Marlin ISD

SCHOOL BOARD ACTION REPORT

Meeting September 23, 1997

Superintendent's Report

Superintendent Allen Thornell addressed the Board on the following:

-Presented each board member a list of names that will serve on the "Rebuilding of School Committee." Their first meeting is scheduled for Monday, September 29 at 7:00 p.m. at the administration building. Also this committee will look into the Vocational programs for the 1998-99 school year.

-Ken Tomlinson with Brazos Insurance was present and briefed the board regarding the insurance coverage on the elementary school. He answered questions that the board members asked.

Consent Agenda

Motion made by trustee Rose Sedillo, seconded by trustee Billie Jones, to approve the consent agenda as presented. The motion carried unanimously. Consent Agenda items were: agenda, minutes of the August 19, 6:30 P.M. meeting; August 19, 7:00 P.M. meeting; August 28 meeting; September 8 and September 16, 1997 meetings, bills and budget amendments (s).

Lease Agreement between FBC & MISD

Motion made by Board President, Keith Alston, seconded by trustee Billie Jones, to approve the Lease and Indemnity Agreement between First Baptist Church and Marlin ISD as presented. The motion carried unanimously.

Adopt Tax Rate

Motion by trustee Keith Drews, seconded by trustee Billie Jones, to approve the tax rate of 1.18111. Breakdown of the tax rate is: 1.06729 for maintenance and operation and .11382 for interest and sinking. the motion carried unanimously.

Nominee for Falls County Appraisal District Board of Directors

Motion by trustee Keith Drews, seconded by trustee Elaine Truett, to table this item until the next meeting. The motion carried inanimously.

Policy Change DGBA (LOCAL) Policy

Motion by trustee Keith Drews, seconded by trustee Elaine Truett, to delete the current DGBA (LOCAL) Policy and replace with the recommended DGBA (LOCAL) policy with the noted changes in the wording in the third paragraph, second sentence,...."The Board will make a determination and vote in open session or decide to take no action as to whether the grievance merits a proceding before the Boardf." The motion carried unanimously.

Approve Update 56

Motion by trustee Keith Drews, seconded by trustee Rosie Sedillo, to table this item until the next meeting. The motion carried unanimously.

Adopt DNA (LOCAL) Policy

motion made by trustee Billie Jones, seconded by trustee Keith Drews, to approve DNA (LOCAL) Policy regarding Performance Appraisal: Evaluation of Teachers. The motion carried unanimously.

Closed Session Results

Personnel Employment - Motion by trustee Elaine Truett, seconded by trustee Billie Jones, to employ Marilyn Wilson as Migrant Service Coordinator. The motion carried unanimously.

Board Comments

Preseident Keith Alston - "Thank You to the First Baptist Church for their generosity."

Trustee Keith Drews - "In the upcoming move of the elementary school from the First Baptist Church--make sure all "homework" is done so the move will be as smooth as possible."

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