?PROCEEDINGS
Parish of Cameron
June 10, 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 Randall Faulk
Absent: Joseph Delcambre, Telesha Bertrand and Christi Labove
The prayer and the pledge were led by Ms. Kiffe and Mr. Faulk.
On the motion of Ms. Kiffe, seconded by Mrs. Trahan, the Board approved the agenda.
On the motion of Mrs. Trahan, seconded by Mrs. Kiffe, the Board approved the minutes of the May 15, 2024 regular meeting of the Cameron Parish School Board, as presented by the Superintendent.
On the motion of Mrs. Trahan, seconded by Mr. Kelley, 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 Mrs. Trahan, seconded by Ms. Kiffe, a Roll Call Vote was taken to adopt millage rates for the tax year 2024, as presented by Business Manager, Mrs. Hayes
Roll Call Vote
Yay’s: Marsha Trahan, Mitchell Kelley, Vickie Kiffe, Sharon Picou, Randall Faulk
Nay’s: None
Absent: Christi Labove, Joseph Delcambre, Telesha Bertrand
Abstain: None
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 Mr.Faulk, seconded by Mr. Kelley, the Board approved amendment of lease on Section 16 –T12S-R11W with Jace Guidry and Ducks Unlimited once payment received, as presented by Mr. Michael Cassidy, Cameron Parish District Attorney’s Office.
On the motion of Mrs. Trahan, seconded by Ms. Kiffe, the Board approved of transfer of collected cultural materials to the LA Division of Archeology, as presented by Mr. Michael Cassidy, Cameron Parish District Attorney’s Office.
There was no action taken on approval of bids for Sections Listed, due to no bids being received:
• S21, 22, 27 & 28 T14S RW15
• S23 & 26 T14S RW15
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. Additional information requested and sent to third party for review on May 21, 2024. Waiting on response.
• 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. Response to FEMA’s request for additional information on Codes and Standards for Schematic Design was sent to FEMA and GOHSEP on May 20, 2024. Currently, response from FEMA is pending. 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/quote – 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 Ms. Kiffe, seconded by Mr. Kelley, the Board approved approval revisions to Policy JCDA Student Code of Conduct and Policy JCDB Student Dress Code for 2024/2025, per annual Discipline Policy Review Committee meeting, as presented by Supervisor Robert Gates.
The Board received for review information from Center for Orthopaedics regarding contract renewal for the 2024-2025 school year to be discussed in detail at the July 2024 Cameron Parish School Board Meeting.
The Board received the Superintendent’s Report, as presented by the Superintendent: Superintendent’s Report
June 10, 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. Visited each campus weekly to meet with administration regarding any issues and also visited various classrooms and teachers
b. Met with Mr. Wainwright on 5/1 and 5/2 to review and finalize staffing projections at all schools
c. Held annual LNG teacher appreciation luncheon on 5/7 for all schools
d. Visited with each principal the week of 5/13 to release staffing numbers approved by the board in May
e. Held C&I meeting with Supervisors on 5/8 to discuss summer school and 2024 planning
f. Visited with teachers and staff @ HHS on 5/14 to discuss principal search
g. Conducted GLHS Principal interview on 5/21
h. Met with Mr. Vincent regarding fulfilling itinerant teaching duties for SCHS and JBHS
2. District Operations and Financial Management
a. Met with Mr. Hoffpauir and Mr. Gauthreaux on 5/1 to discuss remaining projects
b. Met with Mr. Hoffpauir on 5/14 to review updated SCHS gym design prior to resubmission to FEMA
c. Met with reps from Christus on 5/8 to discuss changes to SBHC @ SCHS
d. Conducted site visits at GLES, GLHS, and SCHS on 5/21
e. Conducted site visits at HHS and JBHS on 5/20
f. Met with Mr. Barrett, Mr. Lavergne, and Mr. Dan Groft to discuss economic impact of LNGs
3. Student Growth and Achievement
a. Attended JBHS Awards night on 5/9
b. Mrs. Rogers attended SC academic awards on 5/9
c. Attended HHS Graduation on 5/10
d. Attended SCHS Graduation on 5/11
e. Attended GLHS Graduation on 5/18
4. Communication and Community Relations
a. Coordinated 3rd Annual LNG Teacher Appreciation luncheon on 5/7
b. Coordinated 2nd Annual Sweet day for teachers on 5/6
5. Organizational Leadership
a. Participated in LDOE Superintendent call on 5/3
b. Participated in LDOE Accountability call on 5/23
On the motion of Mrs. Kiffe, seconded by Mr. Kelley, the Board adjourned the regular school board meeting at 5:26 pm.
Sharon Picou
Date: June 10, 2024
APPROVED:
Sharon Picou – President
CAMERON PARISH SCHOOL BOARD
Charley Lemons,
Superintendent
CAMERON PARISH SCHOOL BOARD
RUN: Nov. 14 (N 34)