?PROCEEDINGS
Parish of Cameron
March 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, Christi Labove and Marsha Trahan
Absent: Randall Faulk, Joseph Delcambre, Sharon Picou
The prayer and the pledge were led by Mrs. Miller and Ms. Kiffe.
On the motion of Mrs. Miller, seconded by Mrs. Trahan, 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 Mrs. Labove, the Board approved the board minutes of the March 16, 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 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.
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 to table till the April 2023 meeting any discussions or actions regarding 16th section camp leases, as presented by Assistant District Attorney Michael Cassidy.
On the motion of Mrs. Miller, seconded by Mrs. Labove, the Board approved the Superintendent Evaluation Form as prepared and presented by Assistant District Attorney Michael Cassidy.
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 – Reviewing Damage Description per FEMA request
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 Mrs. Miller, 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. Labove, the Board approved the 2023-2024 Cameron Parish School Board District Calendar, Option B- no fall break schedule, as presented by the Superintendent.
On the motion of Mrs. Miller, seconded by Mrs. Labove, the Board approved of advertising for bids for the 2023-2024 school year on items noted, as presented by the Superintendent:
Copy Paper
Official Journal
Janitorial Supplies
Paper Goods
On the motion of Mrs. Miller, seconded by Ms. Kiffe, the board approved to not take action and halt discussions regarding creating a Finance Committee, as presented by the Superintendent.
On the motion of Mrs. Miller, seconded by Ms. Kiffe, the Board approved as a day trip South Cameron High School Yearbook Staff to travel to Houston, TX for a field trip on Monday March 27th, to be transported by school system vehicle- Superintendent
The Board received the Superintendent’s Report, as presented by the Superintendent:
Superintendent’s Report March 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
Prepared and planned for staffing process in March, sent out letters of intent to employees
Participated in C&I Bookstudy on 2/28
District Operations and Financial Management
Met with rep from Christus St. Patrick about food pantry and discussed employee participation @ SCHS clinic
Attended Construction meeting @ JB on 2/9
Attended HHS Construction Meeting on 2/9
Met with Mr. Hoffpauir, Mr. Brossett, and Mr. Gauthreaux on 2/27 regarding issues with current projects
Student Growth and Achievement
Held C&I meetings with Supervisors on 2/10
Participated in monthly Teaching and learning call on 2/15
Visited each campus weekly to meet with administration regarding any issues and also visited various classrooms and teachers
Communication and Community Relations
Met with parent on 2/1 to answer questions regarding SCHS construction and plans
Attended District Livestock show on 2/2-2/4
Attended program in LC for LDOE Calcasieu presentation on 2/9
Attended State Livestock show on 2/15-2/18
Attended GLHS softball game on 2/27
Organizational Leadership
a. Participated in SWLA superintendent’s call on 2/3
On the motion of Mrs. Miller, seconded by Mrs. Labove, the Board adjourned the regular school board meeting.
Christi Labove
Date: March 16, 2022
APPROVED:
Christi Labove – President
CAMERON PARISH SCHOOL BOARD
Charley Lemons,
Superintendent
CAMERON PARISH SCHOOL BOARD
RUN: Nov. 2 (N 9)