Marlin ISD

MINUTES
MEETING OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES
MARLIN INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT
Marlin Middle School Cafeteria 6:00 p.m.
July 17, 2007

Call to Order President, Lowanda Sias called the meeting to order at 6:04 p.m.

Moment of Silence was observed.

Board Trustees and audience members participated in the Pledge of Allegiance to the American Flag and the Texas Flag.

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

Public Comments/ Audience Participation - None

Bill(s) to The Chicken Place - Motion made by David Lawson, seconded by Steve Johnson to pay bill(s) to The Chicken Place. Trustees voting in favor of paying the bill(s) were: Roger Nutt, Tania Baker, Sonja Washington, Lowanda Sias, David Lawson and Steve Johnson. Danny Vickers abstained from voting. The motion carried.

Discussion Item Lease/Headstart Program - Superintendent, Ray Matthews spoke to the Board about information he had received prior to the meeting concerning the closing of the Headstart Program currently housed on the DAEP/Learning Center campus. Following more investigation,
Mr. Matthews learned the program would remain open at the current location. The closing of the Headstart Program would have allowed more space for the Boys and Girls Club of Falls County. The former field house was mentioned as a new location for the club. Mr. Matthews stated he would check into the availability and status of that facility.

Consent Agenda - Motion made by Roger Nutt, seconded by Sonja Washington to approve the Consent Agenda as presented. Items included:
Minutes of the Regular Meeting held June 19, 2007 at 6:00 p.m., Minutes of a Special Called Meeting for a Public Meeting on Marlin ISD Proposed 2007-08 Budget and Proposed Tax Rate held June 26, 2007 at 6:00 p.m., Minutes of a Special Called Meeting held June 26, 2007 at 6:15 p.m. and Minutes of a Meeting of the Board of Directors of the Marlin ISD Public Facility Cooperation held June 26, 2007 at 6:30 p.m. and monthly financial report. The motion carried unanimously.

Bid Proposal/ Brazos Valley Insurance Group - Motion made by Roger Nutt, seconded by Tania Baker to approve bid proposal from Brazos Valley Insurance Group for 2007-08 student/athletic insurance. Motion carried unanimously.

Bid Proposal/ Workers Compensation Solutions (WCS) - Motion made by Sonja Washington, seconded by David Lawson to approve proposal with Workers Compensation Solutions (WCS) beginning September 2007 through September 2010. Motion carried unanimously

Tax Collection Agreement with Falls County - No action taken on this agenda item.

Ordinance Appointing Brian Hinson to Calculate Effective Tax Rate for 2007 - Motion made by Danny Vickers, seconded by Sonja Washington to approve ordinance-appointing Brian Hinson to calculate MISD effective tax rate for 2007. Motion carried unanimously.

Personnel Matters - President, Lowanda Sias, announced at 6:13 p.m. the Board would go into closed session to discuss personnel matters under TexasGov't. Code 551.146. The Board reconvened into open session at 7:22 p.m.

Approval of Resignation and Release Agreement - Motion made by Steve Johnson, seconded by David Lawson to approve the Resignation and Release Agreement for Delores Tur. The motion carried unanimously.

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

Employment of Personnel for 2007-08 School Year - Motion made by Danny Vickers, seconded by Steve Johnson to approve employment of personnel for 2007-08 school year. Teachers recommended for employment include:

Monalisa Matthews - Marlin Elementary School
Lori Laskoskie - Marlin High School
Carla Quinters - Marlin High School
John Mixon - Marlin Middle School

Motion carried unanimously.

Resignation(s) - The Board recognized resignations as received and accepted by Ray Matthews, Superintendent.

Don Grisham - Marlin Middle School
Stefanie Guardiola - Falls Education Cooperative
Lani Sherman Marlin - Elementary School
Brian Garcia - Marlin Middle School

Adjournment President, Lowanda Sias adjourned the meeting at 7:23 p.m.

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President, Board of Trustees

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Secretary, Board of Trustees

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