MINUTES

PUBLIC MEETING ON MARLIN ISD 2011-2012

BUDGET AND PROPOSED TAX RATE

Marlin Middle School Library 5:30 p.m.

June 28, 2011

Call to Order - Board President, Lowanda Sias called the meeting to order at 5:30 p.m.

Roll Call - Roger Nutt, Debra McDavid, Sonja Washington, Lowanda Sias and David Kenny. Trustee, Tania Baker arrived at 5:37 p.m. Steve Johnson was absent. A quorum was established for the meeting.

Board President Requested all Persons Desiring to Speak Give Their Names to the Secretary - No one requested to speak

Public Comments - Public comments were addressed to the board by Alfonette Timms. She compared the 2009-2010 and 2010-2011 budgets of surrounding school districts with Marlin ISD.  Questions were directed to the Superintendent and Business Manager concerning account codes and the amount budgeted in certain accounts. She suggested the board consider setting aside funds for a future campus parent liaison.

Adjournment - Board President, Lowanda Sias adjourned the meeting  at 6:00 p.m.

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  Board President, Lowanda Sias

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Board Secretary, Sonja Washington

 MINUTES

MEETING OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES

MARLIN INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT

Marlin Middle School Library 6:00 p.m.

June 28, 2011

Call to Order - Board President, Lowanda Sias called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m. Moment of silence was observed by all in attendance. Pledges to the American and Texas Flags were led by Trustee, Roger Nutt.

Roll Call - Roger Nutt, Debra McDavid, Tania Baker, Sonja Washington Lowanda Sias and David Kenny. Trustee, Steve Johnson arrived at 6:36 p.m.

Public Comments Audience participation - None

Bill(s) to Model Laundry/Cleaners - Motion made by Roger Nutt, seconded by Tania Baker to pay bill(s) to Model Laundry/Cleaners. Trustees voting in favor of payment were Roger Nutt, Debra McDavid, Tania Baker, Sonja Washington and Lowanda Sias. Trustee, David Kenny abstained from voting. Motion carried by a vote of five for payment of bills and one abstention.

Bill(s) to Williams Feed - Motion made by David Kenny, seconded by Tania Baker to pay bill(s) to Williams Feed. Trustees voting in favor of payment were Debra McDavid, Tania Baker, Sonja Washington, Lowanda Sias and David Kenny. Trustee, Roger Nutt abstained from voting. Motion carried by a vote of five for payment of bill(s) and one abstention.

PCAT Recognition Marlin ISD Bus Driver of the Year - Superintendent, Marsha Ridlehuber recognized Carl Bielmowicz, as 2011 Marlin ISD Bus Driver of the Year. Mr. Bielmowicz was nominated by his fellow co-workers and recognized by Property Casualty Alliance of Texas. He was presented a commendation letter as well as a personalized jacket.

ESL Annual Summative Report - Misty Ehlers, ESL Teacher presented the annual summative report on the performance of English as a Second Language students within the District. Reports from each campus were presented. This included the number of ESL students on each campus, student improvement, students exited for the coming year, student TAKS results and the number of students receiving commended performance on the TAKS test. Projected numbers of students in the ESL program for the coming year not including new enrollment was indicated in the report. The District currently has three ESL teachers serving students.

Preliminary 2011 TAKS Report  - Superintendent, Marsha Ridlehuber presented a preliminary TAKS Report to the board. The results of the report will be used as a reference to determine areas of intervention to prepare students for the new STARR test that will be administered beginning in 2012. Superintendent, Ridlehuber informed the board of specific interventions that the District will implement for the coming year to prepare our students for the new test. A Director of Curriculum and Instruction has been hired. She requested board approval of specific job descriptions for facilitators and instructional specialists to help classroom teachers meet the challenges of the new test. Title I funds will be used for professional development in the areas of discipline and classroom management for all teachers. Professional training will be provided to District Instructional and Campus Instructional leaders to improve more effective instructional training. Math teachers will participate in the Region 12 Math Grant. Sixth through eighth grade teachers will participate in Texas Adolescent Literacy Academy Training that will help students effectively read their content and get the information they need. The District will implement a comprehensive Response to Intervention process at all campuses so that struggling students can be helped early and provided with additional assistance. Professional development will also be provided to Science teachers focusing on content and instruction. These interventions will help address the deficits identified in the TAKS Report and help our students move in the right direction so that in 2013 we can meet minimum standards required by STAAR.

