Cameron, Louisiana
August 11, 2003
The Cameron Parish School Board met in regular session on this date with the following members present: Loston McEvers, Dot Theriot, Dwayne Sanner, Pat Howerton, Marvin Trahan and Rachel Abadie. Absent: Clifton Morris - President. Mr. Loston McEvers, Vice-President, conducted the meeting.
On motion of Mr. Howerton, seconded by Mr. Sanner, the Board approved the agenda.
On motion of Mr. Howerton, seconded by Mr. Trahan, the Board approved the minutes from the July 14, 2003 regular meeting as printed.
On motion of Mrs. Theriot, seconded by Mr. Howerton, the Board approved the following item:
Resolution providing for canvassing the returns and declaring the result of the special election held in School District No. Four of the Parish of Cameron, Louisiana, on Saturday, July 19, 2003, to authorize the incurring of debt and issuance of bonds therein. (Resolution attached.)
On motion of Mr. Trahan, seconded by Mr. Sanner, the Board accepted high bids on the following surface leases: (Bid tabulations attached.)
Leases which expired 7-31-03
16-12-13 16-14-7
16-14-3 16-14-13
16-14-3 Lot #2 16-14-14
16-14-3 Lot #3 16-15-3
16-14-3 Lot #4 16-15-4
No bid was received for 16-14-3 Lot #1.
Leases (not paid) with renewals due 7-31-03 16-12-12
No bid was received for 16-14-12 and 16-15-15
On motion of Mr. Howerton, seconded by Mrs. Abadie, the Board adopted the millage rate for the tax year 2003 as follows: (Resolution attached.)
District Taxes:
35.00 mills for School District No. Four Bond & Interest
On motion of Mr. Howerton, seconded by Mrs. Theriot, the Board approved the following item:
A resolution authorizing the advertising for sealed bids for the purchase of Five Million Dollars ($5,000,000) of General Obligation School Bonds, Series 2003, of School District No. Four of the Parish of Cameron, Louisiana, authorized at an election held on Saturday, July 19, 2003, and providing for other matters in connection therewith. (Resolution attached.)
Mr. Dennis Trahan of Cameron Communications presented the Board with a framed print of their directory cover.
Mr. Jake Fontenot, new 4H Club Agent, was introduced to the Board by Mr. Gary Wicke, LSU Extension Service Agent.
The Board recognized DARE Program participants: Katelyn Horn - Student, Pat Vaughan - Teacher, and David Hebert - Deputy.
The Board recognized cheerleaders, school principal, and sponsors from South Cameron High School for receiving outstanding awards at cheerleader camp in Texas.
The Board recognized the Lady Cajuns “16 Years and Under” Girls Fast Pitch Softball National Championship Team.
The Board heard comments from Mrs. Rebecca Shirley, Candidate for State Representative.
On motion of Mrs. Theriot, seconded by Mr. Trahan, the Board approved the policy, Testing Program, File II, as presented at the July 14, 2003 meeting.
On motion of Mr. Howerton, seconded by Mrs. Abadie, the Board granted the Superintendent permission to submit proposals for external funding to support our instructional program, technology, and related instructional cost from state, federal, and other sources, as necessary, with information to be given to the Board later.
On motion of Mrs. Theriot, seconded by Mr. Howerton, the Board approved a loan from General Fund to Federal Programs for start-up funds for fiscal year 2003-2004.
On motion of Mrs. Abadie, seconded by Mr. Sanner, the Board approved the teacher list for 2003-2004.
On motion of Mr. Sanner, seconded by Mr. Howerton, the Board received a supplementary compensation study to be considered for approval at the September 8, 2003 meeting.
On motion of Mr. Trahan, seconded by Mr. Sanner, the Board changed the time for Board Meetings from 4:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. for the finance meeting and from 5:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. for the regular meeting. The vote is recorded as follows:
YEAS: Mr. McEvers, Mr. Sanner, Mr. Howerton, Mr. Trahan, Mrs. Abadie
NAYS: Mrs. Theriot
ABSENT: Mr. Morris
On motion of Mrs. Abadie, seconded by Mrs. Theriot, the Board approved the following personnel items:
Resignations:
Georgette Lavergne - Food Service Technician - Grand Lake High School (will continue work as a Sweeper)
Bridget Trahan - Teacher on leave from Johnson Bayou High School-accepted resignation based upon her request to be a full-time mother.
