Cameron, Louisiana
October 13, 2003
The Cameron Parish School Board met in regular session on this date with the following members present: Clifton Morris - President, Loston McEvers, Dot Theriot, Dwayne Sanner, Pat Howerton and Rachel Abadie. Absent: Marvin Trahan.
On motion of Mr. Howerton, seconded by Mr. Sanner, the Board approved the agenda.
On motion of Mr. McEvers, seconded by Mrs. Theriot, the Board approved the minutes from the September 8, 2003 regular meeting and the September 29, 2003 special meeting as printed.
No bids were received for the Section 16-14-12 surface lease.
On motion of Mr. McEvers, seconded by Mr. Sanner, the Board accepted high bids for two surplus buildings located at the Audrey Memorial site. Tabulation attached.
On motion of Mrs. Abadie, seconded by Mrs. Theriot the Board approved a request from B. P. American Production Company to cross Section 16-15-7 with equipment and supplies to work on their pipeline in Section 15-5-7.
On motion of Mrs. Theriot, seconded by Mrs. Abadie, the Board received a report regarding Louisiana State University Extension Services from Mr. Gary Wicke, Mrs. Penny Thibodeaux, and Mr. Jake Fontenot.
On motion of Mr. Sanner, seconded by Mr. Howerton, the Board received a report of Spring LEAP 21 and GEE 21 Scores including summer retesting.
On motion of Mrs. Abadie, seconded by Mr. Howerton, the Board declared October as “Child Search Month” and received an overview report of Cameron Parish School’s participation in a professional development grant for Region V.
On motion of Mr. McEvers, seconded by Mrs. Theriot, the Board recognized the following:
Cal-Cam Rice Growers Association Rice Cookery Contest winners - Grand Lake and Hackberry FCCLA (Family Career and Community Leaders of America)
4-H Club accomplishments - Grand Lake, Hackberry, Johnson Bayou, South Cameron Elementary and South Cameron High
On motion of Mr. Howerton, seconded by Mrs. Abadie, the Board granted permission for travel for the following:
Approximately 30 students of the FCCLA (Family Career and Community Leaders of America Chapters - old FHA) from Hackberry and Johnson Bayou to travel to Houston on a non-school day, October 18, 2003, in conjunction with their St. Jude Hospital project.
K-5 Classes - Johnson Bayou High School - Museum of Natural Science Planetarium - Houston, TX - November 17, 2003
Johnson Bayou High School athletic events - December 2, 2003 at Sabine Pass, TX and December 8, 2003 at LaPorte, TX
Science Class (Ms. Delaney) - Grand Lake High School - NASA, Houston, TX -November 20, 2003
On motion of Mr. McEvers, seconded by Mrs. Theriot, the Board acknowledged Ms. Tina Savoie’s receipt of a grant of $2,500 for teaching materials from the Jordan Brand Division of Nike, Inc. She signed up to participate at a NECC Conference session in Seattle, Summer of 2003.
On motion of Mr. Howerton, seconded by Mr. Sanner, the Board acknowledged receipt of complements from Life Skills Workshop leaders, Bobby and Marion Pierce.
On motion of Mrs. Theriot, seconded by Mr. Howerton, the Board approved extension of the present bids for fuel for a 12 month period. The vote is recorded as follows:
YEAS: Mrs. Theriot, Mr. Morris, Mr. Sanner, Mr. Howerton, Mrs. Abadie
NAYS: Mr. McEvers
ABSENT: Mr. Trahan
On motion of Mr. Howerton, seconded by Mrs. Abadie, the Board authorized the Superintendent to sign the required Louisiana Uninsured/Underinsured Motorist Form reflecting a selection of lower limits of uninsured/underinsured motorist coverage than liability limits. This selection is applicable to commercial automobile insurance coverage for the period 10-01-2003/2004, as presented
On motion of Mr. Sanner, seconded by Mrs. Theriot, the Board approved payment of application 4 in the amount of $143,166.90 to Bessette Development Company for School District #5 (bond issue construction funds).
On motion of Mr. McEvers, seconded by Mr. Sanner, the Board approved the financial report.
On motion of Mr. Howerton, seconded by Mrs. Abadie, the Board approved payment of bills.
