Abilene Independent School District public meetings in 2024
38 substantive meetings from 2024, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Special Called Meeting Cancelled
The Abilene Independent School District Board will meet to consider the approval of the LASO Strong Foundations Implementation Grant Application.
- Approval of the LASO Strong Foundations Implementation Grant Application
Workshop and Regular Meeting
The Abilene Independent School District board will hold a workshop and regular meeting to discuss and vote on budget amendments, financial reports, and Woodson Elementary plans. The board will also hold a public hearing for the 2023-2024 School FIRST financial accountability rating.
- Consider approval of budget amendments
- Approve October 2024 financials
- Public hearing for School FIRST financial accountability rating
- Discuss and possibly take action on Woodson Elementary (520 N. 9th St., Abilene, TX 79601)
- Consider approval of LASO Strong Foundations Implementation Grant Application
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Workshop and Regular Meeting
The Board of Trustees will hold a workshop and regular meeting to discuss student behavior and grading periods. The body will consider several resolutions, including a student cell phone policy and a request for public school funding. The meeting also includes a review of September financials and budget amendments.
- Resolution providing guidance on a Student Cell Phone Policy
- Approval of Budget Amendments and September Financials
- Selection of a professional service provider for Facilities Assessment RFQ #003, 24-25
- Resolution establishing a rate for the 2024-2025 Early Notice of Departure (END)
- Casting votes for the Board of Directors of the Taylor County Appraisal District
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Special Called Meeting
The Abilene Independent School District board will hold a special meeting to discuss two education-related topics: SB 1882, a Texas law allowing partnerships with outside entities, and the System of Great Schools initiative. No formal decisions are listed on the agenda.
- Discussion of SB 1882 with attached presentation
- Discussion of System of Great Schools initiative with attached overview
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Workshop and Regular Meeting
The Abilene Independent School District board will hold a workshop and regular meeting on October 7, 2024. The board is scheduled to discuss and vote on several items, including a modification to the 2024–2025 school calendar and approval of a TEA class-size waiver and compliance plan. The meeting will also include updates on topics such as cell phone policy, Taylor County Appraisal District nominations, and various program reports.
- Approve modification to the 2024–2025 AISD calendar
- Approve TEA Class Size Waiver and Compliance Plan
- Approve budget amendments
- Approve investment report for quarter ending August 31, 2024
- Consider nominations to the Taylor County Appraisal District board
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Regular Meeting
The Abilene Independent School District board will meet on September 9, 2024, to review and vote on routine financial reports, personnel appointments, and policy updates. The agenda includes approval of July 2024 financials, minutes from prior meetings, and new policies, along with contracts and agreements with local entities.
- Approval of July 2024 monthly financials
- Approval of new T-TESS appraisers for 2024-2025 school year
- Approval of 2024-2025 School Resource Officer Agreement with City of Abilene
- Approval of Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service Resolution for Callahan and Taylor Counties
- Approval of Policy Update 123 (second reading) by Associate Superintendent Alison Sims
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Workshop Meeting
The Abilene Independent School District board holds a workshop meeting to discuss and review several items, including the 2025-2026 school calendar, assessment data, and governance training. No formal decisions are scheduled for this workshop; items are presented for discussion and future action.
- 2025-2026 AISD Calendar review
- AISD Assessment Data presentation
- Lone Star Governance debrief
- Head Start Governance and ERSEA Training
- Consideration of Policy Update 123
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Special Budget and Tax Rate Meeting
The Abilene Independent School District board holds a special meeting to adopt the 2024-25 budgets for General Fund, Student Nutrition Fund, Debt Service Fund and Internal Service Fund, set the 2024-25 tax rate, and approve budget amendments for 2023-24. A public hearing on the budget and tax rate is also scheduled.
- Consider approval of 2023-24 FY Budget Amendments
- Adopt 2024-25 budgets for General Fund, Student Nutrition Fund, Debt Service Fund and Internal Service Fund
- Adopt ordinance setting the 2024-25 Tax Rate
- Approve 2024-2025 Hazardous Bus Routes
- Public hearing on 2024-25 Proposed Budget and Proposed Tax Rate
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Workshop Training Meeting
The Abilene Independent School District board will meet for a workshop training session focused on governance practices. The agenda includes a training session for the Team of Eight and Lone Star Governance training, with no formal decisions scheduled.
Workshop Training Meeting
The Abilene Independent School District board is holding a workshop training meeting focused on governance training. The session includes a Team of Eight training and Lone Star Governance training. No formal decisions are listed on the agenda.
Regular Meeting
The Abilene Independent School District Board will meet to discuss personnel matters, including a proposed termination for good cause. The Board will also consider approving district improvement plans and a new name for the Shotwell Annex.
