Marlin ISD

ACTION REPORT

Regular Scheduled Board Meeting - June 15, 1999

All Board Members Present

Presentation of TAAS Results - Letha Hopkins, high school principal, briefed the Board on the high school TAAS scores. Each Board member was presented a handout of TAAS data.

Jo Ann Garrison, middle school principal, presented each Board member the TAAS results of the middle school and briefed the board on the handout. She then answered questions asked by the Board.

Jo Harrison, elementary principal, was not present at the time to give the elementary TAAS results. Motion by Mr. Samuel Garcia, seconded by Ms. rose Sedillo, to go to the next item on the agenda until the presenter was present to present the elementary TAAS scores. Everyone was in agreement.

Update-Falls County Land- Marshall "Chick" Hayes, MISD Falls County Land Supervisor, briefed the Board on the Falls County School Land in Archer County and gave some background history to the new members. He then answered questions asked by the Board members.

Update-E.S. & M.S. - Steve Jones, Manager for Construction, gave the Board an update on the elementary school and middle school. He stated that they anticipate Decembe 15 as the "punch list" (architect inspection list) for the elementary school if all goes as scheduled. They are starting rough grade for the middle school site and parking lot. The first week in July is scheduled to start pouring the foundation.

Consent Agenda - Motion by Mr. Samuel Garcia, seconded by Ms. Rose Sedillo, to approve the consent agenda. Voting for: Mr. Samuel Garcia, Ms. Rose Sedillo, Ms Lowanda Washington, Mr. Keith Alston and Mr. Arthur Douglas. Mr. carman Dingrando and Mr. Danny Vickers abstained from voting. The motion carried. Consent agenda items: agenda, minutes form the May 18 meeting; May 25, June 1 and 10, 1999 board workshop/session, bill (s) from the Chicken Place and other bills. One Board member asked if the bills from City Auto Parts and The Chicken Place could be listed separately as agenda items so that the two Board members could vote on the other items listed in the consent agenda. President Douglas stated in the future they will be listed separately.

Delegate & Alternate to TASA/TASB Convention - Motion by Mr. Danny Vickers, seconded by Mr. Samuel Garcia, to elect Carman Dingrando as delegate and Ms. Lowanda Washington as alternate to the TASA/TASB Convention in Houston, October 8-11, 1999. Motion approved by acclaimation.

Sodexho-Marriott to cater banquets & special events for 1999-2000 - Motion by Mr. Keith Alston, seconded by Mr. Carman Dingrando, to approve Sodexho-Marriott Food Service to cater all banquets and special events for the 1999-2000 school year. Voting for: Mr. Keith Alston and Mr. Carman Dingrando. Voting against: Mr. Samuel Garcia, Ms. Rose Sedillo, Ms. Lowanda Washington and Mr. Arthur Douglas. Mr. Danny Vickers abstained from voting. The motion failed.

Purchase Bus Tires & Budget Amendment - Mr. Bobby Sharp, Director of District Operations, presented a report to the Board on the condition and need for bus tires. Motion by Mr. Carman Dingrando, seconded by Ms. Rose Sedillo, to approve the purchase ($7,944.00) for bus tires and approve the budget amendment for this purpose. The motion carried unanimously.

Date for Supt./Board Workshop Goal Setting - The Board agreed to have the Superintendent/Board Workshop - Goal Setting as part of the July regular board meeting.

Change date of July regular Board Meeting - Motion by Ms. Lowanda washington, seconded by Mr. Samuel Garcia, to move the July regular board meeting to July 27. The motion carried unanimously.

Update-Claims on ES & Admin Bldg. - Mr. Robert Aguilar, Insurance Reconstruction Estimator with American Eagle Construction, presented the Board members with data on this agenda item. He briefed the board on the information and then answered questions asked by the Board. President Douglas asked Superintendent Thornell to get all information on claims, etc. on the elementary school in written form on the items and come back at a future Board meeting for the Board to take action.

Remaining Presentation of TAAS Results - Jo Harrison, elementary school principal, briefed the Board on the results of the elementary school TAAS scores. At that time no handouts were given to the Board, however, later in the meeting they were made available.

Results of closed session:

Superintendent Contract - President Douglas stated the Board will call a Speciall Called meeting on June 22, 1999 regarding the Superintendent's contract.

Condemnation of Real Property Corner of Clark and Donohoo - President Douglas stated the Board set in motion some admininstrative action be taken with regards to condemnation of property. Primarily that would be responsibility of the attorney.

Personnel Employment - Motion by Ms. Lowanda Washington, seconded by Ms. Rose Sedillo, to employ the following for the 1999-2000 school year. Kathy Sanders-Pre-K; Carson Talbot-Assistant Band Director; Johnna Rice-2nd grade. The motion carried unanimously.

Personnel Resignations - Motion by Ms. Lowanda Washington, seconded by Mr. Samuel Garcia, to accept resignations from: Michelle Beck Huffman, Maydona Melton, Tanya Habel, Julie Weaver, jill Brzozowski, Ellen Stevenson, Sheila Ledoux, David Middlebrook, Stacy Newsom, Shelli McNutt and Tyesha Gorman. The motion carried unanimously.

Superintendent's Report - Jo Ann Garrison reported to the Board on Southern Association of Colleges Accreditation. Marlin ISD is a candidate for accreditation to the SAC. This is a continuing process to improve educational goals and to assure to the community, that as a district we meet our established goals. Through promotion and sharing of innovative programs, Marlin ISD is providing a learning experience for students and staff throughout the district. SAC Accreditation is a continual process to raise the bar of success for all involved. This process has begun with the completion of a Texas School Improvement initiatives proposal for funding. Marlin ISd is a member of a select number of schools piloting this process within the State of Texas.

Board Comments:

Danny Vickers - Thanked Chick Hays for his presentation on the Archer County Lands, Steve Jones for taking his time in giving the Rotary Club a tour of the ES building project and the audience and Channel 10 for their patience and interest in Marlin ISD.

Rose Sedillo - Thanked the citizens for their concerns of our children.

Carman Dingrando, Samuel Garcia, Lowanda Washington and Arthur Douglas - No Comments.

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