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November 14, 2007

 

A public meeting of the Abbott I.S.D. Board of Trustees was held in regular session Wednesday, November 14, 2007, in the school cafeteria beginning at 7:03 P.M.

 

The following members were present: President Paul Miller, Vice President Ronda Ballew, Secretary Carole Moore, Brett Cantrell, Holly Holland, and Ervin Middlebrook.  Also in attendance was Superintendent Bill Tarleton.

 

Guests present were Bill Slavik, Roland Anderson, Greg Shropschire, Terry Crawford, Shirley Russell, and representing Texas Energy were T.J. Ermoian and Gary Parker.

 

Ervin Middlebrook made a motion, seconded by Ronda Ballew, to approve the consent agenda and minutes of the previous meetings.  The motion carried unanimously.

 

The board reviewed financial statements and bills paid.

 

After consideration of amendments, Holly Holland made a motion, seconded by Ervin Middlebrook, to approve the amendments of the 2007-08 Operating Budget.  The motion carried unanimously.

 

A public hearing on the FIRST Accountability Rating System for 2005-06 was held.  A motion was made by Ervin Middlebrook, seconded by Brett Cantrell, to accept the system.  The motion passed unanimously.

 

A public hearing on the 2006-2007 Audit Report was held.  A motion was made by Holly Holland, seconded by Brett Cantrell, to accept the audit report.  The motion passed unanimously.

 

The board cast ballots for the Appraisal District Board of Directors.  Ronda Ballew made a motion, seconded by Ervin Middlebrook, to cast all 93 votes for the nominee Shirley Holub.  The motion carried unanimously.

 

Brett Cantrell made a motion, seconded by Ronda Ballew, to continue with Texas Association of School Boards for Property and Casualty Insurance.  The motion carried unanimously.

 

Agenda Item No. 11, Electricity Usage/Pool Renewal:  A motion was made by Ronda Ballew, seconded by Carole Moore, to allow Texas Energy to have power of attorney in finding a rate.  The motion carried unanimously.

 

Agenda Item No. 12, Board Operating Procedures-Revisions:  No action taken.

 

A motion was made by Brett Cantrell, seconded by Holly Holland, to accept the recommendations of the “color” committee for the new building.  (See color board.)  The motion passed unanimously.

 

Ervin Middlebrook made a motion, seconded by Holly Holland, to change the substitute pay to  $55 – no degree and $65 – 4 year degree.  The motion carried unanimously.

 

Agenda Item No. 15, Reports

 

Agenda Item No. 16, Other items for discussion.

 

The meeting adjourned at 11:00 P.M.

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