Superintendent Parish of Cameron
May 11, 2009
The Cameron Parish School Board met at its regular meeting on this date, members in attendance are: R. Scott Nunez, Loston McEvers, Dot Theriot, Marsha Trahan, Dwayne Sanner, Karen Nunez and Marvin Trahan.
The prayer and the pledge were led by Mr. Scott Nunez and Mr. Marvin Trahan.
On the motion of Mr. McEvers seconded by Mrs. Nunez, the Board approved the agenda with addendum.
On the motion of Mr. Trahan, seconded by Mrs. Theriot, the Board approved the minutes as printed from the April 13, 2009 regular board meeting.
On the motion of Mr. Nunez, seconded by Mrs. Nunez, the Board approved acknowledging the following students and providing certificates for distribution at school award assemblies:
· Cameron Parish Students of the Year;
Grade 5th- Lexie Stine- Hackberry High School
Grade 8th- Madison Shove- Hackberry High School
Grade 12th- Jacob Poole- Hackberry High School / Cameron Parish Winner
Grade 5th- Morgan Primeaux- South Cameron High School
Grade 8th- Becka Richard- South Cameron High School / Cameron Parish Winner
Grade 12th- Collise Dupont- South Cameron High School
Grade 5th Hunter Trahan- Johnson Bayou High School
Grade 8th- Allison Romero- Johnson Bayou High School
Grade 12th- Tabatha Harrington- Johnson Bayou High School
Grade 5th- Hannah Arabie- Grand Lake High School / Cameron Parish Winner
Grade 8th- Calley Conner- Grand Lake High School
Grade 12th- Evan Guidry- Grand Lake High School
· State FBLA Winners;
1st Place- Jacob Poole- Hackberrry High School
Whos Who in Louisiana FBLA/ Richard D. Clanton Memorial Scholarship Recepient
Louisiana FBLA Student of the Month Kelsey Helmer- Hackberry High School
6th Place-Business Communication Tony Baccigalopi-South Cameron High School
6th Place- Business Law Patrick Clark-South Cameron High School
8th Place-Desk Top Publishing Evan Guidry-Grand Lake High School
Megan Poole-Grand Lake High School
Sponsors: Stephanie East- Hackberry High School
Janna Baccigalopi-South Cameron High School
Dorothy Robinson- Grand Lake High School
· State Literary Rally Winners;
1st Place:
Agriscience I - Kypp Knippers- South Cameron High School
Teacher: Nicky Rodrigue
Agriscience II- Kirstyn Vincent- Grand Lake High School
Teacher: Kim Montie
Introduction to Business
Computer Application: Megan Johnson- Hackberry High School:
Teacher: Stephanie East
2nd Place:
Accounting I- Jacob Poole- Hackberry High School
Teacher: Stephanie East
Business Computer
Application- Megan Spice- Hackberry High School
Teacher: Stephanie East
Introduction to Business- Andrew Mudd- South Cameron High School
Teacher: Brady Wainwright
3rd Place:
Advanced Math I- Justin Aguillard- Grand Lake High School
Teacher: Marie Delord
English III- Devon Richard- South Cameron High School
Teacher: Laura Reeves
· Class C Boys Golf State Champions;
Hunter Stansel- 1st Individuals B/C Class
Mason Hicks- 4rd Individuals
Austin Moore- 5th Individuals
Drew East
John Edenfield
· FFA State Winners
7th Place-Meat Evaluation & Technology Team
Gabe Lalande
Brett Richard
Kobi Richard
Brendan Trahan
Sponsor: Nicky Rodrigue
· Art
1st Place Dept. Of Tranpsortation - Sean Hicks- Hackberry High School
Aviation Art Contest
1st Place-LA CEC Art Contest- Alan Myers- Grand Lake High School
· 4-H Shooting Sports- State Shoot
