April 2018

  1. Home
  2. Monthly archive

Superintendent

Superintendent Matias Segura

 "As a father of daughters that attend Austin ISD, a son whose mother taught at Austin ISD for 42 years, as a product of Austin ISD, and most importantly as a leader within Austin ISD, I truly understand the monumental task we have in educating our young people.”

Austin ISD Superintendent Matias Segura

Matias Segura is the superintendent of the Austin Independent School District, serving more than 74,000 students and 10,000 employees.  

The Austin ISD Board of Trustees chose Matias Segura as the lone finalist for Austin ISD's superintendent position. The decision was made unanimously during the December 14 meeting.

Segura was officially appointed permanent superintendent by a unanimous board vote Jan. 25, 2024. 

Segura served as interim superintendent beginning January 9, 2023.

He first joined the district in 2018 as the Operations Officer and led the implementation of the $1.05 billion 2017 Bond. 

He went on to lead the Long-range Planning process as chief of operations, which was the largest-scale application of the Equity by Design process in district history. The process served as the foundation of the record-breaking $2.4 billion 2022 Bond as well as the non-operational strategies included in the Long-range Plan. 

As superintendent, Segura is focused on the generational impact of Austin ISD in Central Texas. Strong community partnerships and support of Austin ISD are at the core of this work and reinforce his belief that Strong Schools make a Stronger Austin. 

During his time as superintendent, the district has seen a 20% increase in our retention rate over two years, largely due to a culture of respect and a positive climate with students, staff and community. He has also focused on transforming the special education student experience by working with the Texas Education Agency to develop a stringent path for accountability to serve families.

Segura is a Professional Engineer with a Bachelor of Science degree in civil engineering from Texas Tech University and a Master of Business Administration degree in finance from the University of Texas at Austin. In July 2024, he completed the Texas Superintendents' Certification Institute program and received his superintendent certification by the State Board for Educator Certification/Texas Education Agency. He is a product of Austin ISD, a father of two daughters who attend Austin ISD and his mother taught at Austin ISD for 42 years. 

Contact: matias.segura@austinisd.org / Follow: @Matias_AISD

Messages from the Superintendent

Matias' Weekly Newsletter

Transportation

Welcome to the Austin ISD Transportation Department homepage! 

Austin ISD transports nearly 20,000 students daily on nearly 550 buses. Our mission is to provide safe, reliable and professional transportation for our students; all buses have seat belts.

2026-27 Transportation Guidelines

Transportation SY 2026-27 - Google Docs

To find your student's bus stop, please use our bus stop finder utility. Enter your student's home address and find the closest AISD bus stop. The system works much better at this time from a desktop computer. (At "Populate the address in the Field below and press search" please enter the address with the number and street name with the street type in abbreviations, St for Street, Ln for Lane, Cv for Cove, for example.  If the “Matches” window suggests street options, select the street that matches yours, and click Accept)

Students riding or waiting on an AISD school bus are under the supervision of the district the same as if they are in the school building or on the school grounds, and therefore, are subject to the student disciplinary policies of the district.

Updates About Delays and Changes

Sometimes bus routes and pickup and dropoff times may be changed or delayed by weather, traffic, road closures or other circumstances. AISD monitors more than 370 bus routes every day, adjusting routes and adding buses as needed.

Families interested in specific AISD bus route information may call AISD’s Transportation Department between 7:45 a.m. and 4:45 p.m. Monday through Friday at 512-414-0238. Families also may call dispatchers at AISD's bus terminals for information about the routes for their respective schools after 4:30 a.m., Monday through Friday:

Nelson Bus Terminal in Northeast Austin: 512-414-6520
Saegert Bus Terminal in Southwest Austin: 512-414-6500
Southeast Bus Terminal: 512-414-8510

National School Bus Safety Week

National School Bus Safety Week is an active and evolving public education program designed to promote school bus safety. For more information, please visit the National Association for Pupil Transportation.

