Marlin ISD

MINUTES
MEETING OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES
MARLIN INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT
Marlin Middle School Cafeteria 6:00 p.m.
February 20, 2007

Call to Order:
1. President, Lowanda Washington called the meeting to order at 6:01 p.m.
2. Moment of Silence was observed.
3. Pledge to the American Flag and Texas Flag was led by members of the Marlin High School National Honor Society. Students participating included: Tiffany Jeske, Kyle Griffin and Brian Antis. Mrs. Mary Tate, NHS sponsor was also present.
4. Roll Call: Mr. Roger Nutt, Mr. Danny Vickers, Mr. Terry Douglas, Ms. Sonja Washington, Ms. Lowanda Washington, and Mr. David Lawson. Trustee, Steve Johnson was absent.

Public Comments/ Audience Participation - Public comments were made by Robin Bowman, parent of elementary and middle school students. She requested that the Student Handbook be revised to place procedures and policies on student and parent rights concerning teacher/staff neglect or abuse toward students. Also requested revision to the handbook concerning bomb threat policy and notification procedures.

Consent Agenda - Motion made by Roger Nutt, seconded by Sonja Washington to approve Consent Agenda as presented. Consent Agenda
items: Minutes of Regular Board Meeting, held January 16, 2007 at 6:00 p.m. and monthly financial report. Motion carried unanimously.

Budget Amendment - Budget amendment was placed in the board packet in error therefore, no action was taken on this item.

Publish for Marlin ISD Depository - Motion made by Danny Vickers, seconded by Sonja Washington to approve to publish bids for Marlin ISD
Contract Depository Contract. Motion carried unanimously.

Call for Trustee Election, May 12, 2007 for Districts B, C, and E - Motion made by Danny Vickers, seconded by Terry Douglas to call for Trustee Election, May 12, 2007 for Districts B, C and E. Motion carried unanimously. Following motion, President, Lowanda Washington announced the continuing education hours for all trustees earned from May 2006 to present.

Resolution for Agents of the Board for Trustee Election - Motion made by Roger Nutt, seconded by David Lawson to approve resolution to appoint Tom Simpson, Beth Dodge and Anita Grote as agents of the Board for the trustee election.The motion carried unanimously.

Approve Early Voting Judge, Alternate Early Voting Judges, Election Judge And Clerks - Motion made by David Lawson, seconded by Sonja Washington to approve recommendation for Early Voting Judge, Tom Simpson,Alternate Early Voting Judges, Vee Urive, Anita Grote and Beth
Dodge and Election Judge, Tom Simpson and Clerks, Beth Dodge, Anita Grote and Vee Urive for District B, C, and E. Motion carried unanimously.

TASB Personnel Contracts - Motion made by Sonja Washington, seconded by Terry Douglas to approve new Texas Association of School Boards Personnel Contracts to include: Term Contract, Dual-Assignment Probationary Contract, Certification Addendum and ProbationaryContract. The motion carried unanimously.

Full Time Counselor Marlin Middle School for 2007-08 -- Motion made by Danny Vickers, seconded by Sonja Washington to create full time counselor position at Marlin Middle School for the 2007-08 school year.The motion carried unanimously.

Technology Plan For E-Rate Year 10 for 2007-2010 - Motion made by Roger Nutt, seconded by Terry Douglas to approve Technology Plan for E-Rate Year 10 as presented for 2007-2010. Motion carried unanimously.

Adoption of Textbooks for 2007-08 - Motion made by Danny Vickers, seconded by Sonja Washington to approve textbook adoption for 2007-08 as
established by Proclamation 2004: Mathematics, Grades 6-12 and Mathematics (Spanish), Grade 6.

Textbook Committee for 2007-08 - Motion made by Danny Vickers, seconded by Sonja Washington to approve 2007-08 textbook committee for middle school and high school. Motion carried unanimously.

Revised 2007- 08 MHS Cheerleader Constitution - Motion made by Sonja Washington, seconded by Terry Douglas to approved the revised 2007-08 Marlin High School Cheerleader Constitution. The motion carried unanimously.

Lease Agreement Marlin ISD and Lisa Lankford - Motion made by Danny Vickers, seconded by David Lawson that upon consultation between Falls Education Co-Op attorney, the building located on Monroe St. and Green St. would be sold to Lisa Lankford for $36,400.00 and the land leased for 15 years at a rate of $600.00 per year which would generate the 20% originally considered for the purchase price.The motion carried unanimously.

Renewal of Property Inland Marine, Liability, Auto & Commercial General Liability Insurance and Errors And Omissions Insurance with PCAT- Motion made by Roger Nutt, seconded by David Lawson to approve renewal of Property/Inland Marine, Liability, Auto and Commercial General Liability Insurance and Errors and Omissions Insurance with Property Casualty Alliance of Texas effective March 5, 2007 through March 5, 2008. The annual contribution will be $70,030.00. The motion carried unanimously.

Reduction in Force due to Financial Exigency and/or Program School Changes pursuant To Board Policy DFF (Local) - Motion made by Roger Nutt. "Madam President, pursuant to the Superintendent's recommendations, I move to declare a program change for the 2007-08 school year at the Marlin Middle campus and that the Board's policy regarding reduction in force be implemented as recommended for the following employment areas:

1. Two Reading positions (6th & 7th)
2. Keyboarding (8th gr.) DAEP position (6th, 7th & 8th)
3. P.E./DAEP position (6th, 7th & 8th)
4. Half-time counselor position."

Danny Vickers seconded motion. Motion carried
unanimously.

Motion made by Danny Vickers, "Madam President,pursuant to the Superintendent's recommendations, I move to declare a program change and/or financial exigency for the 2007-08 school year in the Marlin ISD Administration and that the Board's policy regarding reduction in force be implemented as recommended for the employment areas: Deputy Superintendent." Sonja Washington seconded motion. Motion carried unanimously.

Change Date Of March, 2007 Trustee Meeting - Motion made by Sonja Washington, seconded by Terry Douglas to change the date of the March 20, 2007 Board Trustee Meeting to March 27, 2007. The motion carried unanimously.

Personnel Matters - President, Lowanda Washington announced the Board would go into closed session at 6:40 p.m. to discuss personnel matters under Texas Gov't. Code 551.146. The Board reconvened into open session at 7:57 p.m.

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

Revised Superintendent Contract - Motion made by David Lawson, seconded by Roger Nutt to approve the revised Superintendent contract as presented. The motion carried unanimously.

Employment of Personnel for 2007 - Motion made by Roger Nutt, seconded by Danny Vickers to approve employment of personnel for the 2007 school year. Employment approved for: Dustin Thompson, Spanish Teacher, Marlin High School and William Jackson, AEP Teacher.
The motion carried unanimously.

Resignation(s) - The Board recognized the following resignations as approved by Ray Matthews, Superintendent. Annette Sielaff, effective May
25, 2007, Dale Bohannon, effective June 30, 2007 and Mary Gentry, effective February 23, 2007.

Adjournment -President, Lowanda Washington adjourned the meeting at
7:59 p.m.

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President, Board of Trustees

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Secretary, Board of Trustees

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