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Applications Now Open for 2015-16 Tuition-based Pre-K
Austin ISD is accepting applications for tuition-supported Pre-K for the 2015-16 school year beginning now through Feb. 20. Interested parents should apply at the participating campus of their choice. The following campuses are participating in tuition-supported Pre-K for the 2015-16 school year:
Austin ISD Introduces ‘More than a Meal’ Campaign to Encourage All Families to Complete Meal Benefit Applications
Completing a meal benefits application is about more than just meals. The information collected on these forms helps determine the funding needs at each school and throughout Austin ISD. Just by completing a meal benefits application, families can help ensure schools receive more of the funds they need to support students. It also helps address the $30 million budget deficit facing the school…
Austin ISD Superintendent Announces Leadership Changes
Austin ISD Superintendent Stephanie Elizalde has announced to staff the appointment of Jacob Reach as Chief of Government Relations and Board Services. Reach, currently serving as the district’s chief of staff, will be responsible for establishing the new office to best support AISD's trustees and the district. "Jacob's experience with AISD and familiarity with our board of trustees…
2015 Juneteenth Emancipation Parade
Austin ISD invites the community to join faculty, staff, students and their families as we march in the 150th annual Juneteenth Emancipation Parade on June 20. This year's parade is 10 a.m.–noon. Participants should meet at 9:45 a.m. at Disch-Falk Field, 1300 E Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd., for the parade to Rosewood Park, 2300 Rosewood Ave.More than 100 people marched in the 2014…
Employee Compensation Notice
Dear Team AISD,As the winter break approaches, we are coming together to provide you with an update on compensation. As part of AISD’s consultation process, the district and Education Austin worked together to reach an agreement about compensation earlier this year.
AISD Board of Trustees Approves 2013-14 Annual Academic and Facilities Recommendations
The Austin Independent School District’s Board of Trustees voted to approve four Annual Academic and Facilities Recommendations, including expanding and extending dual language programs, continuing the work of Responsive Education Solutions to strengthen graduation pathways, creating an in-district charter at Travis Heights Elementary School and offering students a dynamic approach to…
Calendar Task Force
Purpose The Calendar Task Force is charged with developing and recommending an instructionally sound calendar for the 2025-2026 and the 2026-2027 school years that focus squarely on the district’s academic mission and Strategic Plan. The Task Force shall place the needs of all students first and foremost, but shall also consider the needs of parents, the community, and district staff. Calendar…
MEDIA ADVISORY: Bedichek Middle School Students Attempt World’s Record for Water Balloon Toss Oct. 11
Austin, Texas—An estimated 600 students at Bedichek Middle School are attempting the World's Record for the largest, single-venue water balloon toss to beat the current record of 432 participants. The attempt has been approved by Guinness World Records and Judge Susan Steeg, Justice of the Peace, Precinct 3, will be on hand to serve as an independent witness of the event.When: 2 p.m. Friday…
AISD Board of Trustees Approves 2013-14 Annual Academic and Facilities Recommendations
Austin, TX—The Austin Independent School District’s Board of Trustees voted to approve four Annual Academic and Facilities Recommendations, including expanding and extending dual language programs, continuing the work of Responsive Education Solutions to strengthen graduation pathways, creating an in-district charter at Travis Heights Elementary School and offering students a dynamic approach to…
AISD Reopening Update / Actualizacion de reapertura de AISD
(El español está disponible abajo) Thank you for your patience as we work on plans for the upcoming school year. I’m writing to bring you up to speed on what we have been working on to support our 81,000 students and 12,000 staff members. When will school start?