Senior Modified Trap- 2nd Kypp Knippers
4th Bryce Labove
8th Jacob Landry
Senior 5 Stand/Skeet/ Sporting Clays- 2nd Brendan Trahan
4th Dylan Conner
6th Luke Bouillion
7th Scottie Nunez
Black Powder- 4th Blake Payne
5th Jacob Vaughan
· Softball State QuarterFinalists
Hackberry High School- Girls Softball
Allyson Sanner
Amber Byler
Erica Duhon
Jenna Granger
Sami Little
DJ Simon
Mattie Stine
Jolie Trahan
Sydney Broussard
Coach: Angie Little
South Cameron High School- Girls Softball
Barnett, Skylar
Canik, Laikin
Champion, Michelle
DeBarge, Breann
McCall, Haley
Mudd, Kelsey
Primeaux, Jadah
Primeaux, Karlee
Reina, Kathryn
Richard, Becka
Richard, Devon
Richard, E. Richard
Skipper, Jadah
Wicke, Amanda
Willis, Shelby
Coaches: Laura Reeves / Kellie McKoin
State Track Winners
Hackberry High School
Kevin Alford- 1st Shot Put
Joe Portie- 2nd Shot Put
Allyson Sanner- 1st Javelin
2nd 300m Hurdles
3rd High Jump
3rd 4x100 m Relay
DJ Simon- 2nd 400m Run
3rd Long Jump
3rd 4x100m Relay
4th 4x200m Relay
Mattie Stine- 2nd Discus
Sami Little- 3rd 4x100m Relay
4th 4x200m Relay
Skylar Jinks- 3rd 4x100 m Relay
4th 4x200m Relay
Torri Stansel 4th 4x200m Relay
Coach: Allison Devall
South Cameron High School
Shelby Willis- 2nd Javelin
5th Long Jump
7th Triple Jump
Haley McCall- 2nd 100m Hurdles
8th 300m Hurdles
Laikin Canik- 7th Pole Vault
Coaches: Stevie Barnett / Derek Noel
Johnson Bayou High School
Dakota Baccigalopi- 2nd Pole Vault
2nd 110m Hurdles
7th 100m Dash
6th 4x100m Relay
Damien Jinks- 2nd Discus
Colton Stanley- 3rd 1600 m Run
8th 400m Dash
Michael Trahan- 4th High Jump
6th 4x200m Relay
8th 100m Dash
6th 4x100m Relay
Nathan Griffith- 4th 400m Dash
6th 4x200m Relay
6th 4x100m Relay
Brandon Jinks- 6th 4x200m Relay
6th 4x100m Relay
Preston Stanley- 6th 4x100m Relay
Shelby Trahan- 1st High Jump
6th 4x200m Relay
9th 4x100m Relay
5th 100m Hurdles
Alexis Jinks- 1st 100m Hurdles
6th 4x200m Relay
9th 4x100m Relay
Keylee Young- 6th 4x200m Relay
Gaylan Trahan- 6th 4x200m Relay
Brittany Bourriague- 7th Shot Put
Daria Jinks- 9th 4x100m Relay
Coaches: Brent Callais / Dale Jinks / Todd Jinks /
Grand Lake High School
Trenton Dupuis- 2nd Shot Put
Jayce Hebert- 3rd 300m Hurdles
Darbi Montie- 3rd Pole Vault
Ryan Wildcamp - 2nd Long Jump
4th Triple Jump
Coach: Ancil Delaney
· Academic All-State Recipients
Class C Softball- Allyson Sanner- Hackberry High School
Composite (all classes)- Kelsey Helmer -Hackberry High School
Composite(all classes)- Lauren Johnson-Hackberry High School
Class 1-A All-State Softball- Amanda Wicke-South Cameron High School
Class 1-A Honorable Mention- Haley McCall- South Cameron High School
All-State Softball Team
2008 Composite All-State Football- Kobi Richard- South Cameron High School
Anthony Baccigalopi- South Cameron High School
2008 Class 1-A All-State Football- Gabriel Lalande- South Cameron High School
2008 Class 1-AHonorable Mention- Kyle Little- South Cameron High School
All- State Football
Jody Trosclair- South Cameron High School
2009 Composite All-State Baseball- Kobi Richard- South Cameron High School
2009 All-State Basketball- Kobi Richard- South Cameron High School
2009 Class 1-A All-State Basketball- Gabriel Lalande- South Cameron High School
2009 Class 1-A Honorable Mention- Kyle Little- South Cameron High School
All-State Basketball
