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Marlin ISD special board meeting: actions and votes at a glance
Summary
At its May 4, 2026 special meeting, the Marlin ISD Board of Trustees rescinded its prior three-point seat belt mandate citing financial hardship and approved a correction to its quarterly board evaluation; both motions passed 4-0 with three trustees absent. The meeting opened at 5:00 p.m. and adjourned at 5:57 p.m.
The Marlin Independent School District Board of Trustees convened a special meeting May 4, 2026, at 5:00 p.m. in the Marlin ISD Boardroom at Marlin High School. A quorum was present (Byrleen Terry, Rosalyn Dimerson, Sharon Tomlinson, Debra Trotter) and three trustees were absent (Winnette Outland, Billy Johnson, Misty Ehlers). Public comment was noted as none.
Key outcomes recorded in the meeting minutes: - Three-point seat belts (Action Item A): Motion to rescind prior mandate and substitute a policy invoking financial-hardship authority (Texas Education Code §34.013). Motion by Rosalyn Dimerson, second by Sharon Tomlinson. Vote: 4-0 in favor, 3 absent. Board directed staff to prepare a formal resolution. - Board self-quarterly evaluation (Action Item B): Correction approved changing the board score from 12 to 15 points. Motion by Sharon Tomlinson, second by Debra Trotter. Vote: 4-0 in favor, 3 absent.
The meeting adjourned at 5:57 p.m.; signatures in the record show Byrleen Terry, Board President, and Winnette Outland, Board Secretary, with dates of May 18, 2026, on the minutes.
