?PROCEEDINGS
Parish of Cameron
August 12, 2024
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, Sharon Picou, Mitchel Kelley, Telesha Bertrand and Randall Faulk
Absent: Joseph Delcambre, Vickie Kiffe and Christi Labove
The prayer and the pledge were led by FFA Members Baleigh Conner- Grand Lake High School and Wyatt Poole, Hackberry High School.
On the motion of Mrs. Bertrand, seconded by Mr. Faulk, the Board approved the agenda.
On the motion of Mrs. Trahan, seconded by Mr. Faulk, the Board approved the minutes of the July 11, 2024 regular meeting of the Cameron Parish School Board, as presented by the Superintendent.
The Board recognized FFA members who were elected to be Area Officers, Baleigh Conner- Grand Lake High School, Wyatt Poole, Hackberry High School and Kevin Moreau, Hackberry High School FFA Teacher as Area Advisor, as presented by the Superintendent.
On the motion of Mrs. Bertrand, seconded by Mr. Faulk, 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. Bertrand, seconded by Mrs. Trahan, the Board approved the Louisiana Compliance Questionnaire as prepared by Gragson, Cassiday and Guillory, LLP.
The Board received for discussion and informational purposes the final budget for the 2023-2024 fiscal year in accordance with LA R.S. 36:1301-1315, as presented by Mrs. Kathy Hayes.
On the motion of Mrs. Trahan, seconded by Mrs. Bertrand, the Board adopted the original budget for the 2024-2025 fiscal year, as presented by Mrs. Kathy Hayes.
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. Bertrand, seconded by Mr. Faulk, the Board received for approval bid received for S16 T14S R11 North of Holly Beach, in the amount of $1,100.01 from Lloyd Hoover, as presented by Mr. Mike Cassidy- Cameron Parish District Attorney office.
On the motion of Mrs. Bertrand, seconded by Mr. Faulk, the Board received bids and accepted high bidder on the following sections, as presented by Mr. Mike Cassidy- Cameron Parish District Attorney office:
• Section 21, 22, 27 & 28-Township 14South-Range 15 West
• Section 23 & 26- Township 14 South-Range 15 West
On the motion of Mr. Faulk, seconded by Mrs. Trahan, the Board approved Cameron Parish School Board participation in School Board Economic Proposal Analysis being conducted by Dan Groft, Ph.D. of the McNeese Seed Center and being funded by Cameron LNG, as presented by the Superintendent.
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 – Sent additional information to FEMA for review and updated cost and scope of July 24, 2024
• 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. Additional information requested by FEMA. Response will be forwarded by Mid-August.
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 prepared by Hoffpauir Architects, LLC and Project Architects.
On the motion of Mrs. Trahan, seconded by Mr. Kelley, the Board approved a motion for Adoption and Final Approval that the Cameron Parish School Board reaffirms their Design Standard for Building Accessibility for elevated multifunctional educational facilities, which have a base flood elevation of ten feet or higher, will have the Design Standard of three means of facility accessibility, which includes stairs, elevators and ramps. This Design Standard, of three means of facility accessibility, has been in place as a result of Board approved contract awarding, in all of CPSB’s elevated multifunctional educational facilities, which have a base flood elevation of ten feet or higher, starting in 2005 with the rebuild after Hurricane Rita. The elevated multifunctional educational facilities with this Design Standard include Johnson Bayou High School, South Cameron High School and the Cameron Parish School Board Conference Center.
On the motion of Mr. Faulk, seconded by Mrs. Bertrand, the Board approved revisions of the following policies, as presented by the Superintendent:
A. IDE Co-Curricular and Extracurricular Student Activities
B. JS Student Fees, Fines and Charges
The Board received for review revisions to the Cameron Parish School Board Pupil Progression Plan as presented for input to local stakeholder’s committee, presented by Mrs. Robin Gates, Supervisor.
On the motion of Mrs. Bertrand, seconded by Mr. Faulk, the Board approved revisions to the following policies in accordance with the 2024 Louisiana Legislative Regular Session, as presented by the Superintendent:
• EB Buildings and Grounds Management
• GAMA Employee Smoking, Tobacco and Marijuana Use
• JCDAA Student Smoking, Tobacco and Marijuana Use
• IDCH Home Study Program
• DE Co-curricular and Extracurricular Activities
• IDFA Interscholastic Athletics
• JBE Truancy
• JCDAE Student Use of Electronic Devices
• JD Discipline
• JDD Suspension
• JDE Expulsion
• JGCE Child Abuse
On the motion of Mrs. Trahan, seconded by Mrs. Bertrand, the Board approved the amended Records Retention Schedule to be in compliance with state guidelines, as presented by Mrs. Kathy Hayes.
On the motion of Mrs. Bertrand, seconded by Mr. Faulk, the Board approved the updated Salary Schedule to comply with current NITE Evaluation Tool as mandated by LDOE, as presented by the Superintendent.
On the motion of Mr. Faulk, seconded by Mrs. Bertrand the Board approved revised
personnel positions for the 2024-2025 school year per CPSB Policy GBB, as presented by the Superintendent.
On the motion of Mrs. Bertrand, seconded by Mr. Faulk, the Board approved updated job descriptions for supervisors and miscellaneous office staff to be in compliance with Act 311 per 20204 Louisiana Legislative Session, as presented by the Superintendent.
On the motion of Mr. Faulk, seconded by Mrs. Bertrand, the Board approved receiving information and taking necessary action in regards to payment of the 2024/2025 State Teacher Stipend approved by legislation, with recommendation that ? of the stipend be payable in September and the remaining ? payable in November, as presented by the Superintendent,
The Board received the Superintendent’s Report, as presented by the Superintendent:
Superintendent’s Report
8/12/24
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 7/29, 7/30, and 7/31
b. Conducted principal interviews for JBHS Assistant Principal on 7/11
c. Conducted ELA Curriculum coordinator interviews on 7/11
d. Held back to school Administrator meetings on 7/24 & 7/26
e. Met with HHS school nurse on 7/31 regarding concerns for upcoming school year
2. District Operations and Financial Management
a. Participated in phone conference with FEMA, Mr. Hoffpauir, and Mr. Gauthreaux on 7/3 regarding SCHS Gymnasium
b. Participated in a phone call with Rep. Bourriaque, Mr. Hoffpauir, Mr. Gauthreaux on 7/22 regarding SCHS Gymnasium
3. Student Growth and Achievement
a. Attended LER Training (NIET) 8/15-8/17
b. Participated in webinar for the LES that will be used beginning this school year
c. Began studying 3-8 LEAP data released by LDOE 7/18
d. Held C&I meeting on 7/30
4. Communication and Community Relations
a. Attended an ITEP meeting with other parish officials in Baton Rouge on 7/10
b. Had Mrs. Hayes attend Cameron LNG CAC meeting on 7/10 due to me being in Baton Rouge
c. Visited with reps from VNG various times regarding PILOT conversation
5. Organizational Leadership
a. Held C&I meetings on 7/15 & 7/30
On the motion of Mr. Faulk, seconded by Mrs. Bertrand, the Board adjourned the regular school board meeting at 6:05 pm.
Sharon Picou
Date: August 12, 2024
APPROVED:
Sharon Picou- President
CAMERON PARISH SCHOOL BOARD
Charley Lemons,
Superintendent
CAMERON PARISH SCHOOL BOARD
RUN: Nov. 14 (N 36)