Meredith Cart - Teacher - accepted resignation in order for her to join her spouse who has been accepted into a graduate school program out-of-state.
Charlene Jeanise - Teacher - accepted resignation in order to for her to stay home for personal reasons.
D’Junna Boudreaux - Bus Driver - Cameron Elementary School
Leave (professional development):
Mrs. Tina M. Savoie - Teacher at South Cameron High - approved request to accept an invitation to attend the Annual SCIMAST Forum in Little Rock that has been extended to her from the Eisenhower Southwest Consortium for the Improvement of Mathematics and Science Teaching; and further, to charge her absences to professional development leave, at no cost to the Board.
Leave (sabbatical)
Ms. Lane Thomas - Teacher at Cameron Elementary School - sabbatical leave for medical purposes during the fall semester of 2003-2004 based upon physicians’ statements.
On motion of Mr. Trahan, seconded by Mr. Howerton, the Board approved payment of Application No. 12 to Bessette Development Company in the amount of $156,625.55 for School District #5 (bond issue construction funds).
On motion of Mrs. Abadie, seconded by Mrs. Theriot, the Board approved a request from the surface lessee to demolish and remove two old camping trailers from Section 16-14-5 at no cost to the Board.
On motion of Mr. Trahan, seconded by Mr. Howerton, the Board approved the financial report.
On motion of Mrs. Abadie, seconded by Mr. Sanner, the Board approved payment of bills.
On motion of Mr. Trahan, seconded by Mrs. Theriot, the Board adjourned until the next regular session September 8, 2003.
APPROVED:
Mr. Loston McEvers, Vice-President
CAMERON PARISH SCHOOL BOARD
ATTEST:
Douglas L. Chance, Secretary
CAMERON PARISH SCHOOL BOARD
The Committee of the Whole met on this date at 4:00 p.m. with the following members present: Loston McEvers, Dot Theriot, Dwayne Sanner, Pat Howerton, Marvin Trahan and Rachel Abadie. Absent: Clifton Morris - President. Mr. Loston McEvers, Vice-President, conducted the meeting.
On motion of Mr. Howerton, seconded by Mrs. Abadie, the Committee approved the agenda.
On motion of Mr. Howerton seconded by Mr. Sanner, the Committee approved the minutes from the July 14, 2003 meeting as printed.
On motion of Mrs. Theriot, seconded by Mr. Trahan, the Committee received the financial report.
On motion of Mr. Trahan, seconded by Mr. Sanner the Committee reviewed bills for payment.
On motion of Mr. Trahan, seconded by Mr. Howerton, the Committee adjourned.
APPROVED:
___________________________
Mr. Loston McEvers, Vice-President
CAMERON PARISH SCHOOL BOARD
ATTEST:
___________________________
Douglas L. Chance, Secretary
CAMERON PARISH SCHOOL BOARD
16th Section Surface Lease Bids - 8/11/03
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Section |
Amt./ Bidder |
Amt./ Bidder |
Amt./ Bidder |
Amt./ Bidder |
Amt./ Bidder |
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16-12-13
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*$3,505.00 Civil Construction |
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16-14-3
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*$1,200.00 Robert Price |
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16-14-3 Lot 1
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No Bid |
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16-14-3 Lot 2
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*$300.00 Henry Matt |
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16-14-3 Lot 3
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*$200.00 Leland Matt |
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16-14-3 Lot 4 |
*$131.00 Johnny Price |
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16-14-7
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*$7,110.00 LBR, LLC |
$3,508.00 Lane Bonsall |
$1,925.00 Mark Thompson |
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16-14-13
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*$5,201.51 Artey Courmier |
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16-14-14
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*$9,011.00 Ernest C. Trahan |
$7,209.00 Grant Price |
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16-15-3 |
*$1,600.00 James L. Roberts |
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16-15-4
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$8,606.00 G. C. Hunting Club |
$4,602.00 LBR, LLC |
$7,633.00 Carol Wainwright |
$7,808.00 Stuart Hill |
*$8,756.00 Robert Wiemer, Jr. |
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Unexpired Term Bids |
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16-12-12 2 years |
*$27,500.00 Joe Palermo |
$15,002.00 Townsley Law Firm |
$6,000.00 Anthony Palermo |
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16-14-12 3 years |
No Bid |
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16-15-15 3 years |
No Bid |
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*Bid Award