Abilene Independent School District public meetings in 2025
29 substantive meetings from 2025, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Regular Meeting
The Abilene Independent School District board will meet December 8, 2025 to act on budget amendments, accept October financials, approve the 2026–27 academic calendar, and modify the current-year Stafford Elementary calendar. The board will also hold a public hearing on the district’s Texas FIRST financial accountability rating and consider personnel and library-material actions.
- Approve budget amendments (attachments provided)
- Accept October 2025 financials
- Approve 2026–27 AISD Academic Calendar
- Amend 2025–26 Stafford Elementary Academic Calendar
- Public hearing on 2024–25 School FIRST financial accountability rating
The provided document contains no record of actions, votes, or discussions. It consists of system maintenance notices and navigation links.
Workshop Meeting
The Abilene Independent School District Board will hold a workshop meeting to discuss several administrative and operational items. The session includes reviews of the upcoming academic calendar and specific campus designations.
- 2026-2027 AISD Academic Calendar
- Purchasing Cooperative Fees paid from September 1, 2024, to August 31, 2025
- District of Innovation plan
- Resource Campus Designation for Stafford Elementary
- Updates to Policy EIC (LOCAL)
The provided minutes contain no record of actions, votes, or discussions. The document consists of system maintenance notices and navigational links.
Special Meeting
The Abilene Independent School District Board will meet to consider approvals for a new K-8 math curriculum and the Martinez Elementary School Turnaround Plan (TAP). The Board will also review a grant application and a resolution honoring two students.
- Approval of K-8 Math Curriculum
- Approval of Martinez Elementary School Turnaround Plan (TAP)
- Approval of LASO Cycle 4 Grant Application
- Resolution honoring Abilene High School students Abby Bryan and Landon Vaughn
- Information presentation on the Annual School Plan
The provided document contains no record of actions, votes, or discussions. It consists of system maintenance notices and meeting metadata.
Special Called Meeting
The Abilene Independent School District board will hold a special meeting to certify the results of the November 4, 2025 Voter Approval Tax Ratification Election (VATRE). No other substantive items are listed on the agenda.
- Certify VATRE 2025 results (Jones County and Abilene ISD precincts)
- Review official cumulative and precinct-level election results
The provided document contains no record of actions, discussions, or decisions. It consists of system navigation menus and maintenance notices.
Regular Meeting
The Abilene Independent School District board will hold its regular November meeting, including a closed session for personnel, legal, safety, and student matters. During the open session, the board will consider budget amendments, September financials, and votes for the Jones County Appraisal District Board of Directors.
- Approval of budget amendments with attached reports
- Acceptance of September 2025 financials
- Votes for Jones County Appraisal District Board of Directors
- Resource Campus Designation presentation
- Advanced Placement Program update
The provided document contains no record of actions, votes, or discussions. It consists of system maintenance notices and navigational links.
Board Training Meeting
The Board of Trustees will meet for training and potential closed-session discussions. The meeting includes a session for public oral communication and a training segment titled SGS Board Pathway Training.
- SGS Board Pathway Training
- Closed session regarding personnel matters
- Closed session regarding pending or contemplated litigation
- Closed session regarding the value, exchange, or disposition of real property
The provided minutes for the November 6, 2025, Board Training Meeting contain no record of actions, votes, or decisions.
Regular Meeting
The Board will conduct a public hearing and consider a resolution regarding the District of Innovation for Abilene Independent School District. The meeting includes reports on academic performance and intruder detection audit findings. The Board will also consider several appointments and contracts.
- Public hearing and potential resolution for District of Innovation
- Appointment of a District of Innovation Planning Committee
- Consideration of a contract with Gymnastics Sport Center
- Nominations for the Jones County Appraisal District Board of Directors
- Approval of the Investment Report for the quarter ending August 31, 2025
The provided document contains no record of actions, votes, or discussions. It consists of system maintenance notices and navigation links for the BoardBook platform.
Workshop Meeting
The Abilene Independent School District board holds a workshop meeting to review Measures of Academic Progress (MAP) assessments, a Quality Seats Analysis, and updates from the School Library Advisory Council. The board will also preview items for the October 6 regular meeting, including a public hearing on the District of Innovation.
