Cameron, Louisiana
June 13, 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, Clifton Morris and Rachel Abadie. Absent: Marvin Trahan.
On motion of Mr. Morris, seconded by Mr. Howerton, the Committee approved the agenda.
On motion of Mr. Howerton, seconded by Mrs. Abadie, the Committee approved the minutes from May 9, 2005 as printed.
On motion of Mrs. Abadie, seconded by Mrs. Theriot, the Committee approved the financial statement.
On motion of Mrs. Abadie, seconded by Mr. Sanner, the Committee approved the payment of bills.
On motion of Mr. Morris, seconded by Mr. Sanner, the Committee received a report pursuant to calling a special board meeting on Thursday, June 30, 2005 at 9:00 a.m. for the purpose of adopting final budget revisions for 2004-2005 and approving personnel.
On motion of Mr. Howerton, seconded by Mrs. Abadie, the Committee received a report pursuant to increasing support for the LSU Ag Extension Service for 4-H and other related services to be reviewed annually.
On motion of Mr. Morris, seconded by Mr. Sanner, the Committee received a report pursuant to reauthorization/formal authorization for Ms. Margaret Jones to continue to wire/electronic transfer per Hibernia’s request – Ms. Margaret Jones.
On motion of Mr. Howerton, seconded by Mr. Morris, the Committee received a report to consider bids for Milk and Bread for 2005 - 2006 school term – Ms. Cynthia Carpenter.
On motion of Ms. Theriot, seconded by Mr. Morris, the Committee received a report to consider bids for Janitorial Supplies, Paper Goods and Duplicating Paper for 2005 - 2006 school term – Ms. Torrey Bonsall.
On motion of Mr. Howerton, seconded by Mrs. Abadie, 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, Rachel Abadie and Clifton Morris. Absent: Mr. Marvin Trahan.
On motion of Mr. Howerton, seconded by Mrs. Abadie, the Board approved the agenda.
On motion of Mr. Morris, seconded by Mr. Howerton, the Board approved the minutes from the May 9, 2005 meeting as printed.
On motion of Mr. Morris, seconded by Mrs. Theriot, the Board received and accepted the bids for milk and bread within the food service program for 2005 – 2006 school term.
On motion of Mr. Howerton, seconded by Ms. Abadie, the Board received and accepted the bids for Janitorial Supplies, Paper Goods and Duplicating Paper for the 2005 – 2006 school session.
The Board received comments from Mrs. Connie Dorè, sponsor of the 2005 Connie Dorè Environmental Poster and Slogan Contest, Mr. David Duhon of Grand Lake representing principals, and Supervisor Nancy Boudreaux who served as coordinator and hostess at a reception honoring Mrs. Dorè and student winners. Mrs. Dorè recognized poster and slogan winners from each school in grade patterns of K - 3, 4 - 7, and 8 - 12. Grade level winners received $50, parish-wide grade level winners received $100, and overall parish winners received $500. The school of the parish winners received $2,500. A list of winners is attached.
On motion of Mr. Morris, seconded by Mr. Sanner, the board received a report on donations made by Cameron Communications, Pat and Debbie Howerton and an anonymous donor to Grand Lake High School in the amount of $3,400.00 for the purchase of rings for the 2005 State Champion Girls Softball Team.
On motion of Ms. Abadie, seconded by Mrs. Theriot the board granted permission for Mr. Uland Guidry to investigate and collect data pursuant to cleanup and vegetation management on Section 16-15-14.
On motion of Mr. Morris, seconded by Mrs. Theriot, the board granted leasee permission to clean boat ditches on section 16-15-3 as presented by Mr. Uland Guidry.
On motion of Mr. Howerton, seconded by Ms. Abadie, the board approved advertising for an oil and gas lease on Section 16-15-15 as follows:
That certain tract or parcel of land containing 640.0 acres more or less, being all of Section 16, Township 15 South, Range 15 West, Cameron Parish, Louisiana.
On motion of Mr. Howerton, seconded by Mr. Sanner, the board approved to remove from the table the adoption of a school site financial management policy.
On motion of Mr. Howerton, seconded by Mr. Morris, the board approved to adopt a school-site financial management policy after review and approved by board auditor, Mr. Charles Marchbanks.
On motion of Mrs. Theriot, seconded by Mr. Howerton, the board approved to remove from the table the adoption of an athletic booster club policy.
On motion of Mrs. Theriot, seconded by Ms. Abadie, the board approved the adoption of an athletic booster club policy.
On motion of Ms. Howerton, seconded by Mr. Morris, the board approved the personnel evaluation plan for 2005 – 2006 as presented by Superintendent.
