Abilene USD 435 public meetings in 2025
25 substantive meetings from 2025, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
December Regular Board Meeting
The Board of Education will consider approving the 2024-2025 audit report from Varney & Associates. The meeting includes discussions on health insurance consulting, driver's education fees, and a first read of several KASB policy revisions. The board will also review 2026-2027 grade level capacity numbers for nonresident student enrollment.
- Approval of $1,048 donation for special education and $1,000 grant for AHS HOSA mental health initiative
- Proposal to seek written bids for a health insurance consulting firm
- Review of driver's education participation fee adjustments
- Proposed inclement weather compensation policy for the classified handbook
- Request to hire an additional Forensics coach for the 2025-26 school year
Special Board Meeting
The Board of Education will hold a special meeting to continue discussions on 2025-26 strategic planning and goal setting. This session follows a previous work study meeting held on October 30.
- 2025-26 Strategic Planning & Goal Setting work study session
November Regular Board Meeting
The Abilene USD 435 Board of Education will discuss facility upgrades and a privately funded wrestling practice facility. The board will also consider a first read of the Parent-Family Engagement Policy and a second read of Concussion Handbook amendments.
- Recommendation for Abilene Middle School elevator replacement
- Plans for a privately funded Wrestling Practice Facility
- Approval of $1,000 donation from Community Foundation of Dickinson County and $590.01 grant for AHS Culinary Program
- Request to change AHS course name from Weight Training to Weights and Conditioning
- Request to dispose of or sell surplus school items
Special Board Meeting
The Abilene USD 435 Board will hold a special meeting to discuss the district’s 2025-2026 strategic planning and goals during a work/study session. The meeting is procedural except for this discussion; no formal decisions are listed on the agenda.
October Regular Board Meeting
The Abilene USD 435 Board of Education will discuss and potentially approve an updated Suicide Prevention, Intervention & Reintegration Protocol and a revised Concussion Handbook. The board will also recognize the district's Teachers of the Year, hear a presentation on a privately funded wrestling facility, and accept over $14,000 in donations for various programs.
- First read of updated Suicide Prevention, Intervention & Reintegration Protocol
- First read of revised Concussion Handbook amendment
- Donations totaling $14,080 from Zoetis, Beck's Seed, Healthworks, Dorothy Holmstrom, Dickinson County Community Foundation, Holm Automotive, and Community Foundation of Dickinson County
- Recognition of Nicole Demars (Elementary Teacher of the Year) and Tim Wilkins (Secondary Teacher of the Year)
- Presentation on a privately funded wrestling practice facility
Regular Board Meeting
The Abilene Unified School District Board of Education will consider adopting the 2025-2026 budget and a 32% Local Option Budget resolution. The agenda also includes several grant approvals, student travel requests, and updates to district policy and course names.
- Adoption of 32% Local Option Budget Resolution for the 2025-2026 school year
- $4700 Dollar General Literacy Grant for Geode decodable readers at McKinley Elementary
- $2386.50 Kansas Waste Tire Grant for McKinley playground picnic tables and benches
- $1250 memorial tree donation from the AHS Class of 1981
- Approval of AHS out-of-state student travel requests for 2025-2026
April Regular Board Meeting
The Abilene USD 435 Board of Education is holding a special meeting to conduct a required Revenue Neutral Rate hearing. The board will consider and vote on a resolution to exceed the revenue neutral tax rate to finance the 2025-2026 budget. The meeting includes procedural items such as agenda approval and adjournment.
- Consideration and possible adoption of Resolution #09082025 to exceed the Revenue Neutral Tax Rate for the 2025-2026 budget
- Roll call vote required on exceeding the revenue neutral rate
- Public hearing on the 2025-2026 budget and revenue neutral rate notice
April Regular Board Meeting
The Abilene USD 435 Board of Education will hold a public hearing on the proposed 2025-2026 budget. The board will also consider a second reading and vote on placing building-specific needs assessments and state assessment reviews on the district website, as required by Kansas law.