- Proposed termination of Lawrence "Fred" B. Grigg for good cause
- Approval of District and Campus Improvement Plans
- Approval of Head Start/Early Head Start Self-Assessment and Improvement Plan
- Recommendation for renaming the Shotwell Annex
- Approval of the 2024-2025 Public Information Act Calendar
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Workshop Meeting
The Board is conducting a workshop to review the proposed 2024-2025 budget and long-range strategic footprint planning. The meeting also includes reviews of cell phone policies and the 2024-2025 Student Code of Conduct.
- FY25 Budget Workshop
- Long Range Planning and Strategic Footprint
- First reading of Policy EIC (LOCAL) and Policy Update 123
- Review of High School Cell Phone Policy
- Discussion of 2024-2025 Student Code of Conduct
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Special Called Meeting
The Abilene Independent School District board will hold a special called meeting to enter a closed session for personnel discussions, legal consultation, and safety/security matters. No public votes or decisions are listed on the agenda.
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Workshop and Regular Meeting
The Abilene ISD board will hold a workshop and regular meeting to discuss and potentially act on the FY25 budget, employee compensation plan, and the sale of surplus property at Woodson EC and Fannin El. The board will also consider approving the 2024-2025 Student Code of Conduct, an ESC Region 14 contract, and other routine items. A public hearing on the ESSA application is scheduled, and the board may enter closed session for personnel, legal, and real estate matters.
- FY25 budget workshop and compensation plan presentation
- Sale of surplus property at Woodson EC and Fannin El
- Approval of 2024-2025 Student Code of Conduct
- ESC Region 14 contract for 2024-2025
- Public hearing on ESSA application
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Special Called Meeting
The Abilene ISD Board is holding a special called meeting to discuss and potentially act on personnel matters, specifically the principal position at Ortiz Elementary. The agenda includes a closed session for deliberations on personnel, legal counsel, and safety/security, followed by possible action on those items. No other substantive business is listed.
- Closed session under Texas Government Code Chapter 551 for personnel, legal, and safety discussions
- Deliberation on Ortiz Elementary Principal appointment (Section 551.074)
- Consultation with legal counsel on pending or contemplated litigation (Section 551.071)
- Discussion of safety and security matters (Section 551.076)
- Possible board action on personnel, litigation, and safety/security items after closed session
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Regular Meeting
The Abilene ISD Board will hold a regular meeting on June 10, 2024, starting with a closed session for personnel, legal, safety, and student matters. After reconvening, the board will elect officers, recognize honorees, and hear public comments. The consent agenda includes budget amendments, financials, minutes, investment policy, professional development plan, and business procedures manual. Action items include approving a policy update, HVAC replacement at Hartford, ranking bidders for Jefferson Technology Center parking improvements, and naming the Shotwell Annex after Coach John McCabe.
- Consider approval of HVAC replacement at Hartford
- Ranking of bidders for Proposal #018, 23-24 Parking Improvements at Jefferson Technology Center
- Consider naming Shotwell Annex after Coach John McCabe
- Approve budget amendments and April financials
- Annual review and approval of District Investment Policy CDA
The provided document contains no record of actions, votes, or discussions. It consists of system maintenance notices and navigational links.
Workshop Meeting
The Abilene ISD Board of Trustees is holding a workshop meeting to discuss the FY 2025 budget, teacher incentive allotment, compensation plans, an Office of Innovation update, and discipline and behavior supports. The board will also review the agenda for the June 10 regular meeting, which includes items on HVAC replacement at Hartford, parking improvements at Jefferson Technology Center, and naming the Shotwell Annex after Coach John McCabe. A closed session is scheduled for legal consultation regarding the Hendrick v. Abilene ISD lawsuit.
- FY 2025 budget workshop presentation
- Teacher Incentive Allotment annual update
- Compensation plan overview
- HVAC replacement at Hartford
- Parking improvements at Jefferson Technology Center
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Special Called Meeting
The Abilene Independent School District Board is holding a special called meeting. The board will hear public comments, then adjourn to closed session to consult with legal counsel regarding the lawsuit Hendrick Health v. Abilene ISD et al. After reconvening, the board may take action on matters discussed during the closed session.
- Closed session consultation with legal counsel on Hendrick Health v. Abilene ISD et al.
- Possible board action on items covered during closed session
- Public oral communication period
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Special Called Meeting
The Abilene ISD Board of Trustees is holding a special called meeting to canvass and certify the results of the May 4, 2024 board election. The agenda also includes public comment and adjournment, with no other substantive items.