- Review of MAP Growth Assessments with provided presentation materials
- Quality Seats Analysis (QSA) presentation for discussion
- School Library Advisory Council (SLAC) updates and membership considerations
- Public hearing scheduled for October 6 on District of Innovation
- Adoption of a resolution for District of Innovation planned
The provided minutes contain no record of discussions, proposals, or decisions. The document consists of system maintenance notices and navigational links.
Regular Meeting
The Abilene ISD Board will hold a regular meeting to discuss and vote on several items, including a sewer line replacement contract for Alcorta Elementary School, policy updates, and personnel recommendations. The board will also review financial reports, academic performance, and audit summaries. Closed session discussions will cover personnel matters, legal advice, and safety/security issues.
- Contract for sewer line replacement at Alcorta Elementary School (amount not exceeding statutory threshold)
- Approval of revised Policy CV (LOCAL)
- Ratification of new Director of Accounting employment
- Appointment of new School Marshals
- Rejection of all bids for sale of Fannin Elementary (2726 N. 18th St., Abilene, TX 79603)
The provided document contains no record of actions, votes, or discussions. It consists of system maintenance notices and navigational links.
Workshop Meeting
The Abilene Independent School District board holds a workshop meeting to review draft items for the 2026–2027 academic calendar, Head Start governance and training plans, the School Health Advisory Council’s annual report, and the district communications department’s annual report. No formal votes are scheduled at this workshop.
- 2026–2027 AISD Academic Calendar review
- Head Start Governance and ERSEA Training presentation
- School Health Advisory Council (SHAC) Annual Report
- Communications Department 2025 annual report
- Ratification of new Director of Accounting (Regular Meeting Sept 8)
The provided document contains no record of discussions, proposals, or decisions. The minutes are procedural or empty.
Special Budget and Tax Rate Meeting
The Abilene Independent School District board holds a special meeting to discuss and vote on the 2025-26 budgets, tax rate, and a November 4 voter-approved tax rate election. Public input will be received during a hearing on the proposed budget and tax rate.
- Approve 2025-26 Student Code of Conduct
- Consider approval of Proposed Local Policy FNCE
- Adopt 2024-25 FY Budget Amendments
- Adopt 2025-26 budgets for General Fund, Student Nutrition Fund, Debt Service Fund and Internal Service Fund
- Adopt ordinance setting 2025-26 tax rate and approve VATRE election for November 4, 2025
The provided document contains no record of actions, votes, or discussions. It consists of system maintenance notices and navigational links.
Regular Meeting
The Board will review the 2025-2026 employee compensation plan and hazardous bus routes. Other business includes approving district improvement plans and a bank depository contract extension.
- 2025-2026 AISD Employee Compensation Plan
- Contract with Superior Texas for approximately $800.00 to dispose of instructional materials
- 2025-2026 Hazardous Bus Routes
- Bank Depository Contract extension
- District and Campus Improvement Plans
The provided document contains no records of actions, votes, or discussions. It consists of system maintenance notices and navigational links.
Board Training Meeting
The Board of Trustees will meet for a training session and may hold a closed session to discuss personnel, legal matters, and real property. The meeting includes a period for oral communication from the public.
- SGS Board Pathway Training
- Closed session regarding personnel (Section 551.074)
- Closed session regarding pending or contemplated litigation (Section 551.071)
- Closed session regarding value, exchange, or disposition of real property (Section 551.072)
The provided minutes consist of a meeting agenda and record no substantive decisions, votes, or actions taken.
Workshop Meeting
The Abilene ISD Board of Trustees will hold a workshop meeting to review FY26 budget proposals, employee compensation changes, and policy updates. At the following regular meeting on August 11, the board will vote on approving the 2025-2026 employee compensation plan, hazardous bus routes, and a bank depository contract.
- Vote on 2025-2026 AISD Employee Compensation Plan
- Consider approval of 2025-2026 Hazardous Bus Routes
- Discuss and vote on Bank Depository Contract
- Review FY26 Budget Workshop materials
- Review TASB Policy Updates 125 and EFB (LOCAL)
The provided document contains no record of actions, discussions, or decisions. The text consists of system maintenance notices and navigation links.
Special Meeting
The Abilene ISD Board will meet in a special session to decide on three key items: disposal of outdated SAVVAS reading materials, acceptance of a $500,000 donation, and naming rights for a new baseball locker room at Abilene High School. The meeting also includes a closed session for personnel and legal discussions.