Communications

About Communications & Community Engagement

We aim to create exceptional family and staff experiences through proactive communication, collaborative decision-making and inclusive practices, while showcasing the unique opportunities and diverse narratives that define Austin ISD.

 

AISD.TV

Smile, you're on camera! Tune in for school happenings and signature programs live on-air and on-demand. 

 

Family & Community Engagement

Let's have a conversation! AISD's CE Team initiates engagement with the community, families and staff and provides listening support on dozens of school- and district-related topics.

 
 

 

Media Relations

Good news to share? Media are a great source of information about our schools for families and the community. We support all campuses and departments to manage interactions with local and national media organizations.

 

Translation & Interpretation

¡Hola! Bonjour! Howdy, y'all! With more than 100 languages in our schools, including American Sign Language, AISD's translation and interpretation team keeps our diverse audiences informed and connected. 

Nutrition & Food Services

Food Service at Austin ISD 

Our mission is to support the achievement of all students by expanding food access, serving healthy, tasty meals, and providing learning opportunities about nutrition, cultural foodways and the food system.  


AISD is committed to elevating the student dining experience and is recognized as a national leader in innovative food services programs. Our focus areas include expanding access to healthy food, meaningful procurement, scratch cooking, and sustainability, as well as employee wellness and recognition. The healthy meals we serve meet or exceed the federal nutrition guidelines that we are required to follow. We strive to offer a balance of healthy versions of student favorites mixed with scratch-prepared dishes and global flavors. AISD menus feature local, sustainably-sourced, and clean label foods.


Meals at AISD are prepared daily by Food Service staff in each school kitchen. Our team of over 550 kitchen employees prepare and serve over 10 million meals annually.

We encourage all AISD students to dine at school, regardless of their economic status. We receive federal funding for each meal served to students; the more meals we serve, the more funds available to invest in our employees and food. When families choose school meals they are helping to provide a living wage for cafeteria staff, supporting the local economy, and bringing better food to all students across the district. 

Introduction to School Lunch at Austin ISD

Introducción al Almuerzo Escolar en Austin ISD

Nondiscrimination Policy

In accordance with federal civil rights law and U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) civil rights regulations and policies, this institution is prohibited from discriminating on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex (including gender identity and sexual orientation), disability, age, or reprisal or retaliation for prior civil rights activity.

Program information may be made available in languages other than English. Persons with disabilities who require alternative means of communication to obtain program information (e.g., Braille, large print, audiotape, American Sign Language), should contact the responsible state or local agency that administers the program or USDA’s TARGET Center at (202) 720-2600 (voice and TTY) or contact USDA through the Federal Relay Service at (800) 877-8339.

To file a program discrimination complaint, a Complainant should complete a Form AD-3027, USDA Program Discrimination Complaint Form which can be obtained online at: https://www.usda.gov/sites/default/files/documents/USDA-OASCR%20P-Complaint-Form-0508-0002-508-11-28-17Fax2Mail.pdf, from any USDA office, by calling (866) 632-9992, or by writing a letter addressed to USDA. The letter must contain the complainant’s name, address, telephone number, and a written description of the alleged discriminatory action in sufficient detail to inform the Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights (ASCR) about the nature and date of an alleged civil rights violation. The completed AD-3027 form or letter must be submitted to USDA by:

  1. mail:
    U.S. Department of Agriculture
    Office of the Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights
    1400 Independence Avenue, SW
    Washington, D.C. 20250-9410; or
  2. fax:
    (833) 256-1665 or (202) 690-7442; or
  3. email:

    program.intake@usda.gov

This institution is an equal opportunity provider.

Environmental Stewardship Advisory Committee

Welcome to the Environmental Stewardship Advisory Committee's virtual home! Please visit our website often for information about upcoming meetings and events, news, resources, and how to get involved.

The ESAC is a district advisory body. Its purpose is to engage AISD students, staff, parents, and community members in advancing environmental education and sustainable operations that enhance learning and support resilient, healthy, and equitable school communities.

