MINUTES

Meeting of the Board of Trustees

Marlin Independent School District

Marlin Middle School Cafeteria  6:00 p.m.

April 20, 2010

Call to Order - Board President, Lowanda Sias called the meeting to order at 6:05 p.m. Moment of silence was observed. Pledges to the American Flag and the Texas Flag were led by Board Vice-President, Roger Nutt.

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

Public Comments/Audience participation - None

Consent Agenda - Motion made by Steve Johnson, seconded by Tania Baker to approve Minutes of Regular Meeting held March 23, 2010 at 6:00 p.m. and Monthly Financial Report. Motion carried unanimously.

Budget Amendments - Motion made by Steve Johnson, seconded by Tania Baker to approve budget amendments as presented. Motion carried unanimously.

Certification of Unopposed Candidates for May 8, 2010 Election - Motion made by Sonja Washington, seconded by Steve Johnson to approve Certification of Unopposed Candidates for May 8, 2010 Trustee Election. Candidates certified as unopposed include the following: Roger Nutt, Single Member District B, Tania Baker, Single Member District E and Lisa Silvas, At Large Position Unexpired Term. Motion carried unanimously.

Order of Cancellation and Unopposed Candidates Elected - Motion made by Steve Johnson, seconded by Sonja Washington to approve Order of Cancellation and Unopposed Candidates elected. Roger Nutt, Tania Baker and Lisa Silvas were unopposed and therefore elected. Motion carried unanimously.

2010-2011 School Calendar -  Motion made by Roger Nutt, seconded by Tania Baker to approve 2010-2011 School Calendar as presented. Motion carried unanimously.    

Move HS Allotment (428) to Fund (199) as Designated Fund Balance for HS Allotment Activities - Motion made by Steve Johnson, seconded by Sonja Washington to approve moving HS Allotment fund balance (428) to fund (199) for HS Allotment activities. Motion carried unanimously.

Personnel Matters - Board President, Lowanda Sias announced at 6:17 p.m. that the Board would go into closed session under Texas Government Code 551.146. The Board reconvened into open session at 6:55 p.m.

Superintendent’s Appraisal, Goals, Directives, Contract, Compensations, etc. - No action taken

Non-Renewal of  Term Contract for Addie Stepney for 2010-2011 - Motion made by Roger Nutt, “Madam President, I move that the Board approve non-renewal of the Term Contract of classroom teacher Addie Stepney for the 2010-2011 school year.” Motion seconded by Steve Johnson. Motion carried unanimously.

Employment of Personnel - No action taken

Resignations - The Board recognized resignations as received and accepted by Ray Matthews, Superintendent for the following:

                                    Larry Forrest                Algebra/Marlin High School

                                    Joe Etheredge               Government/History/Marlin High School

Adjournment - Board President, Lowanda Sias adjourned the meeting at    6:57 p.m.         

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Board President, Lowanda Sias

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Board Secretary, Sonja Washington