?PROCEEDINGS
Parish of Cameron
Sept. 12, 2022
The Cameron Parish School Board met at its regular meeting on this date at 5:00 p.m. and meeting was called to order, members in attendance were: Marsha Trahan, Telesha Bertrand, Robin Morales, Sheila Miller, Christi Labove, Sharon Picou and Randall Faulk
Absent: Joseph Delcambre
The prayer and the pledge were led by Mr. Faulk and Mrs. Trahan.
On the motion of Mrs. Miller, seconded by Mrs. Trahan, the Board approved the agenda.
On the motion of Mrs. Picou seconded by Mrs. Miller, the Board approved the board minutes of the August 8, 2022 regular meeting of the Cameron Parish School Board, as presented by the Superintendent.
On the motion of Mrs. Miller, seconded by Mr. Faulk, the Board approved 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.
On the motion of Mrs. Miller, seconded by Mrs. Bertrand, the Board approved the Louisiana Compliance Questionnaire as prepared by Gragson, Cassiday and Guillory, LLP.
On the motion of Mrs. Miller, seconded by Mrs. Picou, the Board approved the Final Budget for 2021-2022 fiscal year to be adopted in accordance with LA R.S. 36:1301-1315, as presented by Mrs. Michelle Trahan.
On the motion of Mrs. Miller, seconded by Mrs. Picou, the Board adopted the Original Budget for 2022-2023 fiscal year, as presented by Mrs. Michelle Trahan.
On the motion of Mrs. Miller, seconded by Mrs. Morales, the Board approved renewal of the following insurance items, as presented by Nancy Sylvester, Arthur J. Gallagher & Co., Public Entity Division:
•Renewal of Excess WC
•Renewal of the Crime Coverage
•Renewal of the General Liability Coverage
•Renewal of the Automobile Coverage
•Renewal of the Educator Legal Liability Coverage
•Renewal of Uninsured / Underinsured Motorist Bodily Injury Coverage
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. Miller, seconded by Mrs. Bertrand, the Board adopted Resolution on Section 16T12 R3 West and Section 16T12 R4 West, as presented by Assistant District Attorney Michael Cassidy.
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
•South Cameron High School – Various Final Restoration Repairs – Miscellaneous Repairs to Athletic Field Structures (Stadium Light Poles, Bleachers, Press Box, Green House, etc.)
•South Cameron High School – Men’s Restroom, Women’s Restroom and Concession Stand
•South Cameron High School New Gym Complex – Preliminary Floor Plan updated. Out for Bid December 2022, pending FEMA review.
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
On the motion of Mrs. Trahan, seconded by Mrs. Miller, 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.
The Board received for review additional revisions to Policy JCDB Student Dress Code, as presented by the Superintendent.
The Board received for review revisions to the Cameron Parish School Board Pupil Progression Plan as presented for input to local stakeholders committee by Mrs. Stephanie Rogers, Supervisor, as presented by the Superintendent.
On the motion of Mrs. Miller, seconded by Mrs. Picou, the Board approved policies to align with the 2022 Louisiana Legislative Session, as presented by the Superintendent:
BH – School Board Ethics
EDD – School Bus Scheduling and Routing
GAA – Equal Employment Opportunity
JAA – Equal Education Opportunities
GAMB – Employee Dress Code
JCDAF – Bullying and Hazing
JCDB – Student Dress Code
JD – Discipline
JDE – Expulsion
JQE – Expectant and Parenting Students
JBD – Student Absences and Excuses
JGC – Student Health Services
JGCD – Administration of Medication
JM – Student Voter Registration
The Board received for review policies to align with the 2022 Louisiana Legislative Session, as presented by the Superintendent:
GBDA – Employment of Retired Personnel
GBN – Dismissal of Employees
GBRIB – Sick Leave
GBRID – Military Leave
IDDFA – Special Education Advisory Council
IDDFC – Cameras in Special Education Classrooms
JBCE – Public School Choices
JGCE – Child Abuse
LEH – Patriotic Organizations
On the motion of Mrs. Miller, seconded by Mrs. Picou, the Board approved granting out-of-state travel to GLHS FFA Officer Team to attend the FFA National Convention in Indianapolis, Indiana October 25-28, 2022, as presented by the Superintendent.
On the motion of Mrs. Miller, seconded by Mrs. Picou, the Board received information and approved stipend for E-Sports Coach, as presented by the Superintendent.
The Board received the Superintendent’s Report, as presented by the Superintendent:
Superintendent’s Report
September 12, 2022
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. Worked collaboratively with schools to finish the staffing process for any remaining openings
b. Participated in the New Teacher Inservice held on 8/2
2. District Operations and Financial Management
a. Met with Donald Brinkman on 8/18 to discuss budget numbers for rodeo arena at HHS.
b. Participated in several meetings with Mr. Brossett, Mrs. Labove, and Mr. Witherwax regarding planning for the new rodeo arena. Meetings were held on 8/15, 8/22, and 8/29
c. Attended OGB Planning meeting with Mr. Cassidy and Mrs. Morales on 8/11 to oppose the possible premium rate increases
d. Attended HHS Vo Ag construction meeting on 8/10 and 8/25
3. Student Growth and Achievement
a. Reviewed all data from LEAP with supervisors to develop a plan of action for each school
b. Participated in District Learning Walks on 8/29(SCHS) and 8/30(HHS)
c. Participated in monthly Teaching and Learning call with all C&I supervisors on 8/24
4. Communication and Community Relations
a. Visited all schools, once a week since 8/8
b. Held open house for New School at HHS on 8/2
c. Participated in various interviews with local media regarding back to school information
d. Participated in Cameron LNG CAC meeting on 8/17
e. Attended Legislator Luncheon as a guest to Cameron LNG on 8/19
5. Organizational Leadership
a. Participated in LDOE System Leaders call on 8/5
b. Held C&I meeting on 8/4 and 8/18
c. Attended the BESE meeting on 8/23 to oppose changes to the accountability system
d. Completed and submitted Ready to Achieve paperwork on 8/29 as required by the LDOE
On the motion of Mrs. Picou, seconded by Mrs. Miller, the Board adjourned the regular school board meeting at 5:42 p.m.
September 12, 2022 – Date
Christi Labove
APPROVED:
Christi Labove – President
CAMERON PARISH
SCHOOL BOARD
Charley Lemons, Superintendent
CAMERON PARISH
SCHOOL BOARD
RUN: Dec. 15 (D 30)