September 21, 2009: Minutes
The Motley County Board of Trustees met Monday, September 21, 2009 at 7:30 in a regular scheduled meeting. Also present was Dr. Andrew Seigrist, William Cochran, Denise Ford, Coach Bigham, Kay Bingham, and Alvin Alexander.
Lewis Drum gave the invocation.
No one was present for Open Forum.
ITEMS
FOR BOARD ACTION
A. Motion by Tina Brooks, seconded by JD Russell to approve the
minutes. Motion carried 7/0.
B. No action taken on list of expenditures.
C. Motion by Lewis Drum, seconded by Don Baxter to approve the
2008-2009 amended budget. Motion carried 7/0.
D. Motion by Don Baxter, seconded by JD Russell to approve the
2009-2010 school year budget. Motion carried 7/0.
E. Motion by Lewis Drum, seconded by Don Baxter to approve the
2009-2010 tax rate at 1.17. Motion carried 7/0.
F. Motion by Mark Seigler, seconded by Tina Brooks to approve the
2009-2010 Local Salary Scale. Motion carried 7/0.
G. Motion by Gilbert Guerrero, seconded by Tina Brooks to
delegating authority to create and amend agreement with Paducah ISD
to share business services. Motion carried 7/0.
H. Motion by Don Baxter, seconded by Gilbert Guerrero to accept the
Cheerleader Constitution with changes. Motion carried 7/0.
I. Motion by Lewis Drum, seconded by JD Russell to accept the
Athletic Handbook with changes. Motion carried 7/0.
K. Motion by Tina Brooks, seconded by Mark Seigler to table
possible action on bids for replacement of urinals in the
bathrooms. Motion carried 7/0.
L. Motion by Gilbert Guerrero, seconded by Don Baxter to table
possible action on football field construction project. Motion
carried 7/0.
M. Motion by JD Russell, seconded by Don Baxter to enter into an
Interlocal Agreement for MCISD to participate in the Rolling Plains
Technology and Education Consortiums. Motion carried 7/0.
N. Motion by Don Baxter, seconded by Lewis Drum of resolution
adopting Motley County 4-H Organization as eligible for
extracurricular status under Title 19, Texas Administrative Code,
Chapter 76.1 pertaining to extracurricular activities. Motion
carried 7/0.
During the Principal’s Report, Mr. Cochran reported the first day
of school attendance was 184. Last year we started with 176.
During the Superintendent’s Report, Dr. Seigrist recognized Lisa
Guerrero for her art work in the school building. September 1, 2009
will be required board training hosted by ESC 17 Regional Service
Center. Training to be held in the ITV room of MCISD. Beverly Mars
is showing some improvement but remains in ICU.
EXECUTIVE SESSION
Entered into executive session 9:14pm
Exited executive session 9:37pm
A. Motion by Gilbert Guerrero, Don Baxter to extend technology
directors contract from 187 to 226 days. Motion carried 7/0.
B. Motion by Mark Seigler, seconded by Lewis Drum to extend
Superintendent’s contract until June 30, 2012. Motion carried
7/0.
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President
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Secretary
