MINUTES

SPECIAL CALLED MEETING

MARLIN ISD BOARD OF TRUSTEES

Marlin Middle School Library

May 17, 2011  5:30 p.m.

 Call to Order - Board President, Lowanda Sias called the meeting to order at 5:32 p.m.

Roll Call - Roger Nutt, Sonja Washington, Lowanda Sias and Steve Johnson. Trustees, Tania Baker and David Kenny were absent. A quorum was established for the meeting.

Canvass Returns - Motion made by Steve Johnson, seconded by Roger Nutt to accepts the canvass results of the May 14, 2011 election as presented. Motion carried unanimously.

Adjournment - Board President, Lowanda Sias adjourned the meeting at 5:34 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

May 17, 2011 5:40 p.m.

Call to Order - Board President, Lowanda Sias called the meeting to order at 5:42 p.m. A moment of silence was observed by those in attendance. Pledges to the American Flag and the Texas Flag were led by students representing Marlin High School

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

Public Comments/Audience Participation -  None

Oath of Office - Anita Grote, Notary Public administered the Oath of Office to newly elected At-Large Trustee, Debra Levels-McDavid and Single Member District �A� Trustee Sonja Washington.

Election of the Officers, Seating Of the Board - Marsha Ridlehuber, Superintendent opened the floor for nominations of Marlin ISD Board President. Motion was made by Steve Johnson to nominate Lowanda Sias as Board President. Roger Nutt made the motion that the nominations cease. Motion seconded by Sonja Washington. Trustees voting in favor of the motion were: Roger Nutt, Debra McDavid, Tania Baker, Sonja Washington and Steve Johnson. Lowanda Sias abstained from voting Motion carried by a vote of 5 for the motion and 1 abstention.

Board President, Lowanda Sias then opened the floor for nominations of Marlin ISD Board Vice-President. Motion made by Sonja Washington to nominate Roger Nutt. Steve Johnson made the motion that the nominations cease. Motion seconded by Tania Baker. Trustees voting in favor of the motion were Debra McDavid, Tania Baker, Sonja Washington, Lowanda Sias and Steve Johnson. Roger Nutt abstained from voting. Motion carried by a vote of 5 for the motion and 1 abstention.

Board President, Lowanda Sias opened the floor for nominations of Marlin ISD Board Secretary. Motion made by Tania Baker to nominate Sonja Washington. Roger Nutt made the motion that the nominations cease. Motion seconded by Steve Johnson. Trustees voting in favor of the motion were Roger Nutt, Debra McDavid, Tania Baker, Lowanda Sias and Steve Johnson. Sonja Washington abstained from voting. Motion carried by a vote of 5 for the motion and 1 abstention.

Payment of Bill(s) to Williams Feed - Motion made by Steve Johnson, seconded by Tania Baker to approve payment of bill(s) to Williams Feed. Voting in favor of the motion were Tania Baker, Sonja Washington, Lowanda Sias and Steve Johnson. Trustees abstaining were Roger Nutt and Debra McDavid. Motion carried by a vote of 4 for the motion and 2 abstentions.

Payment of Bill(s) To Model Cleaners - Motion made by Steve Johnson, seconded by Sonja Washington to approve payment of bill(s) to Model Cleaners. Voting in favor of the motion were Roger Nutt, Tania Baker, Sonja Washington, Lowanda Sias and Steve Johnson. Trustee, Debra McDavid abstained from voting. Motion carried by a vote of 5 for the motion and 1 abstention.

School Health Advisory Council  - Carolyn Kintscher, Secretary of the School Health Advisory Council presented the yearly report of the organization to the board. She read the Vision and Mission Statements of SHAC, Her report noted SHAC accomplishments for the past year, as well as concerns and areas for improvement. A strategic plan for the coming year was also reviewed. Each trustee received a copy of the SHAC self assessment form provided by the Texas Department of State Health Services. Mrs. Kintscher thanked the trustees and members of the School Health Advisory Council for their support.

