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March 19, 2008

A public meeting of the Abbott I.S.D. Board of Trustees was held in regular session Wednesday, March 19, 2008, in the school cafeteria beginning at 7:30 P.M.

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

Guests present were Terry Crawford, Susie Hejl, Bob Aikin, Mark Shamblin, Perry Miller, Ed

Pustejovsky, Bill Slavik, Joe Spoon, and Mike Mata.

Holly Holland made a motion, seconded by Brett Cantrell, to approve the consent agenda and the minutes of the previous meeting. The motion carried unanimously.

The board reviewed the financial statements and the bills paid.

The board held a workshop on facilities. They heard reports from the architect and construction manager at-risk.

Mrs. Susie Hejl gave information on curriculum/course offerings.

A report was given from Bob Aikin, the district’s financial advisor.

A motion was made by Ervin Middlebrook, seconded by Tommy Blaha, to delay the request from Comquest Academy Charter School until more information is received. The motion carried unanimously.

The board went into closed session concerning employment, resignation, and reassignment.

The regular meeting reopened. A motion was made by Ronda Ballew, seconded by Tommy Blaha, to take no action on personnel recommendations while the board is considering a RIF due to financial exigency. The motion carried unanimously.

Agenda Item No. 12, Discussion of Trustee Election. Mr. Tarleton updated the board concerning the May 10 election. There are six candidates running for three seats on the board.

The board gave consideration of a Spanish 3 trip. Holly Holland made a motion, seconded by Ervin Middlebrook, to approve an overnight stay pending Mr. Tarleton’s travel recommendations. The motion carried unanimously.

Agenda Item No. 14, Facilities Use Request: No action taken.

A motion was made by Ervin Middlebrook, seconded by Brett Cantrell, to accept the district’s textbook selection for newly adopted textbooks. The motion carried unanimously.

Agenda Item No. 16, Superintendent Reports:

a. ESC 12 Board of Directors Election.

b. Resignation of Paraprofessional Employee.

Agenda Item No. 17, Other Items for discussion.

The meeting adjourned at 12:15 A.M.

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