Marlin ISD

MARLIN INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT
MARLIN, TEXAS

MINUTES
MEETING OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES
MARLIN INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT
APRIL 15, 2008 6:00 P.M.

Call to Order Board President, Lowanda Sias called the meeting to order at 6:03 p.m.

Moment of silence was observed.

Trustees and audience members participated in the Pledge of Allegiance to the American Flag and the Texas Flag.
Members of the Marlin Middle School Student Council led both pledges.

Roll Call: Roger Nutt, Danny Vickers, Tania Baker, Sonja Washington, Lowanda Sias and Steve Johnson. Trustee, David Lawson arrived at 6:25 p.m. A quorum of the Marlin ISD Board of Trustees was established for the meeting.

Public Comments Audience Participation - Public comments were addressed to the Board by Retha Sheridan concerning a District bus monitor assigned to monitor special needs students.

Discussion Items - Charles Carter, CIT Representative informed the Board of the progress and procedures being implemented by the administration and staff at the elementary school to change the current campus status to Academically Acceptable.

Carol Kemp, Director of Programs; Communities in Schools spoke to the Board requesting District support of the 21st Century Grant by approving a resolution that would join the District in partnership with Communities in Schools and the Boys and Girls Club of Falls County.

Edward Adair, LPB Energy Management representative spoke to the Board concerning energy procurement and management solutions available from LPB Energy to help the District become more energy efficient.

Steve Holland, Falls Education Co-Op Director presented plans for the development of the Behavior Academy within the District. Students who have received numerous referrals to the District AEP campus would be given the opportunity to attend the academy, thus providing a successful academic environment. The Behavior Academy would also allow students to participate in all campus UIL activities.

Kim Margoitta, Marlin ISD Business Manager informed the Board of the progress of the proposed 2008-09 Budget. Kim shared information she had received from the tax office concerning revenue and also the anticipated decrease of funding due to a decline in District enrollment. Ms. Margoitta suggested a Budget Workshop prior to the May 20, 2008 meeting.

Consent Agenda - Motion made by Roger Nutt, seconded by Steve Johnson to approve the consent agenda as presented. Consent agenda items included: Minutes of the Regular Meeting held March 25, 2008 at 6:00 p.m. and the monthly financial report. Motion carried unanimously.

Budget Amendment - Motion made by Danny Vickers, seconded by David Lawson to approve a budget amendment to cover Uniform Commercial
Code with the State and County for Marlin ISD School Facility Lease Revenue Bonds Series 1998 to be filed by U.S. Bank for Marlin Elementary School Bond. Motion carried unanimously.

Certification of Unopposed Candidates - Motion made by Roger Nutt, seconded by Steve Johnson to approve Certification of Unopposed Candidates for the May10, 2008 trustee election. Motion carried unanimously.

Order of Cancellation - Motion made by Roger Nutt, seconded by Steve Johnson to approve the Order of Cancellation of the May 10, 2008 election and the unopposed candidates elected. Motion carried unanimously.

Agreement/ Interquest Detection Canines of Waco and Marlin ISD 2008-09 - Motion made by Sonja Washington, seconded by Steve Johnson
to approve agreement between Interquest Detection Canines of Waco and Marlin ISD for the 2008-09 school year. Motion carried unanimously.

2008-09 School Calendar - Motion made by Roger Nutt, seconded by Tania Baker to approve the 2008-09 school calendar. Voting for approval of the calendar were: Roger Nutt, Tania Baker, Sonja Washington, Lowanda Sias, and Steve Johnson. Trustees opposing approval were: David Lawson and Danny Vickers. Motion carried.

Interlocal Agreement by and between Marlin ISD and Boys & Girls Club of Falls County - Motion made by Sonja Washington, seconded by Steve Johnson to approve the Interlocal Agreement by and between Boys and Girls Club of Falls County and Marlin ISD for use of the former field house as a Teen Center beginning May 1, 2008. Motion carried unanimously.

Resolution/ Support for 21st Century Grant - Motion made by David Lawson, seconded by Sonja Washington to approve resolution authorizing the Superintendent of Schoolsto enter into partnership with Communities in Schools and Boys & Girls Club of Falls County for the purpose of submitting an application to the Texas Education Agency 21st Century Community Learning Centers Grant. Motion carried unanimously.

LPB Energy Management - Motion made by Steve Johnson, seconded by Roger Nutt to authorize Superintendent to execute contract with LPB
Energy Management. Motion carried unanimously.

MOU/Marlin ISD and EOAC Head Start - Motion made by Sonja Washington, seconded by Tania Baker to approve Memorandum of Understanding between Marlin ISD and EOAC Head Start for 2008-09 collaboration agreement. Motion carried unanimously.

Grant Application Student Clubs - Motion made by Steve Johnson, seconded by Roger Nutt to grant approval to the Marlin High School Art Club to submit an application for the Grants for Student Clubs. Motion carried unanimously.

Personnel Matters - Board President, Lowanda Sias announced at 8:05 p.m. that the Board would go into Closed Session under Texas Gov't. Code 551.146 to discuss personnel matters.

The Board reconvened into open session at 8:59 p.m.

Superintendent's Appraisal, Goals, Directives, Contract, Compensation - No action taken.

Employment for 2008-09 - Motion made by Steve Johnson, seconded by Sonja Washington to extend a one-year contract to David Edgerson for the position of Marlin High School Principal. Motion carried unanimously.

Resignations - The Board recognized resignations as received and accepted by Ray Matthews. Superintendent.

Dustin Thompson Marlin High School

Adjournment - President, Lowanda Sias adjourned the meeting at 9:00 p.m.

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Lowanda Sias, President
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Sonja Washington, Secretary

Marlin ISD May 2008
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