Marlin ISD

MINUTES

MEETING OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES
MARLIN INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT
Marlin Middle School Cafeteria – 6:00

August 16, 2005

CALL TO ORDER
The meeting was called to order by President, Lowanda Washington, at 6:00 p.m.
Invocation was given by Roger Nutt.
Pledge of Allegiance to the American Flag and Texas Flag was led by Roger Nutt.
Roll call: Ms. Lowanda Washington, Mr. Roger Nutt, Mr. Terry Douglas, Mr. Gary Gray, Mr. David Lawson, Mr. Danny Vickers and Ms. Sonja Washington.
Public comments/audience participation: None

Closed Session - At 6:02 p.m. President Washington announced the Board will go into Closed Session
under Section 551.071 and 551.074.

The Board came out of Closed Session and reconvened to Open Session at 7:40 p.m.

Consultation with Attorney - No action was taken regarding elementary and middle schools construction projects.

Personnel Employment - No action taken. No new employees were recommended for hire.

Personnel Resignations - No action taken. Per Board Policy, Interim Superintendent Casey will issue a letter to
Resignation employee that resigned from teaching position.

Consent Agenda - Motion by Ms. Sonja Washington, seconded by Mr. David Lawson, to approve theconsent agenda as presented. The motion carried unanimously. Consent agenda items: minutes of the July 19 (5:00 p.m.) Special Called Meeting; July 19, 2005 (6:00 p.m.) regular meeting; July 21, 2005 Special Called Meeting; July 26, 2005 Special Called Meeting; August 2, 2005 Special Called Meeting; August 9, 2005 Special Called Meeting
and monthly financial report.

Approve list of Furnishings & Equipment for Field House - Jerry Malone, Athletic Director, was present at the meeting to answer questions the Board had about the furnishings and equipment for the field house. After questions and discussion, Coach Malone said he would go over the list and make some more cuts to lower the total cost. Motion was made by Mr. Danny Vickers, seconded by Mr. Roger Nutt, to authorize expenditures up to $75,000 for furnishings and equipment for the field house. The motion carried unanimously. Coach Malone will get the revised list with the cut of furnishings and equipment to Interim Superintendent Casey the next day.

Budget Amendment(s) - Kim Margoitta, Business Manager, reviewed the budget amendments with the Board.
After questions from the Board members a motion by Mr. Roger Nutt, seconded Mr. David Lawson, too approve budget changes with the additional changes as reflected in the report. The motion carried unanimously. (a copy of the amendments is attached to the minutes)

Approve Early Graduation for Allison Vickers - Motion by Mr. Terry Douglas, seconded by Mr. Gary Gray, to approve recommendations and requests for early graduation for Allison Vickers. Voting for: Mr. Terry Douglas,
Mr. Gary Gray, Ms. Lowanda Washington, Ms. Sonja Washington, Mr. David Lawson and Mr. Roger Nutt. Mr. Danny Vickers abstained from voting. The motion passed.

Resolution- Amending Authorized Representatives - Agreement Between MISD And TexPool - Motion by Mr. David Lawson, seconded by Ms. Sonja Washington, to approve Resolution Amending Authorized Representatives
in the agreement between Marlin ISD and TexPool. The motion carried unanimously. Dr. Eli Casey, Interim Superintendent and Dale Bohannon, Assistant Superintendent of Business and Operations were added to the list along with Kim Margoitta and Barbara Stewart.

Increase Price of Adult Meals - Motion by Ms. Sonja Washington, seconded by Mr. David Lawson, to authorize to
increase the price of adult meals to $2.50. The motion carried unanimously.

Discussion Item-Options to fill Supt. Vacancy - The Board received information from four superintendent search firms. The Board reviewed each one and decided to contact three firms and set up an appointment for the firms to come and give a presentation. The date and times for the presentations is August 30 at 6:00 p.m., 7:00 p.m. and 8:00 p.m. The search firms are: TASB, Texas School Solutions and Arrow Educational Services, Inc.

Board Comments;

Roger Nutt Commended Pat Chavers on the good food.
Danny Vickers None
Terry Douglas None
Sonja Washington None
David Lawson Thanked Kim Margoitta for her hard work on the budget. Thanked Dale Bohannon for his part in lowering the cost on the furnishings and equipment for the field house.
Gary Gray None
Lowanda Washington None

Interim Superintendent Casey commended Don Childs – he is a hard worker and knows a lot about the school system. Also commended Chuck Kautzer, Personnel Director, and Jo Ann Garrison, Assistant Superintendent for School Improvement, on recruiting good teachers for 2005-06.

Adjourned President Washington adjourned the meeting at 8:35 p.m.

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