?PROCEEDINGS
Parish of Cameron
July 10, 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: Marsha Trahan, Telesha Bertrand, Vickie Kiffe, Sheila Miller and Christi Labove
Absent: Joseph Delcambre, Randall Faulk and Sharon Picou
The prayer and the pledge were led by Mrs. Miller and Ms. Kiffe.
On the motion of Mrs. Miller, seconded by Mrs. Labove, 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. Miller seconded by Ms. Kiffe, the Board approved the board minutes of the May 8, 2023 regular meeting of the Cameron Parish School Board, as presented by the Superintendent.
On the motion of Mrs. Miller, seconded by Ms. Kiffe, the Board approved renewal of student and athletic accident insurance, as presented by Arthur J. Gallagher & Co., Public Entity Division.
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. Trahan, the Board approved school allocations for the 2023-2024 school year, as presented by Mrs. Michelle Trahan.
The Board received and discussed initial draft of the 2023-2024 budget, 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.
On the motion of Mrs. Miller, seconded by Mrs. Labove, the Board approved allowing Superintendent to accept high bidder for all 16th section leases out for bid, as presented by Assistant District Attorney Michael Cassidy.
The Board received updated information of exchange of the 3 sections with Federal Refuge Properties (Sections 8, 17 & 18, T14S, R13W), as presented by Assistant District Attorney Michael Cassidy.
On the motion of Mrs. Miller, seconded by Ms. Kiffe, the Board authorized giving the Superintendent authorization to continue pursuing resolution and take necessary action regarding the Shell Western Road, 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 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 -Damage Description and Dimensions has been signed by CPSB and returned to FEMA for next step of Project Cost and Scope. Estimated time to receive information is mid-August
B. Projects out for bid/quote – James Hoffpauir, Project Management
Hackberry High School Old School Demo – Bids to be received on Wednesday, July 10, 2023 at 3:00 pm
Large Loss, Turn Key Emergency Restoration Contractor – RFP to be received Thursday, July 27, 2023 at 2:00 pm
On the motion of Mrs. Miller, seconded by Ms. Kiffe, the Board approved awarding of Grand Lake High School-Cafeteria-Kitchen HVAC contract to low bidder Kraus Construction, Inc., 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.
The Board received for review revisions to Policy JCDA Student Code of Conduct for 2023/2024, per annual Discipline Policy Review Committee meeting, as presented by the Superintendent.
The Board received for review and took no action in adjusting the 2023/2024 Cameron Parish School Calendars, calendars to remain as previously adopted, as presented by the Superintendent.
The Board received for review revisions to Policy IDFAA-Drug Testing Program for Athletes, as presented by the Superintendent.
On the motion of Mrs. Miller, seconded by Ms. Kiffe, the Board approved accepting bids for the items noted for the 2022-2023 school year, as presented by the Superintendent:
1. Copy Paper Bid
2. Janitorial Supplies Bid
3. Paper Goods Bid
Official Journal On the motion of Mrs. Miller, seconded by Mrs. Labove, the Board approved reimbursement request from GLHS FFA in accordance with policy IDE, as presented by the Superintendent. The Board received the Superintendent’s Report, as presented by the Superintendent: Superintendent’s Report July 10, 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
a. Scheduled evaluations for central office staff in July
b. Met weekly with Mr. Wainwright to review and update current open positions
c. Held interviews for the Math Curriculum Coordinator opening
d. Visited with various applicants regarding the current Principal opening at JBHS
District Operations and Financial Management
a. Met with project management to discuss ongoing FEMA issues regarding the rebuild of SCHS gym
b. Contacted Representative Bourriaque to ask for assistance with same issues regarding SCHS gym
Student Growth and Achievement
a. Scheduled C&I meetings for 6/1 and 6/12 to continue our planning for the 23-24 school year
b. Provided supervisors and principals an opportunity to attend a D2i training (designed to help educational leaders dissect and understand data to help drive instruction)
Communication and Community Relations
a. Worked closely with Mr. Cassidy on various issues to ensure we follow necessary guidelines in order to reduce any legal liability (personnel issues, student code of conduct, etc.)
b. Begin working with Chief Deputy Savoie to plan for student assemblies once they return in August. The assemblies will be held on each campus and will address the following: the dangers of vaping, bullying, social media issues, school threats, truancy, dangers of texting and driving, etc. This assembly will also be done in conjunction with the DA’s office where Mr. Cassidy/Mr. Barrett will talk about the different legal aspects of the aforementioned.
Organizational Leadership
a. Participated in a superintendent collaboration on 6/1 and 6/2 with other superintendents across the state
b. Attended yearly LASS convention in Lafayette 6/20-6/22
Roll call vote was taken to enter into Executive Session for the purpose of discussion of evaluation of the Superintendent, as presented by the President:
Roll Call Vote
YEAHS: Marsha Trahan, Vickie Kiffe, Telesha Bertrand, Sheila Miller, Christi Labove
NAYS: None
ABSENT: Randall Faulk, Joseph Delcambre, Sharon Picou
Roll call vote was taken to enter into Regular Session for the purpose of discussion of evaluation of the Superintendent, as presented by the President:
Roll Call Vote
YEAHS: Marsha Trahan, Vickie Kiffe, Telesha Bertrand, Sheila Miller, Christi Labove
NAYS: None
ABSENT: Randall Faulk, Joseph Delcambre, Sharon Picou
On the motion of Mrs. Miller, seconded by Mrs. Trahan, the Board approved the evaluation score of Excellent for the Superintendent, as presented by the President.
On the motion of Mrs. Miller, seconded by Mrs. Labove, the Board adjourned the regular school board meeting at 6:28 pm.
Christi Labove
Date: July 10, 2023
APPROVED:
Christi Labove – President
CAMERON PARISH SCHOOL BOARD
Charley Lemons,
Superintendent
CAMERON PARISH SCHOOL BOARD
RUN: Nov. 16 (N 35)