- Approval of disposal of SAVVAS Reading Language Arts Materials
- Possible acceptance of a $500,000 donation
- Possible naming of a new baseball locker room facility at Abilene High School
The provided document contains no record of actions, votes, or discussions. The minutes are procedural or empty.
Workshop and Regular Meeting
The Board will conduct workshops on the FY26 budget, employee compensation, and student conduct. The meeting includes a public hearing regarding the Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA) application and votes on budget amendments and district policies.
- Public hearing on Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA) Application
- Consideration of FY26 Budget Workshop and Budget Amendments
- Approval of Transfer Policies FDA and FDB
- Contract for Education Service Center Region 14 for 2025-2026
- Request for Bilingual Program Sign On Bonus
The provided document contains no record of actions, votes, or discussions. It consists of system maintenance notices and navigation links for the BoardBook portal.
Regular Meeting
The Abilene Independent School District board will hold a regular meeting on June 9, 2025, to vote on personnel actions, including a recommendation to send a termination notice to James Smith for good cause. The board will also consider budget amendments, financial reports, policy updates, and the selection of an auditor for an efficiency audit.
- Consider approval of budget amendments
- Consider accepting April 2025 financials
- Consider approval of District Investment Policy CDA
- Consider approval of Business Procedures Manual
- Consider approval of Policy ELA (LOCAL)
The provided document contains no record of actions, votes, or discussions. It consists of system maintenance notices and navigational links.
Workshop Meeting
The Board will conduct a workshop to discuss the FY26 budget, a TASB pay plan, and intruder detection audit findings. The meeting also includes a review of the agenda for the June 9 regular meeting, where the Board may select an auditor for a district efficiency audit.
- FY26 Budget Workshop
- TASB Pay Plan discussion
- Intruder Detection Audit findings
- Policy DEC (LOCAL) regarding use of personal days
- Selection of an auditor for a district efficiency audit
The provided document contains no record of discussions, motions, or decisions. The text consists of system maintenance notices and navigation links.
Special Meeting
The Abilene Independent School District board will hold a special meeting to consider personnel actions in a closed session. After reconvening, the board may take official action on items discussed privately, including the hiring of an Elementary Principal.
- Consider hiring an Elementary Principal (V.A.I)
The provided document contains no record of actions, votes, or discussions. It consists of system maintenance notices and navigation links for the BoardBook portal.
Regular Meeting
The Abilene Independent School District board will meet May 5, 2025, to decide on accepting a donated property at 289 Pine St. and vote on budget amendments. The agenda also includes routine approvals like monthly financials, prior meeting minutes, and curriculum policies, along with recognitions for student achievements.
- Accept donation of land at 289 Pine St., Abilene, TX 79601 via general warranty deed
- Approve budget amendments (attachments provided)
- Approve March 2025 financials
- Approve Spanish RLA curriculum pilot
- Approve policy FMH (LOCAL) on commencement exercises
The provided document contains no record of actions, votes, or discussions. It consists of system maintenance notices and navigation links.
Workshop Meeting
The Board of Trustees will conduct a workshop to discuss school finance, curriculum pilots, and local policy updates. The meeting also includes a review of the agenda for the May 5 regular meeting.
- School Finance 101 presentation
- Spanish Bluebonnet Pilot for Spanish RLA Curriculum
- Policy DEC (LOCAL) regarding use of personal days
- Policy FMH (LOCAL) regarding commencement exercises
- VATRE facts discussion
The provided minutes contain no record of actions, discussions, or decisions. The document consists of system navigation links and maintenance notices.
Regular Meeting
The Board of Trustees will meet to discuss school renaming, budget amendments, and the adoption of a new Reading Language Arts curriculum for grades 6-8. The meeting also includes a review of February financials and the selection of an auditor.
- Renaming of Mann Middle School
- Adoption of Reading Language Arts Curriculum for Grades 6-8
- Approval of Group Medical Insurance for 2026
- Job Order Contract for Commercial Fencing and Installation (Proposal 014, 24-25)
- Job Order Contract for Concrete Services (Proposal 013, 24-25)
The provided document contains only system maintenance notices and meeting metadata. No substantive decisions, votes, or discussions were recorded in the text.
