?PROCEEDINGS
Parish of Cameron
September 16, 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, Telesha Bertrand, Vickie Kiffe, Christi Labove, Sharon Picou, Mitchel Kelley and Joseph Delcambre
Absent: Randall Faulk
The prayer and the pledge were led by Mr. Delcambre and Mrs. Trahan.
On the motion of Mrs. Bertrand, seconded by Mrs. Trahan, the Board approved the agenda.
On the motion of Mrs. Labove, seconded by Mrs. Bertrand, the Board approved the minutes of the August 12, 2024 regular meeting of the Cameron Parish School Board, as presented by the Superintendent.
The Board received information from Venture Global LNG in reference to the 6-million-dollar donation that would be made throughout a three-year period.
The Board received the annual report from LSU- Cameron Extension office as presented by Mr. Bradley Pousson.
On the motion of Mrs. Labove, seconded by Ms. Kiffe, the Board approved payment of the bills, as presented by Mrs. Hayes.
The Board received Financial Statement and Reports of Current Investments, as presented by Mrs. Hayes.
The Board received information on the monthly report on property income, as prepared by Mr. Mike Cassidy- Cameron Parish District Attorney office.
The Board received updated information on the carbon capture proposal as presented by Mr. Mike Cassidy- Cameron Parish District Attorney office.
On the motion of Mrs. Labove, seconded by Mr. Delcambre, the Board approved the JDEC Proposed Servitude Amendment, as presented by Mr. Mike Cassidy- Cameron Parish District Attorney office.
On the motion of Mrs. Bertrand, seconded by Ms. Kiffe, the Board approved renewal of the following insurance items as approved by Nancy Sylvester, Arthur J. Gallagher & Co., Public Entity Division:
• Renewal of Excess WC and to move coverage company to LWCC
• Renewal of the Crime Coverage
• Renewal of the General Liability Coverage
• Renewal of the Automobile Coverage
• Renewal of the Educator Legal Liability Coverage
• Renewal of Uninsured / Underinsured Motorist Bodily Injury Coverage and to opt in to the uninsured motorist
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 – Received update on cost and scope from FEMA- Acceptance Pending
• 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 – Updated Cost Submitted
• 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 was submitted to FEMA on August 15,2024. Response from FEMA pending.
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 Mr. Delcambre, seconded by Mrs. Labove, the Board received information and approved the Cheniere Restoration Planning, as presented by the Superintendent.
On the motion of Mrs. Bertrand, seconded by Mrs. Trahan the approved 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.
The Board received for review revisions to the following policies in accordance with the 2024 Louisiana Legislative Regular Session- Superintendent
• ABCB School Board Member Qualifications
• BBBC School Board Member Continuing Education
• BCBB Notification of School Board Meetings
• GBA Contracts and Compensation
• GBRIB Sick Leave
• GBRIBB Sick Leave Bank
• JDA Corporal Punishment
• JGC Student Health Services
• JGCB Immunizations
• JGCD Administration of Medication
• JGCFA Behavioral Health Services for Students
On the motion of Mrs. Labove, seconded by Ms. Kiffe, the Board approved granting out-of-state travel to Hackberry High School Student Council to attend the annual Southern Association of Student Councils Conference in Orlando, FL from October 24, 2024 through October 27, 2024, as presented by the Superintendent.
On the motion of Mr. Delcambre, seconded by Mrs. Trahan, the Board approved receiving information and taking action for the November payment of the 2024/2025 State Teacher Stipend approved by legislation. Also to be paid in this stipend will be the 7% from Venture Global LNG recent donation addressing teacher and staff salary. This one check will include the legislative stipend and Venture Global LNG donation.
On the motion of Mrs. Trahan, seconded by Ms. Kiffe, the Board approved the revision of the December 2024 Cameron Parish School Board meeting date, to be changed to December 2nd, as presented by the Superintendent.
The Board received the Superintendent’s Report, as presented by the Superintendent:
Superintendent’s Report
September 9, 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. Worked collaboratively with schools to finish the staffing process for any remaining openings
b. Held parish wide back to school PD on 8/5 @ GLHS
2. District Operations and Financial Management
a. Met with Mr. Barrett and Mr. Cassidy in Lake Charles on 8/14 regarding a carbon capture lease
b. Met with Dan Groft and Jim Richardson on 8/26 as part of the economic impact study
c. Visited with reps from VNG regarding possibility of PILOT
d. Met with Mrs. Hayes to develop a plan for financial needs
3. Student Growth and Achievement
a. Reviewed all data from LEAP
b. Held C & I meeting on 8/13
4. Communication and Community Relations
a. Visited all schools, once a week
b. Recognized our teacher’s parish wide who had an index score of 80% or better from our LEAP/EOC tests
c. Participated in various interviews with local media regarding back to school information
d. Participated in Venture Global CAG meeting on 8/15
e. Attended LED meeting in Baton Rouge on 8/12 for new ITEP proposal information
5. Organizational Leadership
a. Participated in LDOE System Leaders call on 8/2
b. Attended a 2-day training in Lake Charles, 8/19-8/20, for the NIET observation tool
c. Held meeting with SPED Supervisor and personnel to review and revamp procedures to ensure compliance with LDOE
On the motion of Mrs. Bertrand, seconded by Ms. Kiffe, the Board adjourned the regular school board meeting.
Sharon Picou
Date: Sept. 16, 2024
APPROVED:
Sharon Picou- President
CAMERON PARISH SCHOOL BOARD
Charley Lemons,
Superintendent
CAMERON PARISH SCHOOL BOARD
RUN: Nov. 14 (N 37)