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Abilene ISD earns A on stateSchool FIRST report; district highlights curriculum gains and early-childhood screening
Summary
CFO Jennifer Hines reported an A (score: 94) on the state's School FIRST financial accountability rating; district leaders described modest indicator reductions but overall fiscal stability. Separately, the board heard early implementation data on the Bluebonnet RLA curriculum and pre-K screening results from the Children's Learning Institute.
Abilene ISD officials told trustees the district earned an A, or "superior achievement," on the Texas School FIRST financial accountability report, and described early classroom and pre-K assessment results tied to new instruction and screening programs.
School FIRST and finance highlights
Jennifer Hines, the district chief financial officer, presented the School FIRST report for the 2023-24 year and said the district received an A with a district score of 94, a four-point improvement from the prior rating. Hines said three indicators (including short-term assets-to-liabilities and administrative-cost ratios) showed small point reductions but remained strong for a district of…
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