October 23, 2009 - The Austin School District, in cooperation with Austin Voices for Education and Youth, will host a Community Conversation on Tuesday, October 27, on a preliminary draft Strategic Plan for AISD. The Conversation will take place from 6 to 8:30 p.m., at the Austin Cornerstone Church, located at 1101 Reinli Street.

The Strategic Plan will guide the District through 2013.  
 
Co-Chairs of the Strategic Plan Task Force will give a short overview of the strategic planning process. AISD Superintendent Dr. Meria Carstarphen will discuss the next steps for finalizing and implementing the plan, and provide an opportunity for questions and answers. Participants will then work in small discussion groups to provide detailed input on the preliminary draft Strategic Plan.  
 
Registration and a light dinner will be held beginning at 6 p.m., and the Community Conversation will begin at 6:25 p.m. Spanish interpretation services and child care services will be available.  
 
For more information on the Community Conversation, please see the AISD website at:  
http://www.austinisd.org/inside/initiatives/strategic_plan/  
 
The preliminary draft Strategic Plan is also available on AISD website. In addition to the Community Conversation, citizens may provide input on the preliminary draft Strategic Plan via an online survey on the above website.  
 
Individuals with questions may contact Joey Crumley, AISD Office of Planning and Community Relations, at 414-9961, or jcrumley@austinisd.org.