Marlin ISD

MARLIN INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT
MARLIN, TEXAS

MINUTES

MEETING OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES
MARLIN INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT
Marlin Middle School Cafeteria 6:00 p.m.
November 20, 2007

Call to Order Board President, Lowanda Sias called the meeting to order at 6:01 p.m.

Moment of silence was observed.

Trustees and audience members participated in the Pledge of Allegiance to the American Flag and the Texas Flag. Marlin High School Art Club student, Grieselda Albarran led both pledges.

Roll Call: Roger Nutt, Danny Vickers, Lowanda Sias, David Lawson, and Steve Johnson. Trustee, Tania Baker was absent. Trustee, Sonja Washington arrived at 6:24 p.m. A quorum was present.

Public Comments/Audience Participation - Public comments were made by the following individuals:

Joe Goodson/Concerns about Planned Parenthood coming to Marlin and using property owned by Marlin I.S.D.

Larry Boone/Lease agreement between Planned Parenthood and Marlin I.S.D.

Bill Crowden/ Family planning clinic in Marlin.

Paula Kluck/ Support of family planning coming to Marlin.

Waylon Sias/ Support of Planned Parenthood

Dr. Karlan Downing/Support in favor of Planned Parenthood coming to Marlin.

Consent Agenda - Motion made by David Lawson, seconded by Danny Vickers to approve consent agenda as presented. Items include: Minutes of Public Hearing on School FIRST, Financial Accountability Rating System of Texas, October 16, 2007 at 5:30 p.m. Minutes of the Regular Board Meeting held, October 16, 2007 at 6:00 p.m. and monthly financial statement. The motion carried unanimously.

Review of 2006-07 Audit - Preston Singleton, C.P.A., P.C. presented a review of the results of the 2006-07 Annual Financial Report for Marlin I.S.D. for the year
ending June 30, 2007. Mr.Singleton reviewed financial statements of revenue, expenditures, fund balances and T.E.A. requirements of the District. Mr. Singleton made recommendations to the District for strengthening internal controls and operating efficiency. He concluded by answering questions and comments made by trustees concerning the audit.

Approve 2006- 2007 Audit - Motion made by Danny Vickers, seconded by David Lawson to approve the 2006-07 audit as presented by Preston Singleton, C.P.A., P.C. The motion carried unanimously.

Lease Agreement/ Texas Department Of State Health And Marlin ISD - Motion was made by Roger Nutt, seconded by Danny Vickers that Marlin ISD withdraw and cancel the lease agreement with the Texas Department of State Health Services as long as Planned Parenthood is allowed in the office. Danny Vickers and Steve Johnson discussed the motion prior to the vote. Voting in favor of the motion were Danny Vickers and Roger Nutt. Sonja Washington, Lowanda Sias, David Lawson and Steve Johnson voted against the motion. The motion failed.

Marlin ISD 2007- 08 Emergency Operations Plan/ Promulgation Statement - Motion made by Sonja Washington, seconded by Steve Johnson to approve the Marlin I.S.D. 2007-08 Emergency Operations Plan and Promulgation Statement. The motion carried unanimously.

Personnel Matters - Board President, Lowanda Sias announced at 7:01 p.m.that the Board would go into closed session to discuss personnel matters under Texas Gov't. Code 551.146. The Board reconvened into open session at 7:37 p.m.

Superintendent's Appraisal, Goals, Directives, Compensation, etc. - No action taken on this agenda item.

Adjournment President, Lowanda Sias adjourned the meeting at 7:37 p.m.

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President, Board of Trustees

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Secretary, Board of Trustees

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