Cameron, Louisiana
February 4, 2002
The Cameron Parish School Board met in regular session on this date with the following members present: Pat Howerton - President, Clifton Morris, Marvin Trahan, and Clarence Vidrine. Absent: Glenda Abshire and Tony Johnson.
On motion of Mr. Morris, seconded by Mr. Trahan, the Board approved the amended agenda.
On motion of Mr. Trahan, seconded by Mr. Morris, the Board approved the minutes of the regular meeting of January 22, 2002, as published.
On motion of Mr. Morris, seconded by Mr. Trahan, the Board approved a resolution providing for opening sealed bids received for the purchase of $3,200,000 of General Obligation School Bonds, Series 2002, of School District No. 5, Cameron Parish, Louisiana.
On motion of Mr. Morris, seconded by Mr. Trahan, the Board approved a resolution providing for accepting the lowest and best bid received for the purchase of the bonds.
On motion of Mr. Morris, seconded by Mr. Trahan the Board approved a resolution for the incurring of debt and issuance of the bonds.
On motion of Mr. Trahan, seconded by Mr. Morris, the Board adopted a resolution ordering and calling a special election to be held in School District 4 of Cameron Parish, Louisiana to authorize the incurring of debt and issuance of bonds therein; making application to the Commission in connection therewith; and providing for other matters in connection therewith.
The Board recognized Cameron Parish Students of the Year:
Grade 5 - Jacob Poole - Hackberry High School
Grade 8 - Christian McCall - South Cameron High School
Grade 12 - Lynn Nguyen - South Cameron High School
The Board recognized Jr./Sr. Beta and student councils.
On motion of Mr. Morris, seconded by Mr. Trahan, the Board approved a request from Cameron Parish Gravity Drainage District 9 for right-of-way for the installation and maintenance of drainage lateral near Parish Road 636 (Mustang Circle) Section
27-12-10.
On motion of Mr. Trahan, seconded by Mr. Morris, the Board rejected an offer from Habco Realty to purchase approximately 3 acres and building adjacent to Cameron Elementary School.
On motion of Mr. Trahan, seconded by Mr. Vidrine, the Board approved purchasing a Laser Fiche.
On motion of Mr. Trahan, seconded by Mr. Vidrine, the Board approved the calendar for the 2002-2003 school year.
On motion of Mr. Morris, seconded by Mr. Vidrine, the Board approved signature cards for Marvin Trahan, Board Member, for Cameron State Bank and Hibernia, to include Cameron Parish School Board General Fund account, Federal Programs account, and Lunch Fund account.
On motion of Mr. Trahan, seconded by Mr. Morris, the Board received comments from Rick Merchant, CAE President
On motion of Mr. Trahan, seconded by Mr. Vidrine, the Board approved a request from Eddie Michalko, girls’ basketball coach, Hackberry High School, for girls to attend a basketball camp in Chapel Hill, NC 7/2/02 - 7/9/02 funded with private and local (Hackberry) funds only.
On motion of Mr. Morris, seconded by Mr. Trahan, the Board approved allocating a $500 out-of-state travel stipend to Dana Palozotto, Grand Lake High School senior, who is required to participate in the Horatio Alger National Scholars Conference, April 3-7, 2002, in Washington, DC, as a requirement to receive her $10,000 scholarship.
On motion of Mr. Trahan, seconded by Mr. Morris, the Board approved personnel items:
Leave:
Angela Litton - Teacher - Hackberry High School - extended sick leave (maternity) April 12 - May 30, 2002
Resignation
Robin Sandifer, Special Education Aide - Hackberry High School
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Special Education Aide - Hackberry High School
On motion of Mr. Trahan, seconded by Mr. Vidrine, the Board instructed the Superintendent to display redistricting maps for public review at the School Board Office.
On motion of Mr. Morris, seconded by Mr. Trahan, the Board approved payment of application No. 7, re-roofing and a/c at South Cameron High School, Cameron Elementary School, and South Cameron Elementary School in the amount of $44,745.00 from School District 10 bond funds.
On motion of Mr. Trahan, seconded by Mr. Vidrine, the Board moved to executive session to consider an appeal regarding an expulsion.
On motion of Mr. Morris, seconded by Mr. Trahan, the Board returned to public session.
On motion of Mr. Morris, seconded by Mr. Vidrine, the Board approved modifying the expulsion, allowing the student to re-enter school with a contract to be implemented between the student and the Cameron Parish School Board. The vote is recorded as follows:
YEAS: Mr. Morris, Mr. Trahan, Mr. Vidrine
NAYS: Mr. Howerton
ABSENT: Mrs. Abshire, Mr. Johnson
On motion of Mr. Morris, seconded by Mr. Trahan, the Board approved payment of bills.
On motion of Mr. Trahan, seconded by Mr. Vidrine, the Board adjourned until the special session on February 18, 2002.
APPROVED:
Patrick Howerton, President
CAMERON PARISH SCHOOL BOARD
ATTEST:
___________________________
Judith Jones, Secretary
CAMERON PARISH SCHOOL BOARD
The Committee of the Whole met on this date at 3:00 p.m. with the following members present: Pat Howerton - President, Clifton Morris, Marvin Trahan, and Clarence Vidrine. Absent: Glenda Abshire and Tony Johnson.
On motion of Mr. Trahan, seconded by Mr. Morris, the Committee approved the agenda.
On motion of Mr. Morris, seconded by Mr. Trahan the Committee approved the minutes from the January 22, 2002 meeting.
On motion of Mr. Trahan, seconded by Mr. Morris, the Committee received comments regarding the safety and security of School Board records (Laser Fiche).
On motion of Mr. Trahan, seconded by Mr. Morris, the Committee received comments from Lyndon Miller, consultant on reapportionment.
On motion of Mr. Morris, seconded by Mr. Trahan, bills were reviewed for payment.
On motion of Mr. Trahan, seconded by Mr. Morris, the Committee adjourned.
APPROVED:
__________________________
Patrick Howerton, President
CAMERON PARISH SCHOOL BOARD
ATTEST:
_________________________
Judith Jones, Secretary
CAMERON PARISH SCHOOL BOARD