We’re getting a lot of questions about vaccinations and our COVID-19 policies, especially in light of the CDC’s big news today about fully vaccinated people not needing to wear masks. We want to let you know how this impacts Austin ISD and update you on other COVID-19 policies and vaccination opportunities.
How does the CDC decision impact Austin ISD?
Under PPfT, teachers can choose to participate in optional professional growth opportunities each year to have ownership over their career development and compensation.
Successful completion of the opportunities below will allow teachers to add compensation points to their PPfT Compensation Point Bank.
Come and kickoff your summer with the Eastside Vertical Team!
Join us for our Summer Kickoff to learn more about our programming, pickup resources and celebrate the start of the summer.
Eastside Vertical Team Drive-Thru Summer Kickoff
Friday, June 4
12-2 p.m.
Martin Middle School, 1601 Haskell St. Austin, TX 78702
The Eastside Vertical Team is:
Allison, Govalle, Ortega, Metz, Sanchez and Zavala elementaries | Martin Middle School | Eastside ECHS and International High School
Salute is AISD’s annual awards gala, co-hosted by the district and Austin Partners in Education (APIE). This event is an opportunity to recognize some of AISD’s outstanding team members and volunteers for their continued dedication to student excellence and achievement in our schools.
During Salute, AISD recognizes teachers of the year and teachers of promise from each campus, as well as classified staff of the year, PTA of the year, librarian of the year, counselor of the year, assistant principal of the year and principal of the year.
AISD Trustee Sounding Board: BE (LOCAL) Policy Discussion
The Austin ISD Board of Trustees is trying out some changes to how board agenda items are established and communicated.
Austin ISD is ready to get 12 to 15-year-old students access to the COVID-19 vaccine.
The Food and Drug Administration authorized for emergency use of the safe and effective Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine for the age group. Austin ISD has made plans to utilize already-scheduled vaccine clinics to administer the shot to anyone ages 12 and older.
An Austin ISD school received top recognition for its design and construction that emphasized sustainability and environmental responsibility.
On May 6, the U.S. Green Building Council announced that it has awarded T.A. Brown Elementary School the Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design Gold certification.
Students, teachers and community members are invited to host conversations between peers about the future of our schools as part of a nationwide research project.
Effective May 12, Austin ISD is changing its COVID-19 policies, including easing mask requirements for outdoor activities that incorporate social distancing, allowing outdoor ceremonies and other activities for education purposes, and shortening the quarantine period.
The update follows months of decreasing COVID-19 infection rates resulting from rising vaccination rates and precautions such as masking and social distancing. Changes to the COVID-19 policies include:
