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Reopening Conversation Circles 2020 / Círculo de conversaciones sobre la reapertura 2020
(El español está disponible abajo) It’s too soon to know how next school year will look but the district is planning to be prepared under a variety of circumstances. Join us at one of the meetings below and help us understand: What are your concerns? What is important to you? What might we not be thinking about? Event Schedule
Reopening Conversation Circles 2020 / Círculo de conversaciones sobre la reapertura 2020
(El español está disponible abajo) It’s too soon to know how next school year will look but the district is planning to be prepared under a variety of circumstances. Join us at one of the meetings below and help us understand: What are your concerns? What is important to you? What might we not be thinking about? Event Schedule
Frequently Asked Questions
How Can I Become a Member of an AISD Advisory Body? If you are interested in serving on one or more AISD advisory bodies, please complete the Standard Membership Application Form. Application forms will be kept on file for two years. Application forms are provided to the appropriate selection entities as needed. Please note that submitting an application does not guarantee selection for service…
Graham Elementary School Earns 2012 National Blue Riboon School Recognition
Austin, TX—The Austin Independent School District's Graham Elementary School has earned the prestigious recognition of being named a 2012 National Blue Ribbon School by the U.S. Department of Education. Graham is the only Central Texas school—and among only 20 schools in the state—recognized for overall academic excellence or for making progress in improving student academic achievement levels.
Good Deal: Free Meals
Children need nutritious meals to learn, grow and thrive—even when school is out. Through the Summer Food Service Program, Austin ISD will continue to serve free breakfast and lunch to local children and teens 18 and younger, regardless of economic status and whether or not the child attends AISD. Participants enjoy meals without any registration or identification requirements. Kids simply…
Resources for Foster Care Parents
Many resources are available to support foster care students as they pursue an education. Should you have questions, please contact Carla G. Scott at Carla.g.scott@austinisd.org or 512-414-1700x57613.
AISD Shuts Down on Fridays During Summer to Save Energy, Cut Costs
Beginning this week and ending Aug. 14, Austin ISD will operate on a summer efficiency schedule.The program--which includes all district campuses being closed on Fridays--reduces energy, water and wastewater costs during the summer months. During the summer 2014 shutdown the district saved about $716,000.
AISD Alumni Spotlight: Sae Saito
Sae Saito said she was prepared to face challenges when she learned her family would move from her native Japan to Austin. She said she did not expect, however, for her new school – Eastside Memorial Early College High School – to give her the sense of acceptance and belonging that it did. “Eastside was like my home,” said Sae, who arrived in Austin in 2009 when she was 15 years old.
Austin ISD Hosts Back-to-School Bash and Safety Fair; Event Features District Programs, Safety Lessons and Free Immunizations
Austin, TX—The 2012-13 school year is quickly approaching and the Austin Independent School District is helping parents and students prepare during the Back to School Bash and Safety Fair from 9 a.m. to noon, Saturday, Aug. 18.The Back-to-School Bash offers AISD families the opportunity to learn about the district's programs and services. Parents are invited to participate in such activities as…
AISD Rolls Out BOLT, New Business System
Today, AISD rolls out Business Operations for Learning and Teaching—BOLT. The district's new finance and human capital system will streamline payroll, benefits and time and attendance applications. It replaces Workforce and IFAS, which the district has used for the past 15 years.Mandatory training for BOLT is underway for all employees.Flier: What do I need to know about BOLT?