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Board approves Adaptive Behavior Unit MOU with cooperative for special services

Tarkington ISD Board of Trustees · May 18, 2026
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Summary

Tarkington ISD approved participation in an Adaptive Behavior Unit through the Southeast Texas Cooperative for Special Services, a shared-cost program offering specialized behavioral and instructional support for eligible elementary students.

Trustees voted to approve a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the Southeast Texas Cooperative for Special Services to participate in an Adaptive Behavior Unit (ABU). The program is described as a partnership among participating districts and the cooperative to provide specialized staffing and resources for eligible elementary-aged students.

The motion to approve the ABU MOU was made by Jason Ward and seconded by Paige Bostwick and passed unanimously (Yea: 7, Nay: 0). The cooperative's director, Ashley Lytle, presented program structure, shared-cost model, services offered and expected supports for student success.