Consent Agenda - Motion made by Roger Nutt, seconded by Debra McDavid to approve Minutes of the Special Called Meeting held May 5, 2011at 6:00 p.m., Minutes of the Special Called Meeting held May 17, 2011 at 5:30 p.m. and Minutes of the Regular Meeting held May 17, 2011 at 5:40 p.m. and Monthly Financial Report. Motion carried unanimously.

Budget Amendment(s) - Motion made by Roger Nutt, seconded by Tania Baker to approve budget amendments as presented by Kim Margoitta, Business Manger. Motion carried unanimously.

Marlin ISD 2011- 2012 Budget  - Motion made by Sonja Washington, seconded by Roger Nutt to approve the 2011-2012 Marlin ISD Budget as presented. Motion carried unanimously.

Collection and Assessment Agreement  - Motion made by Roger Nutt, seconded by Sonja Washington to approve Agreement for Collection and Assessment between Marlin ISD and Falls County Tax Assessor-Collector effective July 1, 2011 through June 30, 2012. Motion carried unanimously.

Donation of  Dell Printers - Motion made by David Kenny, seconded by Debra McDavid to approve donation of Dell printers from the First State Bank to Marlin ISD. Motion carried unanimously.

Organizational Chart for 2011- 2012  - Motion made by David Kenny, seconded by Roger Nutt to approve 2011-2012 Organizational Chart as presented. Motion carried unanimously.

Bid Proposal For Fuel and Oil for 2011-2012 -  Motion made by Roger Nutt, seconded by Tania Baker to approve fuel and oil bid proposal from Evans Oil Company for 2011-2012. Motion carried unanimously.

Bid Proposal  Supplies for 2011- 2012 - Motion made by Sonja Washington, seconded by Debra McDavid to approve instructional supply bids for 2011-2012 from Flatts, Office Max, Quill, and Standard Stationary. Motion carried unanimously.

Local Investment Policy Resolution  - Motion made by Roger Nutt, seconded by Steve Johnson to approve Local Investment Policy Resolution as presented. Motion carried unanimously.

 Equity Center Membership 2011-2012 - Motion made by Roger Nutt, seconded by Tania Baker to  approve Equity Center Membership for 2011-2012. Motion carried unanimously.

Update 90 - Motion made by Roger Nutt I move that the board add, revise, delete (LOCAL) policies as recommended by TASB Policy Service and according to the instruction sheet for TASB  Localized Policy Manual Update 90. Motion seconded by Steve Johnson. Motion carried unanimously.

Job Description For Instructional Specialist-Model Teacher - Motion made by Steve Johnson, seconded by Sonja Washington to approve job description for Instructional Specialist-Model Teacher. Motion carried unanimously.

Personnel Matters - Board President, Lowanda Sias announced at 6:47 p.m. that the board would go into closed session under Texas Government Code 551.146. The board reconvened into open session at 7:49 p.m.

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

Employment of Personnel for 2011-2012 - Motion made by Roger Nutt, seconded by Steve Johnson to approve employment for 2011-2012 school year to the following:

                                    Marvin Willis                            Music/MES

                                    Cassius Johnson                       Sp. Ed. Inclusion/MMS

                                    Kylie Smith                               First Grade/MES

                                    Bryan Coltrane                         Sp. Ed/Speech/MHS

                                    Robin Urive                              First Grade/MES

                                    Stephanie Ogden                      Science/MHS

                                    Carol Emery                             Pre-K Bilingual/MES

                                    Carmen Delgado                      Kindergarten Bilingual/MES

                                    Kelli Fortner                             Sp. Ed. Inclusion/MES

                                    Motion carried unanimously.

Resignations - The board recognized the resignation of Teri Gathings as received and accepted by Superintendent, Marsha Ridlehuber.

Adjournment - Board President, Lowanda Sias adjourned the meeting at 7:50 p.m.

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                    Board President, Lowanda Sias

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                                                                                    Board Secretary, Sonja Washington