Marlin ISD

Action Report

Regular Scheduled School Board Meeting - September 21, 1999

All Board members present with the exception of Mr. Carman Dingrando

• Mr. Steve Jones, Construction Manager on site for Baird/Williams Construction, Inc., gave an update on the elementary and middle school construction. ELEMENTARY SCHOOL - the mason has completed his work; ceiling grid in area "C" is complete, and being installed in area "B"; dry wall framing for fire corridors are moving through area "A"; drywall framing for restrooms are complete in area "A", and these areas are being sheet rocked now; ceramic tile is complete in area "C", and being installed in the kitchen and area "B"; walk-in freezer installed in cafeteria; several areas are nearing completion; completion of the elementary school is being maintained. MIDDLE SCHOOL - concrete foundations are being poured, with only the gymnasium areas left to be poured; structural steel in area "D" started 9-21; masonry is scheduled to begin the second week of October, 1999; base material for the parking lot and roads is complete; work on adjacent property recently acquired started 9-20; projected date for completion of middle school is May 15, 2000.

• Bill (s) from City Auto Parts - Motion by Mr. Samuel Garcia, seconded by Mr. Keith Alston, to approve the bills from City Auto Parts. The motion carried unanimously.
• Consent Agenda - Motion by Mr. Danny Vickers, seconded by Ms. Rose Sedillo and Ms. Lowanda Washington, to approve the consent agenda. The motion carried unanimously. Consent agenda items: agenda, minutes of the August 17, August 26 and September 3, 1999 meetings and bills.
• Budget Amendments - Motion by Ms. Lowanda Washington, seconded by Ms. Rose Sedillo, to approve budget amendments as presented. The motion carried unanimously.
• Request for Early Graduation - Motion by Ms. Lowanda Washington, seconded by Mr. Keith Alston, to approve early graduation request for Melissa Stewart. The motion carried unanimously.
• Resolution - Extracurricular Status of 4-H Members - Motion by Mr. Keith Alston, seconded by Ms. Lowanda Washington, to approve Resolution as presented regarding Extracurricular Status of 4-H members. The motion carried unanimously.
• Adjunct Instructors for 1999-2000 - Motion by Mr. Samuel Garcia, seconded by Mr. Keith Alston and Ms. Rose Sedillo, to approve Donald W. Kelm, Pate L. Adams and W.E. Edmiston as adjunct instructors for students participating in 4-H activities. The motion carried unanimously.
• Tax Rate 1999-2000 - Motion by Mr. Danny Vickers, seconded by Ms. Lowanda Washington, 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 district for the tax year 1999 as follows: 1.20141 for the purpose of maintenance and operation; .1297 for the payment of principal and interest on debt of this school district making total 1999 tax rate 1.33111. The motion carried unanimously.
• Resolution - Nominee for Falls County Appraisal District Board of Directors - Motion by Ms. Lowanda Washington, seconded by Mr. Samuel Garcia, to nominate Ms. Rose Sedillo (who volunteered) as MISD candidate to serve on the Falls County Appraisal District Board of Directors for a two year term (January 1, 2000-December 31, 2001). The motion carried unanimously.
• Update 61 - Motion by Ms. Lowanda Washington, seconded by Mr. Keith Alston, that the Board adopt (LEGAL) and (LOCAL) policies as recommended by TASB Policy Service. The motion carried unanimously.
• Band Code of Conduct - Motion by Ms. Rose Sedillo, seconded by Mr. Danny Vickers, to approve the Band Code of Conduct as presented. The motion carried unanimously.
• Salary Adjustment for Technology Director - Motion by Mr. Samuel Garcia, seconded by Ms. Lowanda Washington, to table this item. Voting for: Mr. Samuel Garcia, Ms. Lowanda Washington, Ms. Rose Sedillo, Mr. Keith Alston and Mr. Arthur Douglas. Voting against: Mr. Danny Vickers. The motion passed. Mr. Garcia requested more information in regards to job descriptions and salaries.
• Student Performance Domain/Superintendent Appraisal - Motion by Mr. Samuel Garcia, seconded by Ms. Lowanda Washington, to approve the recommended Student Performance Domain developed by the Commissioner of Education. The motion carried unanimously.
• Results of Closed Session:

Report on American Eagle Construction Contract - The Board reviewed the written report from the attorney regarding the American Eagle Construction contract. No action was taken.

Personnel Employment - Motion by Mr. Samuel Garcia, seconded by Ms. Rose Sedillo, to employ Mr. Carlos McKenzie as Migrant Service Coordinator for the 1999-2000 school year. The motion carried unanimously.

Personnel Resignation - Motion by Ms. Lowanda Washington, seconded by Ms. Rose Sedillo, to accept the resignation from Mr. William Nelson. The motion carried unanimously.

Interim Superintendent Report - Letha Hopkins, Interim Superintendent, reported to the Board: 1) Safe School: Crisis Planning; 2) a parent concern regarding AEP; 3)report on HOTCOG from Sue Willert (a copy was given to each Board member); 4) resignation of Mr. Charles Sterling, Probation Officer; 5) information from Doug Whitt with Southwest Securities; 6) 8th and 9th graders interested in starting a soccer team; 7) reminded everyone of the Sneak Preview Tour of the new elementary school, Saturday, September 25, 10:00 A.M. to 12 Noon.

• Board Comments:

Mr. Keith Alston - Expressed concern regarding the situation with the probation officer.

Mr. Danny Vickers - None

Mr. Samuel Garcia - Thanked MISD, Mrs. Hopkins, Mr. Cary and coaches fro their participation and support of the Falls County Hispanic Organization.

Mr. Arthur Douglas - "Special Congratulations" to DeMarcus Smith for his exhibition at Friday night's Mexia football game.

Ms. Rose Sedillo - Echoed Mr. Garcia's comments.

Ms. Lowanda Washington - None

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