MINUTES

MEETING OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES

MARLIN INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT

Marlin Middle School Library 6:00 p.m.

March 22, 2011

Call to Order - Board President, Lowanda Sias called the meeting to order at 6:01 p.m. A moment of silence was observed by all in attendance. Pledges to the American Flag and the Texas Flag were led by students representing Marlin Elementary School.

Roll Call - Lisa Silvas, Tania Baker, Sonja Washington, Lowanda Sias, David Kenny and Steve Johnson. Trustee, Roger Nutt arrived at 6:33 p.m. A quorum was established for the meeting.

Public Comments Audience Participation - Mr. Eddie Ellis, Jr. addressed the Board concerning the movement of District personnel. Board President, Lowanda Sias informed Mr. Ellis that the Board would not be able to respond to the personnel issue, but advised him to schedule an appointment with the Superintendent to discuss the matter further.

Bill(s) to Williams Feed - Motion made by Steve Johnson, seconded by David Kenny to pay bill(s) to Williams Feed. Motion carried unanimously.    

Budget Update - Interim Superintendent, Marsha Ridlehuber addressed the Board concerning the budget. She indicated that very little work has been done on the budget by the Legislature. She read an e-mail from TEA stating that the Senate Select Committee on Education is looking at a four billion dollar reduction across the state instead of a ten billion reduction for each of the next two years. Individual bills have been filed to address cuts to the high school allotment and elimination of the pre-kindergarten expansion grant which allows our children to attend pre-kindergarten all day. Conversations are now beginning to focus on ensuring that our children have as much as we can give them financially so they can be successful.

Consent Agenda - Motion made by Sonja Washington, seconded by Lisa Silvas to approve the Minutes of Special Called Meeting, held February 1, 2011 at 6:00 p.m., Minutes of Notice of Emergency Meeting held February 6, 2011 at 3:00 p.m. to include a name change correction, Minutes of Regular Meeting held February 15, 2011 at 6:00 p.m., Minutes of Special Called Meeting held February 28, 2011 at 6:00 p.m. and Monthly Financial Report. Motion carried unanimously.

Budget Amendment - Following discussion of the budget amendment, a motion was made by David Kenny, seconded by Steve Johnson to table any action on the agenda item. Motion carried unanimously.

Bid to Replace Stadium Walkways and Kickboards - Motion made by Steve Johnson, seconded by Sonja Washington to accept a bid from Sturdisteel in the amount of $150,820.00 for the replacement of stadium walkways and kickboards. Motion carried unanimously.

Bid for Baseball Field Lights  - Motion made by Steve Johnson, seconded by Sonja Washington to table any action on the purchase of baseball field lights. Motion carried unanimously.

Joint Election Agreement Between the City of Marlin & Marlin I.S.D.- Motion made by Steve Johnson, seconded by Tania Baker to approve the Joint Election Agreement between the City of Marlin and Marlin Independent School District. Motion carried unanimously.

2011-2012 School Calendar - Motion made by Lisa Silvas, seconded by Steve Johnson to approve the 2011-2012 school calendar. Motion carried  unanimously.

Service Agreement By and Between Interquest Detection Canines of Waco & Marlin I.S.D - Motion made by Sonja Washington, seconded by Lisa Silvas to approve the 2011-2012 Service Agreement by and between Interquest Detection Canines of Waco and Marlin I.S.D. Motion carried unanimously.

Personnel Matters - Board President, Lowanda Sias announced at 6:31 p.m. that the Board would go into closed session under Texas Government Codes 551.071 and 551.074. The Board reconvened into open session at 8:26 p.m.

Budget Amendment - Motion made by Steve Johnson, seconded by David Kenny to approve the budget amendment as presented with the deletion of funds to purchase baseball field lights. Motion carried unanimously.

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

Action to Determine That Financial Exigency Requires A Reduction in Force for One or More Employees in Accordance with Board Policy - Motion made by Steve Johnson, seconded by Sonja Washington to defer action on the agenda item. Motion carried unanimously

Action on Superintendent�s Recommendation to Determine Employment Areas to be affected as a Result of Financial Exigency Requiring a Reduction in Force -     No action taken due to deferring the previous agenda item.

