Marlin
ISD
SPECIAL CALLED MEETING
JANUARY 6, 2011
Call to Order - Board President, Lowanda Sias called the meeting to order at 5:33 p.m.
Roll Call - Roger Nutt, Lisa Silvas, Lowanda Sias and Steve Johnson.Trustee, Tania Baker arrived at 5:35 p.m. and Trustee, Sonja Washington arrived at 5:37 p.m. A quorum was established for the meeting. Roger Nutt led those present in a word of prayer
Develop Time Line for Superintendent Search - Butch Felkner, Division Director with TASB Executive Search Services opened the meeting. He presented each trustee with a copy of a Superintendent Search Time Line indicating events, dates and times. He discussed each time line event individually, including the meeting dates, times, and expectations of each trustee. The dates were reviewed by the board. Following the review, the trustees requested some revisions to the dates due to personal commitments. Questions and comments were asked and made by the trustees and Mr. Felkner. Board President, Lowanda Sias read the revisions made by the trustees concerning date changes. It was the consensus of the Board to accept the time line for the Superintendent search.
Adjournment - Board President, Lowanda Sias adjourned the meeting at 6:19 p.m.
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President, Board of Trustees
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Secretary, Board of Trustees
MINUTES
SPECIAL CALLED MEETING
MARLIN ISD BOARD OF TRUSTEES
Marlin Middle School Library
January 20, 2011
6:00 p.m.
Call to Order - Board President, Lowanda Sias called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m.
Roll Call - Roger Nutt, Lisa Silvas, Tania Baker, Lowanda Sias, David Kenny, Steve Johnson. Trustee, Sonja Washington was absent. A quorum was established for the meeting.
Discussion with TASB Consultant Regarding Superintendent Search Process - Butch Felkner, Division Director with TASB Executive Search Services began the discussion regarding the Superintendent search process by informing the board of the low response to the community involvement meetings held on this date at the Marlin Middle School. He informed the board 30 applicants had applied for the Superintendent position. He reviewed the time line of future scheduled meetings and informed the board that information collected from the community questionnaires would be presented to them at the January 27, 2011meeting. Mr. Felkner then requested responses from the board to the following questions:
What are the top one or two strengths of the district?
Concerned faculty
Sense of family-small town atmosphere
Solid ground financially
Students who graduate from MHS have successful careers
What are the top two or three issues or concerns facing the district?
Parental involvement
Negative perception of the district
Leadership
Teacher retention
Recruiting good teachers
Paying teachers appropriately
What personal and professional characteristics should the board look for in the next superintendent?
Ability to work in a diverse community
Leadership skills
Communication skills
Accessibility to faculty, students and community
Integrity
Concern for the students
Open and honest with everyone
Working knowledge of all aspects of a school district
Awareness that we are a small community
Motivation through inspiration
Adjournment - Board President, Lowanda Sias adjourned the meeting at 6:28 p.m.
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President, Board of Trustees
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Secretary, Board of Trustees
MINUTES
SPECIAL CALLED MEETING
MARLIN ISD BOARD OF TRUSTEES
Marlin Middle School Library
January 27, 2011
6:00 p.m.
Call to Order - Board Vice-President, Roger Nutt called the meeting to order at 6:03 p.m.
Roll Call - Roger Nutt, Lisa Silvas, Tania Baker, Sonja Washington, David Kenny and Steve Johnson. Trustee, Lowanda Sias was absent. A quorum was established for the meeting.
Presentation by TASB Consultant Regarding the Superintendent Search Leadership Qualifications and Characteristics - Mayo Neyland, a representative from TASB began the meeting by providing information to the trustees concerning the results of the findings of the Leadership Profile Assessment held District wide and in the community January 20, 2011. He stated there were ten responses per the internet questionnaire and thirty-two participants in the profile sessions. The responses represented a cross section of the community. Mr. Neyland reviewed each profile session including the number in attendance, the strengths and issues/concerns expressed by individuals about the District, as well as professional/personal qualifications of the new Superintendent. He concluded with a summary of the strengths and challenges confronting Marlin ISD. Both the strengths and challenges were consistent in the submitted survey forms and group interviews. Mr. Neyland, then presented the Board with a list of highly desirable characteristics and qualifications in a Superintendent for their review and approval. The identified characteristics are as follows:
� An effective communicator who possess interpersonal skills and can make and defend difficult decisions which are in the best interest of students and the District.
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Is a visionary leader with the ability to build consensus in support of the
educational programs and the use of the district�s facilities, resources, and
personnel effectively.
� Able to work in partnership with the Board of Trustees and build a climate of candor, mutual trust, and cooperation.
� Is an effective delegator who empowers staff members to carry out their responsibilities independently while remaining knowledgeable and accountable to the school Board for the District�s overall progress in carrying out its mission.
� Is a motivational leader who is attentive to staff morale, and has a proven ability in building an effective management team engaged in planning, problem solving, and decision making.
� Is visible on campuses and at student and community functions.
� Possesses high moral and ethical characteristics.
Leadership Qualifications and Characteristics of Superintendent/CEO - Motion made by Steve Johnson, seconded by Lisa Silvas to approve the leadership qualifications and characteristics of the Superintendent/CEO as presented. Motion carried unanimously. Mr. Neyland then reviewed the Superintendent Search Time Line calendar with the Board. He discussed the application deadline and procedures for the review of Superintendent applicants by the Board at the February meeting.
Adjournment - Board Vice-President, Roger Nutt adjourned the meeting at 6:49 p.m.
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President, Board of Trustees
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Secretary, Board of Trustees
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