Marlin ISD

Action Report

School Board Meeting - December 18, 1997

Public Comments

Samuel Garcia, a parent addressed the Board on what prompted the grade configuration for the new facility. He brought out three issues: 1) what is best for the students; 2) what is best for the parents; 3) what is best for the community. Shirley Smith, MISD employee, spoke regarding the grade configuration of the school that is to be built. Cindy Rowell, MISD employee and a parent, wanted to know why decision was made to build a junior high. Alice Storemski, substitute teacher and parent, addressed the Board on their decision to build a junior high. She asked that they reconsider their decision. Mike Peck, a parent, spoke on the grade configuration for the new facility and his son's present classroom conditions. Omelia Cox commented that the taxpayers need a say in what they are paying for. Also the crowded conditions and unhealthy environment they are working in. She asked the Board to reconsider their decision. Numerous guests were present to show their disapproval of the Board's decision to build a 6-8 grade facility.

Superintendent's Report

Robert Aguilar, Insurance Reconstruction Estimator, gave an update on the research for MISD to receive the proper monetary return on insurance. He stated that they are still in the preliminary stages. Superintendent Thornell handed each Board member a letter from Dennis Dyke, Engineer, asking to be excused from the meeting and a copy of invitation to bid on the roof at the present junior high school.

Superintendent Thornell informed the board that a student teacher from Baylor University will be teaching in the math department at the high school.

Consent Agenda

Motion by Ms. Lowanda Washington, seconded by Mrs. Billie Jones, to approve the consent agenda. The motion carried unanimously. Consent Agenda items: agenda, minutes of the November 13, November 18, November 25, December 11 (6:00 ) and (7:00) meetings and bills.

1996-97 Audit

Sharon Herwald, CPA with Parrish, Moody, & Fikes, presented an overview of the 1996-97 audit to the board. Motion by Mr. Keith Drews, seconded by Ms. Rose Sedillo, to approve the audit as presented. The motion carried unanimously.

Upgrade Expense at Track

Motion by Ms. Rose Sedillo, seconded by Mrs. Billie Jones, to approve additional expense for field events at the track. The motion carried unanimously. The total price for the additional work is $22,530.00.

Closed Session Results:

Personnel Employment: Motion by Mr. Keith Drews, seconded by Mrs. Billie Jones, to employ the following personnel: Robert Bardin, Physical Science/Biology-high school; Hazel Roberts, 6th grade math and Tammy Fern Rummel, life skills-high school. The motion carried unanimously.

Personnel Resignations: Motion by Ms. Lowanda Washington, seconded by Ms. rose Sedillo, to accept the resignations from Kathyrn McIver, Shanna Tidwell, and Billie Hunsacker. The motion carried unanimously.

Board Comments

Rose Sedillo - None

Keith Drews - Asked that the Superintendent in some way convey to the elementary school employees that they will have better conditions to work in.

Keith Alston - Wished everyone a Merry Christmas.

Lowanda Washington - Wished Marlin ISD Staff a Merry Christmas.

Billie Jones - Wished everyone a Merry Christmas and asked if the remodeling of the present junior high and construction of the new facility would be going on at the same time.

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