Marlin ISD

ACTION REPORT

Regular Scheduled Board Meeting - May 16, 2000

*All Board members present

Action Items:

Bill (s) From City Auto - Motion by Ms. Lowanda Washington, seconded by Mr. Danny Vickers, to approve the bills from City Auto Parts. Voting for: Ms. Lowanda Washington, Mr. Danny Vickers, Ms. Rose Sedillo, Mr. Keith Alston and Mr. Arthur Douglas. Mr. Carman Dingrando abstained from voting. The motion passed.

Consent Agenda - Motion by Mr. Carman Dingrando, seconded by Ms. Rose Sedillo, to approve the consent agenda. The motion carried unanimously. Consent agenda items: agenda, minutes of the April 18 and May 9, 2000 meetings and approval of other bills.

Budget Amendments - Motion by Mr. Danny Vickers, seconded by Ms. Lowanda Washington, to approve the budget amendments as presented. The motion carried unanimously.

Oath of Office - Notary Public, Janet Jones administered the Oath of Office to incumbent board members Rose Sedillo and Lowanda Washington.

Election of Officers For 2000-2001 - Superintendent Hopkins called for nominations for President. Motion by Mr. Danny Vickers, seconded by Ms. Rose Sedillo, to nominate Arthur Douglas as President. The motion carried unanimously.

Motion by Mr. Danny Vickers, seconded by Ms. Rose Sedillo, to nominate Lowanda Washington as Vice President. There being no other nominations, President Douglas declared Ms. Washington as Vice President.

Motion by Ms. Lowanda Washington, seconded by Mr. Carman Dingrando, to nominate Rose Sedillo as Secretary. There being no other nominations, President Douglas declared Ms. Sedillo as Secretary.

Filling Trustee Vacancy - Motion by Ms. Lowanda Washington, seconded by Ms. Rose Sedillo, to call for a Special Election, August 12, 2000 to fill the position vacated by Samuel Garcia. The motion carried unanimously.

Request From marlin Public Library Board - Motion by Ms. Lowanda Washington, seconded by Ms. Rose Sedillo, to approve publishing a public notice for a long term lease on one of the MISD soon to be vacated buildings (presently housing AEP). The motion carried unanimously. Superintendent Hopkins recommended that we follow the same procedures that were implemented between Commerce Street Campus and Bible Way Community Development Academy. Superintendent Hopkins also stated that MISD could not be out until sometime in late fall.

Approve Policy Changes - Class Rankings - Motion by Ms. Rose Sedillo, seconded by Mr. Carman Dingrando, to approve the policy changes as presented regarding class ranking. Voting for: Ms. Rose Sedillo, Mr. Carman Dingrando, Ms. Lowanda Washington, Mr. Danny Vickers and Mr. Arthur Douglas. Mr. Keith Alston abstained from voting. The motion passed.

Summer Food Service Contract with Sodexho Marriott - Motion by Mr. Carman Dingrando, seconded by Mr. Keith Alston, to approve the Summer Food Service agreement with Sodexho Marriott. The motion carried unanimously.

Renewed Food Service Contract-MISD & Sodexho Marriott - Motion by Mr. Carman Dingrando, seconded by Mr. Danny Vickers, to non-renew the Service Contract between Marlin ISD and Sodexho Marriott for the 2000-2001 school year. Voting for: Mr. Carman Dingrando, Mr. Danny Vickers, Ms. Rose Sedillo and Mr. Arthur Douglas. Mr. Keith Alston abstained from voting. The motion passed.

Superintendent's Report - Dr. Hopkins, Superintendent, reported to the Board: 1) Budget; 2) TAAS Scores; 3) Grants; 4) Concession stands at football field.

Results of Closed Session -

Personnel Employment - Motion by Ms. Rose Sedillo, seconded by Mr. Carman Dingrando, to employ the following for the 2000-2001 school year: Mindy Hamilton-second grade; Rachel Smith-third grade; Joy Dillenbeck-fourth grade; Pamela Minton-fourth grade; Michael Warren-7th grade History/coach; Michael Rounsaville-biology-high school/coach; Lisa Dudley-science-high school; Janice Muse-Spanish-high school; Joe Muse-algebra-high school; Tracy Dunseith-Licensed Specialist School Psychologist; Sharon Lynch-Diagnostician. The motion carried unanimously.

Personnel Resignation (s) and Retiree (s) - Motion by Mr. Keith Alston, seconded by Mr. Carman Dingrando, to accept the resignation from Randall Throckmorton and retiree Stella Cathey. The motion carried unanimously.

Update on NAACP Lawsuit - President Douglas stated that no action needs to be taken on this item.

BOARD COMMENTS:

Rose Sedillo - Thanked the Top Ten 8th grade students for bringing the prayer and pledge. Also thanked middle school principal, Jo Ann Garrison. Congratulated high school valedictorian and salutatorian.

Carman Dingrando - Thanked the Top Ten 8th grade students for bringing the prayer and pledge.

Danny Vickers - Ditto above comments.

Keith Alston - Dittoed above comments.

Arthur Douglas - Thanked Superintendent Hopkins for having students participate in the Board meetings. Commended Peggy Johnson on the Elementary Bell Dedication ceremony that was held May 15. Excited about how this school district is going.

Meeting adjourned at 7:23 p.m..

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