Cameron, Louisiana
September 13, 2004
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, Rachel Abadie, and Marvin Trahan.
On motion of Mr. McEvers, seconded by Mrs. Theriot, the Committee approved the agenda.
On motion of Mr. Howerton, seconded by Mr. Sanner, the Committee approved the minutes from the August 9, 2004 meeting as printed.
On motion of Mr. McEvers, seconded by Mr. Trahan, the Committee received a report on insurance coverage for 2004-2005 fiscal year.
On motion of Mr. Trahan, seconded by Mrs. Abadie, the Committee received a report on considering a resolution authorizing the superintendent to sign the required Louisiana Uninsured/Underinsured Motorist Form reflecting a selection of rejection of
Uninsured/underinsured motorist coverage.
On motion of Mr. Trahan, seconded by Mr. Sanner, the Committee received a report on the budget for 2004-2005 from Ms. Margaret Jones.
On motion of Mr. Howerton, seconded by Ms. Abadie, the Committee approved
the monthly financial report and payment of bills.
On motion of Mrs. Abadie, seconded by Mr. Sanner, the Committee adjourned.
APPROVED:
_______________________________
Clifton Morris, President
CAMERON PARISH SCHOOL BOARD
ATTEST:
_______________________________ _______________________________
Douglas L. Chance, Secretary Loston McEvers, Vice President
CAMERON PARISH SCHOOL BOARD CAMERON PARISH SCHOOL BOARD
Cameron, Louisiana
September 13, 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: Marvin Trahan.
The Superintendent added two items to the agenda:
Item 6.5 – 4-H Students recognized
Item 7 (A) – Grand Lake School Field Trips
On motion of Mr. Howerton, seconded by Mrs. Sanner, the Board approved the agenda.
On motion of Mr. Howerton, seconded by Mr. McEvers, the Board approved the minutes from the August 9, 2004 meeting as printed.
Cameron Parish 4-H students were presented awards and medals that were earned during 4-H University (formerly Short Course) and Summer State Records.
On motion of Mr. McEvers, seconded by Mrs. Theriot, the Board accepted the bid on the following surface lease (16-14-6) and will re-advertise on surface lease (16-14-12) which did not receive a bid. (Bid Tabulations Attached)
Lease which expired 7-31-04
No bid was received for 16-14-12
Re-advertisement for October 11, 2004
Lease (not paid) with renewal due 7-31-04
16-14-6 Bid received from Walter Davies
On motion of Mr. McEvers, seconded by Mrs. Theriot, the Board received a report from Mr. Gene Reynolds, Principal of Johnson Bayou School on 2004-2005 goals, objectives and an overview of activities for Johnson Bayou School.
On motion of Mrs. Abadie, seconded by Mr. Sanner, the Board approved two out of state field trips for Grand Lake School. The 6th grade class will be traveling to NASA on September 30, 2004 and the English class of Mr. Pat Fletcher will be traveling to Lutcher Theatre On November 18, 2004.
On motion of Mr. Howerton, seconded by Mr. McEvers, the Board approved the school board meeting dates as the second Monday of each month for the calendar year of 2005 and also a special meeting date in June, 2005. (Calendar Attached)
On motion of Mrs. Abadie, seconded by Mr. Sanner, the Board approved the 2005-2006 school calendar as recommended by the superintendent. (Calendar Attached)
On motion of Mrs. Theriot, seconded by Mr. McEvers, the Board approved the insurance coverage for 2004-2005.
On motion of Mrs. Abadie, seconded by Mr. Sanner, 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 coverage. This selection is applicable to commercial automobile insurance coverage for the period 9-17-2004 to 10-1-2005, as presented. Rejection of the terrorism coverage was included in the motion.
On motion of Mr. Howerton, seconded by Mrs. Abadie, the Board approved the adoption of the 2004-2005 budget.
On motion of Mr. Howerton, seconded by Mrs. Abadie, the Board approved the financial report and the payment of bills (from Finance Committee).
