In regards to: Prairie Vale Elementary School

Dear Superintendent Wilkinson:

I am writing this letter today to set up a meeting between you, the school board and parents of Prairie Vale.  There are currently between 30-35 parents that plan on attending the meeting.  My role in the meeting besides setting it up is to be the moderator/go between to keep the meeting focus and not allow it to become a gripe session.

The purpose of the meeting is to address the concerns and questions of the parents at Prairie Vale.  The topics of conversation are as follows:

• Student Placement
• Spending/Purchasing
• Gifted Program
• Communication Issues
• Auction
• Lack of Leadership abilities
• Hiring decisions
• Teacher Moral
• School Policies
• Retaining Employees
• Disciplining Employees
• Whistle Blower Policy

The format we are suggesting is as follows:

• Moderator Address Topic
• Parents Speak on Topic
• General Discussion if Necessary
• Create a Plan of Action if applicable

We were hoping to schedule the meeting at any school other than Prairie Vale from 6:30-8:30 pm during the week of March 26-30.  Tuesday or Thursday of that week would be the preferred dates.  Let us know if this is possible or an alternative date.  I would like to meet with you before the meeting just to clarify any questions you may have.  I can be reached at 359.7741.

Best regards,

Robert Talbot

cc: School Board President Shelley Denton, Dr. Danny Barnes, Jan Larsen, Jim Benson, John Robertson.