- Public hearing on the 2025-2026 budget
- Second read and action on Building Specific Needs Assessments and State Assessments Review
- Proposed action to place needs assessments and state assessment documentation on the district website
Regular Board Meeting
The Board of Education will preview the 2025-2026 budget and vote to publish the Budget Hearing and Revenue Neutral Rate notices. They will also consider approving updated handbooks, including a cell phone policy change for Abilene High School, and discuss ending weekly spelling tests in grades K-5. The meeting includes consent agenda items for financial reports and personnel updates.
- Vote to publish 2025-2026 Budget Hearing and Revenue Neutral Rate notices
- Approval of updated Certified Handbook and AHS Student Handbook cell phone policy
- Discussion of K-5 shift away from weekly spelling tests based on Science of Reading
- Update on uncertainty surrounding federal funding for the ABC program
- Transition from BoardDocs to Diligent Community online platform in September 2025
April Regular Board Meeting
The Abilene USD 435 Board of Education will hold a special meeting on August 11, 2025, at Abilene High School. The main item is a tour of the ongoing 3rd floor construction project. The board will also vote on approving the agenda and adjourning the meeting.
- Tour of the 3rd floor construction project at Abilene High School
- Vote to approve the meeting agenda
- Vote to adjourn the meeting
April Regular Board Meeting
The Board of Education will meet for a special session focused on board goal setting. Alma Henry from the Kansas Association of School Boards will lead the session with Superintendent Dana Sprinkle.
- Board goal setting session with Superintendent Dana Sprinkle and Alma Henry
April Regular Board Meeting
The Board of Education will discuss the 2025-2026 budget development process and the impact of lost grant funds on before and after school programming. The meeting includes annual organizational approvals and a review of 2024 state assessment results.
- Proposed fee increase for ABC Before and After School Program for PK-8 students
- Approval of a 70 cents per mile POV mileage reimbursement rate
- Bid acceptance for 6 high-efficiency tankless water heaters at AHS
- Authorization to access the $1,000,000 Contingency Reserve Fund
- Review of updated pricing for Family Athletic Passes
April Regular Board Meeting
The Abilene USD 435 Board of Education will vote on compensation increases for returning classified employees and administrators, approve 2025-2026 meal prices, and consider a property-casualty insurance renewal. The board will also review spring 2025 FastBridge assessment results and take a first read on KASB policy updates tied to recent legislation.
- Vote on raises for returning classified employees and administrators
- Approval of 2025-2026 student and staff meal prices
- Renewal of property/casualty/workers comp insurance with Smart Insurance
- Out-of-state FFA trips to Washington D.C. and Akron, Colorado
- First read of KASB policy updates, including new policy on enrollment of military students
April Regular Board Meeting
The Abilene Unified School District Board of Education will consider approving a new personnel agreement with teachers, who completed their vote on May 23. The board will also review and vote on a personnel update list covering staff changes. The special meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, May 27, 2025, at 7:00 a.m.
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2012- 2025
The Board of Education is holding a special meeting to discuss and potentially approve personnel changes. The meeting includes a waiver signing and agenda approval.
- Approval of personnel changes
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2012- 2025
The Board of Education will discuss the third-floor renovation of the high school and consider a food service management contract with Opaa!. The board is also deciding on funding for the Parents As Teachers program and sports medicine services.
- Proposed $59,105 contribution to the Parents As Teachers Program for 2025-2026
- Service contract proposal with Opaa! Food Service Management Company for 2025-2026
- 2025-2026 School Sports Medicine Agreement with Memorial Health Systems totaling $26,078
- Presentation on AHS 3rd floor renovations starting at the end of May
- Acceptance of a $1,500 anonymous donation for student meals and $761.84 for Abilene FFA
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2012- 2025
The Board of Education will decide on a health insurance bid from Blue Cross / Blue Shield of Kansas for the 2025-2026 school year. The board is also considering the establishment of a Jobs for America's Graduates (JAG) program at Abilene High School. Additionally, members will review a 5-year professional development plan and student handbooks.
