Norman-Sims Community Celebrates Grand Opening of Modernized Campus
The Norman-Sims Elementary School Trailblazers are celebrating the virtual grand opening of the new modernized campus Thursday, Feb. 11.
February 2021
Equity Advisory Committee (EAC)
What is the Equity Advisory Committee?
Welcome to the Austin ISD Equity Advisory Committee's virtual home! The EAC works to inform and advise the school district to support the district in consistent and equitable resource allocation, evaluation, development and implementation of tools, policies and practices to achieve racial and social equity for students, teachers, staff and the community.
The EAC is an advisory group of individuals who represent different segments of the community. The EAC is made up of parents, community members, students, and district staff working together to achieve equitable outcomes for all students and families through coordinated efforts. The EAC serves as an advisory body to the Superintendent, who is responsible for administrative decisions and for providing administrative and policy recommendations to the Board for approval.
Meeting Information:
April 8, 2025 from 5:30-7:30 p.m.
Google Meeting Access & Google Meet joining info: Video Call
Or dial +1 720-500-2851 and enter this PIN: 637 038 710#
Public Comment FAQ:
If you would like to sign up for a public comment at an EAC meeting, please sign up through EAC Public Comments Sign-up form located in the Public Comment section of the website. At the beginning of the meeting, the EAC Coordinator will announce if there is time available for individuals to decide to make a public comment during the meeting.
Resources
To apply for membership, please complete and submit the standard application form: English / Spanish
Austin ISD Superintendent to Recommend up to $1K Retention Incentive Benefit
Superintendent Stephanie Elizalde has recommended a retention incentive benefit in the amount of $1,000 for all full-time staff and $500 for part-time staff in recognition of the outstanding work throughout the COVID-19 pandemic.
An important message from Dr. Elizalde / Un mensaje importante de la Dra. Elizalde
Watch an important video message from Superintendent Stephanie Elizalde.
To my Austin ISD family,
COVID-19 Mass Testing
Please remember to sign up for a time slot at the rapid, mass COVID-19 testing event on this Friday, February 26 between 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. Tests are FREE for AISD students and staff and administered via drive-thru. This mass testing event is available to ALL Austin ISD students and staff, which includes those who learn and work in-person and remotely.
- Friday, Feb. 26 from 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. (district asynchronous day)
Locations (for all mass testing dates)
DATE CHANGE: Mass COVID-19 Testing Dates for Feb and March
Dear Austin ISD Community,
Due to weather, we will be moving the Feb. 11 testing date to Friday, Feb. 12. If you had previously registered for Thursday, Feb. 11 please plan to arrive at your chosen time frame on Friday, Feb. 12, and your registration will be honored.
Please remember to sign up for rapid COVID-19 testing. We are still committed to being proactive by providing FREE rapid COVID-19 testing.
Menchaca Elementary Design Wins Architecture Award
Walking onto Menchaca Elementary, you may notice features unlike most other schools: sustainable energy measures, a beautiful modernized library and green space for students to learn outside the classroom.
Because of these innovative features, Menchaca won a Summit Architectural Award from A4LE Southern Region. The award recognizes a distinctive project that demonstrates design excellence and positively impacts teaching and learning in the community.
COVID-19 Mass Testing
Updated Feb. 8
Due to weather, we will be moving the Feb. 11 testing date to Friday, Feb. 12. If you had previously registered for Thursday, Feb. 11 please plan to arrive at your chosen time frame on Friday, Feb. 12, and your registration will be honored.
Original Message
Dear Austin ISD Community,
Please remember to sign up for rapid COVID-19 testing. We are still committed to being proactive by providing weekly, FREE rapid COVID-19 testing, while we remain in Stage 5 in Austin/Travis County.
Open for Learning Newsletter: Mental health, mass testing and more! / Boletín informativo Abierto para el aprendizaje: ¡Salud mental, administración masiva de pruebas y más!
Mental Health
We care about your mental wellness, and we are here to support you. This year has been unpredictable and students or staff may need extra resources to help process the many changes. That is why we offer the following mental health resources for families, students and staff.