sanner
NAYS: None
ABSENT: None
On the motion of Mrs. Nunez, seconded by Mr. Boudreaux, the Board approved receiving information on litigation information.
On the motion of Mrs. Carter, seconded by Mrs. Nunez, the Board adjourned the regular school board meeting.
_____________________________________August 8,2011
Stephanie D. Rodrigue, Superintendent Date
Personnel Report
resignation
Candace Young Grand Lake High School, Paraprofessional, effective date August 1, 2011
Request for medical sabbatical
Katie Trahan South Cameron High School, Librarian, for 2011-2012 session
Cheryl McCutcheon South Cameron High School, Teacher, for 2011-2012 session
EXTENDED SICK LEAVE DAYS
Charlene Swire South Cameron High School, 8/17 thru 8/31, 9 full days
Amanda Trosclair South Cameron High School, 8/25 thru 8/31, 4 full days
Jendy Trahan Grand Lake High School, 8/23 thru 8/31, 5.5 full days
Martha Gillman Grand Lake High School, 8/25 thru 8/31, 5 full days
Shauntel Landreneau Grand Lake High School, 8/26 thru 8/31, 4 full days
APPROVED:
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Dorothy Theriot, President
CAMERON PARISH SCHOOL BOARD
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Stephanie D. Rodrigue, Superintendent
CAMERON PARISH SCHOOL BOARD