Marlin ISD

MEETING OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES
MARLIN INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT
Marlin Middle School Cafeteria 6:00 p.m.
March 27, 2007

Call to Order:
President, Lowanda Washington called the meeting to order at 6:01 p.m.

Moment of Silence was observed.

Marlin Elementary School students led pledges to the American Flag and the Texas Flag. Students participating included: Moriah Moore, Roosevelt Moore, Deterrian Jones, Detaija Jones, Edward Timms and Shuncy Timms.

Roll Call: Mr. Roger Nutt, Mr. Danny Vickers, Mr. Terry Douglas, Ms. Lowanda Washington, Mr. David Lawson and Mr. Steve Johnson. Ms. Sonja Washington arrived at 6:07 p.m.

Public Comments/ Audience Participation - None

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

Discussion Item - Randall Holly, Marlin City Manager discussed a program funded by the state with the cooperation of TxDOT for the construction of sidewalks in the city. The Safe Routes to School Plan will require the identification of routes students take to school each day by Marlin ISD teachers and staff. A map was given to the Board highlighting the streets where the sidewalk project would begin when the funding becomes available. Mr. Holly stated, " For the project to be successful, data for the plan would require feedback from teachers and staff, support from the campus PTO's, parent/student surveys, elected officials and law enforcement."

Discussion Item - Pam Kelly representing Marlin Main Street spoke to the Board on behalf of Carl W. Evans, CEO of Texas Pneumatic Tools, Inc. Mr. Evans has become involved in a project to clean up Leanna Park and the surrounding area. Mr. Evans and the governing body of the Park Association envision a first class baseball facility that could eventually be a tourist attraction for the City of Marlin. Land around the park will need to be cleaned up for parking and for aesthetics. A map displayed by Pam Kelly indicated that Marlin ISD owns lot(s) in the area as a result of unpaid taxes. Ms. Kelly asked, "If the District did in fact own some of the property, would the Board be interested in selling the land to the Park Association
in order to complete the Leanna Park project?" Mr. Matthews, Superintendent informed her the District would check with the county to verify the correct owners of the property. If Marlin ISD owns the property and the Board approves the sale, he would then contact the attorney for advice on the legal procedure for selling the land to the Park Association.

Consent Agenda - Motion made by Danny Vickers, seconded by David Lawson to approve Consent Agenda as presented. Consent Agenda Items: Minutes of the Regular Board Meeting held February 20, 2007 at 6:00 p.m. and monthly financial statement. Motion carried unanimously.

Budget Amendment - Motion made by Sonja Washington, seconded by Steve Johnson to approve budget amendment to cover salary for additional
computer technician. The motion carried unanimously.

Audit Engagement Preston Singleton,CPA, P.C. - Motion made by Steve Johnson, seconded by Roger Nutt to approve fiscal year audit engagement with Preston Singleton, CPA, P.C. Motion carried unanimously.

Interquest Detection Canines of Waco - Motion made by Roger Nutt, seconded by Terry Douglas to approve proposed service agreement with Interquest Canines of Waco for the 2007-08 school year. Motion carried unanimously

Personnel Matters - President, Lowanda Washington announced the Board would go into closed session at 6:45 p.m. to discuss personnel matters
under Texas Govt. Code 551.146. The Board reconvened into open session at 8:35 p.m.

Superintendent's Appraisal, Goals, Directives, Contract, Compensations, etc. - No action taken on this agenda item.

Renewal of Contract Personnel for 2007- 2008 school year - Motion made by Roger Nutt, seconded by Steve Johnson for recommendation and renewal of Contract Personnel for the school year 2007-08 . Motion carried unanimously.

Marlin Elementary School:

Robin Brinkley, Kent Stevens, Carole Cassens, LaTonja Taplin, Misty Ehlers, Jean Williams, Helen Ford, Roslin Williams, Omar Garcia, Jana Wilton, Teri Gathings, LaShawn Dieterich, Ethelene Green, Elena Killough, Melissa Greenhill, Linda Lockridge, Brandolyn Jones, Mary Marek
Suzanne Kluck, Susie Rainey, Talisa Krumnow, John Halstead, Delicia Moore, Edward Rogers, and Kathy Sartor.

