PROCEEDINGS
Parish of Cameron
May 11, 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, Marsha Trahan and Robert Kelley
Absent: Telesha Bertrand, Sharon Picou and Randall Faulk
The prayer and the pledge were led by Mr. Kelley and Mr. Delcambre.
On the motion of Mrs. Labove, seconded by Mrs. Trahan, the Board approved the agenda.
On the motion of Mrs. Labove, seconded by Mr. Kelley, the Board approved the minutes of the April 13,2026 regular meeting of the Cameron Parish School Board, as presented by the Superintendent.
On the motion of Mrs. Labove, seconded by Mr. Kelley, the Board approved payment of the bills, as presented by Mrs. Hayes.
The Board received Financial Statement and Reports on Current Investments, as presented by Mrs. Hayes.
On the motion of Mrs. Labove, seconded by Mr. Delcambre, the Board received updated information and approved the 2025-2026 Final Budget, 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 Mrs. Labove, the Board approved the servitude agreement with Black Bayou PILOT Proposal, as presented by Mr. Michael Cassidy, Cameron Parish District Attorney Office.
On the motion of Mr. Delcambre, seconded by Mrs. Labove, the Board approved the high bidders on the following 16th section properties, as presented by Mr. Michael Cassidy, Cameron Parish District Attorney Office:
S16-T12S-R6W Chalkley
S16-T14S-R6W Muria
S16-T14S-R13W Cameron Meadow
S16-T15S-R14W JB 620 Acres
S16-T15S-R14W JB 20 Acres
On the motion of Mr. Delcambre, seconded by Mrs. Labove, the Board approved the Insurance Property Coverage additional options, as presented by the Superintendent.
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 Mr. Robert Gates.
On the motion of Mrs. Labove, seconded by Mrs. Trahan, the Board approved to make no changes to policy JGCC Student Communicable Diseases and, as presented by the Superintendent.
On the motion Mr. Delcambre, seconded by Mr. Kelley, the Board approved providing funding for Cameron Parish- South Cameron High/ Elementary students who qualified to attend Jr. Beta National Convention in Nashville, TN Jun3 25th through June 28th, 2026 in accordance with policy IDE, as presented by the Superintendent.
On the motion of Mr. Kelley, seconded by Mrs. Trahan, the Board approved for Grand Lake High School FFA officer team to travel to the National FFA Convention in Indianapolis. The dates would be October 20th through October 25th, 2026 and would fly to Indianapolis , as presented by the Superintendent.
On the motion of Mr. Delcambre, seconded by Mrs. Labove, the Board approved projected personnel positions for the 2026-2027 school year per CPSB Policy GBB, with a count of 302, as presented by the Superintendent.
On the motion of Mrs. Labove, seconded by Mrs. Trahan, the Board approved authorizing the Superintendent to advertise and fill open positions for the 2026-2027 school year, as presented by the Superintendent.
The Board received for review Policy JCDA Student Code of Conduct for 2026/2027 changes, per annual Discipline Policy Review Committee meeting, as presented by Supervisor Robert Gates.
The Board received the Superintendent’s Report, as presented by the Superintendent:
Superintendent’s Report
May 11, 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. Worked closely with supervisors on our staffing numbers and needs for the 2026-2027 school year. Identified areas where reduction was possible and needs/requests from admin were addressed.
b. Met with JBHS Admin and Teacher regarding a professionalism issue
c. Met with principals 4/27-4/30 to discuss 26-27 staffing plans/needs
d. Had Mrs. Hayes and Mr. Wainwright attend the Teacher Fair at McNeese
e. Met with HHS Admin, Supervisors, and HHS teachers regarding testing irregularities
2. District Operations and Financial Management
a. Visited each campus as often as possible (was not once a week due to schedule and other obligations)
b. Met with Mr. Gates and various contractors 4/14 regarding possible summer projects at GLES & GLHS
c. Attended SC Gym Construction meeting on 4/28
d. Met with Contractor and SC board members on 4/22 regarding flooring issues
e. Participated in Zoom call with Outreach on 4/22
f. Participated in Zoom call regarding Bus Right on 4/23
g. Met with reps from CMC on 4/23 regarding HVAC monitoring proposal
h. Met with reps from BBEH on 4/27 to hear tax proposal
3. Student Growth and Achievement
a. Held C&;I meetings with Supervisors on 4/2
b. Attended and helped at Cameron Parish Special Olympics on 4/1
c. Attended Cameron LNG Scholarship Reception on 4/30
4. Communication and Community Relations
a. Met with Mrs. Aguillard on 4/9 regarding a complaint at GLHS
b. Attended Capitol Day with Mr. Delcambre in Baton Rouge on 4/30 put on by LSBA
c. Attended LIFE Signing at GLHS for student on 4/28
5. Organizational Leadership
a. Participated in LDOE Superintendent call on 4/3/26
b. Participated in LASS Superintendent call on 4/3/26
c. Participated in LASSA Advisory Committee for LHSAA on 4/16
On the motion of Mrs. Labove, seconded by Mrs. Trahan, the Board adjourned the regular school board meeting.
May 11, 2026
___________________________Telesha Bertrand
Date May 11, 2026
APPROVED:
___________________________Telesha Bertrand – President
CAMERON PARISH SCHOOL BOARD
__________________________
Charley Lemons,
Superintendent
CAMERON PARISH SCHOOL BOARD
RUN: Sept. 17 (S 24)
Cost of Notice: $96.00