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April 2025
Special Board Meeting - Turnaround Plans
Find out more about board meetings, agendas and ways to address comments to the board at www.austinisd.org/board/meetings.
Meetings are broadcast on the Austin ISD Facebook Page (www.facebook.com/austinisd/) and YouTube (https://www.youtube.com/austinisd).
Board Bulletin: Trustees and district leaders review accountability ratings, budget, plans for Dobie (En español)
It’s time again for another installment of the Board Bulletin. During our Board Voting Session this week, we dug into the newly-released 2023 Accountability Ratings from the Texas Education Agency, the district’s budget and the Dobie Middle School turnaround plan. Let's get to it.
Since it’s a voting meeting, the lion’s share of the presentations occurred in the Superintendent’s Report.
SHAC Meeting
This meeting is virtual, for more information please check the meeting agenda.
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.
Anita Ferrales Coy Repurposing Project Community Conversation
Join us for a Community Conversation to learn more about the Anita Ferrales Coy Repurposing Project. We will provide an update on the design and scope of the planned housing, along with a timeline for construction.
Linder students' artwork hits the road for Earth Day (En español)
Student art from Linder Elementary School is now featured on a CapMetro bus as part of this year’s Art on the Bus collaboration with CapMetro and Creative Action to celebrate Earth Day.
Why it matters: The annual event highlights sustainability, creativity, and student voice, helping teach the community about the importance of public transportation, environmental stewardship, and how art can drive impact.
Austin Home Buyer Fair
The 2025 Austin Home Buyer Fair is Saturday, May 31, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Austin ISD Performing Arts Center.
Explore paths to homeownership with Business and Community Lenders of Texas (BCL) and Austin Independent School District. Find valuable insights, connect with local experts, and take the first steps towards your dream home.
RSVP at this link today!
Details:
Saturday, May 31, 2025
10 a.m. - 2 p.m.
Interest Form
In April 2023, the Austin Independent School District Board of Trustees approved the formation of the Austin ISD Public Facility Corporation (PFC). Austin ISD values the participation and input of all community members and transparency of information and process. The Board of Trustees are seeking applications from qualified individuals in order to appoint two (2) individuals to serve alongside three (3) Board Trustees on the PFC Board of Directors.
A message from Superintendent Segura and Board President Boswell (En español)
Dear Austin ISD community,
The 2023 accountability results from the Texas Education Agency are now public, and they show some drastic changes from the last time results were released districtwide. These results reflect a new test and a new yardstick — one that makes it much harder to get an A and much easier to get an F.