?PROCEEDINGS
Parish of Cameron
October 14, 2024
The Cameron Parish School Board met at its regular meeting on this date at 5:00 pm and meeting was called to order, members in attendance were: Marsha Trahan, Telesha Bertrand, Vickie Kiffe, Christi Labove, and Mitchel Kelley
Absent: Randall Faulk Joseph Delcambre and Sharon Picou
The prayer and the pledge were led by Mr. Kelley and Mrs. Labove.
On the motion of Ms. Kiffe, seconded by Mrs. Labove the Board approved to amend agenda by moving items down and adding following item – Approval of Grand Lake High School to attend FFA Washington Leadership Conference.
On the motion of Ms. Kiffe, seconded by Mrs. Labove, the Board approved the agenda.
On the motion of Mrs. Trahan, seconded by Mr. Kelley, the Board approved Grand Lake High School FFA to attend the Leadership Conference in Washington D.C as presented by the Superintendent.
On the motion of Mrs. Labove, seconded by Mr. Kelley, the Board approved the minutes of the September 16, 2024 regular meeting of the Cameron Parish School Board, as presented by the Superintendent.
On the motion of Mrs. Trahan, seconded by Ms. Kiffe, the Board received information/ presentation and from Christus Ochsner/ SWLA Center for Health Services and approved proposal to expand services as presented by Christus Ochsner Health Southwestern Louisiana.
On the motion of Mrs. Labove, seconded by Ms. Kiffe, the Board received renewal information and approved the 2025 plan year on Med-Plus supplemental health plan, as presented by Kevin Thompson, Taylor & Sons Insurance.
On the motion of Mrs. Trahan, seconded by Mrs. Labove, the Board approved payment of the bills, as presented by Mrs. Hayes.
The Board received Financial Statement and Reports of Current Investments, as presented by Mrs. Hayes.
The Board received information and took no action on future anticipated revenue loan, as presented by the Superintendent.
The Board received information on the monthly report on property income, as prepared by Mr. Mike Cassidy – Cameron Parish District Attorney office.
On the motion of Mrs. Labove, seconded by Ms. Kiffe, the Board approved the carbon capture proposal, as presented by Mr. Mike Cassidy – Cameron Parish District Attorney office.
On the motion of Mrs. Trahan, seconded by Ms. Kiffe, the Board approved accepting highest bidder on Section16Township14SRange12W – Starks Canal, as presented by Mr. Mike Cassidy- Cameron Parish District Attorney office.
On the motion of Mrs. Labove, seconded by Mr. Kelley, the Board approved CEA with Venture Global LNG, as presented by the Superintendent.
On the motion of Ms. Kiffe, seconded by Mrs. Labove, the Board approved CEA with Cameron Consolidated Waterworks District 1, as presented by the Superintendent.
The Board received reports on current construction bid activities, as presented by Mr. James Hoffpauir, Hoffpauir Project Management Team:
A. Projects to be bid/quotes James Hoffpauir, Project Management, Pending Insurance and FEMA Review
Johnson Bayou High School Track – FEMA awarded in progress- Obligation Pending
South Cameron High School – Various Final Restoration Repairs –Miscellaneous Repairs to Athletic Field Structures (Stadium Light Poles and Bleachers) – In FEMA Management’s Review. Additional information submitted
South Cameron High School – Men’s Restroom, Women’s Restroom, and Concession Stand – In FEMA Review for cost update
South Cameron High School New Gym Complex – Project was obligated by FEMA on December 21, 2023, for $12,825,812.80 which is 90% of the eligible obligated amount after insurance reduction. FEMA accepted additional information. Project proceeding.
B. Projects out for bid/quotes – James Hoffpauir, Project Management
None at this time
C. Approval of bid and quote awards – Superintendent
None at this time
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 prepared by Hoffpauir Architects, LLC and Project Architects.
On the motion of Mrs. Labove, seconded by Mr. Kelley, the Board approved revisions to the following policies in accordance with the 2024 Louisiana Legislative Regular Session, as presented by the Superintendent:
ABCB School Board Member Qualifications
BBBC School Board Member Continuing Education
BCBB Notification of School Board Meetings
GBA Contracts and Compensation
GBRIB Sick Leave
GBRIBB Sick Leave Bank
JDA Corporal Punishment
JGC Student Health Services
JGCB Immunizations
JGCD Administration of Medication
JGCFA Behavioral Health Services for Students
On the motion of Mrs. Labove, seconded by Ms. Kiffe, the Board approved Administrator and Supervisor contracts, as presented by the Superintendent.
On the motion of Mrs. Labove, seconded by Ms. Kiffe, the Board approved granting out-of-state travel to Johnson Bayou High School 10th and 12th grade students to travel to Houston Museum of Fine Arts in Houston, Texas on November 21, 2024, as presented by the Superintendent.
On the motion of Mrs. Labove, seconded by Ms. Kiffe, the Board approved payment of the 2024/2025 Differentiated Compensation Allocation approved by legislation, as presented by the Superintendent.
The Board received the Superintendent’s Report, as presented by the Superintendent:
Superintendent’s Report
October 14, 2024
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. Visited each school at least once a week to meet with administration regarding any issues and also to visit various classrooms and teachers
b. Conducted interviews on 9/5 for open nurse position
c. Conducted NIET BOY interviews for administrators on 9/25 and 9/26
d. Worked to address staffing needs as it pertains to SPED and the increasing number of SPED students
e. Met with all nurses on 9/18 in GL to discuss plan moving forward with the hiring of new nurse
2. District Operations and Financial Management
a. Met with Mr. Hoffpauir on 9/4 regarding remaining projects from Hurricane Laura
b. Attended meetings for preparation of Hurricane Francine arrival
c. Held zoom meeting on 9/19 with Matt Kern, tax attorney with Jones and Walker who acquired all of Jay Delafield’s accounts. The meeting was to begin conversation regarding possible alternative revenue streams to close our deficit from now to 2028
d. Met with Mr. Brossett and reps from Alfred Palma regarding moisture issues at Audrey Memorial in the bus barn
3. Student Growth and Achievement
a. Held C & I meetings on 9/11 and 9/23
4. Communication and Community Relations
a. Attended safety meeting with VNG reps regarding CP2 project on 9/18
b. Attended GLHS home football game on 9/14
5. Organizational Leadership
a. Participated in a LDOE Superintendent’s call on 9/6
On the motion of Mrs. Labove, seconded by Ms. Kiffe, the Board adjourned the regular school board meeting.
Sharon Picou
Date October 14, 2024
APPROVED:
Sharon Picou – President
CAMERON PARISH SCHOOL BOARD
Charley Lemons,
Superintendent
CAMERON PARISH SCHOOL BOARD
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