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MARLIN INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT
MARLIN, TEXAS

MINUTES

MEETING OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES

MARLIN INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT

Marlin Middle School Library

November 16, 2010 6:00 p.m.

Call to Order - Board Vice-President, Roger Nutt called the meeting to order at 6:02 p.m. Moment of silence was observed by all in attendance. Pledges to the American Flag and the Texas Flag were led by Vice-President, Roger Nutt.

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

Public Comments Audience Participation -None

Bill(s) to Williams Feed - Motion made by Steve Johnson, seconded by Tania Baker to pay bill(s) to Williams Feed. Trustees voting in favor of payment were Lisa Silvas, Tania Baker, Sonja Washington and Steve Johnson. Trustee, Roger Nutt abstained from voting. Motion carried by a vote of four for payment and one abstention.

Introduction of Appointed Special Education Monitor - Ron Rowell representing TEA introduced Elizabeth Rolan appointed Special Education Monitor for the District. Mr. Rowell read a letter to the trustees and those present stating the purpose of the monitor and District deficiencies that required the services of Ms. Roland. Mr. Rowell stated Ms. Roland�s responsibilities to the District and noted her required reporting to TEA. Expenses, work schedule, cooperation with District employees and time line were discussed. Mr. Rowell and Ms. Roland both indicated they were available to answer questions from the board members at any time.

District Organizational Chart - Dr. Casey addressed the trustees concerning the District Organizational Chart found in their packets. He encouraged the trustees to review the chart and make revisions. He also informed the trustees that the chart was part of the corrective actions requested by TEA to develop a District hierarchy of defined roles and responsibilities. The chart would be approved at the December meeting.

Consent Agenda - Motion made by Steve Johnson, seconded by Lisa Silvas to approve Minutes of the Public Hearing on Targeted School Improvement Plan on October 10, 2010 at 6:00 p.m. and Minutes of Regular Board Meeting held October 19, 2010 at 6:30 p.m. and Monthly Financial Report. Motion carried unanimously.

Budget Amendment - Motion made by Lisa Silvas, seconded by Tania Baker to approve budget amendment to cover additional salaries for District Curriculum Coordinator, three Campus Curriculum Coordinators and two additional administrative office employees. Motion carried unanimously.

Scholarship Receipt From Bird Kultgen Ford - Motion made by Steve Johnson, seconded by Sonja Washington to accept Rivals Road Show Scholarship to Marlin High School in the amount of $250.00 given by Bird Kultgen Ford. The motion carried unanimously.

Date for December Board Meeting - Motion made by Steve Johnson, seconded by Sonja Washington to change the date of the December board meeting to Thursday, December 16, 2010 due to Christmas Break. Motion carried unanimously.

Nominating Resolution for Falls County Appraisal District Board of Directors - Motion made by Steve Johnson, seconded by Tania Baker to approve Larry Boone and Robert (Bob) Barger as nominees to be placed on the Nominating Resolution for the Falls County Appraisal District Board of Directors. Trustees voting in favor of the nominees were Steve Johnson, Roger Nutt and Tania Baker. Trustees abstaining were Sonja Washington and Lisa Silvas. Roger Nutt requested that passing of the motion be contingent on the legalities of the number of votes voting for the motion. After conferring with the school attorney, the motion carried as voted.

Hiring of Search Firm to Fill Superintendent Vacancy - Motion made by Steve Johnson, seconded by Tania Baker to hire a search firm to fill the Superintendent vacancy. Motion carried unanimously.

Selection of Search Firm to Fill Superintendent Vacancy - Motion made by Lisa Silvas, seconded by Sonja Washington to contact the following search firms to be interviewed at the December meeting: Bob Griggs & Associates, Horn, Smith, Wood and Preston, TASB Executive Search Services, Texas School Solutions and Arrow Education Services, Inc. A written proposal from each firm was requested by the trustees prior to the interviews at the December meeting. Motion carried unanimously.

Personnel Matters

Level III Grievance Rafel Henry - Board Vice-President, Roger Nutt opened the consideration of the Level III Grievance of Rafel Henry. The board would record the grievance and the matter would be heard in closed session unless the appropriate person requested the meeting to be open. Mr. Nutt addressed Mr. Henry, who requested the grievance be held in open session. Mr. Nutt then requested each board member indentify his or her self for the record and if any members desired or intended to recuse his or her self do so for the record. Mr. Nutt noted that pursuant to board policy the board had been provided copies of the original grievance and other written documentation submitted by the grievant. Time limits were determined by Mr. Nutt. Mr. Henry would be allowed ten minutes to make a response. The Administration would be allowed ten minutes and Mr. Henry would be given five minutes for a rebuttal. At the end of the rebuttal, board members would be allowed to respond, including asking questions if desired. He further stated if the board did not take any action, the Administrative decision at Level II stands. Mr. Nutt would be time keeper for the responses. He then asked for any questions prior to the beginning of the procedure. Hearing none, Mr. Nutt recognized Mr. Rafel Henry who stated his reasons for filing the Level III Grievance. Dr. Eli Casey representing the Administration then stated his response to the grievance by reading the letter he wrote Mr. Henry in response to Mr. Henry�s Level II Grievance. Following the administration�s response, Mr. Henry was given the opportunity to make a rebuttal. Mr. Nutt then requested questions from the board. After questions were asked by the board, Mr. Nutt then asked if the board members would like to make a motion concerning this matter. Hearing no request for a motion from the board, Mr. Nutt stated that the Level III Grievance was closed and the regular meeting would be reopened to proceed with the remaining agenda items.

Vice-President, Roger Nutt announced at 7:36 p.m. that the board would go into closed session under Texas Government Code 551.146. The board reconvened into open session at 8:52 p.m.

Superintendent�s Appraisal, Goals Directives, Contract Compensations, etc. - No action taken

Recommendation For Employment For 2010-2011 - Motion made by Steve Johnson, seconded by Tania Baker to approve the employment of Elizabeth Pajestka as a classroom teacher for 2010-2011. Motion carried unanimously.

Resignations -The Board recognized resignations as received and accepted by Dr. Eli Casey, Superintendent for the following:

Sam Alaman Custodial Director

Jack Zerkle Falls Education Cooperative

Adjournment - Vice-President, Roger Nutt adjourned the meeting at 8:54 p.m.

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President, Board of Trustees

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Secretary, Board of Trustees

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