Site Search
AISD Board Adopts $1.3 Billion Budget
The Austin ISD Board of Trustees adopted a $1.3 billion budget, which supports 130 schools and approximately 83,000 students, at its June 19 meeting. The budget includes funding to maintain current services and modest investment for academic reinvention projects, and a 1.5 percent districtwide pay raise.Academic reinvention projects aimed at bringing innovative programs to students are funded…
AISD Board Approves $11.8 Million Property Sale
The Austin ISD Board of Trustees approved the execution of two contracts for a combined $11.8 million sale of two properties that will be developed into single-family residences at its June 19 meeting.The properties — Loyola Lane Land and Service Center Land — were approved to be sold for $7.2 million and $4.6 million, respectively. The buyer, RSI Communities — Texas LLC, has plans to develop…
AISD Board Adopts $1.3 Billion Budget
The Austin ISD Board of Trustees adopted a $1.3 billion budget, which supports 130 schools and approximately 83,000 students, at its June 19 meeting. The budget includes funding to maintain current services and modest investment for academic reinvention projects, and a 1.5 percent district-wide pay raise.The budget is aligned with the district’s strategic plan to:Generate, leverage and utilize…
Budget Briefs: Task Force Continues Discussion on Recommendations, Presentation to Board Nov. 12
The Budget Stabilization Task Force continued its discussion of potential recommendations and reviewed a preliminary survey at the Nov. 7 meeting. The 10th meeting of the task force also included a continued presentation from the staffing and compensation subcommittee. The task force will present and overview of its process at the Nov. 12 Board of Trustees work session. Here are three things to…
2013 African American Heritage Celebration
Where: Palmer Events Center 900 Barton Springs Road Austin, TX 78704What: 30th Annual Austin AISD African American Heritage Celebration.Share in honoring Austin's outstanding students and the presentation of:
Students Continue to Exceed State, National Averages on SAT, ACT
Austin ISD student continue to outpace their peers throughout the state on the SAT and ACT exams, according to data released by the College Board today.The district’s average SAT composite score of 1098 exceeded the state and the national averages at 1019 and 1070, respectively. Greater percentages of AISD students also met college-ready benchmarks than did those across the state and nation.
Austin ISD SAT and ACT Scores Exceed State, National Averages
Students in Austin ISD continue to outpace their counterparts throughout the state on the SAT and ACT exams, according to data released today by the College Board. “I’m proud of our students and staff for all the hard work that goes into an accomplishment such as this,” said AISD Superintendent Paul Cruz. “We’re excited to share that we are beating the state and national averages on both tests,…
AISD Celebrates Youth Art Month
In celebration of Youth Art Month, student artists will have their masterpieces on display at schools throughout the district during March. Brentwood Elementary School kicks things off with an Encore Night on March 8, highlighting special programs in art, music, P.E. and more. The event will include an art walk featuring student art from all grade levels, interactive activities and a…
Rosedale School Celebrates Class of 2017
The Rosedale School kicked off Austin ISD's week of graduation ceremonies today. Eight students received their diplomas, making them the first AISD grads of 2017.Principal Elizabth Dickey emphasized the school's three mottos: "Independence taught here," "We can do hard things" and "We belong to each other.""It’s amazing to see what your children have done," she told the room packed with families…
Superintendent Check-In: High School Q&As
How will learning this Fall look different than it did in the Spring at High Schools? Instructional expectations will focus on essential standards and increased two-way communication of students' progress. All subjects, including art, music and physical education will be taught remotely. There will be emphasized relationship building between students and teachers. Learning…