?PROCEEDINGS
Parish of Cameron
April 6, 2023
The Cameron Parish School Board met at its regular meeting on this date at 4:00 pm and meeting was called to order, members in attendance were: Telesha Bertrand, Vickie Kiffe, Sheila Miller, Christi Labove and Marsha Trahan
Absent: Randall Faulk, Joseph Delcambre, Sharon Picou
The prayer and the pledge were led by Mrs. Trahan and Ms. Kiffe.
On the motion of Mrs. Miller, seconded by Mrs. Trahan, the Board approved the agenda.
The Board recognized the Student / Teacher/ Principal of the year parish level, as presented by the Superintendent.
On the motion of Mrs. Labove seconded by Mrs. Miller, the Board approved the board minutes of the March 16, 2023 regular meeting of the Cameron Parish School Board, as presented by the Superintendent.
On the motion of Mrs. Miller, seconded by Mrs. Labove, 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. Labove, the Board accepted the Independent Auditor’s Report, as presented by Mr. Coy Vincent, CPA and prepared by Gragson, Casiday & Guillory, LLP.
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. Trahan, the Board approved renewal of 16th section camp leases, as presented by Assistant District Attorney Michael Cassidy.
On the motion of Mrs. Miller, seconded by Mrs. Labove, the Board received information and discussed to accept the 3 sections in exchange with Federal Refuge Properties (Sections 8, 17 & 18, T14S, R13W), as presented by Assistant District Attorney Michael Cassidy.
The Board received information regarding negotiations of contract provisions for sale of Cameron Parish School Board building located at 510 Marshall St. Cameron, LA with no updates from prior month, as presented by Assistant District Attorney Michael Cassidy.
On the motion of Mrs. Miller, seconded by Ms. Kiffe, the Board approved renewal of Cyber Liability Insurance coverage and chose to table the following renewals to a later date, pending additional information needed, as presented by Nancy Sylvester, Arthur J. Gallagher Representative:
Pollution (includes mold)
Boiler & Machinery
Property
Violent Malicious Acts
Disaster Management Services
Terrorism – both Liability and Property
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 – Men’s Restroom, Women’s Restroom and Concession Stand- in FEMA review
South Cameron High School New Gym Complex –Reviewing Damage Description per FEMA request
B. Projects out for bid/quotes- James Hoffpauir, Project Management
None at this time
On the motion of Mrs. Labove, seconded by Mrs. Miller, the Board approved to reject all bids for the Hackberry High School Rodeo Arena, as presented by the Superintendent.
On the motion of Mrs. Miller, seconded by Mrs. Trahan, 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.
On the motion of Mrs. Miller, seconded by Mrs. Labove, the Board received information regarding 13th check allocation for the 2022-2023 fiscal year and approved with discussion to determine allocation amount at the May 2023 Board Meeting, as presented by the Superintendent.
On the motion of Mrs. Trahan, seconded by Mrs. Miller, the Board approved Johnson Bayou High School and Middle School students to travel to Galveston, TX- Moody Gardens for field trip on May 11, 2023, to be transported by school bus, as presented by the Superintendent.
On the motion of Mrs. Miller, 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.
The Board received the Superintendent’s Report, as presented by the Superintendent:
Superintendent’s Report April 3, 2023
Please accept this report regarding my efforts to meet the following Performance Objectives as outlined in Exhibit A of my employment contract:
Human Resource Management
Prepared and planned for staffing process on March 29th with Mr. Wainwright and supervisors
Conducted voluntary school climate interviews with staffs @ GLES & GLHS on 3/31
Met with employee and principal regarding an issue at HHS on 3/22
Attended MSU Career Expo looking for possible employees on 3/28
District Operations and Financial Management
Met with supervisors on various dates to begin looking at their budgets individually
Met with Mr. Hoffpauir, architects, and Mrs. Morales, to update SOV in preparation for insurance renewal
Met with Mr. Brossett and Mrs. Labove on 3/15 to discuss plans for remaining projects at HHS (demo and rodeo arena)
Met with auditors on 3/20 to discuss our Annual Financial Report and any findings
Met with Mr. Hoffpauir and Rep. Bourriaque (phone) on 3/30 to discuss current status of SCHS gym and issues we are having with FEMA
Student Growth and Achievement
Visited various campuses at various times through the month to meet with administration regarding any issues and also visited various classrooms and teachers
Participated as a member of the Cameron LNG scholarship review committee
Participated in Comeback Visit with LDOE on 3/9 to recognize SCHS for their amazing accomplishments
Participated in District Learning Walks and held principal meetings with Administrators on 3/27
4. Communication and Community Relations
Attended VNG CAC meeting on 3/2
Attended Time Capsule reveal on 3/15 @ 3:00
Attended HHS and GLHS Softball games @ Sulphur Round Robin on 3/18
Attended MSU academic signing day on 3/23 to support our students receiving scholarships
Due to scheduling conflict, had Mrs. Rogers attend Cameron LNG CAC meeting for me on 3/21
5. Organizational Leadership
Participated in System Leaders call w/LDOE on 3/3
Attended the LSBA conference 3/7-3/9
Attended Attorney General Training regarding board governance on 3/13
Participated in C&I book study with Supervisors on 3/9 and 3/22
On the motion of Mrs. Miller, seconded by Mrs. Trahan, the Board adjourned the regular school board meeting.
Christi Labove
Date: April 6, 2022
APPROVED:
Christi Labove- President
CAMERON PARISH SCHOOL BOARD
Charley Lemons,
Superintendent
CAMERON PARISH SCHOOL BOARD
RUN: Nov. 2 (N 10)