MINUTES

MEETING OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES

MARLIN INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT

Marlin Middle School Cafeteria  6:00 p.m.

August 18, 2009

Call to Order - Board President, Lowanda Sias called the meeting to order at 6:04 p.m.

Moment of silence was observed. 

Pledges of Allegiance to the American Flag and the Texas were led by Jasmine Armstead and Tamariah Manigo.

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

Public Comments Audience Participation - None

Bill(s) to The Chicken Place - Motion made by Roger Nutt, seconded by Tania Baker to approve payment of bill(s) to The Chicken Place. Voting for the motion were Roger Nutt, Tania Baker, Sonja Washington and Lowanda Sias. Danny Vickers abstained.

Recognition of Outstanding Athletic and Academic Performers - Coach, Claretta Manigo introduced two outstanding students to the board and guests. She recognized Jasmine Armstead and Tamariah Manigo for their outstanding athletic and academic performances. Track recognition, as well as academic achievement were acknowledged by Coach Manigo. Jasmine Armstead received recognition from Texas Governor, Rick Perry.        

Consent Agenda - Motion made by Sonja Washington, seconded by Roger Nutt to approve minutes of the Regular Meeting held July 21, 2009 at 6:00 p.m. and Monthly Financial Report. Motion carried unanimously.    

Resolution for Staggered Terms Board of Directors Central Appraisal District - Motion made by Danny Vickers, seconded by Sonja Washington to adopt resolution for staggered terms for Board of Directors, Central Appraisal District. Motion carried unanimously.

Date, Time and Place for Public Meeting to Discuss Budget and Proposed Tax Rate - Motion made by Roger Nutt, seconded by Tania Baker to set September 15, 2009 at 6:00 p.m. in the Marlin Middle School Cafeteria to hold a public meeting to discuss budget and proposed tax rate. Motion carried unanimously.

Publish Public Meeting Notice For Budget and Proposed Tax Rate - Motion made by Roger Nutt, seconded by Danny Vickers to publish public meeting notice to discuss budget and proposed tax rate. Motion carried unanimously.

Adjunct Faculty Members Agreement - Motion made by Danny Vickers, seconded by Sonja Washington to approve Adjunct Faculty Members Agreement with Falls County Extension Agents. Motion carried unanimously.

Resolution Regarding Extracurricular Status of 4-H Organization - Motion made by Sonja Washington, seconded by Tania Baker to approve resolution regarding Extracurricular Status of 4-H Organization. Motion carried unanimously.

Personnel Matters - Board President, Lowanda Sias announce at 6:17 p.m. that the Board would go into closed session to discuss personnel matters under Texas Government Code 551.146. The Board reconvened into open session at 7:02 p.m.

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

Recommendation and Approval of  Employment for 2009-2010 - Motion made by Roger Nutt, seconded by Danny Vickers to approve recommendation and employment for 2009-2010 for the following:

Cherita Lueck                           MES/4^th Grade

Christine Kern-Ekins                MHS/Language Arts

Robert Rulmyr                          MHS/Math

Harmon Maddux                      MHS/P.E. Coach

Thomas Hutyra                         MHS/Math

Brandon Allen                          C & T/Auto Tech/Coach

Jimmy Jones                             MHS/ Asst. Principal   

Larry Ross                               MMS/Social Studies

Beverly Langford                      MHS/Science

Larry Forrest                            MHS/Math

Motion carried unanimously.

Resignations - None

Adjournment - Board President, Lowanda Sias adjourned the meeting at 7:03 p.m.

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Board President, Lowanda Sias

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Board Secretary, Sonja Washington