February 2024

DAC Meeting

DAC meeting on Zoom (contact Suzanne Villalpando for link).

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:

Remembering the Original L.C. Anderson High School (En español)

The Original L.C. Anderson Alumni Association are honoring the legacy of the campus this Black History Month by giving tours of the Yellow Jacket Conference Center, built inside the modernized Eastside Early College High School at the Original L.C. Anderson campus.  Why it matters: The original L.C. Anderson High School in Austin was forced to shut its doors in 1971 by a federal judge as part of desegregation.  Austin ISD collaborated with the original L.C. Anderson Alumni on the modernization of Eastside ECHS to honor the school site’s original legacy.  The iconic front of the school, band hall, choir room, cafeteria and original classroom wing have kept design elements from the 1950s. 

Countdown to Total Solar Eclipse: Resources for Campus Viewing (En español)

Austin ISD is gearing up for a total solar eclipse on April 8, 2024! 🌞🌑And we have a big goal: We’re aiming for 100% of Austin ISD campuses offering students a front-row seat to witness this rare phenomenon firsthand.

Why it matters: To make sure everyone's prepped for the big day, we've shared some handy resources with all campuses. First off, eclipse viewing glasses for all students and staff are en route! Glasses started arriving at campuses the week of February 5.

For our staff we’ve created a comprehensive information guide, packed with:

2026 Budget Process

Recapture

Passed by the 86th Texas Legislature in 2019, House Bill 3 (HB3) made substantial changes to Austin ISD's Chapter 49 (previously Chapter 41) recapture payment. House Bill 3 amended the Education Code to transfer certain sections from Chapter 41 to Chapter 49, and revised formulas used to determine excess local revenue under the FSP by adding Subchapter F, Chapter 48, Education Code, Section 48.257, Local Revenue in Excess of Entitlement.