PROCEEDINGS
Parish of Cameron
February 9, 2026
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: Joseph Delcambre, Christi Labove, Vickie Kiffe, Telesha Bertrand, Marsha Trahan, Sharon Picou and Randall Faulk
Absent: R. Mitchell Kelley
The prayer and the pledge were led by Mr. Delcambre and Ms. Kiffe.
On the motion of Mrs. Picou, seconded by Mr. Faulk, the Board approved the agenda.
On the motion of Mrs. Picou, seconded by Mr. Faulk, the Board approved the minutes of the January 12,2026 regular meeting of the Cameron Parish School Board, as presented by the Superintendent.
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.
On the motion of Mrs. Labove, seconded by Ms. Kiffe, the Board approved Hackberry High School Arbitrage agreement, as presented by Mrs. Hayes.
The Board received information on the monthly report on property income, as prepared by Mr. Michael Cassidy, Cameron Parish District Attorney Office.
On the motion of Mr. Delcambre, seconded by Mr. Faulk, the Board approved extension of additional 5 years to the lease on Section 16-T14S-R8W, as presented by Mr. Michael Cassidy, Cameron Parish District Attorney Office.
On the motion of Mr. Delcambre, seconded by Mr. Faulk, the Board approved lease request on Section 16-T14S-R13W by Apollo Energy Operating Company, LP and authorizing mineral board to proceed with negotiations for lease, as presented by Mr. Michael Cassidy, Cameron Parish District Attorney Office.
On the motion of Mr. Delcambre, seconded by Mr. Faulk, the Board approved LA Storage Pipeline Project Proposed LAS Notice and Release of Documents, approval contingent on documentation received from state verifying cleanup, as presented by Mr. Michael Cassidy, Cameron Parish District Attorney Office.
On the motion of Mrs. Trahan, seconded by Mrs. Picou, the Board approved advertising Notice for Bids for renewals- Sections: 16-T12S-R6W- 16-T12S-R12W- 16-T14S-R6W- 16-T14S-R13W & 16-T15S-R14W, as presented by Mr. Michael Cassidy, Cameron Parish District Attorney Office.
The Board received reports on current construction bid activities, as presented by James Hoffpauir, Project Management/ Robert Gates – Maintenance/ Transportation Supervisor
A. Projects to be bid/quotes
o None at this time
B. Projects out for bid/quotes – James Hoffpauir, Project Management
o None at this time
C. Approval of bid and quote awards – Superintendent
o 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.
The Board received Maintenance and Transportation updates, as presented by the Superintendent.
On the motion of Mrs. Labove, seconded by Mrs. Picou, the Board approved revisions to policies in accordance with ACT 479 as presented Louisiana Legislative Session 2025 Update Part II, as presented by the Superintendent :
Ø DFM – Sales of Surplus Equipment and Supplies
Ø JGCF- Behavioral Health Support for Students
Ø EBBC- Emergency/ Crisis Management
Ø GBRA- Employee Conduct
Ø GBC- Recruitment
Ø GBN- Dismissal of Employees
Ø BCBB- Notification of Board Meetings (effective 2027)
Ø DJE- Purchasing and Procurement
On the motion of Mrs. Labove, seconded by Mrs. Trahan, the Board approved the 2026-2027 Cameron Parish School Board District Calendar, as presented by the Superintendent .
The Board received the Superintendent’s Report, as presented by the Superintendent:
Superintendent’s Report
February 9, 2026
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 C&I meetings on 1/14/26
b. Scheduled all MOY NIET observations for school site administrators
c. Organized workday at SBO to shred all confidential documents not needing to be moved
2. District Operations and Financial Management
a. Developed 2026-2027 calendar to be presented at February board meeting
b. Submitted Super App for 26-27 school year
c. Met with Mr. Gauthreaux and Mrs. Verzwyvelt on 1/14 regarding warehouse renovation
d. Met with Hoffpauir’s on 1/22 to discuss current PWs
e. Met Administrators at SBO on 1/22 to walk the building for any items to be moved
f. Attended JBHS Track Construction meeting on Friday, 1/9
3. Student Growth and Achievement
a. Visited various classrooms to interact with students and teachers
b. Attended an SBLC meeting at GLES on 1/8
4. Communication and Community Relations
a. Worked Fur Festival entry gate on 1/9
b. Held Parental Advisory Committee meeting on 1/15
c. Attended Cheniere event in Washington DC, 1/28
d. Attended SW District Livestock and Rodeo 1/29, 1/30, & 1/31
e. Met with parent on 1/20 regarding personal domestic issues and students’ safety while at school
5. Organizational Leadership
a. Participated in a LDOE Superintendent’s call on 1/9
b. Participated in multiple weather calls for weather event from 1/20-1/26
c. Zoom call with all principals on 1/21 to discuss LHSAA transfer rule
d. Participated in Zoom call for LHSAA Superintendent Advisory Committee on 1/23
On the motion of Mrs. Picou, seconded by Mrs. Labove, the Board adjourned the regular school board meeting.
___________________________ Telesha Bertrand Date Feb. 9, 2026
APPROVED:
__________________________
Telesha Bertrand – President
CAMERON PARISH SCHOOL BOARD
___________________________ Charley Lemons,
Superintendent
CAMERON PARISH SCHOOL BOARD
RUN: Sept. 17 (S 21)
Cost of Notice : $90.00