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December 12, 2007

 

 

A public meeting of the Abbott I.S.D. Board of Trustees was held in regular session Wednesday, December 12, 2007, in the school cafeteria beginning at 7:10 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 were Superintendent Bill Tarleton and Principal Travis Walker.

 

Guests present were Shirley Russell, Kathleen Pustejovsky, John Ramsey, Joyce Asbury, Travis Logan, and Loveta Logan.  Comments from visitor, John Ramsey:  He was attending the meeting to say his son was involved in one of the agenda items.  He felt that after the schools investigation and the sheriff’s investigation, it (the situation) should no longer be an issue.

 

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

 

The board reviewed financial statements and bills paid.

 

The board discussed the opening of a part-time PEIMS clerk position.  A motion was made by Ronda Ballew, seconded by Carole Moore, to accept Mr. Tarleton’s recommendation to hire a part-time PEIMS clerk to begin in January 2008.  The motion carried unanimously.

 

Agenda Item No. 7, Level III complaint.

 

Ervin Middlebrook made a motion, seconded by Brett Cantrell, that Max Raymond be hired as a part-time math teacher.  The motion carried unanimously.

 

The sale of the portable buildings was discussed.  Ronda Ballew made a motion, seconded by Holly Holland that it be considered that all three portable buildings be sold.  The motion carried unanimously.

 

The board discussed possible Resolution for Taxing Goods in Transit.  Brett Cantrell made a motion, seconded by Ervin Middlebrook, to accept the resolution regarding goods in transit.  The motion passed unanimously.

 

Agenda Item No. 11, Board Training --  The following Board Members have completed required training for the 07-08 school year:  Holly Holland, Brett Cantrell, and Carole Moore.  The following Board Members lack two or less hours in order to have the required training for 07-08:

Tommy Blaha, Paul Miller, Ervin Middlebrook, and Ronda Ballew.  Upcoming board training events are being planned, which will offer opportunities for all board members to complete the requirements. 

 

Agenda Item No. 12, Reports:

a.      Superintendent’s evaluation in January.

b.     Facilities.

 

A motion was made by Ronda Ballew, seconded by Holly Holland, to officially adopt the administrative procedure regarding the school credit card/charge accounts.  The motion carried unanimously.

 

Agenda Item No. 14. Board Training/Operating Guidelines development:  Tabled till a later date.

 

Other Items for discussion.

 

The meeting adjourned at 12:45 A.M.

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