January 2024

Campaign

Join us on our Spring Attendance Campaign: #BetheChange at School Challenge

Everyone matters. Each student’s presence is valued and needed every day at school. Chronic absence rates in all grades across Central Texas have increased at least 8% since 2019 (E3 Alliance). Austin ISD strives for each student to attend school every day to enjoy opportunities for social development and academic success. Calling all students to share their kindness and creativity in encouraging fellow

Board Names Matias Segura as Austin ISD Superintendent (En español)

Dear Austin ISD community,

At the January 25 voting meeting of the Austin ISD Board of Trustees, the board hired Matias Segura as the new Austin ISD Superintendent, approving his contract with a unanimous vote. This is an important moment for our district. After more than 18 months under the leadership of two different interim superintendents, including Mr. Segura, we are excited to have a committed and capable leader for the district and its people.

Austin ISD Board appoints Matias Segura as first homegrown superintendent (En español)

The Austin ISD School Board of Trustees appointed Matias Segura as the district’s superintendent at its regular board voting meeting Thursday.

Segura's deep roots in the Austin ISD community, as both a former student and the son of a longtime teacher, make him uniquely qualified to understand and address the needs of the district.

He attended Kocurek Elementary, Covington Middle School and graduated from James Bowie High School. His mother was a former teacher serving more than four decades at Austin ISD.

Austin ISD Board appoints Matias Segura as first homegrown superintendent

The Austin ISD School Board of Trustees appointed Matias Segura as the district’s superintendent at its regular board voting meeting Thursday.

Segura's deep roots in the Austin ISD community, as both a former student and the son of a longtime teacher, make him uniquely qualified to understand and address the needs of the district.

He attended Kocurek Elementary, Covington Middle School and graduated from James Bowie High School. His mother was a former teacher serving more than four decades at Austin ISD.

FAQ for Lone Finalist

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Lone Finalist FAQs

Lone Superintendent Candidate Matias Segura met with the Austin ISD community during two public forums in January 2024.

Thank you to everyone who participated or submitted questions through our ThoughtExchange. We have grouped and summarized the questions in an effort to respond to the majority of topics shared by our community, students, staff and families.

African American Heritage Celebration

Now in its 41st year, the African American Heritage Celebration began in 1983 under the leadership of former Austin ISD Associate Superintendent William Charles Akins. With a 2024 theme of “Illuminating African Americans and the Arts," this event showcases the academic achievements of our students, the dedication and leadership of our staff, and the commitment of our community partners. Austin ISD awards our Top Senior Scholars with a textbook scholarship for their college of choice, as well as prizes for winners of the essay and art contests.