?PROCEEDINGS
Parish of Cameron
November 13, 2023
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: Vickie Kiffe, Christi Labove, Sharon Picou, Mitchel Kelley and Telesha Bertrand
Absent: Joseph Delcambre, Randall Faulk and Marsha Trahan
The prayer and the pledge were led by Mrs. Labove and Mrs. Bertrand.
On the motion of Ms. Kiffe, seconded by Mrs. Trahan, the Board approved the agenda.
On the motion of Mrs. Labove, seconded by Ms. Kiffe the Board approved the agenda.
On the motion of Mrs. Bertrand seconded by Ms. Kiffe, the Board approved the board minutes of the October 9, 2023 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. Michelle Trahan.
The Board received Financial Statement and Reports of Current Investments, as presented by Mrs. Michelle Trahan.
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 on pipeline agreement with LA Storage, as presented by Mr. Mike Cassidy – Cameron Parish District Attorney office.
The Board received information receiving information on a carbon capture and sequestration (CCS) injection project proposal, as presented by Mr. Mike Cassidy- Cameron Parish District Attorney office.
The Board received information regarding Marsh Restoration Project creation and took no action, will receive additional information next month regarding possibly sell of property, as presented by Mr. Mike Cassidy – Cameron Parish District Attorney office.
On the motion of Ms. Kiffe, seconded by Mrs. Bertrand, the Board approved Jefferson Davis Electric acquisition of a perpetual servitude for transmission lines, as presented by Mr. Mike Cassidy – Cameron Parish District Attorney office.
On the motion of Ms. Kiffe, seconded by Mr. Kelley, the Board approved a cooperative endeavor agreement with fire district to lease described property for substation/firetruck garage, as presented by Mr. Mike Cassidy- Cameron Parish District Attorney office.
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 and Bleachers)- in FEMA review
South Cameron High School – Various Final Restoration Repairs – Miscellaneous Repairs to Athletic Field Structures (Stadium Light Poles and Bleachers)- in FEMA review
South Cameron High School – Men’s Restroom, Women’s Restroom and Concession Stand – in FEMA review
South Cameron High School New Gym Complex –Per FEMA update received October 30, 2023, SCHS New Gym Complex is pending U.S. Army Corp of Engineers review and GOHSEP review and may not be finalized for obligation before the end of 2023
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 presented by Hoffpauir Architects, LLC and Project Architects.
On the motion of Mrs. Bertrand, seconded by Ms. Kiffe, the Board approved regarding the leasing of office space to the Cameron Parish Water Works Districts at Audrey Memorial, as presented by the Superintendent.
On the motion of Mrs. Labove, seconded by Ms. Kiffe, the Board approved stipend request from GLHS 4-H Program to attend National Conference in Washington DC March 13-17, 2024 in accordance with policy IDE, as presented by the Superintendent.
On the motion of Mrs. Labove, seconded by Mr. Kelley, the Board approved Cooperative Endeavor Agreement with the Louisiana Fur and Wildlife Festival, as presented by the Superintendent.
The Board received the Superintendent’s Report, as presented by the Superintendent:
Superintendent’s Report November 13, 2023
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. In October, visited each school at least once a week to meet with administration regarding any issues and to visit various classrooms and teachers
b. Met with HHS Administrators and supervisors on 10/9 regarding issues with scheduling
c. Met with Mrs. Rogers and Mrs. Trahan on 10/26 to discuss possible issues when trying to monitor and track central office employee daily schedules, monthly absentees, and clocking in and out. We are going to meet again to discuss and explore possible changes if any.
2. District Operations and Financial Management
a. FEMA call on 10/3 regarding possible overpayment
b. Met with Mr. Hoffpauir and Justin regarding remaining items at SCHS that need addressing
c. Met with contractor at SCHS to discuss generator issues and what was needed to fix the issues
d. Met with Haley Baccigalopi and Mary Canik on 10/24 to look and discuss the possibility of leasing an office at Audrey Memorial
e. Met with business staff to discuss federal programs on 10/31-we will now meet monthly the week before the regularly scheduled boarding meeting
f. Met with business staff to discuss federal programs on 10/31-we will now meet monthly the week before the regularly scheduled boarding meeting
3. Student Growth and Achievement
a. Held school safety summits at JBHS and HHS on 10/17
b. Held school safety summits at SCHS and GLHS on 10/19
i. Summits included an assembly to deliver information to students on the dangers of vaping, texting and driving, social media, drinking and driving, bullying, terroristic threats, etc. Students were able to ask questions during the presentation.
4. Communication and Community Relations
a. CPSB represented at Cameron LNG CAC meeting on 10/17
b. Attended State Fair Livestock in Shreveport-10/27-10/29
c. Attended Autism conference for Mrs. Angie Theriot to receive an award-10/25
5. Organizational Leadership
a. Participated in monthly school system planning call on 10/6
b. Held monthly C&I Meeting on 10/4
On the motion of Mrs. Bertrand, seconded by Ms. Kiffe, the Board adjourned the regular school board meeting at 5:35 pm.
/s/ Sharon Picou
Date: Nov. 13, 2023
APPROVED:
Sharon Picou – President
CAMERON PARISH SCHOOL BOARD
Charley Lemons,
Superintendent
CAMERON PARISH SCHOOL BOARD
RUN: Feb. 1 (F 8)