Marlin ISD

MINUTES
MEETING OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES
MARLIN INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT
Marlin Middle School Cafeteria 6:00 p.m.
December 19, 2006

Call to Order
1. Vice-President, Roger Nutt called the meeting to order
at 6:00 p.m.
2. Roger Nutt gave the invocation.
3. Marlin Elementary School UIL participants led the Board in the pledge to the American Flag and the Texas Flag.
4. Roll Call: Mr. Roger Nutt, Mr. Danny Vickers, Ms. Sonja Washington, Mr. David Lawson and Mr. Steve Johnson werepresent. Ms. Lowanda Washington and Mr. Terry Douglas were absent.

Public Comments/Audience Participation - None

Consent Agenda - Motion made by Danny Vickers, seconded by David Lawson to approve Consent Agenda as presented. Consent Agenda items:
Minutes of Regular Board Meeting November 14, 2006 at 6:00 p.m. and monthly financial report. The motion carried unanimously.

Consolidate Polling Locations - Motion made by David Lawson, seconded by Sonja Washington to consolidate polling locations for the May 12, 2007 School Board Trustee Election. Consolidating the locations would allow the district to comply with House Bill 1 requiring districts to conduct
their elections jointly with a municipality or with a county in which it shares common territory. Marlin ISD will consolidate with the City of Marlin for the joint election. The motion carried unanimously.

Approve District Goals for 2007- 2008 - Motion made by Sonja Washington, seconded by Steve Johnson to approve the district goals for the 2007-08 school year. The motion carried unanimously.

Policy Update 79 - Motion made by Danny Vickers, " I move that the Board add, revise or delete (LOCAL) policies as recommended by TASB
Policy Service and according to the Instruction Sheet for TASB Localized Policy Manual Update 79." Motion was seconded by Steve Johnson. The motion carried unanimously.

Lease former Music/Band Hall - Motion made by Steve Johnson, to lease the former Music/ Band Hall to the Boys and Girls Club of Falls County subject to the Lease Contract revision of Article 6 Landlord Services, Section C to read, "Electric Services/Hook-Up for light and
all normal office equipment." The motion also requested that Mr. Matthews contact Attorney, Steve Burton for clarification of Article 8 Insurance, Section 8.3 Waiver of Claims. The motion was seconded by David Lawson. Motion carried unanimously.

Sale of Falls Ed. Co-Op Bldg. on Green & Monroe St. - Motion made by Danny Vickers, seconded by Steve Johnson to accept the bid of $45,500.00 from Lisa Lankford for the sale of the Falls Education Co-Op building and property located on Green and Monroe St. The motion carried unanimously.

Closed Session - At 6:22 p.m. Vice-President, Roger Nutt announced the Board would go into closed session under Texas Gov't. Code 551.146.

Reconvene - The Board reconvened at 6:47 p.m. into open session to consider action resulting from the closed session discussion.

Superintendent's Appraisal, Goals, Directives, contract, Compensation, etc. - No action taken at this time.

RecommendationFor Employment - Motion made by Danny Vickers, seconded by Steve Johnson to employ Sandi Stump, Jessica Edwards, and Laura Anne Madl for the remainder of the 2006-07 school year. Motion carried unanimously.

Resignations - The Board recognized the resignation of Linda Allison, Elementary Music Teacher as approved by Ray Matthews,
Superintendent.

Board Comments:

Roger Nutt - Merry Christmas

Danny Vickers - Merry Christmas

Sonja Washington - None

David Lawson - None

Steve Johnson - Merry Christmas

Adjourned - Vice President, Roger Nutt adjourned the meeting at 6:48 p.m.

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President, Board of Trustees

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Secretary, Board of Trustees

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