Marlin ISD

MINUTES
MEETING OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES
MARLIN INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT
JUNE 19, 2007

Call to Order - President, Lowanda Sias called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m.

Moment of Silence was observed.

Board Trustees and audience members participated in the Pledge of Allegiance to the American Flag and the Texas Flag.

Roll Call: Roger Nutt, Danny Vickers, Tania Baker, Sonja Washington, Lowanda Sias, David Lawson and Steve Johnson.

Public Comments/ Audience Participation - Cynthia Derry representing Coach Carter Impact Academy spoke to the Board concerning the role of the CCIA and its assistance to the youth in the community who are considered in a crisis due to special circumstances. The goal of the IMPACT Program at the Academy is the implementation of innovating programming designed to empower the youth of the community. Ms. Derry requested that Marlin ISD support this project by bridging the gap between the District and CCIA as a dual effort to educate the children in our community.

Bill(s) to The Chicken Place - Motion was made by Roger Nutt, seconded by David Lawson to approve payment of bill(s) to The Chicken Place. Trustees voting in favor of payment included: Roger Nutt, Tania Baker, Sonja Washington, Lowanda Sias, David Lawson and Steve Johnson. Danny Vickers abstained from voting. The motion carried.

Discussion Item 2007-08 Workers Compensation Renewal - Superintendent, Ray Matthews spoke to the Board concerning the District's Workers Compensation Renewal. He requested the Board consider the proposal made by WCS to extend the current contract for another two years carrying coverage through August 2010. By extending the contract, WCS would be able to offer a significant price relief for Marlin ISD.

Consent Agenda - Motion made by Danny Vickers, seconded by Sonja Washington to approve the minutes of a Workshop held May 15, 2007 at 5:30
p.m., minutes of a Regular Meeting held May 15, 2007 at 6:00 p.m. and monthly financial report. The motion carried unanimously.

Fuel and Oil Proposal for 2007-08 - Motion made by Roger Nutt, seconded by Steve Johnson to approve the fuel and oil proposal from Evans Oil Company from July 1, 2007 through June 30, 2008. Motion carried unanimously.

Instructional Supplies Proposal For 2007-08 - Motion made by Sonja Washington, seconded by David Lawson to approve the instructional supplies proposal from Flatt Stationers, Inc. for the 2007-08 school year. The motion carried unanimously.

Texas Building and Procurement Commission Co-Op Program Renewal - Motion mad by David Lawson, seconded by Steve Johnson to
approve the renewal of the Texas Building and Procurement Commission Co-Op Purchasing Program for $100.00. Motion carried unanimously.

Policy Update 80 - Motion made by Roger Nutt, "Madam President, I move that the Board add, advise, or delete (LOCAL) policies as recommended
by TASB Policy Service and according to the Instruction Sheet for TASB Localized Policy Manual Update 80." Motion was seconded by Sonja Washington. Motion carried unanimously.

Local Investment Policy Resolution - Motion made by Sonja Washington, seconded by Steve Johnson to approve the current Marlin ISD Local Investment Policy including the deletion of Policy CDA (LOCAL), Portfolio Report. Motion carried unanimously.

Date for Public Meeting on 2007-2008 Budget & Proposed Tax Rate - Motion made by Danny Vickers, seconded by David Lawson to approve June 26, 2007 at 6:00 p.m. as the date and time for a Public Meeting on the 2007-08 Budget and Proposed Tax Rate. Motion carried unanimously.

Grievance Hearing Tur/Coates - President, Lowanda Sias opened the consideration of the Level III Grievance of Delores Tur and Pearlie Coates. Objections to hearing both grievances at the same time was presented to those present. Hearing none, President, Lowanda Sias then announced the hearing would be held in open session. Pursuant to Board Policy, the Board was provided with copies of the grievance. President, Lowanda Sias then determined time limits for the grievance. Ms. Tur, Ms. Coates and their representative would be allowed ten minutes. The Administration would also be given ten minutes and rebuttal time for Ms. Tur and Ms. Coates and their representative would be five minutes. She stated that the Board is not required to respond or take any action on this matter. Following the request for questions and hearing none, President, Lowanda Sias then turned the meeting over to Michael Currie, Attorney representing Ms.Tur and Ms.Coates to begin the Level III Grievance Hearing on behalf of his clients. Following the grievance statements, there was no response from the Administration.

President, Lowanda Sias requested discussion and questions from the Board. Hearing none, she addressed the Board asking if any of the Board members would like to make a motion concerning the matter? No motion was made. She then addressed Ms. Tur, Ms. Coates and their attorney announcing pursuant to Board policy, the Board shall make and communicate any decision orally or in writing at any time up to and including the end of its next regularly scheduled Board meeting. The Level III Grievance was then closed and the regular meeting reopened to proceed with agenda items.

Personnel Matters - President, Lowanda Sias announced the Board would go into closed session at 6:37 p.m. to discuss personnel matters under
Texas Gov't Code 551.146. The Board reconvened into open session at 8:12 p.m.

Terminate Term Contracts of Delores Tur and Pearlie Coates for 2007-08 - Motion made by Steve Johnson. "Madam President, I move
that the Board give notice of the proposed decision to terminatethe term contracts of classroom teachers (Ms. Delores Tur and Ms. Pearlie Coates) pursuant to Education Code sections 21.211 and 21.251." Motion seconded by David Lawson. Motion carried unanimously.

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

Employment of Personnel for 2007-08 School Year - Motion made by Roger Nutt, seconded by Steve Johnson to approve employment of personnel for the 2007-08 school year. Teachers recommended for employment include:

Sarah Petrisky Marlin Elementary School
Nancy Lee Marlin Middle School
David Largent Marlin Middle School
Joseph Wood Marlin Elementary School Asst. Principal
Charles Hawkins Career & Technology
Angela Modisett Falls Education Co-Op
Rene Rodriguez Marlin Elementary School
Chelsea Jackson Marlin Elementary School
Bennie Huitt Marlin High School
Clifford Richards Marlin High School Asst. Principal
Georgia Schmid DAEP

Motion carried unanimously.

Resignation(s) - The Board recognized the following resignation(s) as received and accepted by Ray Matthews, Superintendent.

Delicia Moore Marlin Elementary School
Robin Brinkley Marlin Elementary School
Lois Fulton Marlin High School

Adjournment President, Lowanda Sias adjourned the meeting at 8:14 p.m.

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President, Board of Trustees

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Secretary, Board of Trustees

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