The purview of the ESAC may include, but is not limited to, education, operations, and community engagement in the following areas:

  • Energy conservation and renewable energy
  • Water conservation and quality
  • Sustainable transportation and outdoor air quality
  • Climate change mitigation and resilience
  • Indoor air quality in schools and facilities 
  • Environmentally and ethically responsible purchasing
  • Waste minimization, recycling, reuse, and composting 
  • Sustainable food systems and outdoor learning 
  • Environmental & social justice 

The Environmental Stewardship Advisory Committee subcommittees are organized in support of the Sustainability Framework at AISD. ESAC members are required to join at least one subcommittee.

Current Members & Open Positions

Members do not need to be experts in sustainability, but should have an interest in working collaboratively to advance environmental education and sustainable operations that enhance learning at Austin ISD. To apply for membership, please first check the open positions to make sure there is an open position that you can apply for. Then fill out the standard membership application that is provided in the District Advisory Bodies section, checking ALL the boxes that apply to you. Note that on this form, “business representative” includes nonprofit representatives.

Positions include AISD student; AISD parent or guardian; AISD classroom teacher; AISD non-classroom employee; business, nonprofit, or community representative; and local government representative. If there are no open positions, please contact us to learn how you can be involved in other ways! There are lots of ways you can be involved in sustainability at AISD!

Please reach out with questions, and to learn about other ways to get involved. 

darien.clary@austinisd.org

carsen.daniel@austinisd.org

The Environmental Stewardship Envisioning Committee (a precursor to the current ESAC) began as a grassroots effort in the fall of 2008 with the start of the Environmental Envisioning Committee. The committee was formed under the leadership of the Executive Director of the Office of Facilities and the former Academic Supervisor for Science, with support from other district personnel, students, parents, and community members. The initial 30+ committee members created a vision to "establish and utilize a systemic approach to inspire students to become stewards of the environment, resulting in improved student learning and academic achievement."

The Environmental Stewardship Envisioning Committee was restructured as a formal district advisory body, the current Environmental Stewardship Advisory Committee (ESAC), at the start of the 2012-13 school year.

The group was instrumental in the development of the district's Environmental Sustainability Policy that was adopted in 2011 and the creation of a sustainability and environmental stewardship staff position in 2014.

To learn more about current ESAC Subcommittees and Working Groups, please check out previous meeting materials and updates on our meetings page, or contact us at sustainability@austinisd.org.

Special Education Advisory Committee

Special Education Advisory Committee

The AISD Special Education Advisory Committee is a long standing committee of over 15 years composed of teachers, principals, business representatives, community representatives, and parents of students who receive special education services. The purpose of SEAC is to assist AISD administration, parents, and Board of Trustees to support students with disabilities. 

We are informing our public of recent potential changes to our existing SEAC advisory structure based on information received from the Commissioner and Texas Education Agency in a Proposed Agreed Order. Based on this proposal and pending acceptance by our Board of Trustees, the Austin ISD Special Education Department is awaiting additional information and will not be convening any SEAC at this time, including the anticipated September meeting.  

The Proposed Agreed Order identifies a recommendation for a parent advisory committee (found within Priority IV, item 7, pp. 25-26), which requires a specific application, review, and selection process that has not yet been determined.  As a result, we will not be holding our planned Special Education Advisory Committee (SEAC) meetings until we receive additional guidance.