Renewal of Administrative Personnel Contracts for 2011-2012 - Motion made by Roger Nutt, seconded by Steve Johnson to renew Administrative Personnel contracts for 2011- 2012 to the following:

Marlin Middle School

James Hejl

Tim Pope

Marlin High School

Gene Hicks

Sue Willert

Keith Willis

Falls Cooperative/AEP/TLC

Daniel Falls

William Jackson

Falls Education Cooperative

Steve Holland

Administration

Chuck Kautzer

Renewal of Contract Personnel for 2011-2012 - Motion made by Roger Nutt, seconded by Lisa Silvas to renew 2011-2012 personnel contracts for the following:

Marlin Middle School

                                    Michele Coats                                      Deborah Shehorn

                                    Kenneth Crocker                                  Elaine Thomas

                                    David Gaines                                        Tamika Washington

                                    Carolyn Graves                                    Frances Wiese

                                    Julie Jackson                                        Yvonne Williams

                                    Marye Jackson                                     Patricia Woodson

                                    Millicent Leaks                                   Rhonda Milton

                                    Larry Ross                                           Laura Oates

                                    Elizabeth Pajestka

Marlin High School

                                    Eddie Barber                            Nancy Laster

                                    Barry Carson                            Jody Lawhead

                                    Kevin Compton                        Angetta Lynn

                                    Joseph Etheredge                     Claretta Manigo

                                    Bobby Gideon                          Bobbie Milton

                                    Tiffany Hearsley                        Frederick Ormsby

                                    Bennie Huitt                              Donna Randazzo

                                    Jennifer Jenkins                         Joy Rogerson

                                    Cynthia Jones                           David Rosas

                                    Patricia Jones                           Harriett Sandstrom

                                    Beverly Langford                      Mary Tate

                                    Falls Education Cooperative

                                    Doris Beach                             Carol Salvesen

                                    Paul Coufal                               Brenda Sladek

                                    Kristen Davis                            Melanie Stafford

                                    Marilyn Holland                        Karen Thomas

                                    Margaret Kasner                      Debra Tittle

                                    Angela Modisett                       Teri Walter

                                    Barry Morgan                           Erin Whitley

                                    Sarah Pomykal                         Shirley Wills

                                    Wendelin Pope

                                    AEP/TLC

                                    Derek Brenner

                                    Marianne Donahew

                                    Rodney Gromatzky

                                    Darrell Hogan

                                    William Jackson

                                    Shirley Wilson

Action to Terminate Probationary Contracts of Personnel at the end of 2010-2011 - No action taken.

Action to Propose Nonrenewal of  Dual-Assignment Term Contracts for 2011-2012 - No action taken

Action to Propose Nonrenewal of  Term Contracts for 2011-2012 - No action taken

Resignation(s) - The following resignations were received and accepted by Interim Superintendent, Marsha Ridlehuber.

                                    Dr. Ken Whitt              Dir. of Assessment/FEC

                                    Danny Ragland             Speech/English/Sp. Ed./MHS

                                    Kelli Chelmo                Fourth Grade

                                    Charis Beggs                Kindergarten

                                    David Edgerson            Asst. Principal Curriculum & Instruction/AEP

                                    Janet Henderson           English/Journalism/MHS

                                    Todd Burnside              Spanish/MHS

                                    Brandon Allen              Automotive/C & T

                                    Robin Penick                IPC/AP/Chemistry, Chemistry/MHS

                                    James Graf                   Math/MHS

                                    Jennifer Thompson        Kindergarten

                                    Staffron Terrell              PE/Coach

                                    Robert Rulmyr              Math/MHS

                                    Jeffrey Harper              Physics/MHS

Adjournment - Board President, Lowanda Sias adjourned the meeting at 8:33 p.m.

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Board President, Lowanda Sias

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Board Secretary, Sonja Washington