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Parish of Cameron
July 13, 2015
The Cameron Parish School Board met at its regular meeting on this date and meeting was called to order at 5:00 pm, members in attendance are: Marsha Trahan, Christi Labove, Rhonda Boudreaux, Sheila Miller, John Canik, Sharon Picou and Paula Smythe. Absent: Joseph Delcambre
The prayer and the pledge were led by Mrs. Picou and Mr. Canik.
On the motion of Mrs. Boudreaux, seconded by Mrs. Labove, the Board approved adding agenda item to enter into Executive Session for the purpose of discussion of settlement re: Oil Spill by the Oil Rig “Deepwater Horizon” in the Gulf of Mexico on April 20, 2010 MDL NO.2179 Section J, as presented by the Superintendent.
On the motion of Mrs. Trahan, seconded by Mrs. Picou, the Board approved the agenda.
On the motion of Mrs. Boudreaux, seconded by Mrs. Labove, the Board approved the minutes of the June 8, 2015 and the June 22, 2015 Cameron Parish School Board meetings, as prepared by the Superintendent.
On the motion of Mrs. Picou, seconded by Mrs. Boudreaux, the Board received information of classes offered by ABC School of Westlake, LA., as presented by Kirby Bruchhaus and Cody Stroud.
A motion was made by Mrs. Smythe, to change the nursing staff to 3 LPN’s and 1 RN for the Cameron Parish School Board, motion failed for lack of second.
On the motion of Mrs. Trahan, seconded by Mr. Canik, the Board received information regarding staffing of nurses, as presented by Susan Dupont, RN, District School Health Administrator and approved keeping nursing staff the same for the 2015-2016 school year.
On the motion of Mrs. Boudreaux, seconded by Mrs. Picou, the Board approved renewal of contract with Center for Orthopaedics/ Imperial Health as sports medicine provider for the 2015-2016 school sports year, at no cost to Cameron Parish School Board, as presented by Trainer Jason Rodriguez, Center for Orthopaedics and the Superintendent.
On the motion of Mrs. Labove, seconded by Mr. Canik the Board received the monthly report on property incomes, as prepared by Mr. Lee Bloch, Bloch, Briggs and Associates.
On the motion of Mrs. Picou, seconded by Mrs. Labove the Board approved renewal of athletic accident insurance (providing insurance coverage for all students and all athletes) with Bollinger Specialty Group, as presented by Cindy Comeaux, Arthur J. Gallagher & Co., Public Entity Division.
The Board held a roll call vote to keep SRO staffing to include two officers for Grand Lake High School, as presented by Mrs. Trahan.
ROLL CALL VOTE:
YEAHS: Mrs. Trahan, Mrs. Labove, Mrs. Miller, Mr. Canik
NAYS: Mrs. Picou and Mrs. Smythe, Mrs. Boudreaux
ABSENT: Mr. Delcambre
On the motion of Mrs. Smythe, seconded by Mrs. Boudreaux, the Board approved the following financial issues, as presented by Mrs. Michelle Trahan:
· Authorization of payment of the bills
· Receipt of Financial Statement and Reports of Current Investments
· Receipt of Eagle Asset Management Report
· Receipt of monthly report on FEMA Project Worksheets, as prepared by Hoffpauir Architects
On the motion of Mrs. Boudreaux, seconded by Mrs. Picou, the Board approved revisions to Policy JCDA, Student Code of Conduct, per annual Discipline Policy Review Committee meeting, as presented by the Superintendent.
On the motion of Mrs. Smythe, seconded by Mrs. Labove, the Board approved renewing non-binding agreements with the following restoration contracts for Large Loss Turn Key Projects for August 1, 2015 through July 31, 2016, as presented by Mr. James Hoffpauir:
Ø Cotton Commercial USA, Inc.
Ø Signature Industrial Services
Ø Inland Environmentals, LLC
Ø Rapid Response Restoration, LLC
On the motion of Mrs. Labove, seconded by Mrs. Boudreaux, the Board approved current construction bid activities, as presented by James Hoffpauir, Hoffpauir Project Management Team:
A. Projects to be bid- James Hoffpauir, Project Management
· South Cameron High School Parking Lot- FEMA PW4813- pending FEMA approval/ appeal
· South Cameron High School Gym Ceiling- Rita Alt- FEMA- PW 4753- Requested to FEMA 4-13-15 Waiting on FEMA approval
· Grand Lake Baseball Field and North Road Lighting- FEMA- Rita Alt.- PW 4753- Requested to FEMA 4-13-15- waiting on FEMA approval
B. Projects out for bid/quotes- James Hoffpauir, Project Management
· Johnson Bayou High School- Generator-Reserve Funds- Bids to be received July 21, 2015
· Grand Lake High School Field House Communications Package-FEMA Contents- Out for quotes- July 2015
· South Cameron High School Field House Communications Package-FEMA Contents- Out for quotes- July 2015
C. Quote out for response- James Hoffpauir, Project Management
· None at this time.
On the motion of Mrs. Labove, seconded by Mrs. Boudreaux, the Board approved
Gunter Construction, low bidder, as General Contractor for Johnson Bayou High School-FEMA-Removal of Temp Buildings, Bids received June 29, 2015, as presented by James Hoffpauir, Hoffpauir Project Management Team:
Bidder Bid
Gunter Construction $238,000.
