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Parish of Cameron
June 12, 2017
The Cameron Parish School Board met at its regular meeting on this date and meeting was called to order at 5:00 pm, members in attendance are: Marsha Trahan, Sheila Miller, John Canik, Sharon Picou, Joseph Delcambre and Paula Smythe.
Absent: Christi Labove and Rhonda Boudreaux
The prayer and the pledge were led by Mr. Delcambre and Mr. Canik.
On the motion of Mrs. Trahan, seconded by Mr. Canik, the Board approved to amend the agenda and move item 8-E to follow immediately after agenda item #4.
On the motion of Mrs. Trahan, seconded by Mr. Delcambre, the Board approved the agenda as amended.
On the motion of Mrs. Picou, seconded by Mr. Canik, the Board approved the minutes of the May 8, 2017 regular meeting of the Cameron Parish School Board, as prepared by the Superintendent.
On the motion of Mrs. Trahan, seconded by Mr. Canik, the Board approved Hackberry High School Canopy Change Order #2, as presented by Mr. David Brossett, Brossett Architects, LLC.
The Board received information of Quarterly Report for the period of February 2017 through April 2017, as presented by Trainer Jason Rodriguez, Center for Orthopaedics.
On the motion of Mr. Delcambre, seconded by Mrs. Picou, the Board approved renewal of contract for services for the 2017-2018 school year, as presented by Trainer Jason Rodriguez, Center for Orthopaedics.
The Board received for 30 day review revisions to Policy JCDA, Student Code of Conduct for 2017-2018, per annual Discipline Policy Review Committee meeting, as presented by Mrs. Stephanie Rogers- Supervisor.
On the motion of Mrs. Picou, seconded by Mrs. Trahan, the Board approved revisions to the Cameron Parish School Board Pupil Progression Plan as presented for input to local stakeholders committee and presented by Mrs. Stephanie Rogers- Supervisor.
The Board received reports on current construction bid activities, as presented by Mr. James Hoffpauir, Hoffpauir Project Management Team:
A. Projects to be bid- James Hoffpauir, Project Management
Hackberry High School- Modifications and upgrades for accessibility-FEMA PW 4753- Site 28- Pending FEMA obligation- In Environmental and Historical Review
Johnson Bayou High School- Fencing- FEMA – IKE PW419-Out to bid June 2017
B. Projects out for bid/quotes- James Hoffpauir, Project Management
o None at this time.
C. Quote out for response- James Hoffpauir, Project Management
o None at this time.
D. Approval of bid and quote awards- Superintendent
o None at this time.
On the motion of Mrs. Trahan, seconded by Mr. Canik, 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.
The Board received updates 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 Hoffpauir Architects, LLC and Project Architects.
The Board received information on the monthly report on property income as prepared by Mr. Lee Bloch- Bloch, Briggs & Associates.
On the motion of Mr. Delcambre, seconded by Mrs. Smythe, the Board approved lease amendment to U.S. Fish and Wildlife surface lease to allow for late payment of the initial rental, as presented by Mr. Lee Bloch- Bloch, Briggs & Associates.
The Board received information on meeting with Transco Gas Pipeline to address damages to the West Johnson Bayou section which effectively split the section. These damages appear to have occurred as a result of pipeline construction. (Sect. 16-Township 15 South Range 15 West), as presented by Mr. Lee Bloch- Bloch, Briggs & Associates with input from Mr. Buryl Baty, Lessee of the section.
The Board received information and report on the fenced area surrounding an environmental hazard on the Johnsons Bayou section (Sect. 16 Township 15 South Range 14 West) which makes that portion of the leased area impossible to utilize. Mr. Baty (Lessee of both Johnsons Bayou and West Johnsons Bayou) will appear to request concessions from the School Board given the issues with both sections, as presented by Mr. Lee Bloch- Bloch, Briggs & Associates.
On the motion of Mrs. Smythe, seconded by Mr. Canik, the Board approved a lease extension on the West Johnsons Bayou section and granted Lessee Mr. Buryl Baty, a water pipeline right of way to provide a dependable source of water for his cows on School Board property and other property further south, as presented by Mr. Lee Bloch- Bloch, Briggs & Associates.
On the motion of Mr. Canik, seconded by Mrs. Smythe, the Board approved extending lease for a five-year period at $6,300 per year on West Johnson Bayou Lease Section 16 Township 15 South Range 15 West, as presented by Mr. Lee Bloch- Bloch, Briggs & Associates.