On motion of Ms. Abadie, seconded by Mrs. Theriot, the Board approved advertising for bids for lawn care at Grand Chenier Elementary and Audrey Memorial as presented by Mr. Guidry and Mr. Welch.
On motion of Mrs. Theriot, seconded by Ms. Abadie, the Board approved the Student Code of Conduct policy in regard to cell phones – leaving terminology as Unauthorized Use Of.
AYES: Mr. Morris, Mrs. Theriot, Mr. McEvers, Ms. Abadie
NAYS: Mr. Sanner, Mr. Howerton
ABSENT: Mr. Trahan
The board will review the student code of conduct policy for 30 days and will consider the policy at the July 11, 2005 board meeting.
On motion of Mr. Morris, seconded by Mrs. Theriot, the Board approved increasing support for the LSU Ag Extension for 4-H and other related services which would be reviewed annually as discussed in the Finance Meeting.
On motion of Mr. Howerton, seconded by Ms. Abadie, the Board approved calling for a special board meeting on Thursday, June 30, 2005 at 9:00 a.m. for the purpose of adopting final budget revisions for 2004-2005 and approving personnel as discussed in the Finance Meeting.
On motion of Mr. Morris, seconded by Mr. Sanner, the Board approved the monthly financial statement and payment of bills as received in the Finance Meeting.
On motion of Mr. Howerton, seconded by Ms. Abadie, the Board approved the elimination of the French program at Cameron Elementary School pursuant to Policy File GBKA-P, Section I, Part C, a single curriculum program, and added a Spanish program for the purpose of meeting the requirements of PL 107:110, No Child Left Behind, in an effort to address the language needs of limited English proficiency students and the achievement gap of subgroups as referenced in Title I, Section 1001, Parts 2-3. Mrs. Dot Theriot voted Nay.
On motion of Mr. Howerton, seconded by Ms. Abadie, the Board approved, under Policy File GBKA-P, Section I, Part C, the elimination of the position which had existed under the titles of Coordinator of Title I Technologies, Coordinator of Title I, Coordinator of Federal Programs, Director of Title I, Coordinator of Federal Programs, Coordinator of ECIA Tutorial Services, Tutorial Coordinator, and/or combinations of the above effective Friday, July 15, 2005; and, structure a new temporary and provisional position for 2005-2006 to provide direct computer instructional application and utilization for students and the delivery of professional development services as structure, developed, scheduled, and/or approved by supervisor for NCLB and the superintendent under the title of Computer Utilization and Application Instructor. The rationale herein involved the need for school improvement; i.e., (a) need to enhanced services directly to students pursuant to computer application and utilization as well as redirect opportunities for professional development for personnel; (b) need to enhanced production outcomes pursuant to the level of expenditures; and, (c) need to provide more opportunities for computer applications and utilization enhancement through offerings during the summer months.
Further, the position of Computer Utilization and Application Instructor shall be available effective July 18, 2005 – June 30, 2006 wherein employment is available during the applicable portions of July 2005, August 2005, the school session on the approved school calendar, and those applicable days available May 30, 2006 through June 30, 2006. Additionally, the superintendent is authorized to offer the position to the employee affected by the elimination of the position noted herein since only one individual was assigned to the position being eliminated, and should the individual accept this offer of employment, then compensation will be at the same salary rate for the 2005-2006 period as the individual was paid in the 2004-2005 period. Also, the individual shall be eligible for annual leave at the same rate as currently experienced as specified by a motion by Mrs. Dot Theriot, seconded by Mr. Morris, and approved. Salary and annual leave will not be reduced during 2005-2006 unless all other similarly situated employees experience the same reduction.
Personnel
The following listed personnel actions are recommended by the superintendent for the Board’s consideration at the regular meeting on June 13, 2005.
Recommended by: ______________________________________ (Including attachments)
Douglas L. Chance, Superintendent
Note: The attachments were school-based certificated employee and teacher lists for each school and the office; and, these lists were held in abeyance until June 30, 2005 pursuant to the superintendent’s request.
Bus Drivers
Transfer
On motion by Mrs. Theriot, seconded by Mr. Sanner, the Board approved the request of Ms. Jessye Roux Conner for a transfer from an assignment on a special route to a vacant route serving students at Cameron Elementary School effective for the 2005-2006 school session.
Resignation
On motion by Mr. Morris, seconded by Ms. Abadie, the Board accepted the resignation of Ms. Angela Jouett effective with the close of the session on May 27, 2005 as driver of a special route serving Grand Lake High School.
