Marlin ISD

ACTION REPORT 

Regular School Board Meeting - August 18, 1998

Robert Aquilar, Insurance Reconstruction Estimator and Jim Andrews, Consulting Engineer briefed the Board on the report regarding the Evaluation of Fire-Destroyed Building Reconstruction Estimates and Bid. They asked the Board for their input in making deletions or additions to the report and to let them know as soon as possible so they can then mail the report to the insurance company.

Consent Agenda - Motion by Mrs. Billie Jones, seconded by Mr. Carman Dingrando to approve the Consent Agenda. The motion carried unanimously. Consent Agenda items: agenda, minutes of the July 28, 1998 meeting, bills and budget amendment (s).

Purchase Tables &Warmer Unit - Motion by Ms. Elaine Truett, seconded by Ms. Lowanda Washington, to approve the purchase of 14 tables for the high school cafeteria and a warmer unit for the junior high cafeteria. The motion carried unanimously.

Call for a Bond Election - Motion by Mr. Carman Dingrando, seconded by Ms. Rose Sedillo, to adopt an Order Calling a Bond and Maintenance and Operations Tax Election to be held on October 3, 1998 and will take all necessary action thereof, including engaging Southwest Securities to serve as the Financial Advisor. Voting for: Mr. Carman Dingrando, Ms. Rose Sedillo, Ms. Elaine Truett, Mrs. Billie Jones and Mr. Keith Alston. Ms. Lowanda Washington abstained from voting. The motion passed. Mr. Raymond Newman, Vice-President with Southwest Securities, briefed the Board on calling a Bond Election.

Approve Dyslexia Plan - Motion by Ms. Lowanda Washington, seconded by Ms. Elaine Truett, to approve the Dyslexia Plan for grades 1-12 as presented. The motion carried unanimously.

Procedure for Determining Class Rank - Motion by Ms. Elaine Truett, seconded by Mr. Carman Dingrando, to amend Board Policy EIC (LOCAL) as presented regarding the procedure for determining the class rank of high school and 8th grade students. The motion carried unanimously.

Exemption for Seniors - Motion by Ms. Rose Sedillo, seconded by Ms. Elaine Truett, to approve exemption of seniors from spring exams for perfect attendance and passing grades. The motion carried unanimously.

Appraisal Calendar 1998-99 - Motion by Ms. Elaine Truett, seconded by Mrs. Billie Jones, to approve the Appraisal Calendar for 1998-99 as presented. The motion carried unanimously.

Teacher School Supply Bids - Motion by Ms. Elaine Truett, seconded by Mr. Carman Dingrando, to approve all bids for teacher school supplies for the 1998-99 school year. The motion carried unanimously.

Changes Employee Handbook 1998-99 - Motion by Ms. Elaine Truett, seconded by Ms. Rose Sedillo, to approve changes in the 1998-99 Employee Handbook. The motion carried unanimously.

Eligibility for Participation in School Activities - Motion by Ms. Elaine Truett, seconded by Mrs. Billie Jones, to adopt Board Policy FM (LOCAL) for inclusion in MISD Policy Manual regarding eligibility for participation in school activities. The motion carried unanimously.

Results of Closed Session -

Grievance Thomas Blann: Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Blann withdrew their grievance, therefore no action was taken.

Grievance Debra McDavid: Mr. Clarence McDavid was in attendance. Mrs. Debra McDavid was not able to attend the meeting due to work related reasons. By mutual consent of both parties the grievance has been deferred. No action was taken.

Personnel Employment - Motion by Ms. Rose Sedillo, seconded by Ms. Elaine Truett to employ the following for the 1998-99 school year. Jo Harrison - Elementary School Principal; Russell Terry - 1st grade teacher; Violeta Mercado - ESL at junior high; Tamika Washington - 6th grade teacher; Ronnie Perry - 7th grade history/coach; Jay Whitis - 8th grade history; and Jean Harrison - PreK teacher. Voting for: Ms. Rose Sedillo, Ms. Elaine Truett, Mrs. Billie Jones, Mr. Carman Dingrando and Mr. Keith Alston. Ms. Lowanda Washington abstained from voting. The motion passed.

Personnel Resignations - Motion by Ms. Lowanda Washington, seconded by Ms. Rose Sedillo, to accept the resignations from Kaye Ayers, Gloria "Jeannie" Travis, Ronald Wiecker, Andrea Bernard and Mark James. The motion carried unanimously.

Board Comments -

Lowanda Washington - Asked that future Board meetings not start at 6:00 P.M. I think we keep asking this.

Rose Sedillo - Hope to have a good school year. Wish the best for our kids.

Keith Alston - Don't know how everyone feels about the new school. I personally feel that we will not get a better opportunity for a long time to do something this positive for the school and community in a cost effective way as this. Hope that it passes.

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