?PROCEEDINGS
Parish of Cameron
December 2, 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, Randall Faulk, Vickie Kiffe, Christi Labove, R. Mitchell Kelley and Joseph Delcambre
Absent: Telesha Bertrand and Sharon Picou
The prayer and the pledge were led by Mr. Delcambre and Mr. Faulk.
On the motion of Ms. Kiffe, seconded by Mrs. Trahan, the Board approved the agenda.
On the motion of Mrs. Trahan, seconded by Ms. Kiffe, the Board approved the minutes of the November 11, 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 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.
On the motion of Mr. Delcambre, seconded by Ms. Kiffe, the Board approved to table till January 2025 meeting the acceptance of Independent Auditor’s Report due to auditor being unable to attend meeting, as presented by Mrs. Hayes.
The Board received information on the monthly report on property income, as prepared by Mr. Mike Cassidy- Cameron Parish District Attorney office.
The Board received information and took no action regarding payment on Section T12S-R11W Gum Cove, as presented by Mr. Mike Cassidy – Cameron Parish District Attorney office.
The Board tabled approval of proposal to lease Cameron Parish School Board property located in Johnson Bayou by Verizon Wireless to implement a cell tower, as presented by Mr. Mike Cassidy – Cameron Parish District Attorney office.
On the motion of Mr. Delcambre, seconded by Mr. Faulk, the Board approved Cooperative Endeavor Agreement with Commonwealth Explorer Program, to accept $200,000. donation to fund an Explorer Program – STEM, 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 Obligated project October 22, 2024. Soil testing to be underway soon.
South Cameron High School – Various Final Restoration Repairs – Miscellaneous Repairs to Athletic Field Structures (Stadium Light Poles and Bleachers) – In FEMA Management’s Review.
South Cameron High School – Men’s Restroom, Women’s Restroom, and Concession Stand – In FEMA Review for Cost Update as of August 2024
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 Mr. Delcambre, seconded by Ms. Kiffe the Board approved revisions to the following policies in accordance with the 2024 Louisiana Legislative Regular Session, as presented by the Superintendent
CED Employment of Superintendent
GAK Personnel Records
GAMK Use of Pronouns and Given Names
GBC Recruitment
IDBA Sex Education
IDDFEducation of Students with Exceptionalities
JGC Student Health Services
On the motion of Mr. Kelley, seconded by Ms. Kiffe, the Board approved the 2025 Cameron Parish School Board meetings, schedule as follows, as presented by the Superintendent:
January 13
February 10
March 10
April 14
May 12
June 9
July 14
August 11
September 8
October 13
November 10
December 8
On the motion of Mr. Delcambre, seconded by Mr. Faulk, the Board approved award of RFP’s Category 1 WAN and Internet Access to Fastwyre and award of E-Rate Category 2 to Computer One, as presented by the Superintendent.
The Board received the Superintendent’s Report, as presented by the Superintendent:
Superintendent’s Report
December 2, 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. Held C&I meeting on 11/13
c. Held SPED Staffing on 11/14
2. District Operations and Financial Management
a. Met with attorneys and Mr. Hoffpauir on 11/18 to discuss items needed for lawsuit
b. Met with Brady and Kathy on 11/13 to discuss our financial forecast update.
3. Student Growth and Achievement
a. Attended FFA jacket presenation at GLHS on 11/11 for 2 students receiving their FFA jackets
b. Talk to representative with BookNook on 11/13 regarding issues we are experiencing with HDT Math
c. Acknowledged Cameron Parish School System ranking 5th in the state regarding District Performance Score with a score of 94.5.
4. Communication and Community Relations
a. Welcomed parents and students at the SOY interviews here at SBO on 11/4
b. Attended Veterans Day programs at GLHS and HHS on 11/11. Had a central office representative present at every program
c. Attended SCHS Homecoming games on 11/15
d. Attended GLHS 1st round playoff game on 11/15
5. Organizational Leadership
a. Participated in a LDOE Superintendent’s call on 11/1
b. Attended Veterans Day programs at GLHS and HHS on 11/11. Had a central office representativepresent at every program
On the motion of Mr. Delcambre, seconded by Mr. Faulk, the Board adjourned the regular school board meeting.
Sharon Picou
Date December 2, 2024
APPROVED:
Sharon Picou – President
CAMERON PARISH SCHOOL BOARD
Charley Lemons,
Superintendent
CAMERON PARISH
SCHOOL BOARD
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