Board approves student code revisions to comply with ACT 324; superintendent reports on staffing and curriculum transition

The Cameron Parish School Board on July 14 approved revisions to Policy JCDA (Student Code of Conduct) for the 2025–2026 school year to include information required to comply with ACT 324.

The revision motion was moved by Christi Labove and seconded by Vickie Kiffe; the Board approved the change as presented by Robert Gates. The Board also received proposed revisions to the Pupil Progression Plan for stakeholder review, presented for input by Robin Gates.

Superintendent Charley Lemons presented his report dated July 11, 2025, describing activity across five performance-objective areas. On human resources, he said he met weekly with Mr. Wainwright to review open positions and held payroll accountant interviews on July 9. In district operations, he noted attendance at a preconstruction meeting for the JBHS track and scheduled evaluations for central office staff. On student growth, he reported reviewing LDOE test-score data and meetings about schedule revisions at HHS. In community relations, Lemons said he worked with Sheriff Savoie on transitioning from the DARE curriculum to the LEAD curriculum for students; he also listed recent meetings and community engagements attended by district staff.

The Board approved accepting bids for several recurring supply contracts for 2025–2026 — copy paper, janitorial supplies, paper goods, the official journal and lunchroom food/supplies — on a motion by Marsha Trahan, seconded by Vickie Kiffe. The Board also approved renewal of student and athletic accident insurance as presented by the superintendent on behalf of Arthur J. Gallagher & Co., Public Entity Division.

No formal vote tallies were recorded in the transcript; motions were noted as approved.