- Canvass and certify May 4, 2024 Board of Trustees election results
- Public oral communication
- Call to order and adjournment
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Regular Meeting
The Abilene ISD Board will hold a regular meeting on May 6, 2024, starting with a closed session for personnel, legal, real property, safety, and student matters. In open session, the board will consider resolutions to begin the sale of Fannin Elementary School and Woodson Early Childhood Center, along with consent agenda items including budget amendments, financials, and contracts. The meeting also includes recognitions, public comment, and reports on a pay plan study and budget workshop.
- Resolution to initiate sale of Fannin Elementary School at 2726 N. 18th Street
- Resolution to initiate sale of Woodson Early Childhood Center at 520 N. 9th Street
- Approval of Job Order Contract for Asbestos Abatement, Proposal 015, 23-24
- Approval of Job Order Contract for Commercial Fencing, Proposal 016, 23-24
- Approval of Head Start/Early Head Start COLA Adjustment
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Workshop Meeting
The Abilene ISD board is holding a workshop to discuss policy updates, professional development, the System of Great Schools, and a Head Start COLA adjustment. They will also review items for the May 6 regular meeting, including resolutions to begin the sale of two school properties. No final votes are expected at this workshop.
- Resolution to initiate sale of Fannin Elementary School at 2726 N. 18th Street
- Resolution to initiate sale of Woodson Early Childhood Center at 520 N. 9th Street
- Job order contract for asbestos abatement (Proposal 015, 23-24)
- Job order contract for commercial fencing (Proposal 016, 23-24)
- Head Start/Early Head Start COLA adjustment
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Special Called Meeting
The Abilene ISD Board of Trustees is holding a special called meeting to discuss and potentially hire a new superintendent. The board will first hear public comments, then adjourn to closed session to consult with the district attorney and consider candidates for the superintendent position. After reconvening, the board will consider hiring the selected candidate.
- Public oral communication session
- Closed session for attorney consultation (Texas Gov't Code §551.071)
- Closed session to consider superintendent candidates (Texas Gov't Code §551.074)
- Discussion and consideration of candidates for superintendent
- Consider hiring for the position of school superintendent
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Regular Meeting
The Abilene ISD Board of Trustees will hold a budget workshop and discuss surplus facilities before entering closed session for personnel, legal, real property, safety, and student matters. In open session, the board will consider budget amendments, February financials, instructional materials, and job order contracts for flooring, roof repair, and concrete services. The board will also recognize student and staff achievements and hear public comments.
- Budget workshop and surplus facilities discussion
- Approval of budget amendments and February financials
- Job order contracts for flooring, roof repair, and concrete services
- Approval of Proclamation 2024 Recommended Materials Selection
- Personnel recommendations and professional employment contracts
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Special Called Meeting
The Abilene ISD Board is holding a special called meeting to conduct closed-session interviews and discussions of superintendent candidates, and may name a lone finalist and delegate contract negotiation authority. Public comment is taken before the closed session, and the board reconvenes afterward to consider naming the finalist and authorizing contract talks.
- Closed session under Texas Gov't Code §551.071 for attorney consultation
- Closed session under §551.074 for personnel matters
- Interview candidates for Superintendent of Schools position
- Consider naming lone finalist for superintendent position
- Consider delegating authority to negotiate superintendent contract
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Special Called Meeting
The Abilene ISD Board is holding a special called meeting to conduct interviews and discuss candidates for the Superintendent of Schools position. The board will first hear public comments, then adjourn to closed session for the interviews and deliberations, before reconvening to adjourn the meeting.
- Interview candidate(s) for the Superintendent of Schools Position
- Discussion and consideration of candidate(s) for the position of Superintendent
- Closed session under Texas Government Code § 551.074 for personnel matters
- Closed session under Texas Government Code § 551.071 for attorney consultation
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Special Called Meeting
The Abilene ISD Board is holding a special called meeting to conduct interviews and discuss candidates for the Superintendent of Schools position. The board will first hear public comments, then adjourn to closed session for the interviews and deliberations, before reconvening to adjourn the meeting. No votes or decisions are listed on the agenda.
- Special called meeting on April 2, 2024 at 5:15 PM
- Public oral communication period
- Closed session to consult with district attorney
- Closed session to interview superintendent candidates
- Closed session to discuss and consider superintendent candidates
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Special Called Meeting
The Abilene ISD board is holding a special called meeting to conduct interviews and discuss candidates for the superintendent position. The substantive work occurs in closed session, with only procedural items (call to order, public comment, reconvene, adjourn) open to the public.
- Interview candidate(s) for Superintendent of Schools Position
- Discussion and consideration of candidate(s) for Superintendent
- Closed session under Texas Government Code § 551.071 (attorney consultation)
- Closed session under Texas Government Code § 551.074 (personnel matters)
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Special Called Meeting
This is a special called meeting of the Abilene ISD board. The board will hear public comments, then adjourn to closed session to consult with the district attorney and discuss candidates for the superintendent position. After closed session, the board will reconvene and adjourn.
