Austin, Texas—Members of the public will have an opportunity to address Austin ISD’s Board of Trustees and provide feedback at two public hearings regarding a potential Bond Program in 2013. The meetings will be followed by a televised special board meeting.
Tuesday, Jan. 22
What: Parents and community members share feedback on a potential Bond Program in 2013.
When: 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 22
The Austin ISD Board is currently taking nominations for the Southeast Bus Terminal and the North Central Elementary School #1. The nomination process will close on Feb. 8.
To view the timeline and submit a nomination visit: www.austinisd.org/naming.
For questions, contact Linda Medina, Community Engagement Office at 512-414-9706.
Students at Anita Uphaus Early Childhood Center celebrated Reading is Fundamental Week with a reading by New York-based artist and children's Author Kip Cosson.
Cosson, a 1978 graduate of McCallum High School, is the owner and founder of Kip Kids, a national clothing line for children and infants that reatures bold colors and child-like designs. Styles from his clothing line have been featured in Parent Magazine, Glamour and on the cover of TV GUIDE.
Austin, Texas—Bailey Middle School’s wind ensemble will represent the Austin Independent School District at the 2013 Presidential Inauguration Festival competition Saturday, Jan. 19.
Worldstrides Heritage Performance Programs invited the Bailey wind ensemble to participate in its Presidential Inauguration Festival activities in and around Washington, D.C., which coincide with the festivities leading up to the inauguration of President Barack Obama Jan. 21, which is Martin Luther King, Jr. Day.
Students in the Bailey Middle School Wind Ensemble will represent the Austin Independent School District and the State of Texas this weekend when they perform at the 2013 Inaugural Festival in Washington, D.C.
The ensemble was handpicked to perform Jan. 19, just days before the historic Presidential Inauguration on Jan. 21, which coincides with Martin Luther King Jr. Day.
Mary E. Cunningham Elementary School invites its current students, alumni, staff and community members to celebrate the school's 50th Anniversary with an evening of music, food and memories on Friday, Feb. 15.
Austin, Texas—In celebration of Reading is Fundamental week, the Anita Uphaus Early Childhood Center will host Kip Cosson, a New York artist and children’s author who will read his new book, Meece for Mayor of New York City.
What: Anita Uphaus Early Childhood Center celebrates Reading is Fundamental Week with a reading by Cosson, an alumnus of the Austin Independent School District.
When: 9 a.m. Thursday, Jan. 17
Where: Anita Uphaus Early Childhood Center Library, 5200 Freidrich Lane
Austin, TX—The Austin Independent School District will be closed for the Martin Luther King, Jr. holiday, Monday, Jan. 21.
All AISD offices and schools will be closed during this period. The district will resume regular business hours Tuesday, Jan. 22.
For information about upcoming AISD holidays and events, please visit the district's calendar at www.austinisd.org/calendar.
For more information, please contact the Department of Public Relations and Multicultural Outreach at 414-2414.
Public Hearing: 2004 and 2008 Bond Program Contingency Funds
Community members had the opportunity to comment on the proposed use of the 2004 and 2008 surplus contingency funds prior to scheduled action at the regular board meeting Jan. 28.
Demographic Analysis and Enrollment Projections for the AISD 2012-13
Where: http://www.austinisd.org/naming
What: The Board is currently taking nominations for the Southeast Bus Terminal and the North Central Elementary School #1. The nomination process will close on Feb. 8. The Board is scheduled to take action in March.
Questions? Contact Linda Medina, Community Engagement Office at 512-414-9706.
