?PROCEEDINGS
Parish of Cameron
May 15 ,2024
The Cameron Parish School Board met at its regular meeting on this date at 5:13 pm and meeting was called to order, members in attendance were: Vickie Kiffe, Marsha Trahan, Sharon Picou, Mitchel Kelley and Christi Labove
Absent: Joseph Delcambre, Telesha Bertrand and Randall Faulk
The prayer and the pledge were led by Ms. Kiffe and Mrs. Labove.
On the motion of Ms. Kiffe, seconded by Mrs. Labove, the Board approved the agenda.
The Board recognized the following, as presented by the Superintendent:
Student/ Teacher/ Principal of the year Parish level
State Champions and State Runner Ups from the State track meet
On the motion of Mr. Kelley, seconded by Mrs. Trahan, the Board approved the minutes of the April 15, 2024 regular meeting of the Cameron Parish School Board, as presented by the Superintendent.
On the motion of Mr. Kelley, seconded by Ms. Kiffe, the Board approved to create a policy for Administration of Naloxone Policy, as presented by the Superintendent.
On the motion of Mrs. Trahan, seconded by Mrs. Labove, the Board approved payment of the bills, as presented by the Superintendent.
The Board received Financial Statement and Reports of Current Investments, as presented by the Superintendent.
On the motion of Ms. Kiffe, seconded by Mr. Kelley, the Board Authorized Business Manager Kathy Hayes to change the authorization signatures on file at B1 Bank, to the current Board President Sharon Picou, Vice-President Telesha Bertrand and Superintendent Charley Lemons, authorizing them as designated signees on all Cameron Parish School Board accounts at B1 Bank.
On the motion of Mrs. Trahan, seconded by Ms. Kiffe, the Board Authorized Business Manager Kathy Hayes to change the mailing address on file for Grand Lake Elementary School Account from 510 Marshall St. Cameron, LA 70631 to 1025 Hwy 384, Lake Charles, LA 70607, as presented by the Superintendent.
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 receiving information on a carbon capture and sequestration (CCS) injection project proposal, as presented by Mr. Mike Cassidy – Cameron Parish District Attorney office.
On the motion of Mrs. Labove, seconded by Mr. Kellye, the Board approved the servitude agreement with Jeff Davis Electric Corporation, as presented by Mr. Mike Cassidy – Cameron Parish District Attorney office.
The Board received “NO BIDS” for Section 16 Township 145 Range 11W, as presented by Mr. Mike Cassidy – Cameron Parish District Attorney office.
On the motion of Mr. Kelley, seconded by Mrs. Labove, the Board received information and approved proposed soil boring and cone penetration testing locations for CPRA CS-87 B project, as presented by Mr. Mike Cassidy – Cameron Parish District Attorney office.
On the motion Mr. Kelley, seconded by Ms. Kiffe, the Board approved by Roll Call Vote the adoption of resolution regarding Title IX changes- final ruling, as presented by Mr. Mike Cassidy – Cameron Parish District Attorney office.
Roll Call Vote
YEAHS: Marsha Trahan, R. Mitchell Kelley, Vickie Kiffe, Christie Labove, Sharon Picou
NAYS: None
ABSENT: Joseph Delcambre, Telesha Bertrand, Randall Faulk
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 – Pending FEMA Review of updated report from third party track reviewer.
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 – 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. On April 16, 2024, FEMA, GOHSEP, CPSB, Project Architect, and Project Management had a Zoom meeting with FEMA representatives regarding updated Codes and Standards in the Schematic Design. Information will be forward to FEMA within the next two weeks with 2024 updates. Once approval is received the project will continue to move forward. FEMA estimates completion of the SCHS Gym by February 28, 2026.
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. Labove, seconded by Ms. Kiffe, the Board approved projected
personnel positions for the 2024-2025 school year per CPSB Policy GBB, as presented by the Superintendent.
On the motion of Mrs. Trahan, seconded by Mrs. Labove, the Board approved authorizing the Superintendent to advertise and fill open positions for the 2024-2025 school year and to move forward in the advertisement and replacement of Hackberry High School Principal, as presented by the Superintendent.
