Abilene ISD superintendent speeds up change with safety focus, budget reforms & community engagement [Video]

ABILENE, Texas (KTAB/KRBC) — Six months have passed since the Abilene Independent School District (AISD) welcomed new superintendent Dr. John Kuhn, who is implementing changes in the district, including new signage and a concrete plan for the upcoming school year.

Kuhn said change has always been in AISD, now he is just expediting it.

“One of the weaknesses, I guess, that I see coming into Abilene is that they’ve had an appetite for transformation and change, but it’s been pretty slow,” Kuhn said.

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One of the key changes he aims to implement is subtle yet significant, focusing on enhancing school safety. Abilene ISD is already familiar with the School Marshal program, which involves arming certain school personnel. However, visitors are often unaware of this program because there are no visible signs indicating its presence.

Kuhn said he wants to add …