Special Education Advisory Council Members 2022-23

Name Status Position
AKINS VERTICAL TEAM
Leah Kelly   Parent
  Current Vacancy Teacher
ANDERSON VERTICAL TEAM
Eric Oyler   Parent
Crystal Lantu   Teacher
AUSTIN VERTICAL TEAM
Shelly Grabe   Parent
  Current Vacancy Teacher
BOWIE VERICAL TEAM
Brian Mangum   Parent
Patricia Carley   Parent
  Current Vacancy Teacher
CROCKETT VERTICAL TEAM
  Current Vacancy Parent
Magaret Ruff   Teacher
EASTSIDE MEMORIAL VERTICAL TEAM
  Current Vacancy Parent
  Current Vacancy Teacher
NAVARRO VERTICAL TEAM
  Current Vacancy Parent
Amanda Gonzalez   Teacher
LBJ VERTICAL TEAM
  Current Vacancy Parent
  Current Vacancy Teacher
McCALLUM VERTICAL TEAM
  Current Vacancy Parent
Margaret Smith   Teacher
NORTHEAST VERTICAL TEAM
Lisa Flores   Parent
  Current Vacancy Teacher
TRAVIS VERTICAL TEAM
Enrique Trejo   Parent
Noelia Otero Oquendo   Teacher
SPECIAL CAMPUSES VERTICAL TEAM
Chad Johnson   Parent
  Current Vacancy Teacher
CAMPUS ADMINISTRATION (2)
Paulette Walls   Assistant Principal
Keith Moore   Principal
COMMUNITY REPRESENTATIVES (2)
Dr. Terrance Green   Community Member
Helen Miller   Community Member
BUSINESS REPRESENTATIVES (1)
Maria Hernandez   Business Representative
CLASSIFIED EMPLOYEE REPRESENTATIVE
  Current Vacancy Classified Employee
DISTRICT STAFF
Dr. Theresa Arocha-Gill   AISD Executive Director Special Education
Dr. Dru McGovern-Robinett   AISD Assistant Superintendent Special Education
AT-LARGE MEMBERS (2)
Pam Martin   At-Large Member
Dr. Cherry Lee   At-Large Member
STUDENT REPRESENTATIVE (1)
Addison McKenna   Student 
Sarah McKenna (PARENT of Addison)   Parent

How can I become a member?

To apply for membership, fill out the standard membership application that is provided in the District Advisory Bodies section.

Bylaws

What are District Advisory Bodies?

School Health Advisory Council

Fit, Healthy and Ready to Learn

Research shows that healthy children do better in school—from attendance and behavior to academics and overall performance. The Austin School Health Advisory Council (SHAC) works with the district to help school communities support good health and academic achievement.

What is the School Health Advisory Council?

A SHAC is a school board appointed advisory group of individuals who represent different segments of the community. By law, a majority of the members must be persons who are parents of students enrolled in the district and who are not employed by the district. The AISD SHAC is made up of parents, community members, students, and school staff working together to improve the health of all students and families through coordinated school health programs. Texas law requires all school districts to have a SHAC. Learn more about SHAC Bylaws.

The AISD School Health Advisory Council meets on a Wednesday of every month, with the exception of July and August, from 6:00–7:30 p.m. Meetings will be held in a training room at the new AISD Headquarters located at 4000 S. IH-35 Frontage Road, 78704 unless otherwise noted. Membership to the SHAC is by annual school board appointment. Meetings are open to all interested persons.  

Anyone wishing to speak during the Citizens Communication portion of the meeting must read the Communications Guidelines and must complete a Speaker and Comment Card prior to speaking.

The work of SHAC is carried out by its committees, which include: Family & Community Involvement, Nutrition, Physical Education & Activity, Health Education, Social & Emotional Wellness, Health Services, Healthy School Environment, and Staff Wellness.

SHAC Membership Roster for 2025-2026 School Year

SHAC is looking for additional members for the 2025-2026 School Year:

  • 2 from District 1
  • 1 from District 2
  • 1 from District 3
  • 1 from District 5
  • 2 from District 6
  • 2 from District 7 
  • 1 School administrator
  • 1 Student Representative

SHAC Bylaws

What are District Advisory Bodies?

To apply for membership, please complete and submit the standard application form: English / Spanish

Why do we need a School Health Advisory Council?

  • It's Texas law
  • Healthy children learn better
  • Schools play an important role in teaching healthy habits
  • Healthy homes and healthy schools support healthy children

What is included in a coordinated school health program?

The components of a coordinated school health program include:

How can I help?

