Marlin ISD

ACTION REPORT

Regular Scheduled Board Meeting - January 16, 2001

All Board members present

Discussion Item:

American Heart Asso. Heart Plan For Texas Schools - Pat Rounsaville, Falls Division American Heart Association, briefed the Board on the American Heart Association Health Plan for Texas Schools. Betty Nelson spoke on the Tobacco Education and Preventive Program and Judy Morrow on CPR. Peggy Lane, Regional Director, was present to answer questions asked by the Board. President Douglas thanked the ladies for coming.

Agenda Items:

Bill (s) from The Chicken Place - Motion by Ms. Lowanda Washington, seconded by Mrs. Rose Morin, to approve bills from The Chicken Place. Voting for: Ms. Lowanda Washington, Mrs. Rose Morin, Mrs. Byrleen Terry, Mr. Arthur Douglas, Mr. Keith Alston and Mr. Carman Dingrando. Mr. Danny Vickers abstained from voting. The motion passed.

Consent Agenda - Motion by Mrs. Byrleen Terry, seconded by Mrs. Rose Morin, to approve the consent agenda as presented. Voting for: Mrs. Byrleen Terry, Mrs. Rose Morin, Ms. Lowanda Washington, Mr. Arthur Douglas, Mr. Carman Dingrando and Mr. Danny Vickers. Voting against: Mr. Keith Alston. Consent agenda items were - Board Minutes from December 19 meeting, agenda and bills.

Pre-AP & AP Policy - Motion by Mr. Danny Vickers, seconded by Mr. Carman Dingrando, to adopt the policy changes for points awarded to students in the Pre-AP and AP policy and make the changes effective Fall, 2001. Voting for: Mr. Danny Vickers, Mr. Carman Dingrando, Mrs. Rose Morin, Ms. Lowanda Washington, Mr. Keith Alston and Mr. Arthur Douglas. Voting against: Mrs. Byrleen Terry. The motion passed.

Resolution - Title V Grant - Motion by Mrs. Rose Morin, seconded by Ms. Lowanda Washington, to approve the Resolution as presented for the Title V Grant. The motion carried unanimously. The Title V Grant is funding for multi-participation with mentoring and alternative schools for our students.

Bid (s) for School Bus - Motion by Mr. Danny Vickers, seconded by Mr. Carman Dingrando, to accept the bid from Capital Bus Sales for $49,353.00 for a school bus. The motion carried unanimously.

Supt. Solicit Bids for Septic System - Motion by Ms. Lowanda Washington, seconded by Mrs. Byrleen Terry, to authorize the superintendent to solicit bid (s) for a septic system at the football field (restrooms, concession stands and field house). The motion carried unanimously.

Administrative Procedure for Signing Bonus - Motion by Byrleen Terry, seconded by Mrs. Rose Morin, to approve administrative procedure for signing bonus. The motion carried unanimously. The administrative procedure is as follows: Signing bonuses of $500 will be paid to new teachers the first day of their employment. If teachers are hired at semester or during that semester their bonus will be prorated. Teachers who leave the district and are rehired will not be eligible for signing bonuses for one year from the date of their original employment. Effective January, 2001.

Superintendent's Report - Dr. Hopkins, Superintendent, reported to the Board: 1) Police Department for MISD - information only; 2) Budget Planning; 3) Board Goals.

Results of Closed Session:

Superintendent's Evaluation - Each Board member assessed each component of the evaluation. A composite report was made from the seven evaluations. Motion by Mr. Danny Vickers, seconded by Ms. Lowanda Washington, to accept the superintendent composite by acclamation. The motion carried unanimously.

Superintendent's Contract - Motion by Mrs. Rose Morin, seconded by Mr. Danny Vickers, to extend the superintendent's contract by one year with amendment that the Board President bring back at the February board meeting to consider bonuses of attainment of specific goals. Voting for: Mrs. Rose Morin, Mr. Danny Vickers, Ms. Lowanda Washington, Mrs. Byrleen Terry and Mr. Arthur Douglas. Voting against: Mr. Keith Alston and Mr. Carman Dingrando. The motion passed.

Personnel Employment - Motion by Mrs. Byrleen Terry, seconded by Mr. Carman Dingrando, to employ the following: Deborah Tindle-Diagnostician and Sherry Sekora-Psychologist. The motion carried unanimously.

Board Comments:

Keith Alston - Happy New Year! Keep up the Good Work!

Danny Vickers - Thanked everyone for the gifts of appreciation. Thanked the students for leading the Pledge of Allegiance. Also visited the art work display at middle school and was very impressed.

Carman Dingrando - Thanked everyone for the gifts of appreciation.

Lowanda Washington - Thanked everyone for the gifts of appreciation. Also suggested that it be published in the paper what side to sit on at the basketball games.

Rose Morin - Thanked everyone for the gifts of appreciation and for their hard work.

Byrleen Terry - Thanked everyone for the gifts of appreciation and the table looked so pretty tonight.

Arthur Douglas - Thanked everyone for the gifts of appreciation and thanked the staff for all they do everyday.

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