Cameron Parish Pilot
February 12, 2026
?PROCEEDINGS
Parish of Cameron
August 11, 2025
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, Christi Labove, R. Mitchell Kelley, Joseph Delcambre and Vickie Kiffe
Absent: Telesha Bertrand, Randall Faulk and Sharon Picou
The prayer and the pledge were led by Mrs. Labove and Mr. Delcambre.
On the motion of Mrs. Labove, seconded by Mrs. Trahan, the Board approved to amend the agenda to add/ change item 10C Acceptance of low bidder for South Cameron High School Gym, as presented by the President.
On the motion of Mr. Delcambre, seconded by Mrs. Labove, the Board approved the agenda.
On the motion of Mrs. Labove, seconded by Mr. Kelley, the Board approved the minutes of the July 14, 2025 regular meeting of the Cameron Parish School Board, as presented by the Superintendent.
On the motion of Mr. Delcambre, seconded by Mrs. Labove, the Board received information and accepted proposal on Cheniere LNG PILOT, pending all steps being approved, as presented by the Superintendent.
On the motion of Mr. Delcambre, seconded by Mrs. Labove, the Board approved Jones & Walker waiver, as presented by the Superintendent.
On the motion of Mrs. Labove, seconded by Mrs. Trahan, 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.
The Board received information on projection of general fund account, as presented by Mrs. Hayes.
On the motion of Mrs. Trahan, seconded by Mrs. Labove, the Board approved School Allocations for 2025-2026 School Year, as presented by Mrs. Hayes.
On the motion of Mrs. Trahan, seconded by Mrs. Labove, the Board approved the Louisiana Compliance Questionnaire as requested by Gragson, Cassiday and Guillory, LLP, 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. Trahan, the Board approved release of bond- Johnson Bayou Field, as presented by Mr. Michael Cassidy, Cameron Parish District Attorney Office.
On the motion of Mr. Delcambre, seconded by Mr. Kelley, the Board approved going out for bid on T13S-R12W Sabine Refuge, as presented by Mr. Michael Cassidy, Cameron Parish District Attorney Office.
The Board received information from State of Louisiana Department of Health on Albuterol, as presented by Nurse Christy Pierson.
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
Pending Insurance and FEMA Review
South Cameron High School New Gymnasium – Bid advertisement started June 26, 2025. Bids to be received Thursday, August 7, 2025, at 10:00 am at 510 Marshall St., Cameron
B. Projects out for bid/quotes- James Hoffpauir, Project Management
None at this time
On the motion of Mrs. Trahan, seconded by Mr. Kelley, the Board approved Alfred Palma LLC as low bidder for the South Cameron High School Gym, as presented by Hoffpauir Architects, LLC.
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-Supervisor.
The Board received for review revisions to the Cameron Parish School Board Pupil Progression Plan as presented for input to local stakeholder’s committee, as presented by the Superintendent.
On the motion of Mrs. Labove, seconded by Mrs. Trahan, the Board approved updated Salary Schedule for the following positions, as presented by the Superintendent:
Substitute Pay
Ed Diagnostician
Social Worker/ Mental Health Professional
On the motion of Mrs. Labove, seconded by Mrs. Trahan, the Board approved moving forward on sale of 510 Marshall St. Cameron, as presented by the Superintendent.
The Board received for review revisions to the following policies in accordance with the 2025 Louisiana Legislative Regular Session, as presented by the Superintendent:
IFA Instructional Materials
IFBGA Technology/Internet Acceptable Use Policy
JBD Student Absences and Excuses
JCDAF Bullying and Hazing
JDE Expulsion
JGCE Child Abuse
JGCF Behavioral Health Support for Students
The Board received information of projected personnel positions for the 2025-2026 school year per CPSB Policy GBB, as presented by the Superintendent.
The Board received the Superintendent’s Report, as presented by the Superintendent:
Superintendent’s Report
8/11/25
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 Central Office Evaluations on 7/7, 7/9, and 7/14
b. Held back to school Administrator meetings on 7/15 & 7/21
2. District Operations and Financial Management
a. Attended Pre Bid meeting for SCHS Gym on 7/17
b. Met with Mr. Gauthreaux on 7/17 at the warehouse to look at possible renovations and cost estimates
c. Met with Mr. Hoffpauir, Mr. Gauthreaux, Mr. Kelly, and Mr. Gates on 7/17 at SCHS Field House to discuss possible FEMA Alt funding to modify the field house
d. Participated in Zoom call on 7/21 with Matt Kern, w/Jones and Walker, to make him aware of possible SCHS Gym bids being above original anticipated cost
e. Met with Mr. Hoffpauir and Mr. Gauthreaux on 7/24 to discuss issues with SCHS Gym Bid date-moved bid opening to 8/7
f. Participated in Zoom with Cheniere reps and Mr. Barrett to discuss steps and process regarding PILOT proposal
g. Met with representatives from Reliant Investments on 7/31 to discuss what they could offer when our tax dollars start to increase in 2028
3. Student Growth and Achievement
a. Reviewed 2025 scores with Mrs. Ray, Mrs. Ray met with all administrators regarding their scores
b. Met with Vicki Little via phone call on 7/9 regarding possible educational opportunities for our students at Cameron Prairie Refuge
c. Met with LSU 4H rep on 7/10 regarding a supplemental Health Curriculum that will be piloted this year at SCHS
4. Communication and Community Relations
a. Attended Hurricane Preparedness meeting on 7/8 in Hackberry
b. Met with Office of Land Administration at the state capital on 7/22 to discuss an issue with a 16th section
c. Visited with reps from Cheniere various times regarding PILOT conversation
5. Organizational Leadership
a. Held C&I meetings on 7/15 & 7/30
By roll call vote, the Board approved to enter into executive session for the following purposes, as presented by the President and District Attorney’s Office:
Complaint with JDEC Re: Electric Problems
Roll Call Vote
Yay’s: Marsha Trahan, Christi Labove, R. Mitchell Kelley, Vickie Kiffe, Joseph Delcambre
Nay’s: None
Absent: Telesha Bertrand, Sharon Picou, Joseph Delcambre
Abstain: None
By roll call vote, the Board approved a roll call vote to enter into regular session, as presented by the President:
Roll Call Vote
Yay’s: Marsha Trahan, Christi Labove, R. Mitchell Kelley, Vickie Kiffe, Joseph Delcambre
Nay’s: None
Absent: Telesha Bertrand, Sharon Picou, Joseph Delcambre
Abstain: None
On the motion of Mr. Delcambre, seconded by Mrs. Labove, the Board approved for District Attorney to proceed with litigation against Jeff Davis Electric, as presented by Mr. Michael Cassidy, Cameron Parish District Attorney Office.
On the motion of Mrs. Labove, seconded by Mrs. Trahan, the Board adjourned the regular school board meeting.
___________________________Telesha Bertrand
August 11, 2025
Date
APPROVED:
___________________________Telesha Bertrand- President
CAMERON PARISH SCHOOL BOARD
___________________________Charley Lemons,
Superintendent
CAMERON PARISH SCHOOL BOARD
RUN: Feb. 12 (F 38)
Cost of Notice per run: $120.00
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