On the motion of Mr. Delcambre, seconded by Mrs. Picou, the Board approved payment of the bills, as presented by Mrs. Michelle Trahan.
The Board received Financial Statement and Reports of Current Investments, as presented by Mrs. Michelle Trahan.
On the motion of Mrs. Picou, seconded by Mr. Canik, the Board approved the 2017-2018 School Allocations Proposal, as presented by Mrs. Trahan and the Superintendent.
The Board received information of the initial draft of the 2017-2018 Budget, as presented by Mrs. Trahan.
The Board received monthly report on FEMA Project Worksheets, as prepared and presented by Mr. James Hoffpauir, Hoffpauir Architects.
On the motion of Mr. Delcambre, seconded by Mrs. Smythe, the Board approved recommendation of Mr. Lee Bloch- Bloch, Briggs & Associates as person(s) and or Firm to provide Management of Cameron Parish School Board 16th Section lands, as presented by the Superintendent. Opposed: John Canik and Sheila Miller
On the motion of Mrs. Trahan, seconded by Mr. Canik, the Board approved LPN position at Johnson Bayou High School, as presented by the Superintendent.
Opposed: Sharon Picou and Paula Smythe
On the motion of Mr. Canik, seconded by Mr. Delcambre, the Board approved to table the Music Teacher Position at Grand Lake High School, as presented by the Superintendent.
On the motion of Mr. Canik, seconded by Mr. Delcambre, the Board approved ISS position at South Cameron High School, as presented by the Superintendent.
On the motion of Mrs. Trahan, seconded by Mrs. Picou, the Board approved ISS position at Hackberry High School, as presented by the Superintendent.
On the motion of Mr. Delcambre, seconded by Mr. Canik, the Board approved Sweeper position at Johnson Bayou High School, as presented by the Superintendent.
Opposed: Sharon Picou and Paula Smythe
The Board received information for 30 day review revisions to Policy JGCE- Child Abuse, as presented by the Superintendent.
On the motion of Mr. Delcambre, seconded by Mr. Canik, the Board approved revisions to Cameron Parish School Board Policy JCDB- Student Dress Code, as presented by the Superintendent. Opposed: Sharon Picou
On the motion of Mr. Delcambre, seconded by Mrs. Picou, the Board approved Administrator and Central Office contract renewals for 2017 expirations, as presented by the Superintendent:
o Grand Lake High School- Principal and Assistant Principal
o Hackberry High School- Principal and Assistant Principal
o Central Office- Special Education Supervisor
The Board received the Superintendent’s Report as presented by the Superintendent:
Cameron Parish School Board
CHARLIE ADKINS, SUPERINTENDENT
Superintendent’s Report
June 12, 2017
Please accept this report regarding my efforts to meet the following Performance Objectives as outlined in Exhibit A of my employment contract:
1. Human Resource Management
a. Met with Principals for end-of-year Principals meeting.
2. District Operations and Financial Management
a. Met with representatives of Police Jury and School Board to discuss possible revisions to plan of action for securing a PILOT agreement.
b. Attended meeting in Baton Rouge with area Legislators to discuss pending legislation related to PILOT agreements.
c. Met with Department Heads and Business Manager to complete initial draft of 2017-2018 Budget.
d. Attended Legislative Committee Hearings and House Sessions related to legislation for PILOT agreements.
3. Student Growth and Achievement
a. Participated in conference call with LDOE Representatives to confirm and verify Graduation Rate Index.
b. Participated in face-to-face meeting with LDOE Network representatives to review progress of work done throughout the year and to discuss plans for future.
c. Observed Student Code of Conduct review committee for proposed changes to the Student Code of Conduct.
4. Communication and Community Relations
a. Attended National Day of Prayer ceremony at CPSB Educational Conference Center.
b. Attended baseball playoff games for Grand Lake.
c. Attended graduation ceremonies for Grand Lake, Johnson Bayou, and South Cameron High Schools. (JBHS and HHS are on same night, attended HHS graduation last year)
d. Attended Lions Club monthly meeting luncheon.
e. Attended Lions Club Scholarship Awards luncheon.
5. Organizational Leadership
a. Participated in Superintendent’s Conference call with Superintendent White and LDOE staff.
On the motion of Mrs. Picou, seconded by Mrs. Trahan, the Board adjourned the regular school board meeting at 7:15 p.m.
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Sheila Miller- President Date
APPROVED:
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Sheila Miller. President
CAMERON PARISH SCHOOL BOARD
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Charles Adkins, Superintendent
CAMERON PARISH SCHOOL BOARD