The Board received the Superintendent’s Report as presented by the Superintendent:
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Parish of Cameron
November 7, 2016
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, John Canik, Sheila Miller, Sharon Picou and Joseph Delcambre. Absent: Paula Smythe and Rhonda Boudreaux
The prayer and the pledge were led by Mr. Canik and Mrs. Picou.
On the motion of Mrs. Trahan, seconded by Mrs. Picou, the Board held a roll call vote to add additional item to agenda to consider receiving information and taking appropriate action on directing legal counsel to draft a document of agreement between a teacher and the district for earning special certification at the request of the district, as presented by the Superintendent.
Roll Call Vote
YEAHS: Marsha Trahan, Christi Labove, Sheila Miller, John Canik, Sharon Picou, Joseph Delcambre
NAYS:
ABSENT: Paula Smythe, Rhonda Boudreaux
On the motion of Mrs. Labove, seconded by Mrs. Trahan, the Board held a roll call vote to add an Executive Session to discuss potential litigation, Cameron Parish Police Jury versus All Citizens and Taxpayers of Cameron Parish, as presented by District Attorney Jennifer Jones.
Roll Call Vote
YEAHS: Marsha Trahan, Christi Labove, Sheila Miller, John Canik, Sharon Picou, Joseph Delcambre
NAYS:
ABSENT: Paula Smythe, Rhonda Boudreaux
On the motion of Mrs. Miller, seconded by Mrs. Picou, the Board approved the agenda.
On the motion of Mrs. Labove, seconded by Mrs. Picou, the Board approved the minutes of the October 10, 2016 regular meeting and the October 24, 2016 Special Meeting of the Cameron Parish School Board, as prepared by the Superintendent.
On the motion of Mrs. Trahan, seconded by Mrs. Miller, the Board held a roll call vote to adopt a Resolution authorizing Cameron Parish School System Representatives to sign and execute a CEA/PILOT Agreement with Cameron LNG on behalf of the Cameron Parish School Board, as presented by the Superintendent.
Roll Call Vote to Adopt Resolution
YEAHS: Marsha Trahan, Christi Labove, Sheila Miller, John Canik, Sharon Picou, Joseph Delcambre
NAYS:
ABSENT: Paula Smythe, Rhonda Boudreaux
The Board received for 30 day review Policy IDFA-Interscholastic Athletics, as presented by Mr. Stevie Barnett and the Superintendent.
The Board received information on payment of the bills, as presented by Mrs. Michelle Trahan.
The Board received Financial Statement and Reports of Current Investments, as presented by Mrs. Michelle Trahan.
The Board received monthly report on FEMA Project Worksheets, as prepared and presented by Mr. James Hoffpauir, Hoffpauir Architects.
The Board received information on the following land issues as prepared by Mr. Lee Bloch- Bloch, Briggs & Associates:
A. Monthly report on property income
The Board received reports on current construction bid activities, as presented by Mr. 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 Obligation- no bid date set
● Hackberry High School- Modifications and upgrades for accessibility-FEMA PW 4753- Site 28- Pending FEMA approval- Requested August 15,2016
● Johnson Bayou High School- Fencing- FEMA – IKE PW419-Pending Wetland Approval
B. Projects out for bid/quotes- James Hoffpauir, Project Management
o None at this time.
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C. Quote out for response- James Hoffpauir, Project Management
o None at this time.
On the motion of Mrs. Trahan, seconded by Mrs. Picou, 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.
The Board received 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. Miller, seconded by Mr. Canik, the Board received information on possible allocation of a 13th check for employees and approved 13th check in the amount of $900., as presented by Mr. Joseph Delcambre.
The Board received for 30 day review policies to align with the 2016 Louisiana Legislative Session, as presented by the Superintendent.
Ø DJE- Purchasing
Ø EBBH- Use of Automated External Defibrillator (AED)
Ø GBA- Contracts and Compensation
Ø IDDF- Education of Students With Exceptionalities
On the motion of Mrs. Miller, seconded by Mr. Canik, the Board approved granting out-of-state travel to the South Cameron High School – High School Art / Gifted Talented classes to travel to Houston, Texas to view the Edgar Degas Exhibit at the Houston Museum of Fine Arts on December 8, 2016. Transportation by school bus with certified driver, as presented by the Superintendent.
On the motion of Mrs. Miller, seconded by Mr. Canik, the Board approved authorizing District Attorney Jennifer Jones to draft a document of agreement between a teacher and the district for earning special certification at the request of the district, as presented by the Superintendent.
The Board voted to enter into Executive Session for the purpose of discussion of potential litigation, Cameron Parish Police Jury versus All Citizens and Taxpayers of Cameron Parish, as presented by District Attorney Jennifer Jones.
Roll Call Vote
YEAHS: Marsha Trahan, Christi Labove, Sheila Miller, John Canik, Sharon Picou,
Joseph Delcambre
NAYS:
ABSENT: Paula Smythe, Rhonda Boudreaux
The Board voted to enter into regular session, as presented by President Joseph Delcambre.
Roll Call Vote
YEAHS: Marsha Trahan, Christi Labove, Sheila Miller, John Canik, Sharon Picou,
Joseph Delcambre
NAYS:
ABSENT: Paula Smythe, Rhonda Boudreaux
Cameron Parish School Board
CHARLIE ADKINS, SUPERINTENDENT
Superintendent’s Report
November 07, 2016
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. Met with parish Athletic Director to continue work toward revising parish athletic participation policy.
2. District Operations and Financial Management
a. Observed training sessions for school-level bookkeepers to align their bookkeeping system with the system being used by the district.
b. Attended meeting in Baton Rouge with FEMA and GOHSEP to attempt to identify project worksheets and versions with little or no action and to develop a plan to move them toward closeout. In addition, discussed a plan for allocation of insurance proceeds to existing project worksheets.
c. Participated in special-called Board meeting for purpose of discussing the proposed CEA agreement with Cameron LNG.
d. Participated in agenda setting meeting with GOHSEP for scheduled November 1 meeting at SCHS.
e. Met with FEMA and GOHSEP representatives at SCHS to review and receive information on obligation of numerous versions and decisions on on-going project worksheets.
f. Attended meeting with representatives of Cameron LNG to continue negotiations on proposed CEA agreement.
3. Student Growth and Achievement
a. Participated in Performance Profile teleconference call to review/receive data on early childhood programs.
b. Participated in LDOE District Planning call with Curriculum and Instruction Staff.
c. Participated in Superintendent’s Conference call with Superintendent White.
d. Observed staff development opportunity for parish Social Studies teachers provided by LDOE District Coach.
e. Observed regional Career and Technical Ed Supervisor’s meeting at Conference Center.
4. Communication and Community Relations
a. Participated in the Cameron Parish Charity Golf Tournament.
b. Observed the LEADS Council meeting for the council to try and select their yearly project.
c. Attended Lions Club Luncheon.
5. Organizational Leadership
a. Attended the Chamber Workforce Commission meeting at the SEED Center at McNeese.
b. Attended the Louisiana Association of School Superintendents Leadership Academy at McNeese.
c. Attended the Southwest Louisiana Superintendents Association meeting in New Iberia.
On the motion of Mrs. Picou, seconded by Mrs. Miller, the Board adjourned the regular school board meeting at 6:07 p.m.
_____________________________ November 7, 2016
Joseph Delcambre- President Date
APPROVED:
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Joseph Delcambre. President
CAMERON PARISH SCHOOL BOARD
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Charles Adkins, Superintendent
CAMERON PARISH SCHOOL BOARD