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Parish of Cameron
July 11, 2011
The Cameron Parish School Board met at its regular meeting on this date, members in attendance are: Tracy Carter, Dot Theriot, Marsha Trahan, Dwayne Sanner, Karen Nunez, James Boudreaux and R. Scott Nunez.
The prayer and the pledge were led by Mrs. Carter and Mr. Boudreaux.
On the motion of Mrs. Nunez, seconded by Mrs. Carter, the Board approved the agenda, as presented by the Superintendent.
On the motion of Mrs. Nunez, seconded by Mr. Nunez, the Board approved the board minutes of the regular meeting on June 21, 2011, as presented by the Superintendent.
On the motion of Mr. Boudreaux, seconded by Mrs. Nunez, the Board approved the following financial issues, as presented by Mrs. Trahan.
Payment of the bills
Financial Statement and Reports of Current Investments
On the motion of Mr. Boudreaux, seconded by Mrs. Nunez, the Board received monthly update on FEMA issues, with overall payments of $46,617,246.43 (Rita, Gustav and Ike payments) to date, per spread sheet, $15,528,132.61 in request for funds submitted to be paid, as presented by Ms. Cisneros.
On the motion of Mr. Boudreaux, seconded by Mrs. Nunez, the Board approved adopting a resolution in support of Cheniere Energy’s expansion of Sabine Pass LNG terminal in Cameron Parish, as presented by the Superintendent.
On the motion of Mr. Boudreaux, seconded by Mrs. Trahan, the Board approved renewal of Maksin Insurance at $32, 140.00, funded through Sixteenth Section Royalties, to cover all student accidents and injuries at school supervised events and other activities, including catastrophic coverage for all student athletes including football at Grand Lake High School and South Cameron High School and cheerleading at all schools, as presented by Ms. Donna Teer, Gallagher Benefit Services, Inc.
On the motion of Mr. Sanner, seconded by Mrs. Nunez, the Board approved to advertise for expired and unexpired surface leases and for a contract alligator hunter for tags not being used by surface lessees on Cameron Parish School Board properties, as presented by Mr. Theriot.
On the motion of Mrs. Trahan, seconded by Mr. Nunez, the Board received report of exemplary audit of LA 4 Preschool Program by the Louisiana Department of Education, as presented by the Superintendent and Mrs. Marcantel.
On the motion of Mrs. Nunez, seconded by Mr. Boudreaux, the Board received Redistricting Overview initial presentation by Michael C. Hefner, Chief Demographer, Geographic Planning and Demographic Services, LLC, as presented by the Superintendent.
On the motion of Mr. Nunez, seconded by Mr. Boudreaux, the Board received for review policy updates and changes to be voted upon at August 8, 2011 meeting:
Policy GBM- Transfer, as presented by Mrs. Nunez and Mr. Hammonds.
Policy EDAE-Student Transportation in Private Vehicles, as presented by Mr. Hammonds.
Policy IFCB-Field Trips and Excursions, as presented by Mr. Hammonds.
Policy KG- Use of School Facilities, as presented by Mr. Hammonds.
On the motion of Mrs. Carter, seconded by Mr. Sanner, the Board approved current construction bid activities, as presented by James Hoffpauir, Project Management.
Projects to be bid-
Hackberry High School- Phase III- Various Funding Sources- out to bid July 14, 2011
Hackberry High School- Ancillary Buildings-Various Funding Sources-out to bid in July
Projects out for bid-
Miscellaneous Improvements at South Cameron High School- Various Funding Sources- Bids to be received July 14, 2011
Approval of bid awards, as presented by Selena Cisneros, Project Management.
Approval of Steve Manceaux, low bidder, as General Contractor for South Cameron High School Vocational Educational Enhancements- Funding Source Bond Issue
Bidder Bid
Jerry Trahan $21,609.18
Steve Manceaux $19,985.00
Mike Leblanc $21,400.00
On the motion of Mrs. Carter, seconded by Mr. Sanner, the Board approved advertising for Requests for Proposals from Architects for Hackberry High School CDBG climate control upgrade, as presented by the Superintendent.
On the motion of Mrs. Carter, seconded by Mr. Sanner, the Board approved advertising for sale of surplus structure on newly acquired property in Hackberry in anticipation of parking lot to be constructed with sale proceeds, as presented by the Superintendent.
On the motion of Mrs. Carter, seconded by Mr. Sanner, the Board approved authorizing the Superintendent to advertise for new bids and accept low bids on currently advertised projects due to requisite number of advertising days and a need to move forward on projects, as presented by the Superintendent.
On the motion of Mrs. Carter, seconded by Mr. Sanner, the Board received update on current FEMA, CDBG and General Fund Construction, Repairs, and Renovations to permanent and temporary sites' projects from Hoffpauir Architects, LLC, Cameron Parish School Board's Project Management Firm, as presented by James Hoffpauir, Architect, and Selena Cisneros, Engineer, Superintendent and Project Architects.
On the motion of Mrs. Trahan, seconded by Mr. Nunez, the Board approved the Personnel Report, as presented by Superintendent.
The Board voted to enter into executive session for the purpose of discussing ongoing correspondence from the attorney for Sam Istre Construction with regard to potential litigation, as a result of construction work performed at Hackberry High School, as presented by the Superintendent.
ROLL CALL VOTE:
YEAHS: Mr. Nunez, Mr. Boudreaux, Mrs. Nunez, Mrs. Theriot, Mrs. Carter, Mrs. Trahan and Mr. Sanner
NAYS: None
ABSENT: None
The Board voted to enter into regular session, as presented by the Superintendent.
ROLL CALL VOTE:
YEAHS: Mr. Nunez, Mr. Boudreaux, Mrs. Nunez, Mrs. Theriot, Mrs. Carter, Mrs. Trahan and Mr. Sanner
NAYS: None
ABSENT: None
On the motion of Mr. Nunez, seconded by Mrs. Nunez, the Board received information on potential construction litigation, as presented by the Superintendent.
On the motion of Mrs. Carter, seconded by Mrs. Nunez, the Board adjourned the regular school board meeting.
_____________________________________July 11,2011
Stephanie D. Rodrigue, Superintendent Date
Report ESTRUCTURING
Consider approval of Superintendent’s restructuring of three member financial staff to reflect responsibilities/titles of Business Management, Payroll Accounting and Accounts Payable.
WAIVER OF SABBATICAL/ RESIGNATION
Lindsay Smythe Grand Lake High School, Teacher, effective May 26, 2011
RESIGNATION
Heather Tregle Hackberry High School, Science Teacher, (documentation pending)
APPOINTMENT
Brenda Sanders Johnson Bayou High School, Principal, effective July 26, 2011
Katherine Vidrine Hackberry High School, Counselor, effective July 26, 2011
Kristin Brooks Hackberry High School, Assistant Principal, effective July 26, 2011
Extended (no applicants) Grand Lake High School, Teacher, effective July 26, 2011
TRANSFER
Charles Wilson Johnson Bayou High School, ½ Assistant Principal, ½ Supervisor of Transportation/Bus Maintenance
EXTENDED SICK LEAVE DAYS
Charlene Swire South Cameron High School, 6/1-6/30, 17 full days
Linda Overmeyer Grand Lake High School, 6/8-6/30, 13 full days
APPROVED:
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Dorothy Theriot, President
CAMERON PARISH SCHOOL BOARD
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Stephanie D. Rodrigue, Superintendent
CAMERON PARISH SCHOOL BOARD