April 2013

Kealing Middle School BPA Students Headed to Orlando

 

Five students from the Kealing Middle School chapter of the Business Professionals of America (BPA) will travel to Orlando to compete in the organization's 2013 National Leadership Conference. The students will join more than 5,000 other delegates from across the country to compete in business skills competitions, workshops and learning sessions.

"The conference will be the culmination of this year's business education and technology training," BPA advisor Teri L. Bolin said.

Board Briefs: Special Meeting and Board Dialogue (April 1)

Consent Agenda

The AISD Board of Trustees voted unanimously to approve, as originally drafted, a resolution regarding the use of bond proceeds, providing for the appointment of an oversight committee, and addressing matters relating to future facility master planning.

Trustees also unanimously approved an order approving polling locations, times and dates for election day and early voting and the joint election agreement for the May 11 special election.

Education Resource Strategies Presentation on Student-Based Funding

News Media Access to Schools Limited During STAAR and TAKS Examination Periods

AUSTIN, TX--Students in the Austin Independent School District are scheduled to take state exams, including the State of Texas Assessments of Academic Readiness and theTexas Assessment of Knowledge and Skills, during April and May.

To reduce distractions and help students focus on their tests, the news media's access to AISD campuses will be limited during the weeks of:

April Community Meetings to Focus on CTE, Budget, Bond and South High School

This month, AISD will host four community meetings to discuss and gather feedback on a variety of subjects that affect the school district. Community meetings are open to the public and allow guests to learn more about the district via informational multimedia presentations and question-and-answer sessions with district officials. Most meetings offer opportunities for engagement with the district by encouraging attendees to pose thought-provoking questions and provide valuable feedback. Spanish-language translation and interpretation services are available at all meetings.