- Closed session to discuss superintendent candidates
- Closed session for attorney consultation under Texas Gov't Code §551.071
- Closed session for personnel matters under Texas Gov't Code §551.074
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Special Called Meeting
The Abilene ISD board is holding a special called meeting to conduct interviews and discuss candidates for the superintendent position, all in closed session. The only public portions are the call to order, public comment, and adjournment.
- Closed session to consult with district attorney under Texas Government Code § 551.071
- Closed session to consider appointment, employment, evaluation, reassignment, duties, discipline, or dismissal of a public officer or employee under § 551.074
- Interview candidate(s) for the Superintendent of Schools Position
- Discussion and consideration of candidate(s) for the Position of Superintendent
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Special Called Meeting
The Abilene ISD board is holding a special called meeting to conduct interviews and discuss candidates for the Superintendent of Schools position. The board will enter closed session for these personnel matters, then reconvene to adjourn. No other substantive action is listed on the agenda.
- Closed session to interview superintendent candidates
- Closed session to discuss and consider superintendent candidates
- Consultation with district attorney under Texas Government Code § 551.071
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Special Called Meeting
The Abilene ISD Board of Trustees is holding a special called meeting to conduct closed-session interviews and discussions regarding candidates for the Superintendent of Schools position. The board will also consult with the district's attorney on a legal matter. No public action on the superintendent selection is listed on the agenda.
- Closed session to interview candidates for Superintendent of Schools
- Closed session to discuss and consider superintendent candidates
- Closed session to consult with district attorney under Texas Government Code § 551.071
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Special Called Meeting
This is a special called meeting of the Abilene ISD Board of Trustees. The board will hear public comments, then adjourn to closed session to consult with the district attorney and to review and discuss applications for the position of Superintendent of Schools. No votes or decisions are listed on the agenda.
- Closed session under Texas Government Code § 551.071 for attorney consultation
- Closed session under § 551.074 for personnel matters
- Review and discuss candidate applications for Superintendent of Schools
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Special Called Meeting
The Abilene Independent School District board will hold a special meeting to consider a Level III grievance filed by a parent. The board will discuss the matter in a closed session with its attorney before reconvening to take action. No other substantive items are listed on the agenda.
- Consideration of a Level III Grievance of a Parent
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Regular Meeting
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Regular Meeting
The Abilene ISD Board will hold a public hearing on the 2022-2023 Texas Academic Performance Report. The consent agenda includes approval of budget amendments, December financials, and the order for the May 4, 2024, School Board Election. The Board will also vote on a contract with the Taylor County Elections Office for joint election services and proposed polling places.
- Public hearing on the 2022-2023 Texas Academic Performance Report
- Approval of the Order calling for the May 4, 2024, School Board Election
- Approval of Agreement and Contract with Taylor County Elections Office for Joint Election Service
- Approval of Proposed Polling Places for the Joint Election on May 4, 2024
- Consideration of adoption of Policy GKG (LOCAL) regarding Human Resources
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Workshop Meeting
The Abilene ISD Board will hold a workshop to discuss policy updates, including the use of chaplains (SB 763), the 2024-2025 budget calendar, and the System of Great Schools North Star Goal. They will also review items for the upcoming regular meeting on February 5, 2024, including a public hearing on the Texas Academic Performance Report, consent agenda items, and business items requiring board action.
- TASB Policy Update 122
- Policy GKG (LOCAL) adoption
- Resolution regarding use of chaplains (SB 763)
- Order calling May 4, 2024 school board election
- Agreement with Taylor County Elections Office for joint election services
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Special Called Meeting
The Abilene ISD Board is holding a special called meeting with public comment, then adjourning to closed session to consult with the district attorney and discuss personnel matters. The main focus is the superintendent search, including reviewing survey data, developing a candidate profile, and finalizing the search timeline. No votes or decisions are listed on the agenda.
- Closed session to consider hiring a Superintendent
- Review data from survey, meetings, and Board
- Develop profile of Superintendent
- Finalize timeline of Superintendent Search
- Consultation with District's attorney under Texas Government Code § 551.071
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Workshop and Regular Meeting
The Abilene ISD Board will hold a workshop and regular meeting to discuss and vote on several items, including the Head Start/Early Head Start refunding proposal, budget amendments, and personnel contracts. The board will also hear reports on construction, student behavior, and an intruder detection audit, and may take action on items discussed in closed session.
- Head Start/Early Head Start Refunding Proposal for 2024-2025
- Budget Amendments
- November Financials
- 2021-2022 Shotwell Complex Financial Report
- Intruder Detection Audit Findings
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