Pennsylvania / School Districts / Abington SD
The Abington Board of School Directors voted Feb. 10 to adopt a $216,004,564 preliminary general fund budget for 2026–27 and to authorize the administration to advertise for a referendum-exception related to middle-school debt. The budget assumes a 3.5% Act 1 index and includes a projected 33.59% PSERS contribution rate.
Pennsylvania / School Districts / Abington SD
Board members told students they support peaceful protest while reminding them of attendance rules; public commenters offered both strong support for student civic action and sharp criticism that walkouts are unsafe or inappropriate during school time. The board and superintendent said policies and attendance consequences will be applied consistently.
Pennsylvania / School Districts / Abington SD
The board authorized course additions and renames for grades 6–12, including a leadership‑in‑business course, an algebra & statistics offering, IT renamed to networking and cybersecurity, music course credit adjustments, and the district‑wide adoption of a 'portrait of a graduate.' Dual‑enrollment expansion and access were discussed.
Pennsylvania / School Districts / Abington SD
Abington School District designers told the board the Millersville middle‑school replacement is in schematic design, remains on budget, and targets a March 2027 groundbreaking and June 2029 completion; presenters described a tight buildable zone, field relocations, traffic separation and required permits starting March 2026.
Pennsylvania / School Districts / Abington SD
At its Jan. 27 meeting the Abington board approved multiple routine measures: personnel addendum, the November 2025 financial report, payment of bills, permits and bids, an asbestos remediation contract for McKinley Elementary, the Eastern Center operating/capital budget, a First Student Inc. transportation agreement, and revisions to the district Emergency Operations Plan.
Pennsylvania / School Districts / Abington SD
Abington School District and consultants reviewed the schematic design, site constraints, and community feedback that led to the decision to replace the middle school on the existing site; consultants said design work is on track with permitting targeted for early 2027 and construction completing in mid-2029.
Pennsylvania / School Districts / Abington SD
At its Jan. 13 meeting the Abington Board of School Directors approved minutes, personnel addenda including listed retirements, payments of bills, permits and bid advertisements, awarded two contracts (audio upgrade and emergency water-main repair), certified Sterling Act tax credits for PDE submission and approved confidential student matters including a 45‑day expulsion with cyber-education placement.
Pennsylvania / School Districts / Abington SD
The board received the district’s triennial student wellness assessment required under federal law; Dr. Robert Rosenthal said the review showed the district meets or exceeds federal standards and the administration recommended no modifications to board policy.
Pennsylvania / School Districts / Abington SD
Board received an orientation on the 2026–27 budget calendar. Key compliance dates: preliminary budget posted for public inspection on 01/29/2026, preliminary adoption expected 02/10/2026, proposed final approval 05/12/2026 and final adoption targeted 06/23/2026; Act 1 index discussed.
Pennsylvania / School Districts / Abington SD
District leaders told the board Dec. 9 that Abington exceeded state averages in several measures but saw a roughly 4% decline in ELA this year and persistent gaps for Black students, students with IEPs and English learners; administrators outlined targeted interventions and family supports.