?PROCEEDINGS
Parish of Cameron
February 10, 2025
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, Vickie Kiffe, Telesha Bertrand, Sharon Picou and R. Mitchell Kelley
Absent: Christi Labove, Joe Delcambre and Randall Faulk
The prayer and the pledge were led by Mrs. Picou and Mrs. Trahan.
On the motion of Ms. Kiffe, seconded by Mrs. Trahan, the Board approved the agenda.
On the motion of Mrs. Picou, seconded by Mrs. Trahan, the Board approved the minutes of the January 13,2025 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.
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. Picou, seconded by Mrs. Trahan, the Board approved revisions to Policy JCDAE, Electronic Telecommunication Devices, to align with Bulletin 741, as presented by the District Attorney Office and Superintendent.
On the motion of Mrs. Picou, seconded by Mr. Kelley, the Board approved the following resolution, as presented by the District Attorney Office and Superintendent:
Resolution
BE IT RESOLVED by the Cameron Parish School Board, meeting in regular session, with a quorum present and voting that:
WHEREAS, the School Board is aware that the Louisiana Legislature, the Louisiana Department of Education, and the Louisiana Board of Elementary and Secondary Education has mandated that every local school board adopt a telecommunications policy for students in accordance with its guidelines;
WHEREAS, said policy shall be adopted, approved and submitted to the Louisiana Department of Education by March 1, 2025;
WHEREAS, the School Board normally takes the policy under advisement for 30 days before adoption, but time dictates that a policy that meets the guidelines set forth by the Board of Elementary and Secondary Education and submitted timely be reviewed and adopted at the February meeting of the School Board.
THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Cameron Parish School Board recognizes the timely emergency situation, and in accordance with FILE: BDC, waives the second reading of the proposed policy on telecommunication devices for students, and approves the final adoption of said telecommunication policy.
THIS RESOLUTION WAS DULY ADOPTED ON FEBRUARY 10, 2025, IN CAMERON, LOUISIANA.
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 report received. Time extension requested. Project will proceed.
South Cameron High School – Various Final Restoration Repairs – Miscellaneous Repairs to Athletic Field Structures (Stadium Light Poles and Bleachers)
South Cameron High School – Men’s Restroom, Women’s Restroom, and Concession Stand – FEMA proceeding with review for cost updates.
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. 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.
The Board received the Superintendent’s Report, as presented by the Superintendent:
Superintendent’s Report
February 10, 2025
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. Held C&I meetings on 1/8/25
b. Scheduled all MOY NIET observations for school site administrators
c. Worked with admin at HHS to respond to LDOE complaint filed about not providing a student FAPE
2. District Operations and Financial Management
a. Begin developing 2025-2026 calendar options to be presented at March board meeting
b. Submitted Super App for 25-26 school year
c. Met with Mr. Gauthreaux, Mr. Gates, Mr. Darrell Hicks, and DA Barrett regarding reports from the electrical engineer (Mr. Hicks) from a monitor that was placed on SCHS
3. Student Growth and Achievement
a. Visited each school at least once a week to meet with administration regarding any issues pertaining to student attendance and achievement
b. Visited various classrooms to informally interact with students and teachers
c. Held Student safety summit at GL on 1/14
d. Held Student safety summit at SCHS on 1/14
4. Communication and Community Relations
a. Worked Fur Festival entry gate on 1/10
b. Attended JBHS Parent/Teacher Conferences on 1/15
c. Attended SW District Livestock and Rodeo 1/30 & 1/31
5. Organizational Leadership
a. Participated in a LDOE Superintendent’s call on 1/17
On the motion of Mrs. Picou, seconded by Ms. Kiffe, the Board adjourned the regular school board meeting.
Telesha Bertrand
Date February 10, 2024
APPROVED:
Telesha Bertrand – President
CAMERON PARISH SCHOOL BOARD
Charley Lemons,
Superintendent
CAMERON PARISH SCHOOL BOARD
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