Marlin ISD

MINUTES

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

October 19, 2004

CALL TO ORDER
1. The meeting was called to order by President, Lowanda Washington, at 7:05 P.M.
2. Invocation was given by Roger Nutt.
3. Pledge of Allegiance to the American Flag and Texas Flag was led by the Middle School Athletes.
They are as follows: Shakoya Cartwright, Timesha Evans, Sharkeria Freeman, Antonette Lang, Whitney Lofton, Rodrique London, Tamaria Manigo, Orterria McDavid, Jennifer Mena, Eareletha Milton, Destiny Outland, DeAndrea Petty, Mercedes Roberson, Shyteria Solomon, Jessica Urive and Alexzandria Williams
4. Roll call: Ms. Lowanda Washington, Mr. Roger Nutt, Mrs. Byrleen Terry, Mr. Terry Douglas,
Mr. David Lawson, Mr. Danny Vickers and Ms. Sonja Washington.
5. Public comments/audience participation: Libba Merryman made a brief statement concerning Open Public Meetings. She stated that meetings be in a more public place that is handicapped accessible for public citizens.

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

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

Consent Agenda - Superintendent Hopkins noted a correction to the September 21, 2004 (7:00 p.m.) minutes that Jo Ann Garrison is the Assistant Superintendent for School Improvement. Motion by Mr. Danny Vickers, seconded by Ms. Sonja Washington, to approve the consent agenda with noted correction. The motion carried unanimously.

Discussion Item Special Ed.Concern - Ms. Mary Osborne spoke to the board regarding a Special Education concern on the needs of a child. During her presentation, President Washington called for the Board to go into Closed Session.

The Board went into Closed Session at 7:17 P.M.

The Board came out of Closed Session and convened to Open Session at 7:50 P.M.

President Washington told Mrs. Osborne the Board will address her concern and issues
in a letter that she will receive from Superintendent Hopkins.

Discussion Item Letter from TEA October 11, 2004 - Superintendent Hopkins presented the Board a copy of the letter dated Oct. 11 from TEA. She reviewed its contents with the Board.

Budget Amendments - Motion by Mr. Roger Nutt, seconded by Ms. Sonja Washington, to approve the budget amendments as presented. The motion carried unanimously.

2003-04 Audit -Motion by Mrs. Byrleen Terry, seconded by Mr. Roger Nutt, to approve the 2003-04 audit as presented. The motion carried unanimously.

Revised Field House Plans - Michael Marrs and Chuck Henning with Michael Marrs Architects, Inc. were present at the meeting. Chuck Henning went over: 1)summary of changes from workshop meeting; 2)summary of changes from Coach Malone; 3)issues to be resolved. Questions were asked by Board members. Motion by Mr. Roger Nutt, seconded by Mrs. Byrleen Terry, to approve the revised field house plans. The motion carried unanimously.

Proposal for Fuel & Oil - Motion by Mr. Danny Vickers, seconded by Mr. David Lawson, to accept proposal from Evans Oil Company for fuel and oil for 2004-05 as presented. The motion carried unanimously.
Proposal on the following items:
Diesel: +9 cents over cost
Unleaded gasoline: +9 cents over cost
Oil: 6/1 Antifreeze - $38.95
40/14 Starplex 2 - $58.00
55/1 UrsaSPISW40 - $249.95
55/1 UrsaSP30 - $243.95
12/1 TexDexIII - $14.50

Proposal for Grounds & Athletic Fields - Motion by Mr. Danny Vickers, seconded by Mr. Terry Douglas, to accept the proposal from Lawn Tech for grounds and athletic fields maintenance in the amount of $59,950
for the 2004-05 school year. The motion carried unanimously.

Names to Serve on 2004-05 LPAC -Motion by Mr. David Lawson, seconded by Mrs. Byrleen Terry, to approve names as presented to serve on the 2004-05 LPAC. The motion carried unanimously.
Approved names are: Deana Fink, Mary Marek, Adelia Salinas, Bill Almond, Rusty Nail and Janice Muse.

Memo of Understanding Marlin ISD Heart of Texas Workforce Development Board, & McLennan County Youth Development Collaboration Board - -Motion by Mr. Roger Nutt, seconded by Ms. Sonja Washington, to approve the Memorandum of Understanding in regards to implementation of the funded youth services grant program between Marlin ISD, the Heart of Texas Workforce Development Board and McLennan County Youth Collaboration. The motion carried unanimously.



Closed Session - The Board went into Closed Session at 8:25 P.M.

The Board came out of Closed Session and reconvened to Open Session at 9:01 P.M.

Personnel Employment -Motion by Mr. Danny Vickers, seconded by Mr. Roger Nutt, to employ the following for the 2004-05 school year: Heather Henslee-fourth grade teacher. The motion carried
unanimously.

Personnel Resignations - Motion by Mr. Danny Vickers, seconded by Mr. David Lawson, to accept resignations from Pamela Dempsey and Carolyn Wells pending medical documentation. The motion
carried unanimously.

Board Comments

David Lawson - None
Byrleen Terry - None
Sonja Washington - None
Terry Douglas - None
Danny Vickers - None
Roger Nutt - Looking forward for number 7 undefeated season in football. Go Dogs!!
Lowanda Washington - Thanked the administration and business office for a good audit report.

Adjourned President Washington adjourned the meeting at 9:04 P.M.

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