Cameron, Louisiana
February 14, 2005
The Committee met on this date at 3:00 p.m. with the following members present: Loston McEvers, Dot Theriot, Dwayne Sanner, Pat Howerton and Rachel Abadie. Absent: Clifton Morris and Marvin Trahan.
On motion of Mr. Sanner, seconded by Mrs. Abadie, the Committee approved the agenda.
On motion of Mrs. Theriot, seconded by Mr. Sanner, the Committee approved the minutes from the January 10, 2005 meeting as printed.
On motion of Mrs. Abadie, seconded by Mrs. Theriot, the Committee received the annual audit report by Mr. Charles Marchbanks.
On motion of Mrs. Theriot, seconded by Mrs. Abadie, the Committee approved the monthly financial report.
On motion of Mr. Sanner, seconded by Mrs. Theriot, the Committee approved the payment of bills.
On motion of Mrs. Abadie, seconded by Mrs. Theriot, the Committee received a report regarding the status of pipeline litigation by Ms. Margaret Jones.
On motion of Mrs. Theriot, seconded by Mr. Sanner, the Committee received a report to advertise for facilities and property improvement bids for track renovations at South Cameron High School, the installation of a physical education pavilion at South Cameron Elementary School, and an asphalt track at Hackberry High School funded with Special Project Funds.
On motion of Mr. Sanner, seconded by Mrs. Theriot, the Committee adjourned.
APPROVED:
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Loston McEvers, President
CAMERON PARISH SCHOOL BOARD
ATTEST:
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Douglas L. Chance, Secretary
CAMERON PARISH SCHOOL BOARD
The Cameron Parish School Board met in regular session on this date with the following members present: Loston McEvers, Dwayne Sanner, Dot Theriot, Pat Howerton and Rachel Abadie. Absent: Clifton Morris and Marvin Trahan.
On motion of Mr. Howerton, seconded by Mrs. Abadie, the Board approved the agenda.
On motion of Mr. Howerton, seconded by Mrs. Abadie, the Board approved the minutes from the January 10, 2005 meeting as printed.
Recognition of the Student of Year Parish Winners
Cami Elizabeth Richard - 5th Grade
Evan Taylor Guidry - 8th Grade
Tabitha Michelle Nunez - 12th Grade
The Board received a report from Mrs. Susan Ledger of the LaCHIP Program.
On motion of Mr. Sanner, seconded by Mr. Howerton, the Board approved the report on the annual audit that was given by Mr. Charles Marshbanks.
On motion of Mr. Howerton, seconded by Mrs. Abadie, the Board approved and authorized expenditures as presented in the financial report and the payment of bills (from Finance Committee).
On motion of Mrs. Theriot, seconded by Mr. Sanner, the Board approved the report on pipeline litigation.
On motion of Mr. Howerton, seconded by Mr. Sanner, the Board approved the request to advertise for bids for facilities and property improvements for track renovations at South Cameron High School, the installation of a pavilion at South Cameron Elementary School, and an asphalt track at Hackberry High School, using Special Project Funds.
On motion of Ms. Abadie, seconded by Mr. Howerton, the Board received comments from Ms. Dot Theriot regarding South Cameron Elementary School and Grand Chenier Elementary School sites.
On motion of Mr. Sanner, seconded by Mrs. Theriot, the Board adopted the report on “A Philosophy Statement for Cameron Parish Schools” as given by the Superintendent.
On motion of Mrs. Theriot, seconded by Mrs. Abadie, the Board approved the Vision Statement, Mission Statement, Goals and Objectives as received on January 10, 2005 and amended to include goals statements.
(1) Foster and maintain efforts to establish a viable music and fine arts program as soon as financially possible; (2) Foster and maintain efforts to establish a viable pre-school program for all students as soon as financially feasible; (3) maintain safe, healthy, and attractive learning environments; and (4) manage financial and other resources pursuant to governance regulations and in a manner to promote student learning and growth.
On motion of Mrs. Abadie, seconded by Mr. Sanner, the Board approved the recommendation received on January 10, 2005 wherein the school principal shall serve as athletic director, and permit Mr. Byron Gibbs to continue serving since his assignment, as Assistant Principal is administrative.
On motion of Mr. Howerton, seconded by Mrs. Theriot, the Board received an updated report pursuant to athletic booster associations presented by Superintendent.
On motion of Mrs. Theriot, seconded by Mr. Howerton, the Board received an updated report pursuant to school site financial and fund management as presented by the Superintendent.
On motion of Mrs. Abadie, seconded by Mr. Howerton, the Board approved the request of School Food Service to advertise for 2005-2006 Non Food Supplies.
On motion of Mr. Sanner, seconded by Mrs. Theriot, the Board approved personnel items:
Personnel Report
Resignations:
Jimmie Dowd, Jr., Sweeper, South Cameron High School; recommend accepting his resignation pursuant to his request effective at the close of the day February 11, 2005
Payment of Sick Leave:
Ervis Portie, Jr., Central Office, Maintenance Department, authorized payment of sick leave up to 25 days.
On motion of Mrs. Abadie, seconded by Mr. Howerton, the Board approved a request from Cameron Elementary School to permit the 5th and 6th grade students to visit the Museum of Natural Sciences in Houston, Texas on Friday, May 6, 2005.
On motion of Mr. Howerton, seconded by Mr. Sanner, the Board approved adjusting the 2005-2006 calendar to align with the dates of the 2006 Louisiana Fur and Wildlife Festival; i.e., January 12-14, 2006.
On motion of Mrs. Abadie, seconded by Ms. Theriot, the Board received the following reports from the Superintendent.
(a) State Salary Schedule
(b) State-wide School Districts Financial Status
(c) State-Testing – March 14th; Field Test – April 11th
(d) Spring – 2006 8th Grade Requirements
(e) McNeese Admission Standards
On motion of Mr. Howerton, seconded by Mr. Sanner, the Board adjourned until the next regular session on March 14, 2005.
APPROVED:
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Loston McEvers, President
CAMERON PARISH SCHOOL BOARD
ATTEST:
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Douglas L. Chance, Secretary
CAMERON PARISH SCHOOL BOARD