May 2016

MEDIA ADVISORY: AISD Expands Pre-K3 to 13 Additional Campuses

Even more families will be able to send their children to prekindergarten for 3-year-olds (Pre-K3) next year. AISD, with the help of its partners, is adding Pre-K3 to 13 more schools.

Who: Superintendent Paul Cruz, Early Childhood Director Jacquie Porter, Office of Innovation & Development Executive Director Michelle Wallis and Pleasant Hill Elementary School Principal Sharon Stoner

What: Pre-K3 announcement, recognition of partners, a short video on the importance of Pre-K followed by a Q&A.

Three Names Submitted to AISD Board for Consideration in Renaming of Robert E. Lee Elementary School

Robert E. Lee Elementary School’s Campus Advisory Council has recommended three names to Austin ISD trustees for consideration for the renaming of the school. The names are, in order of preference: Russell Lee, Bettie Mann and Wheeler’s Grove.

In a report submitted to the school board, the CAC stated the following:

Community Budget Meetings

Austin ISD wants your feedback about the district’s preliminary budget. During the month of May, AISD will host community budget conversations to discuss strategic investment in priorities, and long-range financial planning.

Two in-person conversations will be held at campuses. Community members can also take part in a group viewings at satellite locations on May 11, during which participants can listen to a budget presentation and submit questions.

Child care, refreshments and interpretation services will be provided at in-person conversations.