PROCEEDINGS
Parish of Cameron
March 9, 2026
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: Joseph Delcambre, Christi Labove, Vickie Kiffe, Telesha Bertrand, Marsha Trahan, Sharon Picou and Robert Kelley
Absent: Randall Faulk
The prayer and the pledge were led by Mr. Kelley and Mrs. Labove.
On the motion of Mrs. Labove, seconded by Mrs. Trahan, the Board approved the agenda.
On the motion of Mrs. Labove, seconded by Ms. Kiffe, the Board approved the minutes of the February 9,2026 regular meeting of the Cameron Parish School Board, as presented by the Superintendent.
On the motion of Mrs. Labove, 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 Mrs. Trahan, the Board approved to take a roll call vote to adopt millage rates for the tax year 2026, as presented by Mrs. Hayes-
Roll Call Vote
Yay’s: Marsha Trahan, Christi Labove, Vickie Kiffe, Telesha Bertrand, Sharon Picou, Joe Delcambre and R. Mitchell Kelley
Nay’s: None
Absent: Randall Faulk
Abstain:
The Board received information on the monthly report on property income, as prepared by Mr. Michael Cassidy, Cameron Parish District Attorney Office.
The board tabled Black Bayou PILOT Proposal, as presented by Mr. Michael Cassidy, Cameron Parish District Attorney Office.
On the motion of Mr. Delcambre, seconded by Mr. Kelley, the Board approved CPSB Land Tract(s) 3-3A and service land tract 5XL, as presented by Mr. Michael Cassidy, Cameron Parish District Attorney Office.
On the motion of Mr. Delcambre, seconded by Mr. Kelley, the Board approved Lease extension date(s) clarification on Section 16 T14S R8W to be the year 2040, as presented by Mr. Michael Cassidy, Cameron Parish District Attorney Office.
On the motion of Mr. Delcambre, seconded by Mrs. Labove, the Board approved School Board LONO for P20260066 – Moore Odom, as presented by Mr. Michael Cassidy, Cameron Parish District Attorney Office.
On the motion of Mr. Delcambre, seconded by Mrs. Labove, the Board approved information and approved posting of Ten Commandments in classrooms and adopted resolution, as presented by District Attorney Office.
The Board received reports on current construction bid activities, as presented by James Hoffpauir, Project Management/ Robert Gates – Maintenance/ Transportation Supervisor
A. Projects to be bid/quotes
o None at this time
B. Projects out for bid/quotes – James Hoffpauir, Project Management
o None at this time
C. Approval of bid and quote awards – Superintendent
o 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.
The Board received Maintenance and Transportation updates, as presented by Mr. Robert Gates.
The Board received information on policy JGCC Student Communicable Diseases, as presented by Mr. Robert Gates.
On the motion of Mrs. Trahan, seconded by Mrs. Labove, the Board approved the annual continued employment resolution pursuant to ACT 745 of 1977 Louisiana Legislature providing that a support and substitute employee shall have the same probability for employment after the 2022 summer vacation period or another holiday, as the support and substitute employee had prior to the beginning of the vacation period, as presented by the Superintendent.
On the motion of Mrs. Picou, seconded by Mrs. Labove the Board approved receiving information and approved allocating an additional 5% to the 13th check allocation for the spring 2025-2026 fiscal year, as presented by the Superintendent.
On the motion of Mr. Delcambre, seconded by Mrs. Labove, the Board approved receiving information and taking necessary action on School Secretary/ Bookkeeper job description, as presented by the Superintendent.
The Board received the Superintendent’s Report, as presented by the Superintendent:
Superintendent’s Report
March 9, 2026
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. Prepared and planned for staffing process in March
b. Met with teacher at JBHS on 2/23 regarding an issue with a write up
2. District Operations and Financial Management
a. Met with Mr. Hoffpauir on 2/3 to discuss JBHS track project
b. Attended SCHS Gym construction meeting on 2/3 and 2/10
c. Met with Cheniere reps and ITEP board on 2/2 regarding CBA/ITEP conversations
d. Participated in Zoom meeting on 2/11 with Cheniere and other CP officials of possible CBA/ITEP proposal with proposed expansion
e. Met Environmental inspector on 2/11 at SBO for sale of the building
f. Met with Justin (VSG) regarding final planning for warehouse renovations
g. Attended meeting on 2/24 at CPPJ regarding Black Bayou Hub possible PILOT proposal
3. Student Growth and Achievement
a. Visited each campus weekly to meet with administration regarding any issues and also visited various classrooms and teachers
b. Conducted principals’ meetings on Friday, 2/6
c. Attended SCHS LEAD graduation on 2/4
4. Communication and Community Relations
a. Attended 504 Meeting for student at GLES on 2/4
b. Attended State Livestock show on 2/17-2/21
5. Organizational Leadership
a. Participated in LDOE Superintendent’s call on 2/6
b. Participated in LASSA Call on 2/6
On the motion of Mrs. Picou, seconded by Mrs. Trahan, the Board adjourned the regular school board meeting.
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Telesha Bertrand
Date March.9, 2026
APPROVED:
___________________________Telesha Bertrand – President
CAMERON PARISH SCHOOL BOARD
___________________________Charley Lemons,
Superintendent
CAMERON PARISH SCHOOL BOARD
RUN: Sept. 17 (S 22)
Cost of Notice: $90.00