proceedings
Parish of Cameron
July 13, 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 Marsha Trahan, Vickie Kiffe, Sharon Picou, Randall Faulk and Joseph Delcambre
Absent: Telesha Bertrand, Christi Labove and R. Mitchell Kelley
The prayer and the pledge were led by Mrs. Trahan and Mr. Faulk.
On the motion of Mrs. Picou, seconded by Mrs. Trahan, the Board approved the agenda.
On the motion of Mrs. Picou, seconded by Mr. Faulk, the Board approved the minutes of the June 8, 2026 regular meeting of the Cameron Parish School Board, as presented by the Superintendent.
On the motion of Mr. Faulk, seconded by Mrs. Trahan, 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. Picou, seconded by Mr. Faulk, the Board approved renewal of student and athletic accident insurance, as presented by the Superintendent on behalf of Arthur J. Gallagher & Co., Public Entity Division .
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 Mrs. Trahan, seconded by Mrs. Picou, the Board approved 16th Section Bids to accept highest bidder for S16-T12S-R12W W Side Gum Cove, as presented by Mr. Michael Cassidy, Cameron Parish District Attorney Office.
On the motion of Mr. Delcambre, seconded by Mr. Faulk, the Board approved Temporary Road Use Agreement – ROW on Section16 T12SR11W and T12SR12W, 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
None at this time
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.
The Board received Maintenance and Transportation updates, as presented by Mr. Robert Gates.
The Board received for review revisions to Policy DJD- Expense Reimbursement, as presented by the Superintendent.
The Board received for review revisions to Policy DIC– Inventories to comply with Bulletin 1929 Lousiana Accounting and Uniform Governmental Handbook- changing of fixed assets value, as presented by the Superintendent On the motion of Mrs. Picou, seconded by Mr. Faulk, the Board approved revisions to the Cameron Parish School Board Pupil Progression Plan as presented for input to local stakeholder’s committee, as presented by the Superintendent for Mrs. Robin Gates, Supervisor.
On the motion of Mrs. Picou, seconded by Mr. Faulk, the Board approved the following low bidders on the items below for the 2026-2027 school year, as presented by the Superintendent:
1. Copy Paper Bid
2. Janitorial Supplies Bid
3. Paper Goods Bid
4. Official Journal
5. Lunchroom- Food / Supplies Bid
The Board received the Superintendent’s Report, as presented by the Superintendent:
Superintendent’s Report
July 13, 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. Reviewed weekly advertisements for open positions with Mrs. Boudreaux
b. Appointed new Principal at SCHS and new Data and Accountability Supervisor
c. Met with Mrs. Campbell at HHS on 6/25 regarding Assistant Principal opening
2. District Operations and Financial Management
a. Attended SCHS Gym Construction meetings on 6/9, 6/23, and 6/30.
b. Had a CPSB representative attend a Hurricane preparedness meeting on 6/17 at CPPJ
c. Participated in Zoom call on 6/9 with reps from CMC regarding our software upgrade
3. Student Growth and Achievement
a. Reviewed data released from LDOE regarding test scores
b. Participated in a Zoom on 6/2 with a rep from Outreach
4. Communication and Community Relations
a. Attended VNG CAG meeting on 6/25
b. Attended ITEP meeting on 6/22
c. Attended State of SWLA Luncheon on 6/30
5. Organizational Leadership
a. Participated in a call with LSBA on 6/11 regarding the Governor’s Executive Order
b. Attended a lunch on 6/15 with LSBA Executive Director, Janet Pope, Senator Abraham, and superintendents from Calcasieu and Jeff Davis regarding the Governor’s Executive Order for teacher stipends
On the motion of Mrs. Picou, seconded by Mr. Faulk, the Board adjourned the regular school board meeting.
___________________________ Telesha Bertrand
Date July 13, 2026
APPROVED:
__________________________Telesha Bertrand – President
CAMERON PARISH SCHOOL BOARD
__________________________
Charley Lemons,
Superintendent
CAMERON PARISH SCHOOL BOARD
RUN: Sept. 17 (S 26)
Cost of Notice: $78.00