Marlin ISD

ACTION REPORT

Regular Scheduled Board Meeting May 15, 2001

Board trustee Keith Alston was absent due to recent surgery

Agenda Items:

Oath of Office -Notary Public, Janet Jones, administered the Oath of Office to newly elected Board member, Roger Nutt and incumbent Board member, Carman Dingrando.

Election of Officers for 2001-2002 - Superintendent Hopkins called for nominations for President. Motion by Mr. Danny Vickers, seconded by Mr. Carman Dingrando, to nominate Arthur Douglas as President. There being no other nominations, the motion carried unanimously.

Motion by Mr. Danny Vickers, seconded by Mrs. Byrleen Terry, to nominate Lowanda Washington as Vice President. There being no other nominations, the motion carried unanimously.

Motion by Mrs. Byrleen Terry, seconded by Mr. Mr. Danny Vickers, to nominate Mrs. Rose Morin as Secretary. There being no other nominations, the motion carried unanimously.

Presentation - High School Girl's Softball Team - There was a conflict with the Marlin High School Band Concert scheduled on the same night as the Board meeting, therefore, the girls could not attend the Board meeting and make the presentation.

Presentation-High School TAAS Scores - Marlin High School Principal, Gabriel Cary, brieffed the Board on the high school TAAS scores. Questions were asked by the board members.

Consent Agenda - Motion by Ms. Lowanda Washington, seconded by Mr. Danny Vickers, to approve the consent agenda as presented. The motion carried unanimously. Consent agenda items: consent agenda, minutes of the April 17 and May 8, 2001 meetings and bills.

Reduction of Insurance on Commerce Street - Motion by Mrs. Rose Morin, seconded by Ms. Lowanda Washington, to approve reduction of insurance coverage requirement on the Commerce Street property from $1,000,000 to $200,000 on the building and $300,000 general liability. The motion carried unanimously.

District Plan for 2001-2002 - Motion by Ms. Lowanda Washington, seconded by Mrs. Byrleen Terry, to approve the 2001-2001 District Plan as presented. The motion carried unanimously.

Elementary School Campus Plan for 2001-2002 - Motion by Mrs. Byrleen Terry, seconded by Mrs. Rose Morin, to approve the 2001-2002 Marlin Elementary School Plan as presented. The motion carried unanimously.

Middle School Campus Plan for 2001-2002 - Motion by Ms. Lowanda Washington, seconded by Mr. Carman Dingrando, to approve the 2001-2002 Marlin Middle School Campus Plan as presented. The motion carried unanimously.

High School Campus Plan for 2001-2002 - Motion by Mrs. Byrleen Terry, seconded by Ms. Lowanda Washington, to approve the 2001-2002 Marlin High School Campus Plan as presented. The motion carried unanimously.

Revisions to Perfect Attendance Bonus - Motion by Mrs. Rose Morin, seconded by Mrs. Byrleen Terry to approve the revisions to the perfect attendance bonus effective immediately. The motion carried unanimously. The revisions are: 1) A teachers receives $50 for each semester of perfect attendance and an additional $50 for perfect attendance for the full year; 2) Beginning in the 2001-2002 school year, all salaried employees will be eligible for the bonus.

Bid (s) for Surplus Items - Motion by Ms. Lowanda Washington, seconded by Mr. Carman Dingrando, to accept bid of $20.00 from James Lang for the covered step porch at the old middle school; accept bid of $100.00 from Patricia Guerrero for computer desk in Mr. Russell's old room, cabinet with glass doors in nurse's station, two cabinets in room 15, two children's desk in the NE corner of the old gym, three children's desks, large metal desk with yellow paint on it in the old gym, cabinet with two doors in library, small bench in gym over cafeteria and green metal stand in gym; bid of $200.00 from Tash Kluck for a 1972 Chevy pick-up in th e paint room at the vocational building. The motion carried unanimously.

Date for Called Meeting and Budget Workshop - Motion by Mr. Danny Vickers, seconded by Ms. Lowanda Washington, to have a Called Meeting and a Budget Workshop on Tuesday, May 29, at 6:30 pm. Voting for: Mr. Danny Vickers, Ms. Lowanda Washington, Mr. Carman Dingrando, Mrs. Rose Morin, Mr. Roger Nutt and Mr. Arthur Douglas. Voting against: Mrs. Byrleen Terry. The motion passed.

2001-2002 School Calendar - Motion by Mr. Danny Vickers, seconded by Ms. Lowanda Washiington, to adopt the 2001-2002 school calendar as presented. The motion carried unanimously.

Results of Closed Session:

Personnel Employment - Motion by Mrs. Byrleen Terry, seconded by Mrs. Rose Morin, to employ the following for the 2001-2002 school year: Rose Springfield-Kindergarten; Lilianna Molina-Bilingual, first grade; Misty Denman-third grade; Lisa Blair-algebra, high school; LaTonya Taplin-elementary, first grade. The motion carried unanimously.

Personnel Resignations - Motion by Mr. Roger Nutt, seconded by Mr. Danny Vickers, to accept resignations from: Joanne Lombardo, Anne Bremer, Jennifer Terhune, Michael Warren, Bryan Vandiver, Don Padgett and Kara Stockdale. The motion carried unanimously.

Recognition of Retiree Board Member - At this time, President Douglas recognized Mr. Keith Alston, for his years of service on the Board. President Douglas then read the inscription on the plaque. Mr. Alston was not present at the meeting due to having surgery the day before. President Douglas wished him a speedy recovery and asked administration to get the plaque and his name plate to him.

Board Comments:

Byrleen Terry - Congratulated the boy's baseball team - had a great year. Was great for the community, coaches and everyone.

Rose Morin - Congratulated the boy's baseball team. Welcomed Roger Nutt and Carman Dingrando. Thanked Rockney Terry, Chuck Kautzer, Kim Margoitta and Barbara Stewart for the good job they are doing.

Lowanda Washington - Thanked all staff for a good job. Congratulated the boy's baseball team. Welcomed Board members.

Carman Dingrando - No comments.

Danny Vickers - Dittoed all previous comments. Commented on the high school marquee sign-glad to see not only recognized groups but an individual student. Welcomed Roger Nutt. Appreiciates the good job Gail Haak is doing.

Roger Nutt - Looking forward to serving on the Board with each of the members. Commented on the efficiency in which the agenda items were presented during the meeting.

Arthur Douglas - Thanked the district for the help and support it showed at the city meetings. Working with Superintendent Hopkins on new bus routes, will have in place by the Fall. Dittoed congratulations to the boy's baseball team. Please with the high school TAAS scores, congratulated Principal Gabriel Cary.

Meeting was adjourned by President Douglas at 8:08 p.m.

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