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 "city": "Abilene USD 435",
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 "page": "https://mytown.theboringparts.com/city/dg-abileneschools/",
 "attribution": "MyTown / The Boring Parts — CC BY 4.0. Summaries AI-generated from official sources.",
 "license": "https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/",
 "generated": "2026-08-05",
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   "date": "2026-07-23",
   "body": "Special Board Meeting",
   "headline": "Board to vote on surplus bids and $1,582 donation for school lunch balances",
   "summary": "The Abilene USD 435 Board will meet to approve surplus bids for vehicles and kitchen items, accept a $1,582 donation for outstanding lunch balances, and update the personnel list. The meeting is held at the District Office, 213 North Broadway, on July 23, 2026.",
   "agenda_url": "https://abileneschools.community.diligentoneplatform.com/document/17202/agenda.html",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://abileneschools.community.diligentoneplatform.com/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=1429"
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  {
   "date": "2026-07-13",
   "body": "July Regular Board Meeting",
   "headline": "Board to vote on HVAC replacements, gym repairs, and $5,000 donation",
   "summary": "The Abilene USD 435 Board of Education will meet on July 13, 2026, at 7:00 PM at the District Office (213 North Broadway) to approve routine organizational items, review financial reports, and vote on several key proposals. The board will also discuss budget development for the 2026-27 school year and review policy updates, including a facility dog policy and social media communication guidelines.",
   "agenda_url": "https://abileneschools.community.diligentoneplatform.com/document/17145/agenda.html",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://abileneschools.community.diligentoneplatform.com/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=1426"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-07-13",
   "body": "Special Board Meeting - COPY",
   "headline": null,
   "summary": null,
   "agenda_url": "https://abileneschools.community.diligentoneplatform.com/document/16923/agenda.html",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://abileneschools.community.diligentoneplatform.com/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=420"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-06-08",
   "body": "June Regular Board Meeting",
   "headline": null,
   "summary": null,
   "agenda_url": "https://abileneschools.community.diligentoneplatform.com/document/16928/agenda.html",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://abileneschools.community.diligentoneplatform.com/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=1423"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-05-27",
   "body": "Special Board Meeting",
   "headline": "Board to review 2026-27 personnel agreements and assistant principal hiring",
   "summary": "The Abilene USD 435 school board will meet in a special session to review tentative agreements for the 2026-2027 personnel contract and receive an update on assistant principal interviews at Abilene High School. The board will also consider approving an updated personnel list.",
   "agenda_url": "https://abileneschools.community.diligentoneplatform.com/document/16810/agenda.html",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://abileneschools.community.diligentoneplatform.com/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=1427"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-05-11",
   "body": "Special Board Meeting - COPY",
   "headline": null,
   "summary": null,
   "agenda_url": "https://abileneschools.community.diligentoneplatform.com/document/16715/agenda.html",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://abileneschools.community.diligentoneplatform.com/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=418"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-05-11",
   "body": "May Regular Board Meeting",
   "headline": "Abilene USD 435 to consider 2026-27 school meal pricing and program contracts",
   "summary": "The Board of Education will decide on meal pricing, the OPAA! food management renewal, and the ABC Before and After School program fees for the 2026-27 school year. The board will also review student and staff handbooks and a proposal for Mezzanine Game Night.",
   "agenda_url": "https://abileneschools.community.diligentoneplatform.com/document/16720/agenda.html",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://abileneschools.community.diligentoneplatform.com/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=423"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-04-24",
   "body": "Special Board Meeting",
   "headline": null,
   "summary": null,
   "agenda_url": "https://abileneschools.community.diligentoneplatform.com/document/16547/agenda.html",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://abileneschools.community.diligentoneplatform.com/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=1425"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-04-13",
   "body": "Special Board Meeting - COPY",
   "headline": "USD 435 Board to tour Abilene Middle School",
   "summary": "The Abilene USD 435 Board is holding a special meeting to conduct a building tour of Abilene Middle School. No other substantive items are listed for decision or discussion.",