Workshop Meeting
The board is conducting a workshop to discuss the FY26 budget, group medical insurance, and curriculum adoption. The meeting also includes a review of the agenda for the upcoming regular meeting on April 7, 2025.
- FY26 Budget Workshop
- Group Medical Insurance Proposal for 2026
- Adoption of Reading Language Arts Curriculum for Grades 6-8
- Renaming of Mann Middle School
- Job Order Contracts for commercial fencing (Proposal 014) and concrete services (Proposal 013)
The provided minutes contain no record of discussions, proposals, or decisions. The document consists of system maintenance notices and navigational links.
Workshop and Regular Meeting
The Abilene Independent School District board will hold a workshop and regular meeting to discuss a demographer’s report, policy updates, and a possible vote on joining multi-district litigation over youth social-media use. The board will also consider budget amendments, January 2025 financials, flooring and roof repair contracts, and personnel recommendations.
- Consider approval of budget amendments
- Consider accepting January 2025 financials
- Approve flooring and installation contract #010, 24-25
- Approve roof repair contract #012, 24-25
- Vote on contingent-fee legal services for social-media litigation with Thompson & Horton, LLP, Eiland & Bonnin, PC and O’Hanlon, Demerath & Castillo, PC
The provided document contains no record of actions, votes, or discussions. It consists of system maintenance notices and navigation links for the BoardBook platform.
Regular Meeting
The Board of Trustees will meet to review budget amendments and December 2024 financial reports. The agenda includes decisions on local policies and the approval of Targeted Improvement Plans. A closed session is scheduled to discuss personnel, legal matters, safety, and real property.
- Approval of Budget Amendments
- Acceptance of December 2024 Financials
- Approval of Targeted Improvement Plans (TIP)
- Consideration of Policy FL (LOCAL) regarding Directory Information
- Consideration of Policy DC (LOCAL)
The provided document contains no record of actions, votes, or discussions. It consists of system maintenance notices and navigational links.
Workshop Meeting
The Board will hold a workshop to discuss comprehensive and targeted schools, the 2025-2026 budget calendar, and a Career and Technical Education report. The meeting also includes a review of the agenda for the February 10 regular meeting and a closed session regarding the Superintendent's performance evaluation.
- Review of 2025-2026 Budget Calendar
- Career and Technical Education (CTE) Report
- Proposed revisions to Policy FL (LOCAL) regarding Directory Information
- Discussion of Comprehensive and Targeted Schools
- Superintendent Performance Evaluation and Contract Consideration
The provided document contains no record of actions, votes, or discussions. It consists of system maintenance notices and navigational links.
Special Called Meeting
The Abilene Independent School District board will hold a special called meeting to enter a closed session under Texas law. The board may discuss personnel contracts, superintendent performance evaluations, pending litigation, real property, safety, and student discipline before reconvening to take possible action.
- Closed session under Texas Government Code Chapter 551 for personnel, legal, and student matters
- Possible action on professional employment contracts and superintendent evaluation
- Discussion of pending litigation and real property matters
- Review of safety and student discipline issues
The provided document contains no record of actions, votes, or discussions. It consists of system maintenance notices and navigation links for the BoardBook portal.
Regular Meeting
The Board will hold a public hearing on the 2023-2024 Texas Academic Performance Report. Members will also consider budget amendments, financial reports, and the 2025-2026 academic calendar.
- Public hearing on 2023-2024 Texas Academic Performance Report
- Approval of 2025-2026 AISD Academic School Calendar
- Approval of Budget Amendments and November Financials
- High School Cell Phone Policy Resource Request
- 2025-2026 Head Start/Early Head Start Refunding Proposal
The provided document contains no record of actions, votes, or discussions. It consists of system maintenance notices and navigational links.
Workshop Meeting Cancelled
The board is holding a workshop to discuss Head Start refunding, school designations, and cell phone policies. The meeting also includes a review of the agenda for the regular meeting on January 13, 2025.
- Refunding application and goals for Head Start/Early Head Start
- High School Cell Phone Policy resource request
- TEA Corrective Action Plan (Case #SRDR2024-07-02)
- Public Hearing on 2023-2024 Texas Academic Performance Report
- Approval of the 2025-2026 AISD Academic School Calendar