Join the PTA or PTSA. Form a campus wellness committee. Become active in supporting district initiatives to create healthy learning environments for all children. Attend Austin ISD SHAC meetings at the new AISD Headquarters located at 4000 S. IH-35 Frontage Road, 78704. The SHAC meets a Wednesday of each month from 6:00–7:30 p.m.

Multilingual Education Advisory Committee

What is the Multilingual Education Advisory Committee?

Austin ISD’s Multilingual Education Advisory Committee (MEAC) works to inform and advise the school district on matters related to students who are language learners.

The committee has three specific functions:

  • Help the school district make decisions on program planning, funding, staffing, designing, and evaluation of the district’s language programs.
  • Consult with Austin ISD about concerns, reports, and recommendations to be submitted to the Superintendent or Board of Trustees.
  • Help develop resources that educate parents, the community, and the district on issues related to students in the district's language programs.

Membership

MEAC is composed of five membership categories:

  • Parents of AISD students enrolled in the district's language programs.
  • Community representatives.
  • Business representatives.
  • Administrators representing elementary and secondary levels.
  • Campus staff members, including Bilingual, ESL and world language teachers

2025-26 Membership

How Can I Learn More?

More detailed information about the MEAC is contained in the MEAC Bylaws (ENG) and MEAC Bylaws (ESP).

How Can I Join?

A standard membership application is provided in the District Advisory Bodies section.

To apply for membership, please complete and submit the standard application form: English / Spanish

District Advisory Council

What is new about the DAC? 

In the Fall of 2021 the DAC reviewed its current practices for membership selection.  In November the Board of Trustees approved an updated BQA (LOCAL) policy and our Executive Leadership team approved the creation of BQA (REGULATION).   Under theses updated policies, the DAC will follow a vertical team rotation for parents and teacher membership.  This new approach will have its inaugural year for the 2022-2023 school year.

We are seeking parent membership from the following schools for the 2025-2026 school year:   

  • Blazier
  • Campbell
  • Clayton
  • Galindo
  • Harris
  • International HS
  • Jordan
  • Linder
  • Ortega
  • Padron
  • Paredes
  • Pleasant Hill
  • Ridgetop
  • Rosedale
  • Sanchez
  • Travis Heights
  • Walnut Creek
  • Webb
  • Wooldridge

Vacancies for Classified Staff (1), District-Level Professional Employees (1),  and Students (2).

What is the District Advisory Council (DAC)?                          

The District Advisory Council is a committee of parents, students, business and community representatives, teachers, principals, and other district staff. The formation of the DAC is required by state law (Texas Education Code, §11.251). Specific functions of the DAC include providing review and comment on:

  • District Educational Program
  • District Performance
  • District Improvement Plan
  • Student Code of Conduct
  • District Staff Development Plan
  • Waiver Requests to the State
  • District Budget

What is the mission of the DAC?

The mission of the DAC is to promote excellence in education for all AISD students through broad-based community representation. The DAC provides valuable input to the Superintendent and Board of Trustees, who ultimately have decision-making responsibility for the district.

Where can I learn more?

A standard membership application is provided in the District Advisory Bodies section. More detailed information about the DAC is contained in the DAC Bylaws. To apply for membership, please complete and submit the standard application form: English / Spanish

What are AISD Advisory Bodies?

Resources

Operations

DAC Bylaws
Citizens Communications and Visitor Guidelines
Effective Leadership and Parliamentary Procedure
Annual Report: 2021 - 2022

General Information

State Laws Pertaining to District and Campus Advisory Councils
District Policies Pertaining to the DAC
DAC Budget Priorities for 2021-2022

Community Engagement

Community Engagement Division

The Austin ISD Police Department recognizes that one of the most critical components of effective law enforcement is the establishment and maintenance of public trust. Our Community Engagement Division was created to further the Department’s goal in building and maintaining lasting meaningful relationships with the students, staff, parents, and community stakeholders we serve on a daily basis.