Collise Dupont-South Cameron High School
Haley McCall- South Cameron High School
2009 All-State Basketball- LaRayne Picou- Grand Lake High School
Honorable Mention
Katherine Kingham- Grand Lake High School
Elizabeth Kingham- Grand Lake High School
All-State Recipients:
Louisiana State All-Star Team- Elizabeth Kingham-Grand Lake High School
Louisiana All-State Basketball- Elizabeth Kingham- Grand Lake High School
Coaches Poll 1st Team
2008 All-State Football Team- Dex Murphy-South Cameron High School
1st Team Defensive Back
2008 All-State Football Team- Anthony Baccigalopi-South Cameron High School
Honorable Mention-Defensive Back
2009 All-State Class 1-ASoftball- Haley McCall- South Cameron High School
Utility Player
On the motion of Mr. Trahan, seconded by Mrs. Nunez, the Board approved the following Financial Issues and Budget Revision:
Authorized payment of the bills Mrs. Smythe
Considered Financial Statement and Reports of Current Investments Mrs. Smythe
Received update on FEMAs position with insurance settlement - Superintendent
Received monthly update on FEMA issues, with overall payments of $16,439,594.88 (Rita and Ike payments) to date, per spread sheet, $3,149,916.56 in request for funds submitted to be paid Superintendent, Mrs. Angie Styron
Received millage rates for the tax year 2009 Mrs. Smythe
Roll Call Vote:
YEAHS: Marvin Trahan, Marsha Trahan, Dot Theriot, Dwayne Sanner, Karen Nunez, Loston McEvers and Scott Nunez
NAYES: None
ABSENT: None
· Adopted the millage rates for the tax year 2009 Mrs. Smythe
Roll Call Vote:
YEAHS: Marvin Trahan, Marsha Trahan, Dot Theriot, Dwayne Sanner, Karen Nunez, Loston McEvers and Scott Nunez
NAYES: None
ABSENT: None
Parish Wide Taxes
Constitutional Tax 4.40 mills
Special Tax-additional aid to support maintenance of 9.90 mills
the public school system
Special Tax-operation of public schools 9.90 mills
Special Maintenance tax 7.68 mills
Special Tax improving school houses and public
school systems 6.25 mills
Special tax additional aid to public schools 8.76 mills
District Taxes
School District No. Four Bond & Interest 14.00 mills
School District No. Five Bond & Interest 2.00 mills
School District No. Fifteen Bond & Interest 9.00 mills
· Received report on Federal Stimulus Funds Superintendent
· Received report on partnership with Cameron Communications on grant application to increase broadband width and receive information on donation to livestock participants in Cameron Parish Schools Mrs. Trina Johnson, Cameron Communications
· Received a report on McAleer accounting program upgrade and Assetworks inventory program Ms. Anna Murphy for Ms. Angie Styron
On the motion of Mrs. Theriot, seconded by Mrs. Nunez, the Board received an update on current FEMA 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.
On the motion of Mr. Trahan, seconded by Mrs. Trahan, the Board approved the revision to the contract with Siemens Technology to provide for ongoing energy efficiency measures and upgrading programming to allow systems control by trained administrators at Grand Lake High School and Hackberry High School sites at an annual cost of $13,699 annual for first year; $14,179 annual for second year; $14,671 for third year with one-time cost of $1,925 for program upgrade and training as presented by the Superintendent.
