?PROCEEDINGS
Parish of Cameron
Feb. 16, 2023
The Cameron Parish School Board met at its regular meeting on this date at 2:12 pm and meeting was called to order, members in attendance were: Telesha Bertrand, Vickie Kiffe, Sheila Miller, Randall Faulk and Marsha Trahan
Absent: Christi Labove, Joseph Delcambre, Sharon Picou and Superintendent Lemons Supervisor Stephanie Rogers-sat in for Superintendent
The prayer and the pledge were led by Mr. Faulk and Ms. Kiffe.
Clerk of Court representative swore in the Board Member Marsha Trahan, for the new 4-year term.
On the motion of Mrs. Miller, seconded by Mr. Faulk, the Board approved the agenda.
On the motion of Mrs. Miller seconded by Mr. Faulk, the Board approved the board minutes of the January 9, 2023 regular meeting of the Cameron Parish School Board, as presented by the Superintendent.
On the motion of Mrs. Miller, seconded by Mr. Faulk, 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. Trahan, seconded by Ms. Kiffe, the Board received official announcement that millage rates will be set by the Cameron Parish School Board at the April 3, 2023 meeting of the Cameron Parish School Board at 5:00 PM, at the Cameron Parish School Board Office, 510 Marshall Street, Cameron, LA, 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. Trahan, the Board approved of Wetlands Development Agreement with Ducks Unlimited and Jace Guidry on Sixteenth Section T12SR11W (Gum Cove), as presented by Assistant District Attorney Michael Cassidy.
On the motion of Mrs. Trahan, seconded by Mr. Faulk, the Board approved to advertise for 16th Section Lease renewals, as presented by Assistant District Attorney Michael Cassidy.
The Board received information on District Attorney’s office reviewing and making necessary changes to current Superintendent Evaluation Form.
The Board received information regarding negotiations of contract provisions for sale of Cameron Parish School Board building located at 510 Marshall St. Cameron, LA, 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 –in FEMA review
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
On the motion of Mrs. Trahan, 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 Mrs. Trahan, the Board reviewed and approved on creating ITEP/LNG Liaisons Committee in regards to taxation issues, appointees were Marsha Trahan, Joseph Delcambre, Telesha Bertrand and Vickie Kiffe.
On the motion of Mrs. Miller, seconded by Ms. Kiffe, the Board approved to table till the March meeting taking any action regarding information on creating Finance Committee.
On the motion of Mrs. Miller, seconded by Mr. Faulk, the Board approved administrator contract renewals Hackberry High School- Principal Jimmy Witherwax.
On the motion of Mrs. Miller, seconded by Mr. Faulk, the Board approved 2022-2023 Pupil Progression Plan Addendum /update to Bulletin 1566 as adopted by BESE at the October 2022 meeting.
On the motion of Mrs. Miller, seconded by Mrs. Trahan, the Board approved to provide letter of support for a Usage-Driven site designation within the Foreign Trade Zone 291 for Venture Global Calcasieu Pass, LLC terminal site in Cameron, LA.
The Board received the Superintendent’s Report, as presented by the Superintendent:
Superintendent’s Report
February 13, 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
Held C&I meetings on 1/12 and 1/25
Met with possible teacher candidates for open position @ HHS on 1/19
Held Principal’s meetings on 1/30 and 1/31
District Operations and Financial Management
Met with Mr. Hoffpauir on 1/5 regarding FEMA claims
Met with Mr. Brossett and Mr. Cassidy @ HHS on 1/18 regarding ongoing flooring issue in the new school
Met with rep from Seimens on 1/25 to discuss software issue
Attended construction meeting for HHS on 1/26
Attended construction meeting for JBHS on 1/26
Worked with Mrs. King regarding 2023-2024 School Calendar options
Met with Cheniere on 1/19 regarding PILOT possibility
Student Growth and Achievement
Visited each school at least once a week to meet with administration regarding any issues pertaining to student attendance and achievement
Visited various classrooms to informally interact with students and teachers
Met with Mrs. Gates on 1/25 regarding new curriculum selection for ELA
Participated in District Learning Walks on 1/30 @ GLES and 1/31 @ GLHS
Met with Kelsey Swire on of CBS to discuss our participation in the regional Scripts spelling bee
Communication and Community Relations
Attended Fur Festival events on 1/6, 1/7, 1/12, 1/14
Attended HHS boys basketball game at Kinder High on 1/5
Attended Cameron Parish Livestock show in Sulphur on 1/16
Organizational Leadership
Attended lunch meeting at Golden Nugget on 1/4 with Senator Mark Abraham, Dr. Janet Pope, and other Region 5 superintendents to discuss past and future legislative issues pertaining to education
Participated in a LDOE Superintendent’s call on 1/6
Participated in LDOE teaching and learning call on 1/25
Roll Call Vote was taken to enter into Executive Session for the purpose of Hurricane Claims Litigation:
Roll Call Vote
YEAHS: Marsha Trahan, Vickie Kiffe, Telesha Bertrand, Sheila Miller, Randall Faulk
NAYS:
ABSENT: Sharon Picou, Christi Labove, Joseph Delcambre
Roll Call Vote was taken to enter into Regular Session for the purpose of Hurricane Claims Litigation:
Roll Call Vote
YEAHS: Marsha Trahan, Vickie Kiffe, Telesha Bertrand, Sheila Miller, Randall Faulk
NAYS:
ABSENT: Sharon Picou, Christi Labove, Joseph Delcambre
No action taken from executive session.
On the motion of Mr. Faulk, seconded by Mrs. Miller, the Board adjourned the regular school board meeting.
Christi Labove
Date: February 16, 2022
APPROVED:
Christi Labove – President
CAMERON PARISH SCHOOL BOARD
Charley Lemons,
Superintendent
CAMERON PARISH SCHOOL BOARD
RUN: Nov. 2 (N 8)