December 2, 2002

The Cameron Parish School Board met in regular session on this date with the following members present: Pat Howerton - President, Glenda Abshire, Dot Theriot, Clifton Morris, Tony Johnson, and Marvin Trahan. Absent: None.

On motion of Mr. Morris, seconded by Mr. Johnson, the Board approved the agenda.

On motion of Mr. Johnson, seconded by Mrs. Abshire, the Board approved the minutes from the regular meeting of November 4, 2002, as published in the official journal.

On motion of Mr. Morris, seconded by Mrs. Abshire, the Board accepted low bids of C & F Electronics in the amount of $17,128.85 for a security camera system at Hackberry High School (School District 15 bond money). (Tabluations attached.)

Partners in Education were recognized.

Presentations were made to Judith Jones, Superintendent, who is retiring.

Board Members, Glenda Abshire and Tony Johnson, were recognized by

Mr. Howerton for their service on the Board.

On motion of Mr. Trahan, seconded by Mr. Johnson, the Board tabled recognizing Eagle Scouts.

On motion of Mrs. Abshire, seconded by Mrs. Theriot, the Board granted Willyne Kestel, Special Education Supervisor, and four Principals permission to attend the Legal Issues Conference in San Francisco, CA in May of 2003 (paid out of IDEA funds).

On motion of Mr. Morris, seconded by Mrs. Theriot, the Board set Board Meeting dates for 2003 as the second Monday of the month, except for the following meeting dates: (Finance Committee Meeting - 3:00 p.m. and Regular Meeting -

4:00 p.m.)

January 21, 2002

February 3, 2003

On motion of Mrs. Theriot, seconded by Mr. Trahan, the Board defined the process for naming the new Superintendent as follows:

· Assume all three candidates are nominated for consideration.

· Ballots with date and name of respective Board member will be distributed to each of the Board members.

· Ballots will be read aloud by the Board President.

· Board President will name candidate and respective Board Member for each ballot.

· If no majority results from first balloting, the candidate with the lowest (least) number of votes will be removed.

· Balloting will continue until a candidate receives four or more votes.

On motion of Mr. Morris, seconded by Mr. Trahan, the Board set the special meeting on January 6, 2003 at 9:00 a.m. for swearing in of Board members, election of officers, and naming the new Superintendent.

On motion of Mrs. Abshire, seconded by Mr. Trahan, the Board granted permission to advertise for mixers for cafeterias (Cameron Elementary School, Johnson Bayou High School, and Grand Lake High School).

On motion of Mr. Trahan, seconded by Mrs. Abshire, the Board received comments from Stephanie Rogers, CAE representative.

On motion of Mr. Morris, seconded by Mr. Johnson, the Board approved advertising for an oil and gas lease on all of Section 16-14-13, containing 783 acres, more or less. (Resolution attached.)

On motion of Mrs. Abshire, seconded by Mrs. Theriot, the Board received for review policy: IDCH (Home Study Program), to be considered for approval at the January regular meeting.

On motion of Mr. Morris, seconded by Mr. Trahan, the Board approved personnel items :

Resignation:

Mary Kathleen Savoie - Child Specific Aide - Hackberry High School

James Scott - Health and Physical Education Teacher and Head Basketball Coach at Johnson Bayou High School, effective December 1, 2002

Child Specific Aide - Hackberry High School

Child Specific Aide - Johnson Bayou High School

Retirement:

Roselyn Harris - Teacher - Grand Lake High School - effective 1-10-03

Sabbatical Leave:

Rosalie Perry - Counselor - Grand Lake High School - for the 2003-2004 school year (rest and recuperation from a medically necessary condition)

Allow Stephanie Rogers, English Teacher at South Cameron High School, to return to work 12-02-02, thus ending her sabbatical leave

Contract Extension:

Extend Jimmie Reed’s contract (English Teacher at South Cameron High School) to June 2, 2003.

On motion of Mr. Morris, seconded by Mrs. Abshire, the Board approved paying application No. 3 to Bessette Development Corporation in the amount of $234,029.65 out of School District 4 bond funds (Johnson Bayou High School).

On motion of Mrs. Abshire, seconded by Mrs. Theriot, the Board approved the financial report.

On motion of Mr. Trahan, seconded by Mrs. Abshire, the Board approved payment of bills.

On motion of Mr. Johnson, seconded by Mr. Morris, the Board adjourned until the special meeting of January 6, 2003. The next regular meeting is scheduled for January 21, 2003.

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, Glenda Abshire, Dot Theriot, Clifton Morris, Tony Johnson, and Marvin Trahan. Absent: None.

On motion of Mr. Morris, seconded by Mr. Johnson, the Committee approved the agenda.

On motion of Mr. Johnson, seconded by Mrs. Abshire, the Committee approved the minutes from the November 4, 2002 meeting.

On motion of Mrs. Theriot, seconded by Mr. Johnson, the Committee received the financial report.

On motion of Mr. Trahan, seconded by Mr. Johnson, the Committee reviewed bills for payment.

On motion of Mr. Trahan, seconded by Mrs. Theriot, the Committee adjourned.

APPROVED:

Patrick Howerton, President

CAMERON PARISH SCHOOL BOARD

ATTEST:

Judith Jones, Secretary

CAMERON PARISH SCHOOL BOARD

R E S O L U T I O N

WHEREAS, the Cameron Parish School Board has received an application to advertise for bid for a lease for oil and gas from Renfro Energy, LLC covering the following described tract of land:

All of Section 16, Township 14 South, Range 13 West, containing 783 acres, more or less.

WHEREAS, said application was accompanied by a certified check in the amount of $500.00 payable to the Cameron Parish School Board, as required by law, and

WHEREAS, the Cameron Parish School Board is desirous of advertising for bid the above described tract of land as requested.

NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Cameron Parish School Board does hereby authorize and request its Superintendent, Judith Jones, to advertise, pursuant to the terms of R.S. 30, Sections 151 through 158 as amended, for an oil and gas lease, covering and affecting the following described tract of land:

All of Section 16, Township 14 South, Range 13 West, containing 783 acres, more or less.

Said advertisement shall further provide that said bids shall be received on or before the 21st day of January, 2003 at 4:00 p.m. at the office of the Cameron Parish School Board, and that the Cameron Parish School Board reserves the right to reject any and all bids.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that Judith Jones, Superintendent of the Cameron Parish School Board, is empowered to do each and every thing that is necessary to carry out the intents and purposes of this resolution and that such actions are hereby approved and ratified as actions of this Board.

Adopted and approved the 2nd day of December, 2002.

APPROVED:

Pat Howerton, President

CAMERON PARISH SCHOOL BOARD

ATTEST:

Judith Jones, Secretary

CAMERON PARISH SCHOOL BOARD