MINUTES

Meeting of the Board of Trustees

Marlin Independent School District

Marlin Middle School Cafeteria  6:00 p.m.

February 16, 2010

Call to Order - Board President, Lowanda Sias called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m. Moment of silence was observed. Pledges to the American Flag and the Texas Flag were led by MHS students participating in the career and technical student organization (FCCLA) Family, Career and Community Leaders of America.

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

Public Comments/Audience Participation - None

Consent Agenda - Motion made by Roger Nutt, seconded by Sonja Washington to approve Minutes of the Regular Meeting held January 19, 2010 at 6:00 p.m. and Monthly Financial Report. Motion carried unanimously.    

Budget Amendment - Motion made by Steve Johnson, seconded by David Lawson to approve budget amendment to cover R.N. supervision of each campus LVN. Motion carried unanimously.

Order/Call For Trustee Election - Motion made by Sonja Washington, seconded by Steve Johnson to order/call for trustee election to be held May 8, 2010 for Single Member District B, Single Member District E and At-Large Position/Unexpired Term.

Trustee Continuing Education Credits - Board President, Lowanda Sias announced the Education Credits earned by each trustee as of January 2010. Training requirements were exceeded by each trustee.

                                    Sonja Washington                     18.25

                                    Roger Nutt                               11.50

                                    Steve Johnson                          15.25

                                    Lowanda Sias                           16.00

                                    Tania Baker                              11.50

                                    David Lawson                          17.25

Resolution Appointing Agents of the Board for Trustee Election - Motion made by Roger Nutt, seconded by David Lawson to appoint Anita Grote, Velia Urive and Tom Simpson as agents of the Board for the trustee election. Motion carried unanimously.    

Appointment/Selection of Early Voting Clerks,  Election Judge and Election Clerks - Motion made by David Lawson, seconded by Sonja Washington to appoint Tom Simpson as Early Voting Clerk, Anita Grote and Velia Urive as Deputy Early Voting Clerks and appointment/ selection of Election Judge and Clerks for May 8, 2010 trustee election as needed. Motion carried unanimously.

Renewal of Interlocal  Agreement with PCAT and Marlin ISD- Motion made by Roger Nutt, seconded by Sonja Washington to approve the renewal (third year) of three year Interlocal Agreement with (PCAT) Property Casualty Alliance of Texas and Marlin I.S.D. Motion carried unanimously.

Change Date of  March, 2010 Board Meeting - Motion made by Roger Nutt, seconded by Steve Johnson to change the date of the March meeting to March 23, 2010 due to spring break. Motion carried unanimously.

Sale of District Surplus Vehicles And Equipment - Motion made by David Lawson, seconded by Steve Johnson to approve sale in March of District surplus vehicles and equipment to the public. Motion carried unanimously.

Publish Sale Notice of  District Vehicles and Equipment - Motion made by Roger Nutt, seconded by David Lawson to publish a notice in the local media of the March sale of District vehicles and equipment. Motion carried unanimously.

District Textbook Adoption Committee - Motion made by David Lawson, seconded by Steve Johnson to approve members of each campus Textbook Adoption Committee as presented. Motion carried unanimously.

Proclamation 2010 Textbook Adoption for 2010-2011 - Motion made by David Lawson, seconded by Steve Johnson to approve Textbook Adoption Texts for 2010-2011 as per Proclamation 2010. Motion carried unanimously.

Personnel Matters - Board President, Lowanda Sias announced at 6:15 p.m. that the board would go into closed session under Texas Government Code 551.146. The board reconvened into open session at 6:52 p.m.

Superintendents Appraisal, Goals, Directives, Contract - No action taken.

Renewal of  Administrative Contracts for 2010-2011 - Motion made by Roger Nutt, seconded by David Lawson to renew administrative contracts for 2010-2011 to the following:

 Chuck Kautzer             Curtis Hurst

 Jody Wood                  Gene Hicks

Sue Willert                     David Edgerson

Dan Falls                        Keith Willis              Jimmy Jones

Motion carried unanimously.

Renewal of Falls Education Cooperative Director Contract  - Motion made by David Lawson, seconded by Roger Nutt to approve renewal of contract for Steve Holland, Falls Education Cooperative Director beginning July 1, 2010 through June 30, 2013. Motion carried unanimously.

Employment of Personnel - No action taken.

Resignations - No action taken

Adjournment - Board President, Lowanda Sias adjourned the meeting at 6:55 p.m.

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Board President, Lowanda Sias

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Board Secretary, Sonja Washington