?PROCEEDINGS
Parish of Cameron
August 14, 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: Telesha Bertrand, Vickie Kiffe, Sheila Miller, Christi Labove, Joseph Delcambre and Randall Faulk
Absent: Marsha Trahan and Sharon Picou
The prayer and the pledge were led by Mr. Faulk and Mr. Delcambre.
On the motion of Mrs. Miller, seconded by Mrs. Labove, the Board approved the agenda.
The Board recognized the Student Athlete State winners, as presented by the Superintendent.
On the motion of Mrs. Labove seconded by Mrs. Miller, the Board approved the board minutes of the July 10, 2023 regular meeting of the Cameron Parish School Board, as presented by the Superintendent.
On the motion of Ms. Kiffe, seconded by Mrs. Miller, 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 Mr. Delcambre, seconded by Mr. Faulk, the Board approved the Louisiana Compliance Questionnaire as requested by Gragson, Cassiday and Guillory, LLP, 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 and discussed policy DC-Annual Operating Budget as it pertains to fund balance reserves, as presented by Mrs. Michelle Trahan and Tax Assessor Scott Lavergne.
The Board took a roll call vote Adopt millage rates for the tax year 2023, as presented by Mrs.Trahan:
Roll Call Vote
YEAHS: Telesha Bertrand, Vickie Kiffe, Christi Labove, Sheila Miller, Joseph Delcambre and Randall Faulk
NAYS: None
ABSENT: Marsha Trahan and Sharon Picou
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 Mrs. Miller, seconded by Ms. Kiffe, the Board approved Conoco Phillips lease proposal for Carbon Capture and Sequestration Project, as presented by the District Attorney Tom Barrett.
On the motion of Mr. Delcambre, seconded by Ms. Kiffe, the Board approved to table agreement with DOTD regarding signage, as presented by District Attorney’s 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 – Men’s Restroom, Women’s Restroom and Concession Stand- in FEMA review
South Cameron High School New Gym Complex – In FEMA review with estimated obligation November 3, 2023
B. Projects out for bid/quotes – James Hoffpauir, Project Management
None at this time
On the motion of Mrs. Miller, seconded by Mr. Delcambre, the Board approved awarding of Hackberry High School – Gym Floors – Bids received July 24, 2023 to low bidder Gentry & Holder Floors, Inc. for $166,249., as presented by the Superintendent.
On the motion of Mr. Delcambre, seconded by Mr. Faulk, 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 Ms. Kiffe, the Board approved revisions to Policy JCDA Student Code of Conduct for 2023/2024, per annual Discipline Policy Review Committee meeting, as presented by the Superintendent.
On the motion of Mrs. Miller, seconded by Mrs. Labove, the Board approved revisions to Policy IDFAA-Drug Testing Program for Athletes, as presented by the Superintendent.
The Board received for review policies to align with the 2023 Louisiana Legislative Session, as presented by the Superintendent:
EBBB – School and Student Safety
EDCC – Carpool and Bus Line Safety
IDCJ – Continuous Learning
JB – Attendance
JBD – Student Absences and Excuses
JDA – Corporal Punishment
JGCD – Administration of Medication
BCBI – Public Participation in School Board Meetings
BCAD – Teleconference/ Remote Participation in School Board Meetings
On the motion of Mr. Delcambre, seconded by Mrs. Labove, the Board approved entering into a non-binding restoration contract agreements with top three RFP’s -The Signature Group LLC / Lemoine Disaster Recovery LLC / Radcliff Construction Co.-for Large Loss Turn Key Projects for August 15, 2023 through February 15, 2025, with an option of two (1) year renewal terms, as presented by Mr. James Hoffpauir and the Superintendent.
The Board received the Superintendent’s Report, as presented by the Superintendent:
Superintendent’s Report
8/14/23
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. Held Central Office Evaluations on 7/10, 7/11, & 7/12
b. Conducted principal interviews for JBHS on 7/10
c. Held back to school Administrator meetings on 7/25 & 7/26
2. District Operations and Financial Management
a. Participated in a phone call with FEMA on 7/10 regarding status of SCHS Gym
b. Participated in a phone with Garden City rep on 7/18 regarding outstanding change orders
c. Attended construction meeting on 7/20 for HHS Vo-Ag
d. Met with project manager and architect on 7/31 @ JBHS regarding quality of work at Pavillion
3. Student Growth and Achievement
a. Held PD on 7/11 & 7/12 for our school administrators and supervisors regarding walkthrough observations and feedback
b. Began studying 3-8 LEAP data released by LDOE 7/24
4. Communication and Community Relations
a. Attended JBHS principal meet and greet on 7/25
b. Attended LDOE Principal of the Year Gala in New Orleans on 7/21 & 7/22 to support our finalist, Mrs. Lindsey Fontenot
5. Organizational Leadership
a. Held C & I meetings on 7/5, 7/11, 7/18
On the motion of Mrs. Miller, seconded by Mrs. Labove, the Board adjourned the regular school board meeting at 6:04 pm.
Sharon Picou
Date: August 14, 2023
APPROVED:
Sharon Picou – President
CAMERON PARISH SCHOOL BOARD
Charley Lemons,
Superintendent
CAMERON PARISH SCHOOL BOARD
RUN: Nov. 16 (N 36)