MINUTES

MEETING OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES

MARLIN INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT

Marlin Middle School Cafeteria  6:00 p.m.

October 20, 2009

Call to Order - Board President, Lowanda Sias called the meeting to order at 6:01 p.m. Moment of silence was observed. Pledges of Allegiance to the American Flag and the Texas Flag were led by the Marlin Middle School Student Council.

Roll Call - Roger Nutt, Danny Vickers, Tania Baker, Sonja Washington, Lowanda Sias and Steve Johnson. Trustee, David Lawson was 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 Steve Johnson to approve payment of bill(s) to The Chicken Place. Trustees voting in favor of payment were: Roger Nutt, Tania Baker, Sonja Washington, Lowanda Sias and Steve Johnson. Danny Vickers abstained from voting. Motion carried by a vote of  five for payment of bill(s) and one abstention.

Report on Highly Qualified Teachers - Chuck Kautzer, Personnel Director gave his report on the Districts Highly Qualified Teachers. He indicated that all the teachers in the District were qualified with the exception of a Spanish teacher. Testing and test results are pending for this individual.

Consent Agenda - Motion made by Sonja Washington, seconded by Steve Johnson to approve Minutes of the Public Meeting on Marlin ISD 2009-2010 Budget and Proposed Tax Rate held September 15, 2009 at 6:00 p.m., Minutes of the Regular Meeting held September 15, 2009 at 6:15 p.m. and Monthly Financial Report as presented. Motion carried unanimously.

Budget Amendment(s)  - Motion made by Roger Nutt, seconded by Tania Baker to approve Budget Amendment for Marlin High School Allotment/College Readiness. Motion carried unanimously.

Review of 2008 2009 Fiscal Year Audit - Don Richardson, CPA with the firm Kirk & Richardson, P.C. presented an audit review completed by his firm and the results to the Board. He indicated one significant audit finding, as well as other audit findings or issues and the appropriate action needed to be considered to correct the findings. Mr. Richardson was available for questions and comments.

Review of 2007 2008 State Compensatory Education Audit - At the request of Don Richardson, CPA and approval by Board President, Lowand Sias, agenda item twelve was presented prior to the approval of the 2008-2009 Fiscal Year Audit. Mr.  Richardson presented a review of the 2007-2008 State Compensatory Education Audit as required by the Texas Education Agency. Mr. Richardson reviewed the audit and was available for questions and comments.

Approval of 2008-2009 Fiscal Year Audit - Motion made by Roger Nutt, seconded by Steve Johnson to approve the 2008-2009 Fiscal Year Financial Audit as presented by Don Richardson, CPA representing Kirk & Richardson, P.C. Motion carried unanimously.

Approval of 2007-2008 State Compensatory  Education Audit  - Motion made by Sonja Washington, seconded by Tania Baker to approve the 2007-2008 State Compensatory Education Audit as presented by Don Richardson, CPA. Motion carried unanimously.

Approve Sale of Surplus Buses/Publication of Bid Notice - Motion made by Roger Nutt, seconded by Steve Johnson to approve the sale of District surplus buses and  publication of bid notice to local media. Motion carried  unanimously.

Approve Sale of  Surplus Trailer/Publication of Bid Notice - Motion made by Roger Nutt, seconded by Sonja Washington to approve the sale of FEC surplus trailer and publication of bid notice to local media. Motion carried unanimously.    

Update 86 - Motion made by Roger Nutt, I move that the Board add, revise, or delete (LOCAL) policies as recommended by TASB Policy Service and according to the Instruction Sheet for TASB Localized Policy Manual Update 86. Motion seconded by Steve Johnson. Motion carried unanimously.

Personnel Matters - Board President, Lowanda Sias announced at 6:23 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 7:08 p.m.

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

Recommendation/Approval of  Employment for 2009-2010 - Motion made by Roger Nutt, seconded by Steve Johnson to employ Sarah Rivas Pomykal, Falls Education Cooperative for the 2009-2010 school year. Motion carried unanimously.

Resignations - No action taken.

Adjournment - Board President, Lowanda Sias adjourned the meeting at 7:09 p.m.

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Board President, Lowanda Sias

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Board Secretary, Sonja Washington