Advertise per State Requirements
On motion of Mrs. Theriot, seconded by Mr. Morris, the Board approved the motion to advertise bus routes left vacant by the transfer of Ms. Conner and the resignation of Ms. Jouett.
Custodial Services
Transfer
On motion of Mr. Morris, seconded by Ms. Theriot, the Board granted Ms. Patty Trahan’s request to transfer as a sweeper from South Cameron Elementary to South Cameron High in order to assume an AM work schedule.
On motion of Mr. Sanner, seconded by Ms. Morris, the Board granted Ms. Dorothy Virginia LeJeune’s request to transfer as a sweeper from South Cameron High to South Cameron Elementary in order to assume a PM work schedule.
Resignation
On motion of Mr. Howerton, seconded by Mr. Sanner, the Board accepted the resignation of Ms. Brenda Primeaux as a sweeper at Cameron Elementary School effective May 27, 2005.
Sabbatical
Medical
On motion of Mr. Howerton, seconded by Ms. Abadie, the Board granted a sabbatical leave for Ms. Kathy Backlund for medical purposes for the 2005-2006 school session based upon her physician’s recommendation and further consultation during the fall semester.
Payment for Unused Sick Leave
On motion of Mr. Howerton, seconded by Mr. Sanner, the Board granted the request of Ms. Carolyn B. Primeaux for payment of up to 25 days of accrued and unused accumulated sick leave pursuant to the Louisiana Revised Statutes.
Separation (processing per LRS)
On a motion by Mr. Howerton, seconded by Ms. Abadie, the Board approved the recommendation of the superintendent not to re-appoint Ms. Shauntel Landreneau since she had served a portion of the year in a provisional assignment and regular teachers were returning to assume their positions at Grand Lake. Further, expressions of appreciation were noted for her outstanding performance in the provisional position during a portion of the 2004-2005 session.
On a motion by Mr. Howerton, seconded by Mr. Sanner, the Board approved the recommendation of the superintendent not to re-appoint Mr. Randall Von Rosenberg since he had served in a special assignment at Grand Lake High School for a portion of the 2004-2005 session and the special assignment would not be available for the 2005-2006 session. Further, expressions of appreciation were noted for his performance in some special areas.
On a motion by Ms. Abadie, seconded by Mr. Sanner, the Board approved the recommendation of the superintendent not to re-appoint Ms. Karen Wheat since she served as a substitute and in a position beginning at mid-term at Grand Lake, and since there were special certification limitations. Further, expressions of appreciation were noted for her superior performance.
On a motion by Mr. Howerton, seconded by Mr. Morris, the Board approved the recommendation of the superintendent to discontinue the employment of Ms. Louise Poirier since she served in a single curriculum program with authorization to teach in only the single curriculum area. The curriculum area was being eliminated in an effort to comply with the requirements of PL 107:110, No Child Left Behind, wherein the subgroup and achievement levels of Spanish speaking students were the focus. Ms. Dot Theriot voted Nay.
On a motion by Mr. Sanner, seconded by Ms. Abadie, the Board approved the recommendation of the superintendent not to re-appoint Ms. Lavette Coleman since there were certification restrictions and since she was appointed to complete the 2004-2005 session. Additionally, certified and acceptable applicants were available. Further, expressions of appreciation were noted for her performance during her appointment.
On a motion by Ms. Theriot, seconded by Mr. Morris, the Board voted to hold in abeyance action pursuant to Ms. Tanya Trahan, a non-tenured teacher whose position was being reduced to less than full-time in order to accommodate other curricula offerings. Mr. Howerton voted Nay.
On a motion by Ms. Theriot, seconded by Mr. Morris, the Board approved the recommendation of the superintendent not to re-appoint Ms. Stacy Miller since she had served in a position added for a portion of the session due to a class enrollment increase at South Cameron Elementary. Further, expressions of appreciation were noted for her performance during this assignment.
On a motion by Mr. Howerton, seconded by Mr. Morris, the Board approved the recommendation of the superintendent not to re-appoint Ms. Veronica Gardner since the position had been adjusted for the 2004-2005 session, and since the position was being eliminated based upon schedule re-organization, course offerings, and enrollment needs.
On a motion by Mr. Howerton, seconded by Mr. Morris, the Board approved the recommendation of the superintendent not to re-appoint Ms. Debra Heard, a non-tenured teacher, due to special certification provisions with limitations. Further, expressions of appreciation were noted for Ms. Heard’s dedicated service to the students enrolled in Cameron Parish Schools.
