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Marlin ISD

School Board Action Report

June 16, 1998 Board Meeting

Superintendent's Report: Marcus Schneider, Vice President with Baird/Williams Construction, Ltd., presented each Board member a copy of the Target Schedule for Marlin Elementary School. He then briefed the Board on the schedule.

Superintendent Thornell presented each Board member a District Goal Setting form to be filled out by each Board member and returned by June 23, 1998. The proposed goals from each Board member will be copied for each trustee and mailed to their residence by June 26, 1998.

Consent Agenda: Motion by Mr. Arthur Douglas, seconded by Mr. Carman Dingrando, to approve the Consent Agenda. The motion carried unanimously. Consent Agenda items: agenda, minutes of the May 19, May 26, and June 9, 1998 meetings, bills and budget amendments(s).

Discussion Item - Potential Bond Program: Doug Whitt with Southwest Securities, presented each Board member a booklet and then briefed the Board on a potential bond program.

Construction Manager At Risk Contract: Motion by Mr. Arthur Douglas, seconded by Ms. Elaine Truett, to approve the Construction Manager-At-Risk contract as presented. Voting for: Mr. Arthur Douglas, Ms. Elaine Truett, Mr. Carman Dingrando and Mr. Keith Alston. Ms. Lowanda Washington abstained from voting. The motion passed.

Increase of Mileage and Meal Rates: Motion by Ms. Elaine Truett, seconded by Mr. Carman Dingrando, to approve the increase of mileage and meal rates. The motion carried unanimously. Rates are as follows: mileage - 28 cents @ mile; meals - $25.00 @ day.

Delegate & Alternate - TASA/TASB Convention: Upon volunteering and by acclamation of the Board, Ms. Elaine Truett will be the delegate and Mr. Keith Alston will be the alternate to the TASA/TASB Convention in Houston, September 25-28.

Tax Collection Agreement with Falls County: Motion by Mr. Arthur Douglas, seconded by Ms. Lowanda Washington, to approve the Tax Collection Agreement with Falls County as presented in the Board packet. The motion carried unanimously. (a copy of the agreement is attached in the minutes.)

Resolution - Calculate Effective Tax Rate: Motion by Mr. Arthur Douglas, seconded by Mr. Keith Alston, to approve the Resolution appointing Kate Vande Veegaete to calculate the effective tax rate for 1998 for Marlin ISD.

Change date - July Board Meeting: Motion by Ms. Elaine Truett, seconded by Mr. Keith Alston, to move the July regular Board meeting from July 21 to July 28. Voting for: Ms. Elaine Truett, Mr. Keith Alston, Ms. Lowanda Washington. Mr. Arthur Douglas and Mr. Carman Dingrando abstained from voting. The motion passed.

Results of Closed Session: The grievance complaint on Sharon Giles from Debra McDavid was tabled until the July meeting. No action was taken.

The grievance complaint on Jerry Malone from Thomas Blann was tabled until the July meeting. No action was taken.

Multiple Year Contract - This item was tabled and will be taken under further advisement.

Personnel Employment - Motion by Mr. Arthur Douglas, seconded by Ms. Elaine Truett, to employ the following for the 1998-99 school year. Matthew Rollins-7th grade English; Rev. James Fearnow-5th grade resource; David Everett-H.S. chemistry/physics & J.H. coach; Elisha Niemeyer-2nd grade teacher; Mike Faulkner-J.H. teacher/coach; Monica Ann Ivicic-ESL/Dyslexia 3&4 grades; Eric Carhart-6th grade teacher; David Middlebrook-5th grade teacher; Patricia Stubblefield-2nd grade teacher. The motion carried unanimously.

Personnel Resignations - Motion by Ms. Elaine Truett, seconded by Mr. Arthur Douglas, to accept the resignations from Sharon Thomas, Jeanette Douglas, James Glockzin, Michelle Pettijohn, Kara Ripley and Kimberly Mashburn. The motion carried unanimously.

Board Comments:

Lowanda Washington - Have been asked if I have resigned from the Board. Clarification for the record - I have not resigned from the Board.

Keith Alston - Glad to hear Ms. Washington has not resigned. Asked for opinion on the new arrangement of the Boardroom.

Elaine Truett - None

Carman Dingrando - None

Arthur Douglas - Would like to see Marlin ISD students participate in the President's Citation Initiative. Mrs. Jo Ann Garrison was present and stated that the 4th grade did participate.

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