On motion of Mrs. Abadie, seconded by Mr. McEvers, the Board approved personnel items as follows:
Appointments:
Deborah Lange - Grade 3 Teacher - Johnson Bayou High School
Earl T. Mouton, Jr. - Special Education Teacher - Johnson Bayou High School
Mary F. Long - English Teacher - South Cameron High School
Lori Simon, Lunchroom Technician (6 hrs./day) - Johnson Bayou High School
Resignations:
Cheryl Borrel - English Teacher - South Cameron High School - effective September 26, 2003 (relocation)
Ouida Boudreaux - Bus Driver - South Cameron High School - effective December 31, 2003 in order to retire
Tonya Harrington - Sweeper - Johnson Bayou High School - effective September 8, 2003
Georgette Lavergne, Sweeper, Grand Lake High School, effective October 10, 2003
Deborah Lange, Teacher, Johnson Bayou High School, effective October 17, 2003
Extended Sick Leave:
Suzanne S. Hinton - Teacher - South Cameron Elementary School from 12/01/03 to 1/23/04
Frances Bellard - Bus Driver - Grand Lake High School (90 days)
On motion of Mr. Howerton, seconded by Mr. Sanner, the Board approved change order #4 in the added amount of $7,803.44 for Bessette Development Company for School District #5 (bond issue construction funds).
Superintendent’s report:
On motion of Mr. Howerton, seconded by Mr. Sanner, the Board accepted Goals and Objectives for the six schools and accepted the Superintendent’s Professional Development Plan.
On motion of Mr. McEvers, seconded by Mr. Sanner, the Board gave permission to enter into negotiations for property in Grand Lake.
On motion of Mr. Howerton, seconded by Mr. Sanner, the Board received a report on School and Student Management, with the Superintendent to include a report at the November 10, 2003 meeting.
On motion of Mr. Howerton, seconded by Mr. Sanner, the Board received information on highly qualified definitions for teachers and paraprofessionals.
On motion of Mrs. Theriot, seconded by Mr. McEvers, the Board proclaimed“School Bus Safety Week” - October 19-25, 2003.
On motion of Mrs. Theriot, seconded by Mr. Howerton, the Board gave the Superintendent permission to suspend the rules and pay the 13th check to employees with the October 24, 2003 payroll, instead of waiting until November 1, 2003.
On motion of Mr. McEvers, seconded by Mr. Sanner, the Board received information regarding the cycle for payment of State funds to support personnel.
On motion of Mr. McEvers, seconded by Mr. Sanner, the Board adjourned until the next regular session scheduled for November 10, 2003.
APPROVED:
Clifton Morris, President
CAMERON PARISH SCHOOL BOARD
ATTEST:
Douglas L. Chance, Secretary
CAMERON PARISH SCHOOL BOARD
The Committee of the Whole met on this date at 3:00 p.m. with the following members present: Clifton Morris - President, Loston McEvers, Dot Theriot, Dwayne Sanner, Pat Howerton, and Rachel Abadie. Absent: Marvin Trahan.
On motion of Mr. Howerton, seconded by Mrs. Abadie, the Committee approved the agenda.
On motion of Mr. McEvers, seconded by Mrs. Theriot, the Committee approved the minutes from the September 8, 2003 meeting as printed.
No bids were received for a surface lease on Section 16-14-12.
On motion of Mr. McEvers, seconded by Mr. Sanner, the Committee received a report on bids received for two surplus buildings.
On motion of Mrs. Theriot, seconded by Mr. Howerton, the Committee received comments regarding fuel for parish vehicles.
On motion of Mrs. Abadie, seconded by Mrs. Theriot, the Committee received a standard resolution regarding the Uninsured/Underinsured Motorist provision for fleet coverage as approved in Board Meeting on September 29, 2003.
On motion of Mrs. Abadie, seconded by Mr. Sanner, the Committee received application #14 for payment in the amount of $143,166.90 to Bessette Development Company for School District #5 (bond issue construction funds).
On motion of Mrs. Theriot, seconded by Mr. McEvers, the Committee received the financial report and reviewed bills for payment.
On motion of Mr. Howerton, seconded by Mrs. Theriot, the Committee adjourned.
APPROVED:
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Clifton Morris, President
CAMERON PARISH SCHOOL BOARD
ATTEST:
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Douglas L. Chance, Secretary
CAMERON PARISH SCHOOL BOARD