On the motion of Mrs. Theriot, seconded by Mr. McEvers, the Board approved contracting Vincent and Shows as Architect of South Cameron High School Vocational Education Technical Building at South Cameron High School, a CDBG project, as presented by the Superintendent.
On the motion of Mr. Trahan, seconded by Mrs. Theriot, the Board approved the change order requested by Gayle Zembower to direct Priola Construction to provide for visitor parking of 26 vehicles at new Cameron Parish School Board site at a cost of $123,860.00, justification is such that current project provides only for employee parking (approved for 24 vehicles) as presented by the Superintendent and Mr. James Hoffpauir of Hoffpauir Architects.
On the motion of Mrs. Nunez, seconded by Mr. Nunez, the Board approved moving Grand Lake High School Remaining Bond Issue Balance from Gym Expansion to Softball Field project as presented by Mrs. Karen Nunez and Mr. Scott Nunez.
On the motion of Mrs. Theriot, seconded by Mr. Trahan, the Board approved Renovations to High School Building (Possible expenditures)
Estimated Cost: $1,480,100 Potential Funding Source: CDBG Project or
FEMA Alternate Funds
1. New Roof $218,705
2. Classroom & Corridor Renovations $669,515
3. Ext. Walls & A/C Revisions $338,681
4. Electrical Upgrades $108,729
5. Paging, FA & Surveillance $142,470
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On the motion of Mrs. Theriot, seconded by Mr. Trahan, the Board approved Renovations to Former High School (Possible expenditures)
Cafeteria Area to classrooms and work areas:
Estimated Cost: $249,705 Potential Funding Source: CDBG Project or
FEMA Alternate Funds
1. Interior Renovations $181,279
2. A/C Revisions $13,209
3. Reroof $26,636
4. Ext. Wall Revisions $28,581
On the motion of Mrs. Theriot, seconded by Mr. Trahan, the Board approved Technical and Technology Addition (Possible expenditures)
Estimated Cost: $2,407,442 Potential Funding Source: CDBG Project or if funded by
FEMA Alternate Funds
1. Home Education Area $382,546
2. Business Labs, Ag shop & Classroom $1,407,070
3. Restrooms $129,858
4. Corridors, walls, mechanical, etc. $463,968
5. Lab Furniture $24,000
On the motion of Mrs. Theriot, seconded by Mr. Trahan, the Board approved Replacement of Track (Possible expenditures)
Estimated Cost: $944,718.00 Potential Funding Source: CDBG Project or
FEMA Alternate Funds
1. Dirt work $272,900
2. Storm Drainage $126,018
3. Track $545,800
On the motion of Mr. Nunez, seconded by Mrs. Nunez, the Board Completion of Softball Field Project (remaining possible expenditures:)
Estimated Cost: $162,534 Potential Funding Source: Bond Issue Balance and
Special Projects
1. Site work $131,827
2. Irrigation $ 16,690
3. Fencing and Backstop $ 14,017
Estimated Cost: $138,150 Potential Funding Source: CDBG Project or
FEMA Alternate Funds
1. Dugouts and Storage Buildings $ 27,534
2. Bleachers & Canopies $ 57,868
3. Paving $ 48,326
4. Ticket & Scorer Canopy $ 4,422
On the motion of Mr. Trahan, seconded by Mrs. Nunez, the Board approved advertising for bids for current projects James Hoffpauir, Project Manager
· Projects for Approval Bids Taken in April, 2009
1. Grand Lake Green House (April 9, 2009)
2. Grand Lake Pole Barn (April 9, 2009)
3. Johnson Bayou High School Temporary Ag Facility (March 2009)
On the motion of Mr. Trahan, seconded by Mrs. Nunez, the Board approved Projects to be advertised in May/June 2009
1. Hackberry High School Phase II
2. Hackberry High School Gyms
3. South Cameron High School Gym Phase III
4. Johnson Bayou High School Sewerage Treatment Plant
On the motion of Mrs. Theriot, seconded by Mr. Nunez, the Board approved advertising for bids for:
1. Copy Paper 2009-2010 school year
2. Official Journal 2009-2010 school year
On the motion of Mr. Trahan, seconded by Mr. McEvers, the Board approved the purchase of seven (7) new buses as presented by Mr. Roger Richard.