Anthony Savarino Crane and Rigging No Bid
Rite-Way Developers, Inc. No Bid
Pat Williams Construction LLC $246,800.
Sam Istre Construction, Inc. No Bid
Frey Construction and Dirt Services, LLC $294,300.
On the motion of Mrs. Boudreaux, seconded by Mrs. Labove, 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. Boudreaux, seconded by Mrs. Picou, the Board approved updates 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 Hoffpauir Architects, LLC and Project Architects.
On the motion of Mrs. Boudreaux, seconded by Mrs. Labove, the Board approved Change Order No. 1 on the CPSB Maintenance Garage Renovations, as presented by the Superintendent, Hoffpauir Architects, LLC and Project Architect.
On the motion of Mrs. Trahan, seconded by Mrs. Labove, the Board approved creating a policy authorizing the Superintendent to approve change orders and approved engaging Mr. Charles Hardie, with Hammonds, Sill, Adkins & Guice Law Firm to create the policy, as presented by the Superintendent.
On the motion of Mrs. Boudreaux, seconded by Mrs. Picou the Board received the following as presented by the Superintendent:
· 2015-2016 District Strategic Plan
· Superintendent’s report
Cameron Parish School Board
CHARLIE ADKINS, SUPERINTENDENT
Superintendent’s Report
July 13, 2015
Please accept this report regarding my efforts to meet the following Performance Objectives as outlined in Exhibit A of my employment contract:
1. Human Resource Management
a. Appointed Mrs. Michelle Dunham, Principal at Hackberry High School and DR. Holly Castile, Principal at Grand Lake High School.
b. Appointed Courtnie King Benoit as the Supervisor of Special Education.
c. Met with Principals to discuss creation of an Administrative Intern position using current staffing in an effort to create a pipeline of trained individuals within the parish to assume leadership roles as they become available.
2. District Operations and Financial Management
a. Participated in initial punch-list walk through at Johnson Bayou High School in anticipation of being able to occupy the building.
b. Met with Project Management Team to develop a timeline (playbook) of tasks to be completed relative to Rita and Ike rebuild projects.
c. Met with GOHSEP representatives relative to Ike Small Project Netting plan.
d. Met with Project Management Team and with FEMA and GOHSEP representatives to coordinate timeline (playbook) of tasks to be completed.
e. Met with Project Management Team and Insurance providers to examine current flood and property insurance policies and the procedures used to purchase insurance.
3. Student Growth and Achievement
a. Met with Network 3 Coach to review plans for upcoming school year.
b. Met with Principals for June summer meeting to review budget decisions, scheduling concerns, staffing concerns, and plans for Principal's Professional Development.
c. Met with District Technology Committee to review/revise technology policies and to address technology concerns.
4. Communication and Community Relations
a. Attended Cameron LNG meeting as a member of the Community Action Committee.
b. Attended Cameron Lions Club luncheon.
5. Organizational Leadership
a. Attended the Louisiana Association of School Superintendents Conference in Baton Rouge.
b. Attended the Louisiana Association of School Business Officials Summit in Lafayette.
c. Participated in Louisiana Superintendents Conference Call.
The Board voted to enter into executive session for the purpose of receiving updates on the following cases and issues, as presented by the District Attorney Jennifer Jones.
· Oil Spill by the Oil Rig “Deepwater Horizon” in the Gulf of Mexico on April 20, 2010 MDL NO.2179 Section J
Roll Call Vote
YEAHS: Marsha Trahan, Christi Labove, Rhonda Boudreaux, Sheila Miller,
John Canik, Sharon Picou, Paula Smythe
NAYS:
ABSENT: Joseph Delcambre
The Board voted to enter into regular session, as presented by President Marsha Trahan:
Roll Call Vote
YEAHS: Marsha Trahan, Christi Labove, Rhonda Boudreaux, Sheila Miller,
John Canik, Sharon Picou, Paula Smythe
NAYS:
ABSENT: Joseph Delcambre
On the motion of Mrs. Picou, seconded by Mrs. Boudreaux, the Board received updates and/ or action on the following cases and issues, as presented by the District Attorney Jennifer Jones:
· Oil Spill by the Oil Rig “Deepwater Horizon” in the Gulf of Mexico on April 20, 2010 MDL NO.2179 Section J
On the motion of Mrs. Smythe, seconded by Mrs. Boudreaux, the Board approved accepting the settlement offer from Oil Spill by the Oil Rig “Deepwater Horizon” in the Gulf of Mexico on April 20, 2010 MDL NO.2179 Section J and disclose offer when allowed, as presented by the District Attorney Jennifer Jones.
On the motion of Mrs. Picou, seconded by Mr. Canik, the Board adjourned the regular school board meeting.
_____________________________ July 13, 2015
Sheila Miller, Vice-President Date
APPROVED:
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Sheila Miller. Vice-President
CAMERON PARISH SCHOOL BOARD
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Charles Adkins, Superintendent
CAMERON PARISH SCHOOL BOARD