Marlin ISD

Action Report

ACTION REPORT

Special Called Meeting - December 11, 1997 at 6:00 p.m. in the high school auditorium for a public hearing on the grade configuration for new facility for the Marlin Independent School District.

A. Call To Order:

1. The meeting could not be called to order and a public hearing was not held due to the fact that a quorum of the board (four members) was not present.

2. Those present: Mr. Keith Alston and Mr. Keith Drews

Mrs. Billie Jones arrived at 6:55 p.m..

Continuation:

A. Call To Order

1. The meeting was called to order by President Keith Alston at 7:04 p.m.

2. Members present: Mr. Keith Alston, Ms. Lowanda Washington, Mrs. Billie Jones and Mr. Keith Drews.

3. Public Comments:

-Sam Bosnack asked about the cost of the building, specifications and will the facility accommodate for future growth.

-Misti Schiffer, MISD nurse, commented that the largest facility built (PreK - 8) would better serve the children with specific needs.

-Rev. Waylon Sias spoke on behalf of the community. Their main concern is the children and what will be done with the children in the crowded classrooms while the facility is being built. Rev. Sias also asked what the taxes would be for the average tax payer.

-Debra Levels McDaniel commented on the concern for the safety of the children. Also wanted to know how the information on the survey was derived.

Final Negotiations with architect - Motion by Mr. Keith Drews, seconded by Ms. Lowanda Washington, to accept the contract from The Voelter Group, architect for the new facility. The motion carried unanimously.

Resolution - Memory of Trustee Ras Dancy - Motion by Ms. Lowanda Washington, seconded by Mrs. Billie Jones, to approve the Resolution in memory of Trustee, Ras Dancy. The motion carried unanimously.

Change Date of December Board meeting - Motion by Mrs. Billie Jones, seconded by Mr. Keith Drews, to change the December Board meeting from December 16 to December 18 due to request of the auditors. The motion carried unanimously.

Grade Configuration for the New Facility - Motion by Ms. Lowanda Washington, seconded by Mrs. Billie Jones, to build a 6, 7, & 8 grade facility. Voting for: Ms. Lowanda Washington, Mrs. Billie Jones and Mr. Keith Drews. Voting against: Mr. Keith Alston. The motion carried.

Board Comments:

Billie Jones - There is money budgeted to remodel present facility.

Lowanda Washington - None

Keith Drews -None

Keith Alston - Hopes construction for the new facility will go smoothly and looking forward to working with the architects.

The meeting was adjourned at 7:55 p.m. on a motion by Ms. Lowanda Washington, seconded by Mr. Keith Drews. The motion carried unanimously.

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