The Board received the Superintendent’s Report as presented by the Superintendent: 5122
Parish of Cameron
November 13, 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, Christi Labove, Sheila Miller, John Canik, Sharon Picou, Joseph Delcambre and Paula Smythe. Absent: Rhonda Boudreaux
The prayer and the pledge were led by Mrs. Picou and Mrs. Smythe.
On the motion of Mrs. Labove, seconded by Mr. Canik, the Board approved the agenda.
On the motion of Mr. Delcambre, seconded by Mr. Canik, the Board approved the minutes of the October 9, 2017 regular meeting of the Cameron Parish School Board, as prepared by the Superintendent.
The Board received presentation of Cameron Parish Cooperative Extension Service Annual Report-, as reported by Brittany Bourque and Bradley Pousson- 4-H Office Agents.
At the parent’s request, the Board received information in open session on student disciplinary appeal to have student remain in ISS till January 8, 2018, as presented by Mrs. Stephanie Rogers.
On the motion of Mr. Canik, seconded by Mrs. Labove, the Board approved to reverse the decision of the disciplinary action taken and have student return to classes.
Yeahs: Marsha Trahan, Christi Labove, Sharon Picou, John Canik
Nays: Paula Smythe
Abstained: Sheila Miller and Joseph Delcambre
Absent: Rhonda Boudreaux
On the motion of Mrs. Labove, seconded by Mr. Canik, 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.
The Board received information on the monthly report on property income as prepared by Mr. Lee Bloch- Bloch, Briggs & Associates.
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- FEMA approval received August 23, 2017. Waiting on FEMA obligation.
B. Projects out for bid/quotes- James Hoffpauir, Project Management
Johnson Bayou High School- Fencing- FEMA – IKE PW419-Bids to be received Thursday, November 16, 2017 at 2:00pm at the School Board Office
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 Mrs. Labove, the Board approved authorizing David Brossett, Brossett Architects, LLC for A/E services for the Johnson Bayou High School and South Cameron High School Elevator Upgrades, as presented by the Superintendent.
On the motion of Mrs. Labove, seconded by Mr. Delcambre, 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.
On the motion of Mrs. Trahan, seconded by Mr. Canik, the Board received information on construction of a new outdoor playground facility at South Cameron High School and designated South Cameron High School reserve funds as the funding source, as presented by the Superintendent.
On the motion of Mr. Delcambre, seconded by Mrs. Picou, the Board approved to proceed with proposal to place all elevators at Johnson Bayou High School on the emergency power system provided by the current generator and requested David Brossett with Brossett Architects, LLC to create proposal for same at South Cameron High Schoo;, with funding source to be Designated Reserve Funds, as presented by the Superintendent.
On the motion of Mrs. Labove, seconded by Mrs. Trahan, the Board approved proposal to proceed with placement of two permanent classroom sat Hackberry High School to accommodate increased enrollment with funding source to be Undesignated Reserve Funds, as presented by the Superintendent.
On the motion of Mr. Delcambre, seconded by Mrs. Picou, the Board approved proposal to proceed with placement of 14 additional pod classrooms to accommodate increased enrollment with funding source to be Undesignated Reserve Funds, as presented by the Superintendent.
On the motion of Mr. Delcambre, seconded by Mrs. Picou, the Board approved policy revisions to align with the 2017 Louisiana Regular Legislative Session, as presented by the Superintendent:
Ø JDA- Corporal Punishment
Ø JGCD- Administration of Medication
On the motion of Mrs. Labove, seconded by Mr. Canik, the Board approved out-of-state travel to the Johnson Bayou High School 4-H Club to travel to Port Arthur, TX to the Gulf Coast Museum on November 27, 2017, to be transported by school bus and certified driver, as presented by the Superintendent.
On the motion of Mr. Canik, seconded by Mrs. Picou, the Board approved out-of-state travel to Johnson Bayou High School Pre-k through 4th grade to travel to Orange, TX to the Lutcher Theatre on November 16, 2017, to be transported by school bus and certified driver, as presented by the Superintendent.
On the motion of Mrs. Trahan, seconded by Mr. Delcambre, the Board received information and approved allocation of 13th check, as presented by President Sheila Miller.
On the motion of Mrs. Labove, seconded by Mr. Delcambre, the Board approved the Cooperative Endeavor Agreement with the Louisiana Fur and Wildlife Festival for events to be held January 10, 2018 through January 14, 2018, as presented by the Superintendent.
On the motion of Mrs. Smythe, seconded by Mrs. Picou, the Board received information and took appropriate action to ratify the Superintendent’s signature for a waiver for the District Attorney and to authorize the School Board President to sign on behalf of the School Board, as presented by the Superintendent.
Abstained: Marsha Trahan
The Board received the Superintendent’s Report as presented by the Superintendent:
Cameron Parish School Board
CHARLIE ADKINS, SUPERINTENDENT
Superintendent’s Report
November 13, 2017
Please accept this report regarding my efforts to meet the following Performance Objectives as outlined in Exhibit A of my employment contract:
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Parish of Cameron
November 13, 2017
1. Human Resource Management
a. Conducted Central Office Staff Meeting.
2. District Operations and Financial Management
a. Participated in kickoff/orientation meeting with FEMA and GOHSEP representatives to review process and procedures for submitting system claims related to Harvey.
b. Conducted update meeting on system’s progress documenting and submitting claim information for Harvey.
c. Met with landowners to negotiate a land lease renewal for property west of the South Cameron High School Campus.
d. Met with representative of kitchen equipment repair company to address problem with ovens at Grand Lake High School kitchen.
3. Student Growth and Achievement
a. Participated in Lead Agency call with LDOE related to our PreK and Head Start programs.
b. Participated in October Superintendent’s Conference Call.
c. Attended the 5th and 6th grade Arts Night at Grand Lake High School.
d. Participated in conference call with representatives of Network B with LDOE to receive information on District and School Performance Scores.
4. Communication and Community Relations
a. Attended the Lions Club Luncheon.
b. Represented the school system at the Grand Opening of the Main Stay Suites in Hackberry.
c. Attended the fall Teachers Fair at McNeese State University.
5. Organizational Leadership
a. Attended the Stakeholder and Legislative Leadership Information Exchange with the Commissioner of Higher Education, Dr. Joseph C. Rallo and the SEED Center at McNeese State University.
b. Attended a meeting with Governor John Bel Edwards regarding the upcoming legislative session and the challenges involving the state’s budget.
On the motion of Mrs. Picou, seconded by Mr. Canik, the Board adjourned the regular school board meeting at 6:57 p.m.
_____________________________ November 13, 2017
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