Announcements
Update on Our Budget Timeline (En español)
Dear Austin ISD community, I want to share my sincere gratitude with everyone who has taken the time to engage with us as we work to address the estimated $181 million budget gap for the upcoming school year. Whether you have attended our Budget Talks,…
A Message from Superintendent Segura: Budget Update
Dear Austin ISD Staff and Families, In Austin ISD, we’re committed to growing the next generation of Austin in a way that's true to our values. To uphold that commitment, amid growing financial pressures, we must discuss deeper budget reductions than…
Austin ISD faces deeper budget cuts due to growing budget deficit
Austin ISD leaders are now looking at more significant budget reductions after a reduction in property tax values, enrollment decline, increased costs and delayed real estate deals led to a $30 million increase in the current year budget deficit. The…
Austin ISD secures loan to guard against potential revenue delays
Last night, the board of trustees approved a short-term loan to ensure the district has sufficient funds to meet payroll at the end of November. What to know: Austin ISD has been working hard to bring down expenses and is currently about $35M under…
Austin ISD Federal Funding Update (En Español)
Dear Austin ISD Family, This year has been incredibly difficult with multiple waves of policy changes or updates that affect our work. And now, due to the federal government’s extended review of grants, we’re facing a significant loss in federal…
Austin ISD Board approves $1.63 billion general fund budget, reduces deficit (En español)
After significant cost reductions districtwide throughout the year, the Austin ISD Board of Trustees approved the 2025–26 budget with a $19.7 million deficit, — a steep reduction from the prior year adopted deficit. The details: This budget includes $ 1…
Audit highlights opportunities for cost-savings amidst $110 million budget deficit
Last week we shared high-level details on the Gibson Audit, which looked at Austin ISD spending and cost-savings opportunities. We’re back to dig into the report more and outline how we’re using the audit moving forward. Why it matters: As the district faces…
Projected budget deficit widens as local property values decline (En español)
We’re back with another budget update! When we last checked in, we shared that the district was working to tackle a $92 million deficit over three years. Since then we’ve gotten new information from the Travis Central Appraisal District that means we…
Board Bulletin: Pease partnership approved, trustees receive legislative update (En español)
We’re back this week with the Board Bulletin, your one-stop-shop for updates following the Board of Trustees meeting.
Austin ISD explores 3-year plan to reduce $92M budget deficit (En español)
Budget cuts can be scary! No need to panic. The district has a plan to save without making major impacts to operations and learning. First, the cuts won’t happen all at once. Phew! There’s a plan in place to reduce the budget deficit over the next…
ICYMI: Community invited to provide feedback on three-year budget plan (En español)
The district is in the process of outlining options to cut $92 million over the next three years while preserving the student experience.
District releases draft budget reduction plan that safeguards, librarians, counselors, nurses, planning periods (En español)
Austin ISD Superintendent Matias Segura presented a three-year proposal to the Board of Trustees Nov. 22, outlining options to balance the budget. Now it’s the community’s turn to weigh in. Why it matters: District leaders must find $92 million to…