October 2020

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Austin ISD Board Approves Public Participation Policy Update

The Austin ISD Board of Trustees approved a policy update to begin accepting general public comment Board information sessions starting in November 2020. 

The policy was updated at the Oct. 26 Regular Voting Meeting. The November Board Information Session will take place Monday, Nov. 2 due to calendar adjustments made to accommodate the Thanksgiving holiday.

Details on general public comment and public testimony: 

General Public Comment

  • Board meeting: Board Information Sessions.

AISD Open for Learning Newsletter: Travis County cases, daily dashboard updates and more! / Boletín informativo del AISD Abierto para el aprendizaje: casos en el condado de Travis, actualizaciones diarias de la página principal ¡y más!

Thank you Austin ISD for your diligence following the health and safety measures necessary to keep our communities safe. / Gracias, Austin ISD, por tu diligencia en seguir las medidas de salud y seguridad necesarias para mantener seguras a nuestras comunidades.

A message from Dr. Elizalde to staff / Un mensaje de la Dra. Elizalde al personal

Dear Team Austin ISD,  The safety and well being of all students and staff are a priority for Austin ISD. The goal is to collaboratively ensure that all students and employees feel safe and secure to effectively navigate the complexities of a new “normal.” Now, more than ever, the need for everyone to work together is critical in serving our students through this challenging time.

Middle School and High School Survey / Encuesta para escuelas secundarias y escuelas preparatorias

Dear Austin ISD, Thank you so much for your continued support of Austin ISD. We appreciate the efforts you have made to have your child adhere to health and safety measures while attending school at our campuses. As we enter into the third week of on-campus instruction, we are seeing the effectiveness of those efforts.

Boo the Flu–Travis ECHS & GPA

Austin ISD, in partnership with Sendero Health Plans, will hold Boo the Flu this Saturday, Oct. 31 from noon to 3 p.m. at Travis Early College High School and the Graduation Preparatory Academy at Travis, 1211 E. Oltorf St. 

Boo the Flu is a drive-thru event where flu shots will be distributed to members of the community who are uninsured or with limited resources, from the safety of their cars. Community resources will be available. People who attend will also have a chance to win prizes that will be raffled off.

Austin ISD Board Approves Public Participation Policy Update / La mesa directiva del Austin ISD aprueba la actualización a la Norma de Participación Pública

The Austin ISD Board of Trustees approved a policy update to begin accepting general public comment Board information sessions starting in November 2020. 

The policy was updated at the Oct. 26 Regular Voting Meeting. General public comment was previously temporarily discontinued due to COVID-19 precautions.