- Proposed health insurance bid from Blue Cross / Blue Shield of Kansas
- Proposed JAG program for Abilene High School starting fall 2025-2026
- KASB membership renewal of $11,141.99 and Legal Assistance fund renewal of $2,750
- Grants totaling $25,000 for After School Program, behavior stores, and Science Summer Academy
- Donation of $2,081 from Curtis and Sandy Rein for AHS Wrestling mats
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2012- 2025
The Abilene Unified School District Board of Education will hold a special meeting on April 2, 2025, to consider and possibly approve personnel changes. The agenda includes opening procedures, a personnel update, and adjournment.
- Consideration of personnel changes (list subject to change until meeting time)
- Approval of the meeting agenda
- Board will sign a waiver
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2012- 2025
The Abilene Board of Education will discuss setting a 32% Local Option Budget (LOB) for the 2025-2026 school year, up from the current 30%. The board will also consider establishing a JAG program at the high school, approve E-Rate technology projects, and review a pre-budget workshop summary including deferred maintenance and technology costs.
- Consider raising Local Option Budget authority to 32% (currently 30%)
- Consider establishing a Jobs for America's Graduates (JAG) program at Abilene High School
- Approve E-Rate projects' cost as presented
- Approve out-of-state travel for FCCLA National Leadership Conference (Orlando, FL) and AHS Physics field trip (Kansas City, MO)
- Update on assistant superintendent search following Dana Sprinkle's promotion
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2012- 2025
The Abilene USD 435 Board of Education will hold a special meeting to discuss estimated funding and spending priorities for the 2025-2026 school year. The work session is intended to help district staff prioritize budget lines as budget development begins. No votes on the budget itself are scheduled.
- 2025-2026 budget planning work session
- Discussion of estimated funding and spending considerations
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2012- 2025
The Abilene USD 435 Board of Education will consider approving a plan to make up time after seven snow days this school year. The district must meet minimum instructional hours: 1,086 for seniors and 1,116 for other students. The board will also vote on personnel changes.
- Vote on a plan to make up 7 snow days to meet KSDE hourly requirements
- Approval of personnel changes
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2012- 2025
The Abilene USD 435 Board of Education will consider updating science graduation requirements to match state standards and review a draft 2026-2027 district calendar. The board will also vote on adding a digital media course at the middle school, approving out-of-state travel for FFA and choir, and restructuring cheerleader coaching contracts.
- Proposed update to science graduation requirements for Abilene High School
- First read of the 2026-2027 district calendar
- Request to add a Digital Media course for 8th graders at Abilene Middle School
- Out-of-state travel requests: FFA to Oklahoma, AHS Singers to Kansas City Royals game and Carnegie Hall
- Donations totaling over $15,000 accepted for science dept., playground, and other programs
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2012- 2025
The Abilene USD 435 Board of Education is holding a special meeting to discuss the assistant superintendent position. The meeting includes procedural items such as calling the meeting to order and approving the agenda.
- Discussion of assistant superintendent position
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2012- 2025
The Abilene USD 435 Board of Education will hold a special meeting to discuss the interview process and schedule for hiring an Assistant Superintendent. The board may also enter executive session before adjourning.
- Review of Assistant Superintendent interview process and schedule
- Possible executive session for personnel matters
- Approval of the meeting agenda
- Meeting adjournment
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2012- 2025
The Board of Education will elect a president and vice-president and establish the 2025 regular meeting schedule. The meeting includes a presentation on a Power School data breach and a review of the district's deferred maintenance plan through 2040-2041.
- Approval of $17,999 anonymous grant for a plasma cutter
- Approval of $1,000 Youth Grant for AHS Adulting 101 project
- Approval of $856.25 donation from Knights of Columbus for Special Ed
- Review of 11 policy revisions, 2 new policies, and 2 deleted policies from KASB
- Presentation by Technology Director Mike Liby regarding Power School data breach