The Board received for review recommendations of revisions to Policy JCDA Student Code of Conduct and Policy JCDB Student Dress Code for 2024/2025, per annual Discipline Policy Review Committee meeting submitted by Supervisor Robert Gates and as presented by the Superintendent.
On the motion of Mrs. Trahan, seconded by Mrs. Labove, the Board approved revision to the 2023/2024 school calendar changing the end of year dismissal date due to bank day balance, as presented by the Superintendent.
On the motion of Ms. Kiffe, seconded by Mrs. Labove, the Board approved by Roll Call Vote to enter into Executive Session for the following items:
A. Evaluation of the Superintendent – President
B. Receive information on pending insurance litigation
Roll Call Vote
YEAHS: Marsha Trahan, R. Mitchell Kelley, Vickie Kiffe, Christie Labove, Sharon Picou
NAYS: None
ABSENT: Joseph Delcambre, Telesha Bertrand, Randall Faulk
On the motion of Mr. Kelley, seconded by Mrs. Labove, the Board approved by Roll Call Vote to enter back into Regular Session
Roll Call Vote
YEAHS: Marsha Trahan, R. Mitchell Kelley, Vickie Kiffe, Christie Labove, Sharon Picou
NAYS: None
ABSENT: Joseph Delcambre, Telesha Bertrand, Randall Faulk
On the motion of Mrs. Trahan, seconded by Mrs. Labove, the Board approved to accept the Superintendent Evaluation Score of 3.7 Excellent and to extend his contract with an end date of May 31, 2027, as presented by Board President Sharon Picou.
The Board received the Superintendent’s Report, as presented by the Superintendent:
Superintendent’s Report
May 9, 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. Worked closely with Mr. Wainwright and supervisors on our staffing numbers and needs for the 2024-2025 school year
b. Met with Mr. Witherwax, Mrs. Gates, and parents from HHS on 4/25 to discuss issues regarding bulletin 1566
2. District Operations and Financial Management
a. Visited each campus as often as possible (was not once a week due to schedule and other obligations)
b. Participated in phone conference on 4/16 with reps from FEMA, Mr. Hoffpauir, Mr. Kelley, and Mr. Gauthreaux regarding SC Gymnasium project
c. Completed and submitted paperwork on 4/18 for class action lawsuit regarding social media
3. Student Growth and Achievement
a. Held C&I meetings with Supervisors on 4/6 & 4/26
b. Planned upcoming PD days for curriculum implementation for 23-24
c. Attended Cameron LNG Scholarship ceremony on 4/30
4. Communication and Community Relations
a. Mr. Gates and I met with a parent @ GLES on 4/8 regarding discipline issues
b. Held multiple conversations with Representative Bourriaque regarding various bills SB 66 and HB 313 and expressed our opposition to SB 66 and our concerns with HB 313
c. Went to Baton Rouge on 4/3 to oppose SB 66 in front of Senate Education Committee
d. Participated in Capital Conference held by LSBA on 4/17 in Baton Rouge. Mrs. Picou, Mrs. Labove, Mrs. Kiffe, and Mrs. Trahan were also at the conference.
e. Attended VNG CAG meeting on 4/22
f. Attended Cameron Parish Legislator’s night in Baton Rouge on 4/29
5. Organizational Leadership
a. Participated in LDOE Superintendent call on 4/5/24
b. Met with supervisors regarding planning for summer school on 4/10
c. Had CPSB personnel participate in MSU teacher fair on 4/15
d. Held breakfast and CPSB staff meeting on 4/23 to recognize Assistant’s Day
e. Interview panel conducted interviews for Supervisor positions on 4/25
On the motion of Mrs. Labove, seconded by Mr. Kelley, the Board adjourned the regular school board meeting at 6:34 pm.
Sharon Picou
Date: May15, 2024
APPROVED:
Sharon Picou – President
CAMERON PARISH SCHOOL BOARD
Charley Lemons,
Superintendent
CAMERON PARISH SCHOOL BOARD
RUN: June 13 (Ju 22)