Vendor Amount
Quoted Prices with
Air Condition & Cargo Box Without Air Condition
*Ross Bus Sales $79,406.00 each $71,906.00 each
Twin State Sales $79,959.04 each $73,009.04 each
Kent Mitchell Sales $78,139.00 each $70,239.00 each
Three buses with air condition only @ $76,795.00 = $230,385.00
Four buses with air condition and cargo box @ $79,406.00 = $317,624.00
Grand Total $548,009.00
On the motion of Mr. Nunez, seconded by Mrs. Trahan, the Board authorized 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.
On the motion of Mr. Trahan, seconded by Mrs. Theriot, the Board approved the cancellation of special final budget meeting previously scheduled for June 22, 2009 as presented by the Superintendent.
On the motion of Mr. McEvers, seconded by Mr. Nunez, the Board requested Grand Lake High School Faculty to provide updated input on 4 day week no later than June 8, 2009 Cameron Parish School Board meeting, if they chose to present, as presented by Mr. Loston McEvers.
On the motion of Mr. McEvers, seconded by Mrs. Theriot, the Board received a report on H1N1 Flu as presented by the Superintendent.
On the motion of Mr. Trahan, seconded by Mr. Nunez, the Board granted annual authorization to Superintendent to staff schools for 2009-2010, based on transfers, then new hires, as presented by the Superintendent.
On the motion of Mrs. Theriot, seconded by Mr. Nunez, the Board approved the Personnel Report as presented by the Superintendent.
Personnel Recommendations: The following personnel items are recommended by the Superintendent
_____________________________________5-11-2009
Stephanie D. Rodrigue, Superintendent Date
Personnel Report
LEAVE WITHOUT PAY
Reesa Boudreaux Johnson Bayou High School, Family & Consumer Science Teacher, effective August 10, 2009
EXTENDED SICK LEAVE REQUEST
Cheryl Scallen South Cameron High School, Teacher, days April 7 and 8, 2009
Ashley Granger Grand Lake High School, LPN, effective April 20, 2009 through May 29, 2009
Tammy Miller South Cameron High School, Lunchroom Technician, May 1, 2009 through May 28, 2009
Ashley Poole Hackberry High School, Registered Nurse, April 2, 2009 ½ day
Tammy Miller South Cameron High School, Lunchroom Technician, April 15, 2009 through May 28, 2009
Gerry Bader Johnson Bayou High School, Counselor, effective May 1, 2009 through June 12, 2009
Sharon Picou South Cameron High School, Teacher, days April 20, and 30, 2009
Cherie Myers Grand Lake High School, Teacher, April 1, 2009 ½ day
Jackie Alleman South Cameron High School, Lunchroom Technician, April 7, 2009
Tila Stansel Hackberry High School, LPN, April 30, 2009 ½ day
Lacey Dougharty Johnson Bayou High School, Teacher, April 14, 2009 through June 15, 2009
Missy Poole Grand Lake High School, Teacher, April 21, 2009
Amanda Trosclair South Cameron High School, Teacher, April 21, 2009
Ann B. Nunez South Cameron High School, Teacher, April 7 and 8, 2009
Reesa Boudreaux Johnson Bayou High School, Teacher, April 9, 2009
Rachel Berry Grand Lake High School, Teacher, April 29, 2009 ½ day with proper documentation provided
Susan Arnold Grand Lake High School, Teacher, April 3, 2009 ½ day with proper documentation provided
Sunny Trahan Johnson Bayou High School, Aide, days - April 2, 22, 23, 27, 28, 30 with proper documentation provided
Katina Thibodeaux Grand Lake High School, Lunchroom Technician, May 19 through May 29, 2009
On the motion of Mr. Trahan, seconded by Mrs. Theriot, the Board approved the assignment of Allen & Kirmse, LTD. Land lease, Section 16 to Armstrong Louisiana, LLC as presented by the District Attorney Cecil Sanner.
