Marlin ISD

MARLIN INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT
MARLIN, TEXAS

MINUTES

MEETING OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES
MARLIN INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT
Marlin Middle School Cafeteria 6:00 p.m.
September 18, 2007

Call to Order Board President, Lowanda Sias called the meeting to order at 6:02 p.m.

Moment of silence was observed.

Trustees and audience members participated in the Pledge of Allegiance to the American Flag and the Texas Flag let by students in Ms. Jana Wilton's class.

Roll Call: Roger Nutt, Danny Vickers, Tania Baker, Sonja Washington, Lowanda Sias, David Lawson and Steve Johnson. A quorum was present.

Public Comments/ Audience Participation - None

Recognition of 2007 Bus Driver of the Year - Mr. Ray Matthews presented a certificate and jacket to Amos Brown in recognition of being selected as 2007 Bus Driver of the Year. Mr. Brown was selected among numerous candidates throughout the state of Texas through Edwards Risk Management.

Consent Agenda - Motion made by Danny Vickers, seconded by Steve Johnson to approve consent agenda as presented. Items include: Minutes of the August 21, 2007 Regular Board Meeting at 6:00 p.m. and monthly financial report. Motion carried unanimously.

Budget Amendment - Motion made by David Lawson, seconded by Steve Johnson to approve budget amendment to cover salaries of Truancy/
Security Officers. Motion carried unanimously.

Proposed Tax Rate for 2007 - Motion made by Roger Nutt, "Be it ordained and ordered by the School Board of the Marlin Independent School District that we, the School Board of Marlin ISD do hereby levy or adopt the tax rate on $100 valuation for this school for the tax year 2007 as follows: $1.04000 for the purpose of maintenance and operation; $0.09580 for the payment of principal and interest on debt of this school district; making the total 2007 tax rate $1.13580." Sonja Washington seconded the motion. Motion carried unanimously.

Marlin ISD Tax Roll Resolution - Motion made by Sonja Washington, seconded by Tania Baker to approve the Marlin ISD Tax Roll Resolution as required by Section 26.09 of the Property Tax Code. The motion carried unanimously.

Texas Educator Excellence Grant - Motion made by David Lawson, seconded by Sonja Washington to approve submission of an application for Cycle 2 of the 2007-08 Texas Educator Excellence Grant (TEEG) for Marlin High School. Motion carried unanimously.

Religious Viewpoints Antidiscrimination Act Resolution - Motion made by Roger Nutt, seconded by Steve Johnson to approve the resolution regarding the adoption of Local Policy related to the Religious Viewpoints Antidiscrimination Act. Motion carried unanimously.

Personnel Matters - Board President, Lowanda Sias announced at 6:21 p.m. the Board would go into closed session to discuss personnel matters
under Texas Gov't Code 551.146. The Board reconvened into open session at 6:49 p.m.

Resignation and Release Agreement - Motion made by Danny Vickers, seconded by Steve Johnson to approve the Resignation and Release Agreement made between Pearlie Coates and the Marlin Independent School District. Motion carried unanimously.

Superintendent's Appraisal, Goals, Directives, Compensations, etc. - No action taken on this agenda item.

Adjournment Board President, Lowanda Sias adjourned the meeting at 6:49 p.m.

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President, Board of Trustees

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Secretary, Board of Trustees

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