Marlin ISD

Action Report

Regular Scheduled Board Meeting - October 17, 2000

All Board Trustees Present.

Action Items:

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

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

Consent Agenda - Motion by Ms. Lowanda Washington, seconded by Mr. Keith Alston, to approve the consent agenda with correction. The motion carried unanimously. Correction: on the September 19 minutes, Mr. Keith Alston abstained from voting on the consent agenda. Consent agenda items: approval of agenda, minutes of the September 19, 2000 meeting and approval of the bills.

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

Publish for Bids on Old Middle School - Motion by Mrs. Byrleen Terry, seconded by Mrs. Rose Morin, to authorize the superintendent to publish for bids on the old middle school. The motion carried unanimously.

Publish for Bids for Basketball Court at E.S. - Motion by Mrs. Rose Morin, seconded by Mrs. Byrleen Terry, to authorize the superintendent to publish for bids for a basketball court at the elementary school. The motion carried unanimously.

Resolution - MISD join General Services Commission Coop - Motion by Mr. Keith Alston, seconded by Mr. Carman Dingrando to approve Marlin ISD for participation in the General Services Commission Cooperative Purchasing Program. The motion carried unanimously.

Superintendent's Report - Dr. Hopkins, Superintendent, reported to the Board: 1) report on October 9 in-service; 2) distribute questionnaires for October 23 Team Building Training; 3) bid procedures for surplus.

Results of Closed Session -

Discussion of Non-Certified Personnel Assignments - President Arthur Douglas stated that based on discussion, no action to be taken on this item.

BOARD COMMENTS:

Byrleen Terry - Excited about the Bulldogs.

Rose Morin - Thanked Ms. Berry and the children for coming and leading the Pledge. Also excited about the Bulldogs.

Lowanda Washington - None

Carman Dingrando - None

Danny Vickers - Congratulated the defensive players and Coach Vincent for their performance Friday night. It was very unusual, Marlin had 14 points at the end of the first quarter and the offense had not made a play.

Keith Alston - Appreciated Ms. Berry and students coming. Reminds us what school is all about.

Arthur Douglas - Been around long enough, the building that we are putting up for bid, can remember when we were trying to fix leaks and do other repairs on it. Congratulated Superintendent Hopkins and staff for this year and look forward to more positive things including the Bulldogs. Stated that the Board had received a letter. Gave letter to Superintendent Hopkins for response.

Meeting adjourned at 7:55 p.m.

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