Marlin ISD

Action Report

January 20, 1998 School Board Meeting

Superintendent Report

Mary Lynn Lindsey, Business manager for MISD, briefed the Board on plans to implement Performance Driven Budgeting for 1998-99. The Board was asked for their input on priorities for next year's budget and comments on possible changes they would like to see for the 1998-99 budget.

Consent Agenda

Motion by Vice President Lowanda Washington, seconded by trustee Billie Jones to move item "F" to agenda item "B." Voting for the motion: Lowanda Washington, Billie Jones, Elaine Truett, Rose Sedillo and Keith Drews. Board President Keith Alston abstained from voting. The motion carried. (Agenda item "F" - Consider filing for the vacant seat in Single Member District "A" by appointment or by ordering a Special Election). Motion by Lowanda Washington, seconded by Billie Jones, to approve the consent agenda. Voting for the motion: Lowanda Washington, Billie Jones, Elaine Truett, Rose Sedillo, and Keith Drews. Keith Alston abstained from voting. The motion carried. Consent Agenda items: agenda, minutes of the December 18, 1997 meeting, bills and budget amendments.

Fill SMD "A" Vacant Seat

Motion by Lowanda Washington, seconded by Billie Jones, to appoint Arthur Douglas to fill unexpired term in Single Member District "A." The motion carried unanimously. Notary Public, Janet Jones gave Mr. Douglas the Oath of Office.

Accept Bids for Roof at Present Junior High

Dennis Dyke with ABACUS Engineering was present to brief the Board on the bids received and to make a recommendation. Motion by Keith Drews, seconded by Rose Sedillo to accept bid of $174,136.00 from Metro Roofing for roofing the classroom buildings and associated canopies; accept bid of $14,715.00 from Neogard for roofing the auditorium; and accept bid of $233,292.00 from Johnson Roofing for roofing the gym and cafeteria. Voting for: Keith Drews, Rose Sedillo, Billie Jones, Elaine Truett, Lowanda Washington and Arthur Douglas. Keith Alston abstained from voting. The motion carried.

Amendment 1997-98 School Calendar

Motion by Arthur Douglas, seconded by Lowanda Washington, to approve the recommended amendment to the 1997-98 school calendar. The motion carried unanimously. The amendment being the workday previously scheduled on May 29th be moved to Saturday, the 30th and the said Friday be used as an additional instructional day.

County Extension Agent as Adjunct Instructor

Motion by Keith Drews, seconded by Arthur Douglas, to approve Donald Kelm, County Extension Agent, as adjunct instructor. The motion carried unanimously.

Authorize the Voelter Group to Perform an Analysis of Existing Facilities

Motion by Billie Jones, seconded by Arthur Douglas, to table this item. Voting for the motion: Billie Jones, Arthur Douglas, Lowanda Washington, Rose Sedillo, Elaine Truett, and Keith Drews. Keith Alston abstained from voting. The motion passed.

Personnel Employment/Resignations (Results of Closed Session)

Motion by Rose Sedillo, seconded by Arthur Douglas, to employ the following personnel: Steven Oliver, 8th grade Earth Science and Tanunya Roberts, Speech Therapist. Motion by Elaine Truett, seconded by Arthur Douglas, to accept resignation of Donna Brown and retirement of Joyce Davis. Both motions carried unanimously.

Superintendent Evaluation and Contract

President Alston stated this item would be deferred to a Special Called Meeting during the week of January 26th. The meeting will start at 7:00 p.m. on a set date.

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