Marlin ISD

ACTION REPORT

Regular Scheduled Board Meeting - February 19, 2002

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

Invocation was given by trustee, Mrs. Rose Morin.

Pledge of Allegiance was led by members of the High School Student Council.

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

Public Comments: Mr. Anthony Brooks, representing the Parents Organization Committee, addressed the Board on 1) issues not handled correctly at campus level; 2) parents taking their children out of the school district; 3) issues are still not being resolved; 4) wants to see changes in the district. Noted that their organization meets on the second Thursday of each month.

Sammie Lofton Washington addressed the Board on disciplinary slips and notices to parents of their child's below average grades. She stated that parents are concerned that students are not treated fairly. She also stated that she had not gone through administrative channels.

Gabriel Cary, Marlin High School Principal, presented a certificate to Bruce Brignac in recognition of being nominated for Outstanding High School Teacher. Mr. Brignac was among 117 teachers in the state of Texas selected for consideration for this award.

AGENDA ITEMS:

Bill (s) from Bluebonnet Motors - Motion by Mr. Roger Nutt,seconded by Mrs. Byrleen Terry, to approve the bills from Bluebonnet Motors. The motion carried unanimously.

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

Consent Agenda - Motion by Mr. Danny Vickers, seconded by Mr. Roger Nutt, to approve the consent agenda as presented. The motion carried unanimously. Consent agenda items: agenda, minutes of the January 15, 2002 meeting and other bills.

Budget Amendments - Motion by Mr. Danny Vickers, seconded by Mrs. Byrleen Terry, to approve the budget amendments as presented. The motion carried unanimously.

Agreement for Direct Deposit - Motion by Mrs. Rose Morin, seconded by Mr. Roger Nutt, to approve agreement between Marlin ISD and Citizens State bank for direct deposit for employee's payroll checks. The motion carried unanimously.

Accept Bid Property/Inland Marine, Liability, Auto & Commercial General Liability Ins. - Motion by Mr. Danny Vickers, seconded by Mrs. Byrleen Terry, to accept the revised TASB proposal of $66,514.10 for Property/Inland Marine, Liability, Auto & Commercial General Liability Insurance coverage. The motion carried unanimously.

Call for Trustee Election - Motion by Mr. Roger Nutt, seconded by Mrs. Rose Morin, to authorize an election to be held on Saturday, May 4, 2002 for three school trustee positions: Single Member District "A" and two At-Large positions. The motion carried unanimously.

Resolution-Agents of the Board - Motion by Mrs. Rose Morin, seconded by Mrs. Byrleen Terry, to approve Resolution naming Velia Urive, Michele Hamilton and Janet Jones as agents of the Board for the Trustee Election. The motion carried unanimously.

Repeal of the Board Policy Manual and Adoption of Local Policies - Motion by Mr. Roger Nutt, seconded by Mr. Danny Vickers, move that the Board adopt the (LOCAL) policies contained within the reconstructed TASB Localized Policy Manual, effective this date, February 19, 2002, and repeal all previous policies. The motion carried unanimously.

2002-2003 School Calendar - Motion by Mr. Danny Vickers, seconded by Mrs. Byrleen Terry, to approve the 2002-03 school calendar as presented. The motion carried unanimously.

Incentive Pay Plan for Principals - Motion by Mrs. Rose Morin, seconded by Mr. Danny Vickers, to approve recommended incentive pay plan as presented. The motion carried unanimously.

Quitclaim Deed - Motion by Mr. Roger Nutt, seconded by Mrs. Byrleen Terry, to approve Quitclaim Deed, Suit # 33,152-T. The motion carried unanimously.

Bid (s) for Surplus Items - Motion by Mrs. Rose Morin, seconded by Mrs. Byrleen Terry, to accept bid of $50.00 from Celeste Johnson for 10 student desk and chair sets. The motion carried unanimously.

Cheerleader Constitution - Motion by Mrs. Rose Morin, seconded by Mr. Danny Vickers, to approve the Cheerleader Constitution as presented. The constitution is for high school and middle school cheerleaders.

DISCUSSION ITEMS:

Report from Elementary School - Ms. Kelley Berry, Elementary School Principal, presented each Board member a handout on Campus Plans. She briefed the Board on 15 strategies listed in the plan. Ms. Berry answered questions asked by Board members.

Campus Accreditation Report - Superintendent Hopkins referenced to the information in the board packet on the Campus Accreditation Report. She stated the district agrees with the contents of the report and this statement would be checked on the form and sent back to TEA. A short discussion ensued.

Budget Report - Superintendent Hopkins briefed the Board on the budget. She thanked the staff for being frugal. Kim Margoitta, Business Manager, commented that MISD's ADA, contact hours and enrollment is down. Questions were asked by the Board members.

RESULTS OF CLOSED SESSION:

Employment of Administrative Personnel - Motion by Mr. Roger Nutt, seconded by Mrs. Rose Morin, to extend a two-year, twelve-month contract to the following: Granville Dawson, Rockney Terry, Chuck Kautzer, Jerry Malone, Gabriel Cary, Tom Cannon, Jo Ann Garrison, Gene Hicks and Susan Cary. Extend a two-year eleven-month contract to Joel Taylor. Also added a one-year extension to Steve Holland's contract as voted by the Management Board of the Falls Education Coop. The motion carried unanimously.

Personnel Resignation - Motion by Mrs. Byrleen Terry, seconded by Mr. Danny Vickers, to accept resignation from Jaime Villarrial effective immediately and Thomas Bremer at the end of the school year and accept retirees Betty Braun, Linda Lockridge and Alice Christy at the end of the school year and retiree Donnie Robison effective immediately due to family illness. The motion carried unanimously.

BOARD COMMENTS:

Roger Nutt - No comment

Danny Vickers - Congratulations to Bruce Brignac. Good luck to the baseball team. Come see the girl's softball team play.

Rose Morin - Congratulations to Bruce Brignac.

Byrleen Terry - Congratulations to Bruce Brignac. Asked about getting more bleacher's at boy's baseball field.

Lowanda Washington - Thanked administration for their work.

President Washington adjourned the meeting at 9:45 P.M.

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