Marlin ISD

MINUTES

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

May 16, 2006

CALL TO ORDER
1. President, Lowanda Washington at 6:01 p.m. called the meeting to order.
2. Roger Nutt gave the invocation.
3. Pledge to the American Flag and the Texas Flag was led by the Marlin High Cheerleaders. Lakeria Berry, LaDerrial Burns, Audrie Erwin, Ebony Evans, Tiffany Jeske, Rodniqua London, Orteria McDavid, Destiny Outland, Alexis Parsons, Georgie Price, Crystal Salinas, Ladarreria Thomas, Jessica Urive, LaMarcus White and Alex Williams.
4. Roll Call: Mr. Roger Nutt, Mr. Danny Vickers, Mr. Terry Douglas, Ms. Lowanda Washington and Mr. David Lawson. Ms. Sonja Washington and Mr. Gary Gray were absent.
5. Public Comments/Audience Participation: Mrs. Julie Blansit read a letter from the Marlin Band Boosters Club, students, and band director expressing their appreciation to the Board for the recent purchase of new band uniforms. Mrs. Blansit indicated an increase in attendance at the Band Boosters Club meetings. She expressed the excitement of the band students as a result of this purchase.
6. Election of Officers/Seating of Board: Mr. Ray Matthews, Superintendent opened the floor for nominations of Board President. Motion was made by Terry Douglas to nominate Lowanda Washington. The motion was seconded by David Lawson. No other nominations were made. Motion carried. Ms. Washington then opened nominations for Vice President. Motion was made by Terry Douglas to nominate Roger Nutt. Danny Vickers seconded the motion. No other nominations were made. The motion carried with four trustees voting yes. Mr. Roger Nutt abstained from voting. Nominations were opened for Board Secretary. Motion was made byDanny Vickers to nominate Terry Douglas. Roger Nutt seconded the motion. No other nominations were made. The motion carried with four trustees voting yes. Terry Douglas abstained from voting.

Bill(s) from The Chicken Place - Motion was made by Roger Nutt, seconded by David Lawson to approve the
payment of bills from The Chicken Place. Voting for: Roger Nutt, Terry Douglas, Lowanda Washington, and David Lawson. Danny Vickers abstained from voting. The motion carried.

Consent Agenda - Motion made by Danny Vickers, seconded by Roger Nutt to approve Consent Agenda as presented. The motion carried unanimously. Consent Agenda items: Minutes of April 18, 2006 Regular Board Meeting and monthly financial report.

2006-07 Marlin High School Change Number Of Credits Needed For Graduation - Mr. Ray Matthews, Superintendent requested the Board take no action to approve the increase in the number of credits required for graduation beginning in 2006-07. He requested they consider the recommendation as a discussion item
only. Mrs. DeAnn Morton and Mr. William Almond presented to the Board their recommendations for this increase. This change will be added to the Marlin High Student Handbook for Board approval.

2006-07 Change of formula by which GPA's are calculated -Mr. Ray Matthews, Superintendent requested the Board take no action to approve the change of the formula by which GPA's are calculated. He requested they consider the recommendation as a discussion item only. Mrs. DeAnn Morton and Mr. William Almond presented their recommendations to change the formula. Changes will be added to the Marlin High School Student Handbook for Board approval.

2006-07 Approve Policy Concerning Participation in Graduation Ceremonies - Mr. Ray Matthews, Superintendent, Mrs. DeAnn Morton, and Mr. William Almond recommended the Board amend the current Board Policy in regards to participation in graduation ceremonies beginning in 2006-07. The amended policy would require that all students must pass and meet all applicable exit-level testing requirements before they
shall be allowed to participate in graduation ceremonies. The motion to amend this policy was made by Roger Nutt, seconded by David Lawson. The motion carried.

Approve Audit Engagement Proposal from Freeman, Shapard & Story - Motion made by Roger Nutt, seconded by Terry Douglas to accept the Audit Engagement Proposal from Freeman, Shapard & Story, Certified Public Accountants for this fiscal year. The motion carried.

Approve TXU As Electrical Service Provider For Marlin ISD - Motion made by David Lawson, seconded by Roger Nutt to approve TXU as electrical service provider for the district. The motion carried.


Discussion Items:
Mr. Ray Matthews, Superintendent discussed appointing a new trustee for the Board to replace Gary Gray. This item would be placed back on the agenda at the next regularmeeting.

Mr. Matthews discussed the Notice of Public Hearing/Special Called Meeting set for May 23, 2006 at 6:00 p.m. in the Marlin Middle School Cafeteria. Per Board approval, the start of the 2006-07 school year will begin August 14, 2006. A waiver must be granted for approval of this start date.

Mr. Matthews updated the Board on the status of the budget. Personnel cuts have been made, but the revenue for the district will be less. ADA and taxable values have been decreased. He informed the Board to anticipate a deficit in the budget. Suggestions from the Board to change the deficit status are welcomed. A Budget Workshop is scheduled for June 1, 2006 at 6:00 at the Marlin ISD Administration Bldg.

Closed Session - At 7:02 p.m., President, Lowanda Washington announced the Board would go into Closed Session under Texas Gov't Code 551.074.

Reconvene - The Board came out of Closed Session and Reconvened at 8:15 p.m. to Open Session.

Superintendent Appraisal, Goals, Directives, Compensations, etc. - No action taken at this time.

Level III Complaint Appeal to Marlin ISD Trustees/ Michael Mitchell - Due to the absence of parental representation, no action was taken on this complaint at this time.

Employment of Personnel for 2006-07 - Motion made by Roger Nutt, seconded by Terry Douglas to approve
recommendation of employment for the 2006-07 school year to the following personnel: Laura Moore, Colby Witt, Kathy Sartor, MaryTate, and Rebecca Clark. The motion carried.

Contractional Status of Administrator - Motion made by Danny Vickers, seconded by David Lawson
to change the contractional status of William Almond to Certified Administrator beginning June 1, 2006 through November 8, 2006. The motion carried.

Resignations - The Board recognized the resignations of JoAnn Garrison, Eric Carhart, Sr., Rachel D'Angelo, Jane Bailey, and Jeannie Jordan as approved by Ray Matthews, Superintendent.

Board Comments:

Roger Nutt - Congratulations to MHS Girls Softball Team
Danny Vickers - None
Terry Douglas - None
Lowanda Washington - None
David Lawson - None

Adjournment - President, Lowanda Washington adjourned the meeting at 8:24 p.m.

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