On motion of Mrs. Theriot, seconded by Mr. McEvers, the Board approved personnel items:
Appointments:
Tila Stansel – Hackberry School - LPN
Jenny Logan – Grand Lake School – Lunchroom Technician, effective September 1, 2004
Extended Medical Sick Leave:
Aimee Young – Grand Lake School – six weeks ending September 21, 2004
Penny Champion- Grand Lake School – until released by physician
Resignations:
Betty Phillips – Johnson Bayou School – Lunchroom Technician, effective May 28, 2004
Jody Gross - Hackberry School – Lunchroom Technician, effective September 9, 2004
Conclude and Transfer
Jennifer Armentor – Central Office – Secretary for Special Education, Transportation and Maintenance - Conclude and close the employment relationship effective September 21, 2004; and suspend the advertisement rules and transferred Mona Theriot from Cameron Elementary to the position of Secretary for Special Education, Transportation and Maintenance.
Payment of Sick Leave
Charlotte Broussard, South Cameron Elementary School authorized payment of sick leave up to 25 days.
On motion of Mr. McEvers, seconded by Mrs. Theriot, and on a roll call vote, the Board voted to enter into executive session to discuss the status of the Johnson Bayou School site.
YEAS: Mrs. Theriot, Mr. McEvers, Mr. Morris, Mr. Sanner, Mr. Howerton, Mrs. Abadie
NAYS: None
ABSENT: Mr. Trahan
On motion of Mr. McEvers, seconded by Mrs. Abadie, and on a roll call vote, the Board voted to return to regular session.
YEAS: Mrs. Theriot, Mr. McEvers, Mr. Morris, Mr. Sanner, Mr. Howerton, Mrs. Abadie
NAYS: None
ABSENT: Mr. Trahan
On motion of Mrs. Theriot, seconded by Mr. Howerton, the board voted to request legal counsel to proceed with research and action to acquire the property necessary to serve the students at Johnson Bayou High School including boundary agreements and other options.
On motion of Mrs. Abadie, seconded by Mrs. Theriot, the Board approved a pipeline property tax litigation resolution and intent. (Resolution Attached)
The vote is recorded as follows:
YEAS: Mrs. Theriot, Mr. McEvers, Mr. Morris, Mr. Sanner, Mrs. Abadie
ABSTAIN: Mr. Howerton (Mr. Howerton recused himself.)
ABSENT: Mr. Trahan
On motion of Ms. Abadie, seconded by Mr. Howerton, the Board granted the superintendent authority to proceed with the opening of bids, determination of low bid, and proceeding with the awarding thereof for school improvements in Bond District 4, Grand Lake High School contingent upon the bid being within bond issue constraints.
On motion of Mr. Sanner, seconded by Mr. Howerton, the Board granted the superintendent permission to advertise to receive bids for three (3) surplus buses.
On motion of Mr. Howerton, seconded by Mr. McEvers, the Board approved the Superintendent’s report:
A. Special School Board Meeting, Monday, October 4, 2004 at 3:00 pm for
the purpose of receiving public comment and addressing appropriate action pursuant to establishing millage rates.
B. Thank-you, thank-you from many teachers and all of the principals to members of the board on approving funds for classroom supplies.
C. Recognition to Ms. Michaeil Booth of South Cameron High School for her work with “eBoard”.
D. Thank you from Ms. Mary Baker, FBLA sponsor at Hackberry School and student leader Lance Pearson, Louisiana FBLA District IV Vice President to the board members for financial support to attend National Leadership Conference in Denver, Colorado.
E. Congratulations to Ms. Kelly Cline, 2002 Grand Lake School graduate, on the occasion of her earning the American FFA Degree—the highest FFA degree award. Ms. Cline’s high school sponsor was Mr. Gary Pool.
F. Service for new email system was completed last week. Currently, all teachers will have access to their email accounts from many places around the country.
On motion of Mr. Sanner, seconded by Mrs. Abadie, the Board adjourned until the next regular session of October 11, 2004.
APPROVED:
_______________________________
Clifton Morris, President
CAMERON PARISH SCHOOL BOARD
ATTEST:
_______________________________ _______________________________
Douglas L. Chance, Secretary Loston McEvers, Vice President
CAMERON PARISH SCHOOL BOARD CAMERON PARISH SCHOOL BOARD