On a motion by Mr. Howerton, seconded by Mr. Sanner, the Board approved the recommendation of the superintendent not to re-appoint Ms. Angie Evans since she had served in a position for a portion of the 2004-2005 session at Cameron Elementary due to the initial teacher resigning due to health reason.
On a motion by Mr. Morris, seconded by Mr. Howerton, the Board approved the recommendation of the superintendent not to re-appoint Ms. Jill Cooley-Rochard, a non-tenured teacher driving more than 100 miles per day wherein fuel cost had increased by more than 40% since her initial appointment. Further, Ms. Cooley-Rochard was seeking employment in a neighboring district.
On a motion by Mr. Howerton, seconded by Mr. Sanner, the Board approved the recommendation of the superintendent to grant the request of Ms. Debra Rutherford to transfer from the position of special education aide to instructional aide at South Cameron Elementary.
On a motion by Ms. Theriot, seconded by Mr. Morris, the Board approved the recommendation of the superintendent to appoint Ms. Dinah Billings, former employee, to the position of secretary for Maintenance, Transportation, and Special Education effective June 1, 2005.
On a motion by Mr. Howerton, second by Ms. Abadie, the Board approved the recommendation of the superintendent to appoint Ms. Melissa LeBeouf to the position of secretary at South Cameron High School effective August 2, 2005.
On a motion by Mr. Howerton, seconded by Mr. Sanner, the Board approved the recommendation of the superintendent to appoint Ms. Carolina Rangel, effective October 1, 2005 as a teacher of Spanish at Grand Lake High School with a view toward establishing a portion of time for the curriculum at South Cameron Elementary School.
On a motion by Mr. Sanner, seconded by Mr. Howerton, the Board approved the recommendation of the superintendent to appoint Ms. Dina Galicia Eloi as a teacher of Spanish for Hackberry and Johnson Bayou.
The superintendent reported on “School Improvement Efforts” as a preface to recommendations for administrative/curriculum assistants. The notations included an explanation that Ms. Sethie Trosclair will continue to serve as an assistant principal at South Cameron High School with all of the duties, responsibilities, and rights therein; however, she will focus on curriculum, GLE alignment, and student achievement for grades 10-12 during 2005-2006. Also, she will continue to provide leadership for custodial services, and notations of excellence for past performance in this area were shared.
On a motion by Ms. Abadie, seconded by Mr. Howerton, the Board approved the recommendation of the superintendent to appoint Ms. Shelia Miller to serve in a provisional assignment for 2005-2006 as an administrative-curriculum assistant at South Cameron High for grades 8 & 9 with a focus on reading, special education needs, and GLE alignment in all 8th-9th courses with observation and evaluation duties including instructional responsible in two classes; add 10 days of compensation;
On motion by Mr. Howerton, second by Mr. Sanner, the Board approved the recommendation of the superintendent to appoint Mr. Stevie Barnett to serve in a provisional assignment for 2005-2006 session as an administrative assistant at South Cameron High School for athletics, student management, and other duties for grades 8-12 including instruction in two math classes as well as his coaching responsibilities; add 10 days of compensation;
On a motion by Mr. Howerton, seconded by Mr. Morris, the Board approved the recommendation of the superintendent to appoint Ms. Wendy Wicke to serve in a provisional assignment for 2005-2006 as an administrative-curriculum assistant at both South Cameron Elementary School and Cameron Elementary School for the purpose of working two classes at SCES and with a focus on mentoring, assisting, observing, and evaluating in all grades at both schools in order to ensure quality instruction, alignment of GLEs, and the strengthening of the instructional program; add 10 days of compensation;
On a motion by Ms. Abadie, seconded by Mr. Howerton, the Board approved the recommendation of the superintendent to appoint Mr. Mike Thomas to serve in a provisional assignment for 2005-2006 as an administrative-curriculum assistant at Grand Lake High School for the purpose of working three classes and with a focus on continued school improvement through addressing curriculum needs directly and/or assuming some of Ms. Holmes duties in order for her to address curriculum needs/student achievement; add 10 days of compensation;
On a motion by Mr. Howerton, seconded by Mr. Morris, the Board approved the recommendation of the superintendent to appoint Ms. Melanie Little to serve in a provisional assignment for 2005-2006 as an administrative-curriculum assistant at Hackberry High School for the purpose of working a minimum of four classes and with a focus on mentoring, assisting, observing, and evaluating in all grades in order to ensure quality instruction, alignment of GLEs, and the strengthening of the instructional program; add 10 days of compensation;
On motion of Mr. Howerton, seconded by Mr. Morris, the Board adjourned until the special meeting on June 30, 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