MINUTES

Marlin Independent School District

Public Hearing on District 2008-2009

Academic Excellence Indicator System Report

December 15, 2009  6:00 p.m.

Marlin Middle School

Call to Order - Board Vice-President, Roger Nutt called the meeting to order at 6:02 p.m.

Roll Call - Roger Nutt, Tania Baker, Sonja Washington, David Lawson and Steve Johnson. Trustee, Lowanda Sias was absent. A quorum was established for the meeting.

2008-2009 Academic Excellence Indicator System Report - Ray Matthews, Superintendent opened the discussion and presentation of the 2008-2009 Academic Excellence Indicator System Report. Copies were given to the trustees for review. Mr. Matthews indicated that copies of the report were available on the District website and also on file at the administration building. A request for questions and comments from the board was made by Board Vice-President, Roger Nutt.

Public Comments - None

Adjournment - Board Vice-President, Roger Nutt asked for a motion to adjourn. Motion made by David Lawson, seconded by Steve Johnson to adjourn the hearing. Motion carried. The hearing was adjourned at 6:04 p.m.

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Board Vice-President, Roger Nutt

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Board Secretary, Sonja Washington

MINUTES

Meeting of the Board of Trustees

Marlin Independent School District

Marlin Middle School Cafeteria   6:15 p.m.

December 15, 2009

Call to Order - Board Vice-President, Roger Nutt called the meeting to order at 6:15 p.m. Moment of silence was observed. The pledge to the American Flag and the Texas Flag was led by Omar Garcias second grade students.

Roll Call - Roger Nutt, Tania Baker, Sonja Washington, David Lawson, and Steve Johnson. Trustee, Lowanda Sias arrived at 6:31 p.m. A quorum was established for the meeting.

Public Comments/Audience Participation - None

Board Continuing Education Requirements To Date - Texas Education Code, Section 11.159 (b) requirement for the December board meeting minutes was acknowledged by Board Vice-President, Roger Nutt. He recommended the names of  trustees who have met training requirements and those delinquent in training requirements to date, be reflected in the official minutes of this December 15, 2009 Regular Meeting of the Marlin Independent School District Trustees.

                                    Trustees Meeting Requirements:            Roger Nutt

                                                                                                Tania Baker

                                                                                                Sonja Washington

                                                                                                Steve Johnson

                                                                                                Lowanda Sias

                                                                                                David Lawson

                                    Delinquent in Requirements:                  None

Afterschool Centers on Education - Elizabeth Nelson representing the Afterschool Centers on Education presented a power point presentation and update on the ACE program currently in use in our District. The ACE program is funded through the 21^st Century Grant and has been a part of the District for one year. Her presentation stated the purposes of the program, service activities, and support organizations in the community that are a part of the project. ACE Mangers for Marlin Middle School and Marlin Elementary School were introduced. Each manager gave a report on ACE campus activities and the student involvement within the community, as well as projects and activities for parental involvement. Ms. Nelson expressed her appreciation to the administrators and Mr. Matthews for their continued support of the program.

Consent Agenda - Motion made by David Lawson seconded by Sonja Washington to approve the minutes of the Regular Board Meeting held November 17, 2009 at 6:00 p.m. and Monthly Financial Report as presented. Motion carried unanimously.

Budget Amendment(s)  - Motion made by Sonja Washington, seconded by Steve Johnson to approve budget amendment to cover cost of fire alarm system at Marlin High School. Motion carried unanimously.

Revised Policy  DEC (LOCAL) - Motion made by Steve Johnson, seconded by David Lawson to approve revised Policy DEC (LOCAL) per SB 52(Compensation, Benefits, Leaves and Absences). Motion carried unanimously.

Personnel Matters - Board Vice-President, Roger Nutt announced at 6:39 p.m. that the board would go into closed session to discuss personnel matters under Texas Government Code 551.146. The board reconvened into open session at 7:11 p.m.

Superintendents Appraisal, Goals, Directives, Contract -  No action taken

Recommendation Of Employment for 2009-2010 - Motion made by David Lawson, seconded by Lowanda Sias to employ the following for the 2009-2010 school year. Motion carried unanimously.

                                    Jody Lawhead              Math/Marlin High School

                                    Kriston Tilton               Speech Pathologist/Falls Ed. Co-Op

Resignation(s) - The board recognized the following resignations as received and accepted by Ray Matthews, Superintendent:

                                    Thomas Hutyra             Math/Marlin High School

                                    Susan Perdue               Falls Education Co-Op

Appointment of Board Trustee/ At-Large Position Unexpired Term - Motion made by Steve Johnson, seconded by Lowanda Sias to approve the appointment of Lisa Silvas as trustee for the At-Large position of the unexpired term of Danny Vickers. Motion carried unanimously.

Adjournment - Board Vice-President, Roger Nutt adjourned the meeting at 7:14 p.m.

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Board Vice-President, Roger Nutt

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Board Secretary, Sonja Washington