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Trustees Name Paul Cruz Interim Superintendent
AUSTIN, Texas—Tonight, Austin ISD’s Board of Trustees named Dr. Paul Cruz, the district’s chief schools officer, as interim superintendent. The district’s governing board made the selection on the heels of yesterday’s announcement that Superintendent Meria Carstarphen will leave Austin to lead Atlanta Public Schools.
Austin High School Hosts District's 2018 High School Showcase
Austin High School this year hosts the district's annual High School Showcase from 9 a.m.–noon this Saturday. The event highlights the variety of special programs available at the district's high school campuses, including the six early college high schools, the Career Launch programs at LBJ and Reagan early college high schools, and the many opportunities available to all students through the…
Notice of Destruction of Records
Notice of Destruction of Records The Special Education Department of the Austin Independent School District is preparing to destroy personally identifiable information that is maintained to provide educational services to students with disabilities. This information includes referral data, notice/consent documents, assessment reports and supporting data, ARD Committee deliberations and the IEP…
AISD Commits to Increase Historically Underutilized Business Participation
Austin ISD trustees voted Monday night to approve a new program that establishes targets for the number of contracts awarded to women- and minority-owned businesses, known as a Historically Underutilized Business program. The HUB program is intended to provide equal opportunities for all vendors to garner Austin ISD contracts. "While our primary focus is educating AISD students,…
AISD Board of Trustees Approves Facility Master Plan
The Austin ISD Board of Trustees formally adopted the proposed Facility Master Plan on Monday night, paving the way for modernizing AISD's schools and rebuilding its aging infrastructure.
Coordinated School Health
Since 1987, the Coordinated School Health approach has been the blueprint for promoting healthy practices in a school setting. CSH programs have helped to establish policies and practices in states, districts and schools throughout the nation.
Sharing is Caring: Austin ISD Wants Feedback on Budget
Austin ISD is holding a series of budget community conversations beginning Tuesday, Feb. 13. Staff will present information about the financial conditions facing the district and answer questions about its budget. Attendees will have an opportunity to weigh in on priorities over the next couple of years.The meetings at Carruth Administration Center and Baker Center have limited parking and…
AISD Will Participate in Austin Area Heritage Council Annual MLK March
Austin ISD will again participate in the Austin Area Heritage Council 27th Annual MLK March, Rally and Cultural Festival on Monday, Jan. 20, which will commemorate and celebrate the life and legacy of Martin Luther King Jr.
District Holds Budget Community Conversations
Austin ISD is holding a series of community conversations this month to share information about the district's budget forecast and gather community feedback on priorities.All community members are encouraged to attend and share their input as AISD works to stabilize the budget over the next several years.Community conversations:
City's Volunteer Mentorship Program Expands to Include Firefighters
As students in the Austin Independent School District return to class, dedicated citizens across Austin are preparing to support these students through the City of Austin’s Mentor and Tutor Program. For years, the City of Austin has encouraged its employees to actively participate in education initiatives, even allowing time off during the workday for staff members to visit campuses. Each year,…