According to the U.S. Department of Labor, the CPI increased 1.2 percent. The school board took the heat and did this in spite of cutbacks in state funding and a local tax hike. Increased participation means higher grades, fewer discipline problems and better attendance. AISD added six classrooms at Woodson, six classrooms at Clack, and expanded athletic facilities at Abilene High, Cooper and Clack. The people of Abilene support their public schools.
Parents are proactive and involved.
Over 118,000 volunteer hours were contributed last year. At Johnston, TAAS scores improved 20 percent in one year. At Abilene High, mathematics scores are up 15 percent in the past two years. In the past five years, TAAS math scores among Hispanics are up 31 percent. Top 10 Challenges Ahead for 1999 1.