Marlin ISD

ACTION REPORT

Board Workshop/Session June 18, 2002

CALL TO ORDER - Meeting was called to order by President, Lowanda Washington, at 6:03 P.M.

Roll Call - All trustees present with the exception of Mr. Carman Dingrando

AGENDA ITEMS:

2002-2003 District Plan - Superintendent Hopkins reviewed the key points of the 2002-2003 District Plan with the Board. She thanked all that worked on the plan. After the review there were no questions asked.

2002-2003 District Plan & Student Handbook/Student Code of Conduct - Ron Faircloth, Elementary School Principal, informed the Board there are revisions being made to the Elementary Student Handbook/Code of Conduct. One of the revisions was providing more information to parents on code of conduct. When finished he will share with Dr. Hopkins and then bring to the Board for approval. Questions were then asked by the Board members regarding the marlin Elementary School Campus Plan for 2002-2003.

2002-2003 MMS District Plan & Student Handbook/Student Code of Conduct - Jo Ann Garrison, Middle School Principal, informed the Board that the middle school and high school Student Handbook/Code of Conduct were basically the same, reason being, to have consistency. The major change this year is the student dress code at the middle school. Board members asked for monthly reports on the dress code during the year. On the middle school campus she stated that the middle school will work on student achievement and campus goals.

2002-2003 MHS District Plan & Student Handbook/Student Code of Conduct - Tom Cannon, High School Assistant Principal, addressed the Board that there may be minor changes in the dress code at the high school later in the school year and that this would be left up to the new principal. Questions were asked by the Board members on campus plan.

AEP Rule Changes - Joel Taylor, Director of the Alternative Education Program, addressed the Board on the AEP rule changes regarding dress code and absences. Questions were asked by the Board members.

2002-2003 Athletic Handbook - Coach Jerry Malone, went over the changes in the Athletic Handbook on Athletic Student Policies and Drug Testing Policy. Questions were asked by the Board. Board asked for some clarification regarding the Drug Policy and Athletic Policies. Superintendent Hopkins stated that she would contact the school attorney.

Budget Workshop - Kim Margoitta, Business Manager, gave each Board member a handout and went over the changes from the last workshop. Questions were asked by the Board members.

Adjourned - President Washington adjourned the meeting at 6:47 P.M.

Regular Scheduled Meeting - June 18, 2002

The meeting was called to order by President, Lowanda Washington at 7:00 P.M.

Invocation was given by Rose Morin.

Pledge of Allegiance was led by Rose Morin.

ROLL CALL - All trustees were present.

Public Comments -

Robert Paul addressed the Board on discontinuing the bus routes within two miles of the school for the 2002-2003 school year. Each Board member was given a handout listing the dangers this will be to the students. He asked the Board to consider keeping the in-town routes and stated we need to think of the safety for the students. He thanked everyone for their time.

Scottie Henderson, President of the Marlin/Falls County Branch NAACP, spoke on the alternative redistricting plans for the election of the school board. Each member was given a handout which included maps and configurations for a seven single member district and a five single member district.

AGENDA ITEMS:

Bill (s) from the Chicken Place - Motion by Mrs. Rose Morin, seconded by Mr. Carman Dingrando, to approve the bills from The Chicken Place. Voting for: Mrs. Rose Morin, Mr. Carman Dingrando, Mr. Roger Nutt, Ms, Sonja Washington, Ms. Lowanda Washington and Mrs. Byrleen Terry. Mr. Danny Vickers abstained from voting. The motion passed.

Bill (s) from City Auto Parts - Motion by Mr. Roger Nutt, seconded by Mrs. Byrleen Terry, to approve the bills from City Auto Parts. Voting for: Mr. Roger Nutt, Mrs. Byrleen Terry, Mrs. Rose Morin, Ms. Lowanda Washington, Ms. Sonja Washington and Mr. Danny Vickers. Mr. Carman Dingrando abstained from voting. The motion passed.

Bill (s) from Bluebonnet Motors - Motion by Mrs. Rose Morin, seconded by Mrs. Byrleen Terry, to approve the bills from Bluebonnet Motors. Voting for: Mrs. Rose Morin, Mrs. Byrleen Terry, Ms. Lowanda Washington, Ms. Sonja Washington, Mr. Roger Nutt and Mr. Danny Vickers. Mr. Carman Dingrando abstained from voting. The motion passed.

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

Consent Agenda - Motion by Mr. Roger Nutt, seconded by Mr. Danny Vickers, to approve the consent agenda as presented. The motion carried unanimously. Consent agenda items: agenda, minutes of the May 21 (6:00), May 21 (7:00), June 4 and June 10, 2002 meetings/public hearing and other bills.

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

Adopt Redistricting Plan - Motion by Mrs. Byrleen Terry, seconded by Ms. Sonja Washington, to table this item. The motion carried unanimously.

Approve AEP Rule Changes - Motion by Mr. Danny Vickers, seconded by Mrs. Byrleen Terry, to approve the Alternative Education Program Rule Changes as presented. The motion carried unanimously.

For the record, Superintendent Hopkins noted to those present that a workshop was held for the Board prior to the regular meeting to review the Campus Plans, Student Handbook and Code of Conduct.

2002-2003 District Plan - Motion by Mr. Danny Vickers, seconded by Mrs. Byrleen Terry, to approve the Marlin ISD 2002-2003 District Plan as presented. The motion carried unanimously.

MES Campus Plans & Student Handbook/Code of Conduct - Motion by Mr. Danny Vickers, seconded by Ms. Sonja Washington, to approve the Marlin Elementary Campus Plans and table the Student Handbook and Code of Conduct. The motion carried unanimously.