Marlin Middle School:

Brian Garcia. Gilsie Wiese, Don Grisham, Patricia Woodson, Claretta Manigo, Marye Jackson, Tamika Washington, Yvonne Williams, Roy Webb and Laura Oates.

Marlin High School:

Gregg Bass, Jennifer Jenkins, David Bone, Kevin Morton, Pat Carrigan, DeAnn Morton, Kathryn Estep, Ron Pry, Janet Henderson, Danny Ragland, Billy Johnson, Barry Carson, Pat Jones, Maria Curry, Angetta Lynn, Donna Randazzo, Bobbie Milton, Richard Towns, Mary Tate, Harriett Sandstrom and Bobby Gideon.

AEP:
Barry Morgan
Shirley Wilson
Rodney Gromatzky

Falls Education Co-op:

Jane Kasner, Stefanie Guardiola, Debbie Tittle, Davida Lee-Turner, Paul Coufal, Stacy Brignac, Karen Thomas, Doris Beach, Teri Walters, Shirley Wills, Marilyn Holland, Brenda Sladek, TaNunya Adamson, Jack Zerkle and Sheila Allen

Renewal of Probationary Contracts for 2007-08 - Motion made by Roger Nutt, seconded by David Lawson for recommendation and renewal of Probationary Contracts for 2007-08 school year. Motion carried unanimously.

Marlin Elementary School:

Rebecca Clark, Amy Thomas, Mindy Dunlap, Jennifer Wilkerson, Lydia Erhardt, Colby Witt, Magan Jones, Jessica Edwards, Katrina Rodriguez, Laura Anne Madl, Lani Sherman, Rebekah Grace and Jason Starkey.

Marlin Middle School:

Jamie Davidson, Elaine Thomas, Tom Vandegriff, Sandi Stump, John Ewart and Dustin Sowders.

Marlin High School:

Katie Humphrey, Lois Fulton, Cassius Johnson, Dustin Thompson, Joe Owen and Michael Estep.

AEP:
Bill Jackson

Falls Education Co-op:
Erin Schneider

Terminate Probationary Contracts of Contract Personnel at the end of the 2006-07 school year - No action taken on this agenda item.

Non-renewal of Term Contracts For 2007-08 - Motion made Roger Nutt, seconded by Terry Douglas for recommendation and action to propose non-renewal of Term Contracts for 2007-08. The motion carried unanimously. Non-renewal of Term Contracts for 2007-08 for the following: Pearlie Coates, Delores Tur and Charles Tucker.

Renewal of Administrator Contracts for 2007-08 and 2008-09 school years - Motion made by Danny Vickers, seconded by Steve Johnson for recommendation and action to renew Administrator Contracts for 2007-08 and 2008-09 school years.The motion carried unanimously. Administrator Contracts were renewed for 2007-08 and 2008-09 school years for the following:

Chuck Kautzer
Jerry Malone
Frances Penland
Curtis Hurst
Rockney Terry
Lucille Wolf
Gene Hicks
Kenneth Whitt
Dan Falls
Marilyn Martin

Renewal of Administrator Contract for 2007-08 school year - Motion made by Roger Nutt, seconded by Steve Johnson for recommendation and action to renew Administrator Contract for 2007-08 school year. The motion carried unanimously. Administrator Contract renewed for
2007-08 school year for Darrell Hogan.

Employment of Personnel for 2007-08 - No action taken on this agenda item.

Resignations - The Board recognized the following resignations as received and accepted by Ray Matthews, Superintendent:

Michelle Krug, Suzanne Mack, Kennith Lacy, Donald Palmer, Betty Braun, Scottie Henderson, Murry Franklin, Carolyn Appelt, David Scruggs, Ron Wolske, Jim Cathey and John Stipe.

Adjournment President, Lowanda Washington adjourned the meeting at 8:40 p.m.

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President, Board of Trustees

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Secretary, Board of Trustees

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