Marlin ISD

ACTION REPORT

Regular Scheduled Board Meeting - July 16, 2002

CALL TO ORDER - Meeting was called to order by President, Lowanda Washington, at 7:00 P.M.

Invocation was given by trustee, Roger Nutt.

Pledge of Allegiance was led by trustee, Roger Nutt.

Roll Call: All trustees were present with the exception of Carman Dingrando.

Action Items:

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

Bill (s) from Williams Feed Store - Motion by Mr. Danny Vickers, seconded by Mrs. Byrleen Terry, to approve bills from Williams Feed Store. Voting for: Mr. Danny Vickers, Mrs. Byrleen Terry, Mrs. Rose Morin, Ms. Lowanda Washington and Ms. Sonja Washington. Mr. Roger Nutt abstained from voting. The motion passed.

Consent Agenda - Motion by Mr. Danny Vickers, seconded by Ms. Sonja Washington, to approve the consent agenda as presented. The motion carried unanimously. Consent agenda items: agenda, minutes of the June 18 (6:00); June 18 (7:00); June 27 (5:30); June 27 (6:00); and June 27 (6:30) meetings/public hearing/workshops and other bills.

Redistrict Plan for Marlin ISD - Professor David Guinn and Mike Morrison were present at the meeting. Professor Guinn briefed the Board on the proposed plan and the NAACP plan. He also stated that after the proposed plan is submitted to the Department of Justice there is a 60 day waiting period. Professor Mike Morrison briefed the Board on the Voting Rights Act. President Washington allowed five minutes for anyone wishing to speak. Arthur Douglas spoke to the Board on being consistent in making decisions and making the right decisions. He stated there are separate issues and co-mingled issues. Be consistent in what you do tonight.

Motion by Mr. Roger Nutt, seconded by Mr. Danny Vickers, to approve the Resolution adopting a plan of redistricting and to adopt the Marlin ISD Plan 2a and the polling place changes in District B, C and D. The motion carried unanimously.

ES Student Handbook/Code of Conduct - Motion by Mr. Danny Vickers, seconded by Mrs. Rose Morin, to approve the Marlin Elementary School Student Handbook and Code of Conduct for 2002-2003 school year as presented. The motion carried unanimously.

Changes & Additions - 2002-2003 Employee Handbook - Motion by Mrs. Byrleen Terry, seconded by Ms. Sonja Washington, to approve changes and additions in the 2002-2003 Employee Handbook as presented. The motion carried unanimously.

Resolution-Delay Participation in TRS Active Care & Retain Current Carriers - Motion by Mr. Danny Vickers, seconded by Mrs. Rose Morin, to approve Resolution to delay participation in TRS ActiveCare health insurance for employees for one year. The motion carried unanimously.

Publish Proposals for Fuel & Oil - Motion by Mr. Danny Vickers, seconded by Mr. Roger Nutt, to approve publishing for proposals for fuel and oil for the 2002-2003 school year. The motion carried unanimously.

Accept Proposal for Student Insurance - Motion by Mr. Roger Nutt, seconded by Mrs. Byrleen Terry, to accept proposal from Brazos Valley Insurance Company for student insurance for the 2002-2003 school year. The motion carried unanimously. Premium - $12,200; Catastrophic - $750.00; Total - $12,950.00. For the record - the recommendation was changed by Coach Malone at the meeting from the one that was made in the Board packet.

Proposal for Health Ins. for Employees - Motion by Mr. Roger Nutt, seconded by Mr. Danny Vickers, to approve rates from Scott & White and First Care for 2002-2003 health insurance coverage for employees. The motion carried unanimously.

Tax Collection Agreement with Falls County - Motion by Mr. Roger Nutt, seconded by Mrs. Rose Morin, to approve the Collection and Assessment Agreement with Falls County fro $8,689.00. The motion carried unanimously. This contract is from July 1, 2002-through June 30, 2003.

Resolution to Appoint Kate Vande Veegaete to Calculate MISD Effective Tax Rate - Motion by Mr. Danny Vickers, seconded by Mr. Roger Nutt, to approve Resolution appointing Kate Vande Veegaete to calculate MISD effective tax rate. The motion carried unanimously.

Certified Agenda for Closed Sessions - Motion by Mrs. Rose Morin, seconded by Mr. Danny Vickers, to approve having certified agenda instead of tape recording for closed sessions. The motion carried unanimously.

Pledgee Agreement & Authorization List - Motion by Mr. Danny Vickers, seconded by Mrs. Byrleen Terry, to approve Pledgee Agreement and Authorization List with the Federal Reserve bank of Boston. The motion carried unanimously.

Results of Closed Session:

Personnel Employment - Motion by Mr. Danny Vickers, seconded by Ms. Sonja Washington, to employ Regina Harris-second grade teacher; Donald Seaton-second grade teacher; Kerry Rice-fourth grade teacher; Melinda Harr-reading specialist; Todd Matz-athletic trainer; Mandy Robison-elementary nurse; Cherylon Fontaine-second grade teacher. The motion carried unanimously.

Personnel Resignations - Motion by Mrs. Byrleen Terry, seconded by Mrs. Rose Morin, to accept resignations from Donna Scott, Charlene Bandfield, Shannon Fink and James Fearnow. The motion carried unanimously.

Board Comments:

Roger Nutt - Still interested in having school sponsored prayer at football games. A short discussion took place. It was noted there cam be a moment of silence.

Danny Vickers - None

Sonja Washington - None

Byrleen Terry - Welcomed Roy Howell, new high school principal.

Rose Morin - Welcomed Roy Howell.

Lowanda Washington - Thanked everyone for their hard work.

Adjourned - President Washington adjourned the meeting at 8:34 PM.

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