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Staff Weekly
By Christina Burbank & Collaborators ● Oct 11, 2023
Smart Brevity® count: 4.5 mins...1131 words
Hello, Austin ISD Staff! 🍎
It’s Principal Appreciation Week! 🎉 THANK YOU to our instructional leaders, our talent developers, our executive leaders, and our climate & culture builders for everything you do and all the sacrifices you make! Find a moment this week to thank your campus leaders and let them know you appreciate their support in and out of the classroom! 📣
🥁 Drum roll please… It’s time to announce the winners of our “Join the Fiesta” Talent Show! Come celebrate the closing of Hispanic Heritage Month this Saturday, Oct. 14, at noon at the Austin ISD Performing Arts Center. Talent show winners will perform live on stage and take home prizes 🏆 in art, dancing, singing and music! Come early to visit with community organizations and see what resources they offer. Entertainment guaranteed! See you there!
🎭 Break a leg,
Burbank
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1 Big Thing: Board resumes conversations about superintendent hiring process
The Austin ISD Board of Trustees is resuming conversations about the superintendent profile and hiring process.
Why it matters: The board will seek community input to determine if there is a need for a nationwide search process in the spring.
The backstory: On March 30, trustees voted to extend the contract of Interim Superintendent Matias Segura for a year and pause the superintendent search.
Get involved: We’re hosting community conversations as well as sessions just for campus staff.
Community conversations:
Campus staff conversations:
Staff must log in to the Austin ISD portal to join.
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Hispanic Heritage Month profile: Emma Herrera Galindo
This is the fourth in a monthlong profile series spotlighting Hispanic heroes and path breakers who have influenced Austin ISD in some way.
By Paul Stinson
As Austin ISD continues its celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month, we profile dual language trailblazer Emma Herrera Galindo.
Bilingual education pioneer: Born in 1930, Galindo graduated from the University of Mary Hardin-Baylor in Belton, Texas.
School namesake: Following her passing at the age of 52, the education community rallied to celebrate Galindo’s legacy at Austin ISD.
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In 1984, local teaching legend Joe Dan Mills Jr.—the namesake of Mills Elementary—nominated Galindo to have a new South Austin carry her name in recognition of her life, and her efforts to get dual language education implemented at Austin schools.
As remembered by her peers: "Galindo had made an indelible impression on [Joe Dan] Mills Jr., as he asked to be assigned to the newly built school as a teacher and ultimately as a principal," according to the Mills Elementary School website.
Language and scholarship legacies: Evidence of Galindo’s enthusiasm for languages and connection to the world continues to echo through the halls of the South Austin school. With a vast family heritage that claims ties to five continents worldwide, nine languages are spoken and celebrated on campus.
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Her contribution to the classroom continues with the Emma Herrera Galindo Endowed Scholarship, established by her husband, WWII veteran and Austin High graduate Joe Galindo. The honor is awarded to students majoring in education.
What’s next: Join us for the Hispanic Heritage Talent Show and Award Ceremony this Saturday, Oct. 14.
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Equity Office announces name change
It’s been four years since the Office of Equity was established, and it’s growing.
Yes, and… With the expansion of the team, the Office of Equity is changing its name to the Office for Organizational Transformation.
The purpose remains the same: To support organizational change to improve staff and student experiences and academic success.
What they’re saying: "We’re excited to have greater influence and support the district to better serve all students and families,” said Dr. Stephanie Hawley, Chief Officer, Office for Organizational Transformation. “Our senior leaders are beginning to center equity in our daily operations—from communication to planning processes.”
More than an office: The district is leaning into equity and inclusiveness as ‘the way’ we think and do our core work.
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October is Cybersecurity Awareness Month
During Cybersecurity Awareness Month, we’re highlighting a few ways we support and protect our staff and students online.
Online safety and support for staff:
Online safety and education for families and students:
Go deeper… Learn more with the district’s digital citizenship guidelines for students.
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Thank you 💛 to all the custodians and groundskeepers across the district! A big shout-out to the custodial teams pictured here from Ridgetop Elementary, Central Office and the Alternative Learning Center!
📸 As you celebrate your principals this week, please send me your pictures and shout-outs. I would love to share your principal appreciation moments right here in the Staff Appitol News! Heads up… Get ready for Transportation Employee Appreciation next week!
Y’all enjoy your week and don’t forget to join us to honor the closing of Hispanic Heritage Month this Saturday at the Austin ISD PAC! 🥳
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