On the motion of Mrs. Nunez, seconded by Mr. Trahan, the Board approved the motion to have a roll call vote to enter into executive session for the following purposes as presented by the Superintendent, District Attorney Cecil Sanner and Assistant District Attorney Tom Barrett.
· Hear appeal to student disciplinary actions;
· Receive update on litigation between Cameron Parish Tax Assessor and ANR Pipeline;
· Other pending litigation
Roll Call Vote:
YEAHS: Marvin Trahan, Marsha Trahan, Dot Theriot, Dwayne Sanner, Karen Nunez,
Loston McEvers and Scott Nunez
NAYES: None
ABSENT: None
On the motion of Mr. McEvers, seconded by Mr. Nunez, the Board approved the motion to enter into regular session.
Roll Call Vote:
YEAHS: Marvin Trahan, Marsha Trahan, Dot Theriot, Dwayne Sanner, Karen Nunez,
Loston McEvers and Scott Nunez
NAYES: None
ABSENT: None
On the motion of Mr. Trahan, seconded by Mrs. Trahan, the Board approved adding to the agenda two addendum items concerning property leases, one in Cameron and one in Hackberry.
On the motion of Mr. Trahan, seconded by Mrs. Theriot, the Board approved paying the October 2008-2009 lease of property adjacent to Cameron Elementary School and sending with payment a notification to the property owners that Cameron Parish School Board is no longer interested in leasing the property.
On the motion of Mr. McEvers, seconded by Mrs. Nunez, the Board approved the lease of a 16th section property negatively impacted by Hurricane IKE for one (1) year at no cost if an affidavit is provided that during the year there was no profit, hunting, nor use of property as intended.
On the motion of Mrs. Nunez, seconded by Mr. Nunez, the Board approved allowing a student and sibling temporarily living out-of-parish to meet the appropriate school bus at the Grand Lake Recreation Center to ride to and from school.
On the motion of Mr. Trahan, seconded by Mr. Nunez, the Board approved retaining attorney Tom Salari to represent the Cameron Parish School Board in matters of litigation.
On the motion of Mr. McEvers, seconded by Mrs. Theriot, 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
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Analysis of Tax Millage 2009 |
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Current Tax |
Last Year |
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Parish Wide Tax |
2009 Mills |
with same Millage |
Tax Calculation |
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Constitutional Tax |
4.40 |
$ 1,007,326.00 |
$ 806,540.52 |
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Additional Support to Maintenance of Public School |
9.90 |
$ 2,266,499.00 |
$ 1,812,450.61 |
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Operation of Public School Tax |
9.90 |
$ 2,266,499.00 |
$ 1,812,450.61 |
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Special Maintenance Tax |
7.68 |
$ 1,758,246.00 |
$ 1,406,461.67 |
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Improving school houses and public School Systems |
6.25 |
$ 1,430,881.00 |
$ 1,143,656.33 |
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Additional Aid to Public Schools |
8.76 |
$ 2,005,504.00 |
$ 1,604,018.79 |
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$ 10,734,955.00 |
$ 8,585,578.53 |
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2008 Recap Taxable Property Valuation |
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$ 1,373,628,972.00 |
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2007 Taxable Property Valuation |
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$ 1,087,470,366.00 |
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District Taxes |
2009 Mills |
Tax to Collect |
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District #4 Bond and Interest |
14.00 |
$ 276,560.00 |
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District #5 Bond and Interest |
2.00 |
$ 127,972.00 |
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District #10 Bond and Interest |
0.00 |
$ - |
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District #15 Bond and Interest |
9.00 |
$ 220,943.00 |
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$ 625,475.00 |
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Note: See Bond Schedule for details |
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