March 2014

Media Advisory: AISD’s 2014-15 Preliminary Budget

AUSTIN, Texas—In preparation for Austin ISD’s community budget meetings in April, the district is launching the first session of its Lunch and Learn series for the media with an introduction to AISD’s budget and the district’s annual process and timeline, including the recent publication of the preliminary budget and scheduled board action for the 2014-15 school year’s budget.

Statement: AISD Police Department Finds Gun at Webb Middle School

AUSTIN, Texas—The Austin Independent School District released the following statement from Eric Mendez, the district’s police chief, about AISD police officers finding a loaded gun at Webb Middle School today, Monday, March 31:

At 9:50 a.m., Webb students reported to campus administration that a classmate had brought a loaded weapon to school. AISD police immediately launched an investigation into the situation.

Disparity Study Kickoff Meeting

Where: Austin City Hall, Council Chambers, 301 West 2nd St, Austin, Texas 78701

What: AISD, along with the City of Austin and Travis County, are hosting a Disparity Study kick-off meeting on Thursday, April 3, 2014 from 6:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. at the Austin City Hall, Council Chambers, 301 West 2nd St, Austin, Texas 78701.

The Disparity Study will examine the involvement and opportunities for the participation of area minority-owned, women-owned, and veteran-owned businesses in government procurement.