Marlin ISD

Action Report

Regular Scheduled School Board Meeting - December 14, 1999

All trustees present.

Consent Agenda: Motion by Mr. Samuel Garcia, seconded by Mr. Danny Vickers, to approve the consent agenda. The motion carried unanimously. Consent agenda items: agenda, minutes of the November 16 and November 30 meetings and bills.

Budget Amendment (s): Motion by Ms. Lowanda Washington, seconded by Ms. Rose Sedillo, to approve the budget amendment (s) as presented. The motion carried unanimously.

Attorney's Opinion on Commerce Street: Motion by Ms. Rose Sedillo, seconded by Mr. Keith Alston, to proceed and publish notice in the newspaper one time for any group(s) interested in the MISD school facility on Commerce Street to submit a letter of interest to Interim Superintendent Hopkins and in the interim give Mrs. Hamption a chance to proceed with her business. If there are any interested parties, the board will hear their presentation at the next regular board meeting. There will be a waiting period of seven (7) days and if there are no other valid requests or interest expressed, give Interim Superintendent Hopkins authority to proceed with the next necessary steps. The motion carried unanimously.

Plans for Concession Stand at Football Field: Mr. David Lindeman and Ms. Monica Bohac with The Heritage Design Group presented the plans for the concession stands at the football field. A discussion ensued and questions were asked by the Board members. Motion by Mr. Danny Vickers, seconded by Ms. Lowanda Washington, to approve plans as they are at this point with changes as we see fit. Voting for: Mr. Danny Vickers, Ms. Lowanda Washington, Ms. Rose Sedillo, Mr. Carman Dingrando, Mr. Samuel Garcia and Mr. Arthur Douglas. Voting against: Mr. Keith Alston. The motion passed.

Audit Report 1998-99: Mr. Frank Steele with Hudson Anderson & Associates presented the audit report to the Board. Questions were asked by the Board members. Motion by Ms. Lowanda Washington, seconded by Mr. Danny Vickers, to approve the 1998-99 audit report as presented. The motion carried unanimously.

New Bus Routes: Motion by Mr. Samuel Garcia, seconded by Ms. Rose Sedillo, to approve the new bus routes for Spring 2000 as presented. The motion carried unanimously.

Advertise for Bids-Property Lots: Motion by Mr. Samuel Garcia, seconded by Ms. Lowanda Washington, to table this item until further information can be obtained from other taxing entities. The motion carried unanimously.

Facility and Grounds Guidelines: Mr. Gene Erwin, Community Ed Director, presented the Facility and Grounds Guidelines. He noted the only changes made was janitorial and cafeteria employees salary. Motion by Mr. Danny Vickers, seconded by Ms. Lowanda Washington, to approve the Facility and Grounds Guidelines with changes as presented. The motion carried unanimously.

Guidelines for Credit by Examination for District: Motion by Mr. Carman Dingrando, seconded by Ms. Lowanda Washington, to approve local Credit by Examination for Technology applications. The motion carried unanimously.

Textbook Committee: Motion by Ms. Rose Sedillo, seconded by Ms. Lowanda Washington, to approve the textbook selection committee as presented. The motion carried unanimously. They are as follows: high school-Kenneth Rechtzigel; middle school-Carole Cassens; elementary - Guadalupe Lopez, Karen Ritter, Susan Cary, Monica Weir and Melissa Adams.

Payback of Back Salary to Gene Erwin: Motion by Mr. Samuel Garcia, seconded by Ms. Lowanda Washington, to table this item until the district can get a legal option as to if the district owes this money to Mr. Erwin. The motion carried unanimously.

Discussion Item - Update 62: A discussion ensued by the board on Update 62.

Results of Closed Session:

Personnel Employment - Motion by Mr. Samuel Garcia, seconded by Mr. Danny Vickers, to employ the following: Deborah Nauert-elementary resource 5th grade; Jennifer Terhune-6th grade; Brian Henry-8th grade American History/MS Coach; and Jacqueline Parsons-5th grade. The motion carried unanimously.

Personnel Resignations and Retiree - Motion by Mr. Samuel Garcia, seconded by Ms. Rose Sedillo, to accept resignations from Toni English, Breck English, Jennifer Cloud and retiree Ann Price. The motion carried unanimously.

Finalist (s) for Superintendent - Motion by Mr. Samuel Garcia, seconded by Ms. Rose Sedillo, to name Mrs. Letha Hopkins as finalist for superintendent. Voting for: Mr. Samuel Garcia. Ms. Rose Sedillo, Mr. Danny Vickers and Mr. Arthur Douglas. Voting against: Ms. Lowanda Washington and Mr. Keith Alston. Mr. Carman Dingrando abstained from voting. The motion passed.

Interim Superintendent's Report - Mrs. Letha Hopkins, Interim Superintendent, reported to the Board: 1) letter regarding Board Policy FNF (LOCAL); 2) trustee concern expressed to auditor; 3) leaks at the new elementary school; 4) vandalism at the new middle school facility; 5) will send each board member a list of the new elementary phone numbers; punch list on the "A" wing was performed on December 7th; 6) Jason Wink is working on the odd color tiles at the new elementary school.

Board Comments:

Lowanda Washington - Congratulated the Bulldogs and wished everyone a Merry Christmas.

Rose Sedillo -Congratulated the Bulldogs and commended Mrs. Sias on the beautiful caroling. Wished everyone a Merry Christmas.

Samuel Garcia -Congratulated the Bulldogs. Thanked Mrs. Sias for the wonderful performance. Apologized for not being able to attend the Honor students banquet. Wished everyone a Merry Christmas.

Carman Dingrando -Enjoyed the caroling. Wished everyone a Merry Christmas.

Danny Vickers - Congratulated the bulldogs and coaching staff. Wanted to point out the reputation that this school and board enjoys now, it is night and day from last year. Proud of comments that are being made from this county and surrounding counties. Good things are going on. Wished everyone a Merry Christmas.

Keith Alston - Proud of the turn out of volunteers to help with the elementary moving on Saturday. Wished everyone a Merry Christmas.

Arthur Douglas - There has never been a more exciting time to be on the Board as now. Building two new schools - pleases with the accomplishment. Wished everyone a Merry Christmas.

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