MMS Campus Plans & Student Handbook/Code of Conduct - Motion by Ms. Sonja Washington, seconded by Mrs. Byrleen Terry, to approve the Marlin Middle School Campus Plans, Student Handbook and Code of Conduct as presented. The motion carried unanimously.

MHS Campus Plans & Student Handbook/Code of Conduct - Motion by Mr. Danny Vickers, seconded by Mrs. Rose Morin, to approve the Marlin High School Campus Plans, Student Handbook and Code of Conduct as presented. The motion carried unanimously.

Athletic Handbook - Motion by Mr. Danny Vickers, seconded by Mr. Roger Nutt, to table this item. The motion carried unanimously.

Request for Early Graduation - Motion by Mrs. Rose Morin, seconded by Mrs. Byrleen Terry, to approve request and give permission for Stefanie Erwin to graduate early. The motion carried unanimously.

Bids for Instructional Supplies - Motion by Mr. Danny Vickers, seconded by Ms. Sonja Washington, to accept all bids for instructional supplies. The motion carried unanimously.

Bid for Surplus Items - Motion by Mr. Danny Vickers, seconded by Mr. Roger Nutt, to accept bid of $50.00 each (total $100.00) from the Marlin Volunteer Fire Department for two (2) complete central air conditioning and heating units. The motion carried unanimously.

Proposal Concrete Wheelchair Ramp - Motion by Mr. Roger Nutt, seconded by Mrs. Rose Morin, to accept proposal of $2,400.00 from Celf Construction to build a concrete wheelchair ramp at The Learning Center. The motion carried unanimously.

Bids for SUV for Falls Ed. Coop - Motion by Ms. Sonja Washington, seconded by Mr. Carman Dingrando, to accept bid of $31,121.78 from CC Jones for an eight passenger SUV for Falls Education Coop. The motion carried unanimously.

Tax Resale Deed (Suit #32,295-T) - Motion by Mr. Danny Vickers, seconded by Mr. Carman Dingrando, to approve bid of $1,590.00 from Ellen Giddings for property Lot 8, Block 2, Lee Phillips Subdivision of Original Outlot 138, City of Marlin recorded in Volume 24, Page 123, Deed Records of Falls County. The motion carried unanimously.

Tax Resale Deed (Suit #29,996-T) - Motion by Mr. Danny Vickers, seconded by Mr. Roger Nutt, to reject the bid of $25.00 from Rosie L. Rogers for property east one-half of Lot 8, Block 1, B.H. Rice First Addition to Marlin described in Volume 288, Page 875, Deed Records of Falls County. The motion carried unanimously.

Tax Resale Deed (Suit #30,771-T) - Motion by Mr. Roger Nutt, seconded by Mr. Danny Vickers, to reject the bid of $100.00 from Carolyn Guillotte for property Lots 1-5, Block 18, TS Addition of Reagan, Volume 243, page 171, Deeds Records of Falls County. The motion carried unanimously.

TIF PS-11 Grant - Motion by Mr. Danny Vickers, seconded by Ms. Sonja Washington, to approve the TIF PS-11 Grant as presented. The motion carried unanimously.

Set date to adopt 2002-2003 Budget - Motion by Mr. Roger Nutt, seconded by Mrs. Rose Morin, to approve date of June 27 at 6:30 P.M. to adopt the 2002-2003 budget. The motion carried unanimously.

Renew Membership with Texas Building & Procurement Commission Purchasing Program - Motion by Mr. Roger Nutt, seconded by Mr. Danny Vickers, to approve renewal membership with Texas Building & Procurement Commission Purchasing Program. The motion carried unanimously.

Interlocal Agreement & Resolution with ESC Region IV - Motion by Ms. Sonja Washington, seconded by Mr. Carman Dingrando, to approve the Interlocal Agreement and Resolution with Region IV Educational Service Center. The motion carried unanimously.

Renew Ins. Coverage for PFC General Liability with TASB Risk Management - Motion by Mr. Carman Dingrando, seconded by Mrs. Byrleen Terry, to renew insurance coverage for Public Facilities Coop General Liability with TASB Risk Management Fund from May 24, 2002 to May 24, 2003. The motion carried unanimously.

Delegate & Alternate to TASA/TASB Convention - Motion by Mrs. Rose Morin, seconded by Mr. Danny Vickers, to elect Ms. Sonja Washington as delegate and Ms. Lowanda Washington as alternate to the TASA/TASB Convention September 27-30 in Dallas. Mrs. Rose Morin then made a motion to amend the original motion and elect Mr. Carman Dingrando as alternate. Mr. Roger Nutt seconded the amended motion. The motion carried unanimously.

RESULTS OF CLOSED SESSION:

Personnel Employment - Motion by Mr. Danny Vickers, seconded by Mr. Roger Nutt, to employ Kristen Fincher-Life Skills teacher at the elementary school; Laura Seals - English/drama at high school; Carl Gaither-math at high school; Carol Kerr-Life Science teacher at the middle school. The motion carried unanimously.

Personnel Resignations/Retiree - Motion by Ms. Sonja Washington, seconded by Mr. Roger Nutt, to accept resignations from Kerry Halstead, Teresa Jones, Christie Carrigan, Cheryl Holland, Mindy Hamilton, Judy Hamrick, Lisa Horton, Christie Smitherman, Doris Grusendorf and retiree Leathia Dancy. The motion carried unanimously.

Board Comments:

President Lowanda Washington - Thanked everyone for their hard work.

Adjourned - President Washington adjourned the meeting at 8:12 P.M.

Marlin ISD
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