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Marlin ISD

MARLIN INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT
MARLIN, TEXAS

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MEETING OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES

MARLIN INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT

Marlin Middle School Cafeteria 6:00 pm.

January 20, 2009

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

Moment of silence was observed.

Pledge of Allegiance to the American Flag and the Texas Flag was led by officers of the Marlin Middle School Student Council.

Roll Call - Roger Nutt, Danny Vickers, Tania Baker, Sonja Washington, Lowanda Sias, David Lawson and Steve Johnson. A quorum was established for the meeting.

Public Comments/ Audience Participation - Sarah Miller, Assistant Director of Meals on Wheels for Falls County addressed the trustees concerning the possibility of using students from Marlin High School and Marlin Middle School to help deliver meals locally once a month. Students in the Chilton ISD and Mart ISD are currently participating by delivering meals in their community. This service project would help instill in our students the value of serving others in our local community.

Bill(s) to The Chicken Place - Motion made by Steve Johnson, seconded by David Lawson to pay bill(s) to The Chicken Place. Trustees voting in favor of payment were: Roger Nutt, Tania Baker, Sonja Washington, Lowanda Sias, David Lawson and Steve Johnson. Danny Vickers abstained. Motion carried by a vote of six for payment of bill(s) and one abstaining.

School Board Recognition - Superintendent, Ray Matthews acknowledged the trustees by recognizing their invaluable contributions through the work and dedication they provide to our students and schools in our District. Gifts were presented to trustees from all three campuses.

Discussion Item - Principals Reports, Benchmark Testing results and District AEIS Reports were presented to the board. Each campus administrator presented an overview of their campus with beginning of year and middle of year testing results for all subjects and grade levels. Administrators introduced team members and presented a summary of individual campus interventions being utilized to help achieve successful TAKS scores including: daily tutoring opportunities, methods of parent communication, after school tutoring classes, Saturday school opportunities, monitoring classroom instruction, incentives, discipline concerns and establishment of a suitable school climate. Handouts were given to the board. Administrators responded to questions, from the board following the overview of each campus.

Consent Agenda - Motion made by Roger Nutt, seconded by Steve Johnson to approve Minutes of the Public Hearing on the 2007-2008 AEIS Report held December 16, 2008 at 6:00 p.m., Minutes of the Regular Meeting held December 16, 2008 at 6:15 p.m. and the Monthly Financial Report as presented. Motion carried unanimously.

Personnel Matters - Board President, Lowanda Sias announced at 7:59 p.m. that the Board would go into closed session to discuss personnel matters under Texas Gov.t Code 551.146. The board reconvened into open session at 10:00 p.m.

Superintendents Appraisal, Goals, Directives, Compensation, etc. - No action taken.

Employment of Personnel - No action taken.

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

Resignation for Sally Black, Marlin Elementary School effective January 5, 2009.

Adjournment - Board President, Lowanda Sias adjourned the meeting at 10:01 p.m.

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President, Board of Trustees

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Secretary, Board of Trustees

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