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Special Education Parent Forum / Foro de Padres
The Special Education Parent Forum will provide parents, guardians and families of students receiving special education services the opportunity to:
Campus Parent Ambassador (CPA) Program Meeting
The Campus Parent Ambassador Program is a special education parent engagement initiative that identifies campus parent leaders who are knowledgeable about resources available to families with special needs.This ambassador assists families by educating them on the various programs, services, supports, and information systems found within AISD and the greater Austin community that focus on families…
African American Youth Harvest Foundation Honors AISD Superintendent with Changing the Story Award
Today, the African American Youth Harvest Foundation recognized Austin ISD Superintendent Meria Carstarphen with one of eight Changing the Story awards at the foundation’s first annual Changing the Story luncheon.
Job Fair: Bus Drivers & Food Production Specialist Substitutes
Austin ISD is currently hiring Bus Drivers and Food Production Specialist Substitutes (temporary/hourly). Join us at our upcoming Job Fair from 8:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Monday, Feb. 11 at Baker Center Cafeteria, 3908 Ave. B.
Austin ISD Students Get Active at Andy Roddick Foundation Summer Learning Program
More than 1,500 Austin ISD students from Harris and Pecan Springs elementary schools are getting active this summer during the Andy Roddick Foundation Summer Learning Program.The six-week program invites students from the most underserved communities to participate in academic and physical activities for free during the summer.Harris Principal Monica Martinez said the program is an engaging way…
Austin ISD Board Names Geronimo Rodriguez to Fill District 6 Seat
At tonight's board special meeting, the Austin ISD Board of Trustees selected Geronimo Rodriguez as the new District 6 trustee.
Austin ISD Board of Trustees Lowers I&S Tax Rate
Local school taxes make up a big part of a homeowner’s property tax bill. The tax bill is broken into two parts: Maintenance and Operations (M&O) covers operating costs like salaries, benefits and utility bills; Interest and Sinking (I&S) covers interest on bond debt for facilities. In August, AISD reduced its I&S tax rate to 0.1430 per one hundred dollars of assessed…
Media Advisory: TEA Commissioner Tours Nationally Recognized AVID Program at Dobie Middle School
Austin, TX—Texas Education Agency Commissioner Michael Williams and Austin Independent School District Superintendent Meria Carstarphen will tour Dobie Middle School’s nationally recognized Advancement via Individual Determination program, which helps close the achievement gap by preparing students for the rigors of college and success in a global society.Who: TEA Commissioner Williams,…
Frequently Asked Questions
Frequently Asked Questions regarding the Census & Redistricting 1. What is the census? Article 1, Section 2, of the United States Constitution requires that a census be taken every 10 years for the purpose of apportioning the United States House of Representatives. U.S. CONST. ART. 1, § 2. The first census was taken in 1790, and since that time the census of population has been taken…
Message from the Board President
Vincent Torres, president of the Board of Trustees, released the following statement about Superintendent Meria Carstarphen being named as the sole finalist to lead Atlanta Public Schools:AISD has made significant progress under Dr. Carstarphen’s leadership during the past five years—from achieving an all-time high graduation rate to maximizing dwindling resources wisely to ensure Austin schools…