Cameron, Louisiana
January 12, 2004
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: Mr. Marvin Trahan.
On motion of Mr. Howerton, seconded by Mrs. Abadie, the Board approved the agenda.
On motion of Mr. McEvers, seconded by Mrs. Theriot, the Board approved the minutes from the December 8, 2003 regular meeting and the December 12, 2003 special meeting as printed.
No bids were received for the readvertised surface lease for the unexpired term of Section 16-14-12.
On motion of Mr. Howerton, seconded by Mr. McEvers, the Board recognized Mrs. Bobbye Delaney, Teacher at Grand Lake High School, for attaining National Board Certified Teacher status and presented her with a certificate. Ms. Jill Saia, State Department of Education, Professional Accountability Department, presented Ms. Delaney with a pin in recognition of her achievement.
On motion of Mr. Sanner, seconded by Mrs. Abadie, the Board approved a request from Elysium Energy, LLC for consent to assign the oil, gas, and mineral lease dated February 3, 1956 in Section 16-15-14 to Azimuth Energy.
On motion of Mr. Sanner, seconded by Mr. McEvers, the Board received a report regarding parent notification of “Not Highly Qualified Teacher.”
On motion of Mrs. Abadie, seconded by Mr. Howerton, the Board granted the superintendent permission to continue the 4th grade class size pilot program through the 2004-2005 school session.
On motion of Mrs. Theriot, seconded by Mr. McEvers, the Board received comments from Mr. Rick Merchant, CAE President.
On motion of Mr. McEvers, seconded by Mrs. Abadie, the Board gave approval for the following:
Special education preschool teachers, the school psychologist and Ms. Willyne Kestel to attend the national conference addressing issues in early development: birth to five years old, entitled The Young Child with Special Needs in Nashville, TN, March 25-31, 2004 with expenses covered with federal funds.
Participants in the Connected Classroom Series, an online classroom technology professional development cohort, to attend the annual Connected Classroom Conference in Las Vegas, NV, February 26-27, 2004 with expenses covered with professional development federal funds.
Request to permit the golf team from Hackberry High School to travel out-of-state to Myrtle Beach, SC, at no cost to the Board.
On motion of Mr. Howerton, seconded by Mr. Sanner, the Board approved payment of application #16 in the amount of $9,136.57 to Bessette Development for construction in School District #5 (bond issue construction funds).
On motion of Mr. Sanner, seconded by Mrs. Theriot, the Board accepted construction and renovation in School District No. 5, Johnson Bayou High School, as substantially complete within the standard period of 45 days to address remaining items.
On motion of Mr. McEvers, seconded by Mrs. Abadie, the Board authorized the superintendent to contract Mr. Gale Zembower as the architect for renovations and expansions at Grand Lake High School pending the district attorney’s review and approval of the contract.
On motion of Mrs. Theriot, seconded by Mr. Sanner, the Board accepted the resignation of Ms. Stephanie Rogers as teacher/assistant principal assigned to Johnson Bayou High School, effective January 19, 2004, in order for her to accept a position with the Louisiana State Department of Education; and authorized the superintendent to advertise for a teacher/assistant principal to replace Ms. Rogers.
On motion of Mrs. Abadie, seconded by Mr. Howerton, the Board approved an adjustment to the school calendar to provide release time for students and professional development for employees during the week following state testing, Thursday - Friday, March 25-26, 2004.
On motion of Mr. Howerton, seconded by Mrs. Abadie, the Board approved the Auditor’s Report which was an unqualified, excellent report.
On motion of Mr. Howerton, seconded by Mr. Sanner, the Board approved the financial report.
On motion of Mr. McEvers, seconded by Mrs. Theriot, the Board approved payment of bills.
On motion of Mrs. Abadie, seconded by Mr. Sanner, the Board approved the following personnel items:
Appointments
Connie Businelle, sweeper at Grand Lake High School (increase from 4 to 8 hours/day)
Shelia A. Fontenot, 4th grade teacher at Cameron Elementary (remainder of 2003-2004)
Stephanie Dimas, preschool teacher at Cameron Elementary (continue for the remainder of 2003-2004)
Waiver
Waive Act 715 requirements for Lane Thomas, teacher, due to her medical condition, in order for her to retire under disability provisions pursuant to the Louisiana Revised Statutes.
Extended Sick Leave
Grant Virginia Jones, Cameron Elementary teacher, extended sick leave pursuant to the Louisiana Revised Statutes for 16 working days, November 21 - December 19, 2003.
Sabbatical Leave - Medical
Grant Rebecca Vidrine, South Cameron Elementary teacher, a sabbatical leave during 2004-2005 for medical reasons based upon evidence provided by physicians pursuant to the Louisiana Revised Statutes.
Accept Resignation
Earl Mouton, special education teacher, Johnson Bayou High
Permission To Advertise
Supervisor of Transportation, Maintenance, and Assigned Areas - (Rationale - Mr. Ron Vining’s pending retirement)
Secretary position - Special Education, Transportation, Maintenance and Assigned Areas - (Rationale - Ms. Dinah Billings’ pending retirement)
On motion of Mrs. Theriot, seconded by Mr. McEvers, the Board received the superintendent’s report regarding goals and objectives for academic and other performances as reflected by the School Report Card issued by the Louisiana State Department of Education.
On motion of Mr. Howerton, seconded by Mrs. Abadie, the Board adjourned until the next regular session on Monday, February 9, 2004.
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
The Committee of the Whole met on this date at 3:00 p.m. with the following members present: Mr. Clifton Morris - President, Loston McEvers , Dot Theriot, Dwayne Sanner, Pat Howerton, and Rachel Abadie. Absent: Mr. Marvin Trahan.
On motion of Mr. Howerton, seconded by Mrs. Abadie, the Committee approved the agenda.
On motion of Mr. Sanner, seconded by Mr. McEvers, the Committee received the Audit Report.
On motion of Mr. McEvers, seconded by Mrs. Theriot, the Committee approved the minutes from the December 8, 2003 meeting.
On motion of Mrs. Abadie, seconded by Mr. Sanner, the Committee received the financial report.
On motion of Mr. Howerton, seconded by Mr. McEvers, the Committee reviewed bills for payment.
On motion of Mr. Howerton, seconded by Mrs. Abadie, the Committee adjourned.
APPROVED:
Clifton Morris, President
CAMERON PARISH SCHOOL BOARD
ATTEST:
Douglas L. Chance, Secretary
CAMERON PARISH SCHOOL BOARD