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In the Balance: Town Hall Gives Opportunity to Weigh in on AISD's Budget
Austin ISD is in the process of assessing its fiscal forecast and formulating a preliminary budget proposal for the 2018-19 school year. The district, in collaboration with the city of Austin and the Travis County Sheriff's Office, is hosting the Building Bridges Town Hall to get feedback on a multiyear budget stabilization plan.The town hall will focus on the fiscal forecast, with attendees…
AISD Releases Mobile App/ AISD lanza aplicación móvil
(El español está disponible abajo) Austin ISD is happy to announce the launch of our mobile app—a new way to stay connected. The app will allow all AISD students, staff and families to receive notifications from the district and campuses for which they wish to subscribe. Other helpful tools include a COVID-19 self-screening for users to complete before coming into contact with others or…
AISD Names Alan Lambert Director of Fine Arts
The Austin ISD Board of Trustees approved Alan Lambert as the new director of fine arts for the district, effective May 29. Lambert will oversee the fine arts department, which includes art, music, band, choir, dance, guitar, orchestra, theater and visual arts, serving all schools in the district. He also will oversee AISD's Performing Arts Center, a 2008 bond-funded facility…
AISD proposes recapture solutions that Lege might listen to (En Español)
There are two solutions that could drastically ease Austin ISD’s recapture payments without significantly altering the state’s funding formula, and district leaders are hoping the Lege will listen.
Remote Learning’s Future in Texas Lege’s Hands
All eyes are on the Texas legislature as House Bill 1468 makes its way to a senate hearing on Friday. HB 1468 is the only remaining bill that would allow school districts to create a virtual school for families for the next school year.
AISD Names Alan Lambert Director of Fine Arts
The Austin ISD Board of Trustees approved Alan Lambert as the new director of fine arts for the district, effective May 29. Lambert will oversee the fine arts department, which includes art, music, band, choir, dance, guitar, orchestra, theater and visual arts, serving all schools in the district. He also will oversee AISD's Performing Arts Center, a 2008 bond-funded facility…
State Accountability
The State Accountability System for 2018 and beyond will consist of four areas:
MEDIA ADVISORY: Latino Academic Achievement Awards May 2
Austin ISD's Department of English Language Learners is hosting the Latino Academic Achievement Awards. The ceremony will recognize students for scholastic accomplishments and community leaders for community service, advocacy and volunteerism. When: 10 a.m.-noon Saturday, May 2Where: AISD Performing Arts Center, 1500 Barbara Jordan Blvd.
Lamar Middle School Musicians Head to Chicago
The Lamar Middle School and Fine Arts Academy Symphonic Winds will be performing at the 71st Annual Midwest Clinic in Chicago on Dec. 20.The Midwest Clinic is an international band and orchestra conference, with only four middle school bands invitedto perform at this year's event. Under the baton of Lamar Band Director James Hairston, the Lamar Symphonic Winds will perform eight…
Anderson High School Honors More Than 450 Graduates
Anderson High School honored more than 450 students who were presented with their diplomas at a graduation ceremony this afternoon."Run with your talent and define success on your own terms," said valedictorian Rachel Snead. Among Anderson’s accomplishments this year were:· Winning the Best Direction Award from the Greater Austin High School Musical Theater Awards for “Curtains,” the schools…