Budget Update -  Business Manager, Kim Margoitta presented the trustees with information indicating estimated revenue based on Preliminary Values using the 2010-2011 5^th six weeks totals which included the loss of the SFSF Funds. She also informed the board of a $250,127.00 Education Jobs Grant that the District would be receiving. Revenue amounts were compared for the 2010-2011 and the 2011-2012 school year. The Board received a sheet with 2011-2012 estimated revenue and estimated expenditures for all function codes. Superintendent, Marsha Ridlehuber informed the board with the cuts that were previously discussed; the District could anticipate a balanced budget for the 2011-2012 school year.

Consent Agenda - Motion made by Roger Nutt, seconded by Steve Johnson to approve the Minutes of the Special Called Meeting held April 7, 2011 at 6:00 p.m. and Minutes of Regular Meeting held April 19, 2011 at 6:00 p.m. and Monthly Financial Report. Motion carried unanimously.

Budget Amendment(s)  - Motion made by Steve Johnson, seconded by Debra McDavid to approve budget amendments to appropriate funds for additional translator salary including benefits at high school and appropriate funds received from insurance for water damage and bus accident. Motion carried unanimously.

Set Date, Time, Place For Public Meeting On Budget and Proposed Tax Rate - Motion made by Sonja Washington, seconded by Steve Johnson to approve June 28, 2011 at 5:30 p.m. in the Marlin Middle School Library as the date, time and place for a public meeting to discuss budget and the proposed tax rate. Motion carried unanimously.

Proposed Tax Rate to be Published in Public Meeting Notice - Motion made by Steve Johnson, seconded by Sonja Washington to approve a tax rate of $1.04 for Maintenance and Operation, $0.1094 for Interest and Sinking and a Total Tax Rate of $1.1494 to be published in the notice for the public meeting. Motion carried unanimously.

 Public Notice to Discuss Budget and Proposed Tax Rate - Motion made Steve Johnson, seconded by Roger Nutt to publish in the Marlin Democrat the notice of a meeting to discuss Budget and Proposed Tax Rate for the District. Motion carried unanimously.

Audit Engagement Proposal for 2011-2012 - Motion made by Debra McDavid, seconded by Sonja Washington to approve Audit Engagement with Kirk, Richardson and Poole P.C. for the 2010-2011 fiscal year. Motion carried unanimously.

Increase Cost of School Lunches by $.10 - Motion made by Roger Nutt, seconded by Sonja Washington to increase the cost of full-pay student lunches to equal the federal reimbursement for a free lunch gradually over the next few years. A $.10 increase in the cost of full-pay meals is as follows: High School $2.10, Middle School $1.90 and Elementary $1.60. Motion carried unanimously

Change Date of June and July Board Meetings - Motion made by Steve Johnson, seconded by Sonja Washington to change the dates of the June and July Board meetings to the following: June 28, 2011 and July 26, 2011. Motion carried unanimously.

Marlin High School Cheerleader Constitution - Motion made by Steve Johnson, seconded by Sonja Washington to approve the Marlin High School Cheerleader Constitution for 2011-2012 as presented. Motion carried unanimously.

District Goals for 2011-2012 and 2012-2013 - Motion made by Steve Johnson, seconded by Tania Baker to adopt District Goals for 2011-2012 and 2012-2013 as an aid to the campus and District teams in preparing plans for the coming year. Motion carried unanimously.

Personnel Matters - Board President, Lowanda Sias announced at 6:26 p.m. that the Board would go into closed session under Texas Government Code 551.146 (a). The board reconvened into open session at  7:30 p.m.

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

                                    Patrick Jefferson                       MHS/Math/Coach

                                    Kimberly Olson                        MHS/Science

                                    Chenoa Daniel                          MHS/Sp.Ed. English

                                    Holly Phinney                           MMS/Sp. Ed. Inclusion

                                    Jamie Johnson                          Curriculum Director

                                    Joshua Pinkerton                      Counselor

Resignations - No action taken

Adjournment - Board President, Lowanda Sias adjourned the meeting at  7:32 p.m.

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Board President, Lowanda Sias

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Board Secretary, Sonja Washington