Marlin ISD

ACTION REPORT

MINUTES

MEETING OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES
MARLIN INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT
Administration Building - 7:00 P.M.
August 19, 2003

CALL TO ORDER
1. The meeting was called to order by President, Lowanda Washington, at 7:04 P.M.
2. Invocation was given by Roger Nutt.
3. Pledge of Allegiance was led by Roger Nutt to the American Flag and Texas Flag.
4. Roll Call: Ms. Lowanda Washington, Mr. Roger Nutt, Mrs. Byrleen Terry, Mr. David Lawson, Mr. Danny Vickers and Ms. Sonja Washington.
Absent: Mr. Terry Douglas.
5. Public comments/audience participation: None

Bill(s) from Motion by Mr. Roger Nutt, seconded by Mrs. Byrleen Terry, to approve the bills from
The Chicken The Chicken Place. Voting for: Mr. Roger Nutt, Mrs. Byrleen Terry, Ms. Lowanda
Place Washington, Ms. Sonja Washington and Mr. David Lawson. Mr. Danny Vickers
abstained from voting. The motion passed.

Bill(s) from Motion by Mr. Danny Vickers, seconded by Mr. David Lawson, to approve the bills from
Williams Feed Williams Feed Store. Voting for: Mr. Danny Vickers, Mr. David Lawson, Ms. Lowanda
Store Washington, Ms. Sonja Washington and Mrs. Byrleen Terry. Mr. Roger Nutt abstained
from voting. The motion passed.

Consent Superintendent Hopkins informed the Board that $3,415,092 was wired to TEA for
Agenda overpayment and the district should be receiving $1,027,645.97 from Tatum ISD.
Motion by Mr. Roger Nutt, seconded by Mr. Danny Vickers, to approve the consent
agenda with addition. The motion carried unanimously. Consent agenda items: minutes
of the July 15 (6:00 p.m.); July 15 (7:00 p.m.); July 29 (6:00 p.m.); July 29 (6:30 p.m.),
2003 workshops/sessions, regular meeting and special called meeting of the Board.

Date to Motion by Mr. Danny Vickers, seconded by Mr. Roger Nutt, to approve the date of
Adopt Tax September 16, 2003 to adopt the tax rate. The motion carried unanimously.
Rate

Bus Routes Motion by Mr. Danny Vickers, seconded by Ms. Sonja Washington, to approve the bus
routes for 2003-04 school year as presented. The motion carried unanimously.

Proposal for Motion by Mr. Danny Vickers, seconded by Mr. David Lawson, to accept proposal of
Truck $22,600 from Jerrel Bolton Chevrolet, Inc. in West, Texas for a 2003 Chevrolet crew cab
truck. The motion carried unanimously.

Proposal for Motion by Mr. David Lawson, seconded by Mr. Roger Nutt, to accept the proposal of
Cargo Van $14,500 from Jerrel Bolton Chevrolet, Inc. in West, Texas for a 2003 Chevrolet ½ ton
cargo van. The motion carried unanimously.

Supt. Report Superintendent Hopkins gave handouts to the Board members on TSPR (Texas School
Performance Review) and Michelle Willhelm's report. Mrs. Willhelm then gave a brief
report on the improvement of the elementary school and went over the handout.

At this time Jo Ann Garrison, Assistant Superintendent for School Improvement, gave
her report: 1)Staff; 2)First day; 3)Curriculum; 4)Atmosphere. Handouts were given to
the Board. Mrs. Garrison invited the Board to come and visit the elementary and middle
schools anytime.

Superintendent Hopkins finished her report: First day and Volunteers. Expressed Thanks
to the Board members that attended the meetings during In-service.

High School Bill Almond, High School Principal, told the Board the first day at high school was great
Principal's and also briefed on the happenings at high school.
Report

Asst. Supt. Dale Bohannon, Assistant Superintendent of Business and Operations, reported to the
of Business Board on: 1)Direct deposit; 2)Grounds. Mr. Bohannon stated may want to contract
& Operations grounds out. Listed some advantages. Questions were asked by Board members.
Superintendent Hopkins asked Mr. Bohannon to list pros and cons of contracting grounds
out and put in Friday's mail out to the Board.

Closed The Board went in Closed Session at 9:02 P.M.
Session
The Board came out of Closed Session and reconvened to Open Session at 9:17 P.M.

Personnel Motion by Mr. Roger Nutt, seconded by Ms. Sonja Washington, to employ the following
Employment personnel for 2003-04: Shirley Wills-part time diagnostician; Mary DeAnn Morton-
Nova Net-high school; Delicia Moore-elementary teacher; Beverly Lloyd-resource
teacher; Linda Allison-5th grade teacher; Cassius Johnson-AEP teacher. The motion
carried unanimously.

Board Roger Nutt None
Comments Danny Vickers Respect Mrs. Garrison and staff for the job they have taken on.
Behind them 100%.
Sonja Washington None
Byrleen Terry Glad to hear and see that everyone's attitude is positive.
David Lawson Went to elementary and middle school and the atmosphere is
very positive.
Lowanda Washington Good Luck to everyone. Thanked everyone for their hard
work.

Adjourned President Washington adjourned the meeting at 9:20 P.M.

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