October 2016
AISD Athletics Promotes Domestic Violence Awareness
October is National Domestic Violence Awareness Month, and Austin ISD Athletics is doing its part to promote safe and healthy relationships.
In partnership with the Travis County Sheriff's Office, Texas Advocacy Project and SAFE, student athletes will be wearing purple ribbons to encourage others to stand up against dating and domestic violence.
AISD Encourages Students to Vote Early Oct. 24–Nov. 4
City Budget Supports AISD Families
Austin ISD’s parent support specialists, the Prime Time after-school program and AISD Channel 22 will receive funding in the city of Austin’s 2016-17 budget, which took effect Oct. 1.
The city funds will continue to help support the district’s community engagement and social service initiatives at a critical time when AISD estimates it will send $406.1 million to the state through the recapture or “Robin Hood” program this year.
Build, Tear Down, Repeat. AISD Hosts Grand Opening of Crockett Construction Technology Building
Austin ISD is holding a grand opening ceremony for a new construction technology building on the Crockett High School campus. What: Guest speakers will give an overview of the construction technology building and the benefits of career and technical education. A reception will follow. |
What Should Austin ISD Schools of the Future Look Like? / ¿Cómo debería de verse las escuelas del Austin ISD del futuro?
What should your neighborhood school look like in 20 years?
Starting today, Austin ISD is holding another round of community meetings to get your feedback on facilities and future needs. Join us to discuss your school, your vision for facilities and modernization, and our planning strategies.
These are drop-in sessions, so you can provide your input any time during the meeting:
Oct. 11 6–8 p.m. | Eastside Memorial High School Cafeteria
AISD Students Help Complete District's Newest Building
It has taken 364 days to construct and finish the building that gave Austin ISD students the opportunity to use their construction skills to create their own learning environment.
The Construction Technology Trades Building on the Crockett High School campus will be dedicated in a public ceremony starting at 9:30 a.m. Oct. 12.
The exterior of the building was completed to code to allow students to provide the finish work within the building. Now that it is completed, AISD students can continue to learn and sharpen those skills.
Eat Up: AISD Celebrates National School Lunch Week Oct. 11–14
Austin ISD is celebrating National School Lunch Week Oct. 11–14 to recognize the National School Lunch Program and the 77,000 meals served every day.
National School Lunch Week emphasizes healthy, global and local foods offered daily at AISD schools.
Board Operations Committee Meeting
Board Conference Room - B-200