   "agenda_url": "https://abileneschools.community.diligentoneplatform.com/document/16479/agenda.html",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://abileneschools.community.diligentoneplatform.com/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=417"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-04-13",
   "body": "April Regular Board Meeting",
   "headline": "USD 435 Board to consider MOU with City of Abilene and various donations",
   "summary": "The Board of Education will discuss a Memorandum of Understanding with the City of Abilene and review recommended course fee updates for the 2026-2027 school year. The meeting includes the acceptance of several donations and approval of out-of-state travel for students.",
   "agenda_url": "https://abileneschools.community.diligentoneplatform.com/document/16475/agenda.html",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://abileneschools.community.diligentoneplatform.com/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=422"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-03-27",
   "body": "Special Board Meeting",
   "headline": "Abilene USD 435 Board to consider personnel changes and E-rate funding",
   "summary": "The Board of Education will meet to review a personnel update list and approve the 2026 E-Rate Summary for technology spending. The board will also consider accepting two specific donations for athletic equipment.",
   "agenda_url": "https://abileneschools.community.diligentoneplatform.com/document/16392/agenda.html",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://abileneschools.community.diligentoneplatform.com/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=1424"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-03-09",
   "body": "Special Board Meeting - COPY",
   "headline": "Abilene USD 435 board to tour McKinley Elementary School",
   "summary": "The Abilene USD 435 Board of Education will hold a special meeting to tour McKinley Elementary School as part of a facilities review. No formal decisions are listed on the agenda.",
   "agenda_url": "https://abileneschools.community.diligentoneplatform.com/document/16322/agenda.html",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://abileneschools.community.diligentoneplatform.com/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=416"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-03-09",
   "body": "March Regular Board Meeting",
   "headline": "Board considers increasing local option budget authority to 32.38%",
   "summary": "The Abilene USD 435 Board of Education will discuss financial updates, personnel changes, and several new district accounts. The board is also reviewing a health insurance consultant agreement and a request for an assistant golf coach.",
   "agenda_url": "https://abileneschools.community.diligentoneplatform.com/document/16330/agenda.html",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://abileneschools.community.diligentoneplatform.com/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=421"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-02-09",
   "body": "February Regular Board Meeting",
   "headline": "Board to vote on 2027-2028 school calendar and summer driver’s ed program",
   "summary": "The Abilene USD 435 Board of Education meets to review and act on routine items including approval of the consent agenda, financial reports, and personnel updates. The board will also discuss and vote on the summer 2026 Driver’s Education program enrollment and the recommended 2027–2028 school calendar, which was developed with staff and parent input.",
   "agenda_url": "https://abileneschools.community.diligentoneplatform.com/document/15064/agenda.html",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://abileneschools.community.diligentoneplatform.com/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=419"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-01-12",
   "body": "January Regular Board Meeting",
   "headline": "USD 435 board to elect officers and adopt 2026 meeting schedule",
   "summary": "The Abilene USD 435 Board of Education will hold its January 2026 regular meeting to elect a president and vice-president for the year, adopt a resolution setting its 2026 meeting schedule, and vote on policy revisions from the Kansas Association of School Boards. The board will also consider accepting two grants totaling $6,000 and approve an out-of-district travel request for the FFA welding team.",
   "agenda_url": "https://abileneschools.community.diligentoneplatform.com/document/13900/agenda.html",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://abileneschools.community.diligentoneplatform.com/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=413"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-01-12",
   "body": "Special Board Meeting",
   "headline": "Abilene USD 435 board to tour Kennedy Primary School",
   "summary": "The Abilene USD 435 Board of Education will hold a special meeting to tour Kennedy Primary School at 6:00 PM on January 12, 2026. No formal decisions or votes are scheduled for this meeting.",
   "agenda_url": "https://abileneschools.community.diligentoneplatform.com/document/13894/agenda.html",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://abileneschools.community.diligentoneplatform.com/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=414"
  }
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