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MINUTES

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

October 17, 2006

CALL TO ORDER
1. President, Lowanda Washington called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m.
2. Roger Nutt gave the invocation.
3. Pledge of Allegiance to the American Flag and the Texas Flag was led by the Marlin Middle School Cheerleaders. Cheerleaders leading the pledge were: LaSaundra Grant, Justine Evans, Shameka Mayes, Ashley Williams, Paquita Perkins, Ashley Waters, and Alicia Poole.
4. Roll call: Mr. Roger Nutt, Mr. Danny Vickers, Mr. Terry Douglas, Ms. Sonja Washington, Ms. Lowanda Washington, Mr. David Lawson, and Mr. Steve Johnson.
5. Public comments/audience participation: None

Status Report on Archer Co. - Mr. Marshall Hayes presented a status report on the permanent school acreage in Archer County. Mr. Hayes informed the board of the number of oil wells that are currently pumping oil on the land. He presented revenue figures received from the surface lease, the amount of property taxes paid and the amount paid to Marlin ISD for the operation of the area vocational school. He also presented a summary of the oil income distributed to area school districts.

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

Consent Agenda - Motion made by Sonja Washington, seconded by Steve Johnson to approve the consent agenda as presented. Consent Agenda items: Minutes of Workshop, September 19, 2006 at 5:30 p.m., Minutes of Regular Board Meeting, September 19, 2006 at 6:00 p.m., and Minutes of Workshop, September 19, 2006 at
6:30 p.m. and financial report. The motion carried unanimously.

Budget Amendment - Motion made by Roger Nutt, seconded by Terry Douglas to approve budget amendment as presented. The motion carried unanimously.

Marlin ISD Board Policy EIC (LOCAL) - Motion made by Terry Douglas, seconded by David Lawson to amend Marlin ISD Board Policy EIC (LOCAL). The motion carried unanimously.

Falls County Extension Agents as Adjunct Staff Instructors & Adjunct Faculty Agreement For 2006-07 -
Motion made by David Lawson, seconded by Sonja Washington to approve Falls County Extension Agents as adjunct staff instructors and approve 2006-07 Adjunct Faculty Agreement. The motion carried unanimously.

Approve to Publish Bids for sale of BAC Building On Green St. - Motion made by Roger Nutt, seconded by Danny Vickers to table agenda item at this time. The motion carried unanimously.

Approve to lease former band hall on Green & Oaks St. - Motion made by Danny Vickers, seconded by Roger Nutt to table agenda item at this time. Motion authorized Mr. Ray Matthews, Superintendent to negotiate
with the Boys & Girls Club. A lease agreement proposal to the Board was requested. The motion carried unanimously.

Closed Session - At 6:35 p.m. President, Lowanda Washington announced the Board would go into Closed Session under Texas Gov't Code 551.146.

Reconvene - The Board reconvened at 7:29 p.m. into open session to consider action resulting from the closed session discussion.

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

Amend Personnel Contract for 2006-07 - Motion made by Danny Vickers, seconded by Sonja Washington to
amend the personnel contract of David Scruggs from his previous part time status to full time for the 2006-07 school year. The motion carried unanimously.

Board Comments:

Roger Nutt - Congratulated Richard Towns and Marlin FFA
Danny Vickers - None
Terry Douglas - Commended Kim Margoitta for her hard work
Sonja Washington - None
Lowanda Washington - Praised hard work of all MISD employees
David Lawson - None
Steve Johnson - None

Adjourned - President, Lowanda Washington adjourned the meeting at 7:30 p.m.

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President, Board of Trustees

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Secretary, Board of Trustees

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